I went in today for pre-anesthesia for port revision on Friday. This whole experience has been exasperating. I am just over 2 months post-op, so was hoping most or all of the expense for this surgery would be covered under my 90 day global fee's...apparently that is not the case. That was the first slam. I stopped by the surgeon's office and find out that I will also likely have to pay him a hefty amount:cursing: OH and I forgot to mention that the nurse doing my pre-anesthesia work up says she hears a heart murmur. A murmur that was not there 2 months ago before surgery! She seemed unconcerned. There were no labs ordered for me, no EKG, I can't even be sure she documented it. She just commented, "You have a murmur." When I told her I didn't she did listen again, and said "yes you do." I've been a nurse for 15 yrs (though am not currently working as a nurse) and I discussed this with a friend that is also a nurse. We both concluded I need to try to get in with my PCP tomorrow and let her take a listen and see if she is concerned. Whats so crazy about a possible new murmur is that I'm doing all this to get HEALTHIER. Okay...stepping off the soap box. Prayers are appreciated.

Prayers for you

Did you have insurance or are you a self pay?

I have insurance, but these are charges after the insurance pays. Good news today though. Surgeon is forgoing his charges and hospital has decreased their amount. Better news...

NO MURMUR per my PCP! Things are finally settling down I think, I feel better about surgery on Friday.