Im being banded on May 15th. We are right now in the middle of a crazy financial situation as my hubby literally just went back to work today, as a matter of fact, after being off work 7 weeks with his 6th knee surgery. But I got a bill in the mail for my surgical consultation and it doesn't look like they tried to even bill the insurance at all. Before I even started the process I called my insurance company to make sure everything was going to pretty much be covered and the doctors office assured me as well. I just hate doing other people's jobs and dealing w/insurance we all know isn't a cup of tea.

My biggest physical concern, believe it or not, is my shoulders. I heard the as can really cause discomfort and I am more nervous about that than anything.

Also, do they use anything to close the incisions?

Thanks!

Bethany

No, not May 15th, May 21st......sheesh. Guess is bed time.

I had my incisions sutured on the inside and glued on the outside, then covered with steri-strips. Have you contacted the Dr's office yet?

My son had some pretty overwhelming dental work today so it didn't happen today but I will.

Thanks for the info

I was lucky and had no shoulder pain. I also had dermabond with no steristrips. Everyone is different.

Good Luck!

My shoulder pain lasted 3-4 days. It wasn't unbearable, although at times it was uncomftorable.

My shoulder pain was yucky at first but with a heating pad it was just fine. My incisions were like the others...stitched on the inside and derma bond on the outside....no steri strips or bandages.

Well, found out my insurance doesn't cover the facility fee my office charges. It's quite a pain to be a partial self pay especially since its such bad timing financially for us but the do knock 30% off when you self pay and the hospital actually owed me some money too so that helps. But, what a pain......