On my way to hospital with post-op infection, after being in ER all day surgery. My Initial surgery was self pay, bc ours has no Bariatric benefits.

My Bariatric RN Coordinator just called to tell me that though initial surgery was self-pay, any/all complications ARE covered by insurance.

Can anyone verify this is true from personal experience???

Fingers crossed she is correct!!!

Thx

MommyB

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call your insurance company to verify that.

@@MommyB I would not call your insurance - let the hospital/dr bill the insurance and see what happens. Calling may have them red flagging the claims and reconsidering paying if related to surgery.

Yes it is emergency care that is life saving. Not an elective surgery.

please let us know how you are doing!

I am ironically tucked into bed, in the exact same room as I was in for my surgery. Bad infection, terrible pain where I actually cried... but after a few days, I'll be ok. For sure, no leak. At least that's good.

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Thanks for the good wishes!!!!

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@@MommyB - how incredibly scary, I hope you're feeling better soon!!

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any/all complications ARE covered by insurance.

@@MommyB

i do think @@hbrhonda is correct

she's such a smartie!!

call the insurance company later

don't have to rush

you'll find out soon enough

expect the worst, hope for the best

you were expecting to pay for additional hospital visit

if it turns out they do pay some, that's great

"icing" on the cake

you've been through a lot

time to think of yourself first!!

take yourself off back burner

you belong up front

if you have family kids/DH or SO etc

it's their turn to be there for YOU

give you help!!!

wait on you!!

take care of yourself now

walk a little, rest, sleep - drink properly

you have a great attitude post surgery

you are now experiencing pain/dealing with infection

realizing and accepting that you will feel better in time

feel better sooner than later

sending good vibes

good luck

kathy