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nat36

By nat36, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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nat36    2

nat36
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Ok so I was supposed to pay for my surgery within 3 days of it happening (next Wednesday) and I got so busy at work today I didnt ring until 4.00pm and they were not there!!!. There was a message on the home phone from the receptionist saying that they need payment within 3 days. Please someone that sees Dr Watson tell me that he isnt that rigid and will let me pay first thing Monday. Im hoping that the fact I rang within surgery hours and they must have closed early might save me but Im still freaking out. Surely something this simple cant be my undoing.

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She Smiles    2

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Try them tomorrow morning, my surgeon actually saw me on a Saturday morning, perhaps yours will be in his office for some reason too. Failing that just call them first thing Monday and explain the situation. Try not to stress yourself out about it all weekend (I know, easier said than done!), it will probably all work out!

Good luck!

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Hi Nat36, I'm sure they will take your payment on Monday. What Dr's office is going to refuse that amount of money. All the best for your surgery.

Saleel22

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I had a similar thing happen to me except that I screwed up the cheque I gave them and didn't realize that my payment didn't go through (I had to have it in 2 weeks prior to the surgery). I ended up paying the day of the surgery and everything was fine. I'm sure they'll be fine as long as they get the money in time for the surgery. Don't worry about it.

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nat36    2

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Thanks I think I overreacted a bit last night. Im sure they will let me pay Monday (I hope!) I had my preadmission interview this morning so it seems to be ok.

Bring on next Wednesday and the dream will finally be a reality/

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Fanny Adams    7

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Dr Watson is pretty good and I'm sure it won't be a problem. Murdoch Hospital isn't that rigid either (within limits). While I paid for the doctor and anaesthetist about a week in advance, I ended up only paying for the hospital on the morning of the admission.

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Hey Nat,

On one of the papers Dr Watson gave us was his mobile number. If you're stressing out you could just give him a call and explain the situation although I'm sure Monday will be ok.

Em

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nat36    2

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Hey Nat,

On one of the papers Dr Watson gave us was his mobile number. If you're stressing out you could just give him a call and explain the situation although I'm sure Monday will be ok.

Em

I seen that number and actually considered it for a second but then thought he would probably think Im a lunatic calling him on the weekend. Better wait til Monday.

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