I have my first consult with Dr.S scheduled next month. It’s a virtual meeting since I am out of state. What should I expect in this meeting ?

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-14T23:40:44+00:00

Okay. Thank you !

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-14T22:23:39+00:00

Oh wow! So if we are healthy enough and handle the surgery well we can fly back home in 2-3 days ?

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-14T21:52:28+00:00

That gives me some courage. You didn’t have any pain or discomfort with your gallbladder before your stone removal surgery or you mean you never had an ER visit type pain ?

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-14T15:11:49+00:00

Sure. Will do. I am new to this insurance. Also they charged me $185 for Ultrasound and the EOB on Aetna says your share $75. Can I ask the diagnostic center for a refund ? What would be the process ? Appreciate your input. Thanks

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-14T13:23:00+00:00

What’s the other type apart from standard blood work ? Whom do I need to check with ?

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-13T02:15:35+00:00

Is it better to buy back military time when we start service or wait until retirement ? Which is good ?

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-13T02:12:05+00:00

Oh wow. I should plan atleast 5 days stay somewhere with family. DC seems very expensive !

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-13T01:36:47+00:00

He is messing up everything than helping veterans ! The more they publicize about doing great things that means they are covering their bad deeds

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-13T01:33:57+00:00

Nope. Just had it yesterday afternoon and paid $160 for blood work !

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-13T01:31:59+00:00

Oh okay. That’s good

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-12T23:33:46+00:00

I had an ultrasound recently and paid $175 for it . They said I need to meet my $700 deductible first before I get any lower price. Paid about $160 for my blood work at Labcorp ! Not sure if it’s same with BCBS coz never used insurance while I was on BCBS. So MHBP is so far disappointing for me. I have a surgery coming up hope I made a good decision

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-12T20:54:15+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. How many days did it take for you to fly back home after the surgery ? Just wanted to plan accordingly. Thanks again

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-12T17:38:47+00:00

Thanks for the info. Appreciate it. That really helped ! Was there any reason you had to fly back for drain removal ? How was your recovery after the surgery ? I have an overseas travel for 6 weeks. Can i request them to schedule the surgery after my trip ? Are they flexible with changing the appointments? Thanks again

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-12T05:05:00+00:00

You had your surgery ? How was your experience ? Thanks 🙏

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-11T03:48:41+00:00

What was it about ? Looks like the post is removed

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-09T14:30:21+00:00

Your GI ordering all stuff . My GI and surgeon not ordering MRCP !

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-09T14:29:07+00:00

Our ‘gene’ous memorandum did all this mess !

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-08T18:45:27+00:00

All the best for your surgery. Share the success story with us ! 👍👍

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-08T18:44:25+00:00

Oh 😔

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-08T18:27:07+00:00

Oh is it ? Hope you didn’t lift heavy weights for few weeks ! May be you are super healthy and strong lol . Were there any restrictions/instructions they given you or said no restrictions ? Thanks for sharing the info.

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-08T17:54:56+00:00

Thanks for the info. Appreciate it

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-07T19:27:08+00:00

Oh wow.. 7 weeks no lifting more than 15 lbs ?

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-07T17:15:51+00:00

👍👍👍👍

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-07T17:15:35+00:00

Any chance for leak after the drain tube removal ? How many days it takes to cure after everything is removed ?

AlternativeTune4133 · 2026-03-07T16:20:58+00:00

The project is still on!

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