NOLA in September?

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  • Stix
    Stix Member Posts: 723
    edited March 2015

    Yea, I know. Not likely that it wouldn't be taken if taken 6 months ago.  BCBS isn't on their list and they have taken that in the past.

     I don't want to go throught the rigorous checking if I decide to go elsewhere.  I also want to switch job- so it would be great if they had some insurances on their list that I may switch to.

    They presently take my insurance- but, I don't plan on staying there too much longer 

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  • Trvler
    Trvler Member Posts: 3,159
    edited March 2015

    If you mean the list on their website the only one I saw on there was Cigna. But I have Aetna and we are fine. It is only 60% out of network but it's better than nothing.

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  • Stix
    Stix Member Posts: 723
    edited March 2015

    I don't expect to be in network... but hopefull they take the insurance if I need them in the long run. I have a falling implant- skin is too thin they say.  Had two revisions thus far.  You insurance paid 60 percent?  PM me :)

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  • Sassy01
    Sassy01 Member Posts: 61
    edited March 2015

    Stix, talk to the Center. It really is not a big hassle. I filled out a couple forms and emailed them with my insurance card. Vicki gave me all the numbers pretty quickly. Thankfully I had already met my max out of pocket for out of network, so my insurance paid quite well. The Center also has financial means forms if needed. I had an amazing experience from the start with them. I had both stages done last year and will be finishing up with the tattoos hopefully later this year.

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  • Zenful
    Zenful Member Posts: 599
    edited March 2015

    I noticed the "Ask the Doctor" site has been disabled.  I hope it is just because Dr. D is out of the country and hasn't been able to monitor it.  Hopefully, it will return soon! 

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  • Trvler
    Trvler Member Posts: 3,159
    edited March 2015

    Oh, I thought it said it was because you have to check it every day and I wasn't. I hope it's not disabled, too.

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  • peacestrength
    peacestrength Member Posts: 690
    edited March 2015

    Is it common to need a blood transfusion after reconstruction at NOLA?

    I just filled out my paper work and emailed it. I'm nervous but ready for a consultation

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  • mary625
    mary625 Member Posts: 1,056
    edited March 2015

    I needed one, but I don't know how common it is or isn't.

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  • peacestrength
    peacestrength Member Posts: 690
    edited March 2015

    Thanks, mary625.

    When I completed the medical history form, it asked if religious beliefs inhibited the use of blood products...this is not the case for me but it freaks me out to think I may need a blood transfusion. Maybe I'm over thinking this...

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  • MartyJ
    MartyJ Member Posts: 1,859
    edited March 2015

    It is big surgery. I am not sure it is common, but never unexpected with this type of thing. I needed 2 units after my first MX years ago and got 2 after DIEP. I felt so much better both times. Don't be scared of the transfusion, the blood is well tested - think of it as a recharge.


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  • peacestrength
    peacestrength Member Posts: 690
    edited March 2015

    Thanks, MartyJ.


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  • Trvler
    Trvler Member Posts: 3,159
    edited March 2015

    Looks like Ask the Doctor is back up!

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  • Neta69
    Neta69 Member Posts: 203
    edited April 2015
    Did anyone on here need their DIEP flap rotated at Stage 2? Thats what Dr D suggests for me as I have lost some tissue to necrosis in the lower inner corner of one flap. If anyone knows anthing about this please share. I'm afraid I don't fully understand what this procedure involves. Thanks :-)
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  • mary625
    mary625 Member Posts: 1,056
    edited April 2015

    Going to be staying at Hope Lodge after Stage II because of French Quarter Weekend. Any recommendations on getting food? Is Dot's Diner a good and walkable choice

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  • LAstar
    LAstar Member Posts: 1,574
    edited April 2015

    I had a biscuit at Dot's -- it was okay but not stellar. If you don't have a car, Whole Foods delivers groceries for a fee and I've had some good pizza delivered to that neighborhood.

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  • klanders
    klanders Member Posts: 244
    edited April 2015

    Regarding blood question... I needed 3 pints of blood after my surgery because I had super low blood pressure.

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  • Stix
    Stix Member Posts: 723
    edited April 2015

    I have a consult with mohmoh in May

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  • MartyJ
    MartyJ Member Posts: 1,859
    edited April 2015

    Um, what is a "mohmoh"?

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  • Tamiami
    Tamiami Member Posts: 396
    edited April 2015

    LOL Marty! I think Stix means Dr. Mohmoh at U of M hospital.

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  • Stix
    Stix Member Posts: 723
    edited April 2015

    ow did your surgery out of state turn out tamiami?

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  • Tamiami
    Tamiami Member Posts: 396
    edited April 2015

    So far, so good! Stage 2 is May 21st.

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  • Stix
    Stix Member Posts: 723
    edited April 2015

    so no problem s..... your happy with the results !

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  • Tamiami
    Tamiami Member Posts: 396
    edited April 2015

    I had a seroma that I had drained after I got home and there is some necrosis in the left breast...neither was/is a big deal. NO infections!!! That is what I dealt with for my year with implants...one after another...4 times on IV antibiotics, and one unexpected surgery because of it. I removed the implants and waited a year before doing the SGAP...best decision ever! I won't be able to comment on results until I'm done, which will be by the end of this year and then I can get my 3D tattoos next year!

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  • Stix
    Stix Member Posts: 723
    edited April 2015

    Great. What does stage 2 consist of?

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  • mags20487
    mags20487 Member Posts: 1,591
    edited April 2015

    Just got back home from charleston and surgeries 8 and 9 with dr m. Needed two to get the nipples right. Lots of lipo...ouch! Just wondering how long you wear the little tophats over the nipples? Excited to be close to done

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  • MartyJ
    MartyJ Member Posts: 1,859
    edited April 2015

    Mags - Dr. M told me 6 weeks. I bought a bra with a padded cup in a cup size larger then placed a cotton pad over it to dim the light.

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  • Trvler
    Trvler Member Posts: 3,159
    edited April 2015

    This board has been quiet lately. I am here to end all of that. :) I finally have a tentative surgery date. Sept 1. They offered Aug 25 or Sept 1 but my DD starts middle school on the 25th and I hate to be gone.

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  • mary625
    mary625 Member Posts: 1,056
    edited April 2015

    Yay, Trvler

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  • Trvler
    Trvler Member Posts: 3,159
    edited April 2015

    It's kind of crazy the things you get excited over these days, isn't it?

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  • mags20487
    mags20487 Member Posts: 1,591
    edited April 2015

    sorry I have another question for any who have had lipo.  How long did your doc keep you in compression??  I am 2 weeks out yesterday and getting weary of it already.  You would think I would be used to it. 

    The nipples look great still.  Glue is coming off so the view is better.  Bruising from lipo is fading and spots are just tender now.  The worst spot is the right side that she tucked up hurts.  It is not unbearable but sore.  I hope she is right and it ends up "falling" just a little to line up with the left side.  I have faith that it will.  Have come too far to not trust her now!

    Trvler...congats on getting your date set!

     

    Mags

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