Colonoscopy - piece of cake!
Oct 23rd 2009, 6:16 pm
#31
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Re: Colonoscopy - piece of cake!
We have a family doctor we all use and I have a seperate OB-GYN that I see for my girly checkups, TBH i thought that was the norm here. When I got pregnant the first time I didn't not have a family doctor, I called the OB-GYN told them I had a positive preg test and they gave me an appointment, no letter no nothing.
That's right even if you normally need a MD's referral to see a specialist you don't to see an OBGYN. Usually a woman can make an appointment directly with the OBGYN and if you require a mammogram you obtain a prescription from the OBGYN...not your MD.
Oct 23rd 2009, 6:45 pm
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Re: Colonoscopy - piece of cake!
That's odd I typed out a post saying the very same about 1 hr ago...I wonder what happened to it?
That's right even if you normally need a MD's referral to see a specialist you don't to see an OBGYN. Usually a woman can make an appointment directly with the OBGYN and if you require a mammogram you obtain a prescription from the OBGYN...not your MD.
That's right even if you normally need a MD's referral to see a specialist you don't to see an OBGYN. Usually a woman can make an appointment directly with the OBGYN and if you require a mammogram you obtain a prescription from the OBGYN...not your MD.
Oct 23rd 2009, 6:51 pm
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Re: Colonoscopy - piece of cake!
I had a right ding dong with the radiologist because he cancelled my bone density appointment because he said insurance companies only pay for one every 2 yrs. Well mine doesn't I can have one every 12 months or earlier if my OBGYN thinks it's necessary. I even said I would pay for it myself and he refused. So I contacted the senior doctor in the practise...put on my best Yorkshire accent
...he arranged for the scan the next day.
Oct 23rd 2009, 7:13 pm
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Re: Colonoscopy - piece of cake!
Is this an HMO? or military physician?
Oct 23rd 2009, 7:20 pm
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Re: Colonoscopy - piece of cake!
Makes no difference...call your insurance company and ask them to call the OBGYN. Half...well more than half the time the people in the doctors' office don't know their arse from their elbows.
I had a right ding dong with the radiologist because he cancelled my bone density appointment because he said insurance companies only pay for one every 2 yrs. Well mine doesn't I can have one every 12 months or earlier if my OBGYN thinks it's necessary. I even said I would pay for it myself and he refused. So I contacted the senior doctor in the practise...put on my best Yorkshire accent...he arranged for the scan the next day.
I had a right ding dong with the radiologist because he cancelled my bone density appointment because he said insurance companies only pay for one every 2 yrs. Well mine doesn't I can have one every 12 months or earlier if my OBGYN thinks it's necessary. I even said I would pay for it myself and he refused. So I contacted the senior doctor in the practise...put on my best Yorkshire accent
...he arranged for the scan the next day.
Oct 23rd 2009, 8:48 pm
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Re: Colonoscopy - piece of cake!
When I turned up pregnant at age 42, ex was still in the military, so we fell under their rules. In spite of the fact I was considered a high risk pregnancy they still said I did not have to be seen for the first time until I was 3 months along. They also were refusing to release me to seek care from a civilian OBGYN practice.
Oct 23rd 2009, 9:09 pm
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Re: Colonoscopy - piece of cake!
When I turned up pregnant at age 42, ex was still in the military, so we fell under their rules. In spite of the fact I was considered a high risk pregnancy they still said I did not have to be seen for the first time until I was 3 months along. They also were refusing to release me to seek care from a civilian OBGYN practice.
Oct 23rd 2009, 9:16 pm
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Re: Colonoscopy - piece of cake!
[QUOTE=Jerseygirl;8039613]
Sedation huh...I woke up screaming during this procedure which hurt like hell. I will never have it done again without a guarantee that I am given a high level of sedation. I am not a pain wussy btw.
I know several people who have died of colon cancer...one was a father of two young girls...he was in his late 30's.
I'd just like to add that with many minor procedures a sedative is used rather than a general aneasthetic. The level of sedation can be adjusted at the doctor or patient's request. I always say I don't want to see, hear or feel anything. I have had two bunionectomies, carpal tunnel syndrome surgery, endoscopy and colonoscopy done this way and each time I've been out cold. The advantage with sedation is that the recovery time is much quicker and it is safer to use.
I'd just like to add that with many minor procedures a sedative is used rather than a general aneasthetic. The level of sedation can be adjusted at the doctor or patient's request. I always say I don't want to see, hear or feel anything. I have had two bunionectomies, carpal tunnel syndrome surgery, endoscopy and colonoscopy done this way and each time I've been out cold. The advantage with sedation is that the recovery time is much quicker and it is safer to use.
Oct 23rd 2009, 9:21 pm
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Re: Colonoscopy - piece of cake!
Yikes Kate...not heard of anyone having an experience like that before.
I am a pain wussy that's why ask to be out cold.
Oct 23rd 2009, 10:26 pm
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Re: Colonoscopy - piece of cake!
[QUOTE=Kate2112;8040119]
Sounds like find a new Doctor.
Reg. Frank R.
Reg. Frank R.
Oct 23rd 2009, 10:42 pm
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Re: Colonoscopy - piece of cake!
Colonoscopy? You can shove that up your arse...
Oct 23rd 2009, 11:16 pm
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Re: Colonoscopy - piece of cake!
with a paddle or a spade? 
Oct 23rd 2009, 11:39 pm
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Re: Colonoscopy - piece of cake!
The subject line of this thread has bothered me all day. <snicker>
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That is all.
Oh, Happy Birthday, Steerpike!!!
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