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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / July 2004Persia has an appointment
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM for a post-op check up. Poor girl will probably be thinking "Oh crap, she's going away again. Last time she went away they put me under anethesia and shaved my belly and did who knows what to me!" Naw, not this time ;) I have to say, this vet is *wonderful*. I had to make payment arrangements and was a bit apprehensive about calling to make the appointment since I haven't paid them in 2 weeks. The receptionist said "Oh no, you're paying us timely, Dr. Sanders isn't worried about it. We love Persia, we have to take care of Persia!" Isn't that nice?! My Mom's surgery is in the morning; taking Persia in (kicking, screaming, yowling) will be a distraction for me. I'll call the hospital down in Beaufort tomorrow after Persia and I get home. Mom should be well into recovery by then and hopefully in a room. Might even get to talk to her. Jill > Tomorrow at 11:00 AM for a post-op check up. Poor girl will probably be > thinking "Oh crap, she's going away again. Last time she went away they [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > to > take care of Persia!" Isn't that nice?! Interesting -- there's apparently a difference in (not meant to be negative) ethics between human and veterinary surgeons. The American College of Surgeons does not allow surgeons to make separate charges for postoperative visits, with the underlying assumption that followups are necessary and should be quoted as part of the basic price. Patients, of course, can make payment arrangements, but the post-op visits are part of the package. Of course, if new conditions develop postoperatively, that's a separate billing matter. > My Mom's surgery is in the morning; taking Persia in (kicking, screaming, > yowling) will be a distraction for me. I'll call the hospital down in > Beaufort tomorrow after Persia and I get home. Mom should be well into > recovery by then and hopefully in a room. Might even get to talk to her. > > Jill > > Tomorrow at 11:00 AM for a post-op check up. Poor girl will probably be > > thinking "Oh crap, she's going away again. Last time she went away they [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > of the package. Of course, if new conditions develop postoperatively, > that's a separate billing matter. Well, I think it varies. I know my vet would not charge for a follow up visit. Karen >>> Tomorrow at 11:00 AM for a post-op check up. Poor girl will >>> probably be thinking "Oh crap, she's going away again. Last time [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > Karen Hopefully mine won't. God knows, the surgery plus tests and the special food was close to $900. Jill > >>> Tomorrow at 11:00 AM for a post-op check up. Poor girl will > >>> probably be thinking "Oh crap, she's going away again. Last time [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > > Jill If it is really a check up, I really think they won't. >>>>> Tomorrow at 11:00 AM for a post-op check up. Poor girl will >>>>> probably be thinking "Oh crap, she's going away again. Last time [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >> > If it is really a check up, I really think they won't. Just got a call from the vet's office; no, they aren't going to charge me for the post-op checkup. And if they have to do any tests, they'll put it on my account. The woman said, "You've invested this much in your sweet baby, we sure aren't going to make you feel like you can't bring her in over some silly office visit fees or tests." But I cancelled the appointment and will reschedule. I should have heard from Dad about mom's surgery by now and I haven't. It was scheduled for 8:40 Eastern Time. She'd told me they said it would only take an hour and she'd be in recovery. I've been trying to call to get info on her status and just get the friggin runaround, being transferred from here to Hell and back. At one point I was transferred to the Maintenance Department! Good lord guys, Beaufort Memorial just isn't that big. (sigh) Jill >>>>>> Tomorrow at 11:00 AM for a post-op check up. Poor girl will >>>>>> probably be thinking "Oh crap, she's going away again. Last time [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > >Jill Surgeries never seem to be on schedule. Sometimes they are delayed for "emergencies" that always seem to take precedence. Sit tight! Purrs for your Mom and familt. MLB > She'd told me they said it would only take an hour and > she'd be in recovery. I've been trying to call to get info on her status [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Jill But the high school kid who is operating the switchboard is so busy text messaging her boyfriend on her cell phone on the side that she can't remember which call is supposed to go where. Hope you get proper good news soon. I'm guessing the doctor's breakfast meeting went over schedule and he should be getting caught up soon. Jo > >>> Tomorrow at 11:00 AM for a post-op check up. Poor girl will > >>> probably be thinking "Oh crap, she's going away again. Last time [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > > Jill Ours have never charged for follow-up checks or for stitch removal. And I don't even want to know how much vetrinary surgery I've paid for in the last 35 years. Lets just say some poodles have really bad hip and knee joints. Jo Good luck, Jill. Will be thinking of you. Christine > Tomorrow at 11:00 AM for a post-op check up. Poor girl will probably be > thinking "Oh crap, she's going away again. Last time she went away they put [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Jill It is going to blow Persia's mind when you go to TED and they just look at her and say how pretty she is and then you both go back home together. Jo > Tomorrow at 11:00 AM for a post-op check up. Poor girl will probably be > thinking "Oh crap, she's going away again. Last time she went away they put [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Jill > Tomorrow at 11:00 AM for a post-op check up. Poor girl will probably be > thinking "Oh crap, she's going away again. Last time she went away they put [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Jill Purrs for your Mom and for Persia. Sam >Tomorrow at 11:00 AM for a post-op check up. Poor girl will probably be >thinking "Oh crap, she's going away again. Last time she went away they >put >me under anethesia and shaved my belly and did who knows what to me!" >Naw, >not this time ;) Purrs for Persia that her appointment isn't too tramatic. Suz Macmoosette Thank Heavens There's Only One =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= Waiting for inspiration. Please hold while I contemplate my navel. |\__/| (=':'=) (")_(") Lots of purrs and best wishes for Persia and your mom and hugs for you, Jill,  SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Tomorrow at 11:00 AM for a post-op check up. <snip Many Purrs for Persia,you and your mum Jean.P. > Lots of purrs and best wishes for Persia and your mom and hugs for you, > Jill, > -- > Polonca & Soncek > > > Tomorrow at 11:00 AM for a post-op check up. <snip |
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