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Title: Going to see Dr. Bowers
Post by: Melody Maia on November 29, 2011, 09:28:29 PM
Post by: Melody Maia on November 29, 2011, 09:28:29 PM
Hey everyone,
My insurance company is making me go see my surgeon, Dr. Bowers, for an evaluation before they will approve my surgery. So, I will be spending more money than I want for a quick trip to San Mateo in a bit under two weeks. Can anyone tell me what that evaluation might entail? I am actually a bit nervous about it.
I am getting so close now. I can't believe my dream is going to come true.
My insurance company is making me go see my surgeon, Dr. Bowers, for an evaluation before they will approve my surgery. So, I will be spending more money than I want for a quick trip to San Mateo in a bit under two weeks. Can anyone tell me what that evaluation might entail? I am actually a bit nervous about it.
I am getting so close now. I can't believe my dream is going to come true.
Title: Re: Going to see Dr. Bowers
Post by: cynthialee on November 29, 2011, 10:36:38 PM
Post by: cynthialee on November 29, 2011, 10:36:38 PM
no clue but good luck!
Title: Re: Going to see Dr. Bowers
Post by: EmmaM on November 30, 2011, 12:09:00 AM
Post by: EmmaM on November 30, 2011, 12:09:00 AM
Probably a physical, an interview, and a rundown of costs and consequences.
Dunno, where's a post op when you need one?
Dunno, where's a post op when you need one?
Title: Re: Going to see Dr. Bowers
Post by: Renee on November 30, 2011, 11:35:55 AM
Post by: Renee on November 30, 2011, 11:35:55 AM
They all do an evaluation. Nothing to worry about. Ask lots of questions!
Title: Re: Going to see Dr. Bowers
Post by: Jennifer on November 30, 2011, 01:20:55 PM
Post by: Jennifer on November 30, 2011, 01:20:55 PM
Quote from: Jenna Renee on November 30, 2011, 11:35:55 AMYes, ask lots of questions. Start writing down your questions now as you think of them so you don't forget at the evaluation. Doctors like that; it shows that you care and are well informed.
They all do an evaluation. Nothing to worry about. Ask lots of questions!
Good luck and please keep us posted. I am so envious of you. :)
Jennifer
Title: Re: Going to see Dr. Bowers
Post by: Melody Maia on December 01, 2011, 10:17:44 PM
Post by: Melody Maia on December 01, 2011, 10:17:44 PM
Thank you ladies!
Title: Re: Going to see Dr. Bowers
Post by: Constance on December 01, 2011, 10:23:07 PM
Post by: Constance on December 01, 2011, 10:23:07 PM
I live in San Mateo and had been considering Dr. Bowers for SRS, assuming she's still practicing by the time I've got the $$$ for it.
I know that I shouldn't choose a surgeon based on how close she or he is to where I live, but I have heard that she does good work.
Please, do keep us posted on how things go!
I know that I shouldn't choose a surgeon based on how close she or he is to where I live, but I have heard that she does good work.
Please, do keep us posted on how things go!