For the Cynics and Skeptics Out There (especially Redditors):
So it was brought to my attention by Jonathan that for complete strangers, who don't know me, the veracity of my 'story' may be called into question.
So, I went to the doctor's office and got the transcription from Dr. John T. Wey's dictation during the office visit.
As some of you know, I am now getting a second opinion from Dr. Christopher Hanssen tomorrow morning. Once I've seen him, I will post a note from Dr. Hanssen as well.
The following is a scanned copy of my records from L&W Orthopaedic Associates:
So it was brought to my attention by Jonathan that for complete strangers, who don't know me, the veracity of my 'story' may be called into question.
So, I went to the doctor's office and got the transcription from Dr. John T. Wey's dictation during the office visit.
As some of you know, I am now getting a second opinion from Dr. Christopher Hanssen tomorrow morning. Once I've seen him, I will post a note from Dr. Hanssen as well.
The following is a scanned copy of my records from L&W Orthopaedic Associates:
Just skip down to "ASSESMENT" AND "PLAN" and you'll find your answer.
Since this fundraising campaign was originally only meant for family and friends, it didn't even occur to me that people would have that suspicion. I guess I am just too naive. Anyways, I hope this settles all doubt. If there are any more concerns, feel free to post a comment.
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P.S.: So much sh*t went down yesterday that even thinking about writing an update on it makes me weary. I promise to provide an update on Day 4 & 5 (Today) later tonight though. Bear with me. Organic Chemistry II and dealing with hospital bureaucracy is very tiring.
One thing I will bring up now though is the shady game that hospitals apparently are playing at.
Methodist Richardson Medical Center to be specific is extremely shady (and yes I am tagging Methodist Richardson because I don't wish anyone to go through what I had to go through and I want as much media exposure as possible about their greedy policies).
I have not filed an official complaint yet but I spoke to Eric, the financial counselor over at Methodist Dallas, about my grievances and he is a wonderful individual, who is caring and conscientious. I can't say the same for Mike Dowling, who is the sole person in charge of finances over at Methodist Richardson Med. Center. L&W gave me Mike's number to ask about the price of using their facility for 35 - 40 min., which is how long this outpatient surgery takes. He told me it would be $9,300 but since I'm self-pay he can offer a maximum discount of 30%, coming out to $7,210 (this is hospital alone, not including the surgeon's fee and the anesthesiologist). Later, I was told that I was required to pay 1/3 of this amount the day of my surgery. Anyways, I told him that I don't have that kind of money and he said he can't help me and that was that.
Then I met Kathy at Medical Center of Plano, who told me that Methodist Richardson was charging ridiculous prices and that she will find a reasonable price for me. She did, so naturally I cancelled my surgery with Methodist. Well, now they are pleading for me to go back and offering to match Medical Center of Plano's price.
Talk about too little, too late! Beg all you want, but I'm not crawling back into your greedy paws. Oh and I'm going to make damn sure everyone knows what a rapacious, rude individual Mike Dowling is over at Methodist Richardson. He's the one person in charge of billing AND financial counseling at Methodist. Talk about a corrupt system. (Don't get me wrong, not all Methodist Medical Centers are like this; Methodist Dallas seems to have a decent system, with the 2 branches kept separate.)
I've been talking to my CrossFitting friend, Stacey, about this situation. (Basically it would be cheaper for me to go to Methodist now since the wonderful Dr. Wey is only charging me a Medicare rate (unbeatable) and very low anesthesiologist fees, but I refuse to go just because the hospital is shady.) She made a great comment that sums it all up:
"It's the mentality of realizing that it's a machine thats gonna try to churn you into pink slime, lol....when you need to remain true to being organic grassfed you!"
-Stacey Hiller
Indeed.
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P.S.: So much sh*t went down yesterday that even thinking about writing an update on it makes me weary. I promise to provide an update on Day 4 & 5 (Today) later tonight though. Bear with me. Organic Chemistry II and dealing with hospital bureaucracy is very tiring.
One thing I will bring up now though is the shady game that hospitals apparently are playing at.
Methodist Richardson Medical Center to be specific is extremely shady (and yes I am tagging Methodist Richardson because I don't wish anyone to go through what I had to go through and I want as much media exposure as possible about their greedy policies).
I have not filed an official complaint yet but I spoke to Eric, the financial counselor over at Methodist Dallas, about my grievances and he is a wonderful individual, who is caring and conscientious. I can't say the same for Mike Dowling, who is the sole person in charge of finances over at Methodist Richardson Med. Center. L&W gave me Mike's number to ask about the price of using their facility for 35 - 40 min., which is how long this outpatient surgery takes. He told me it would be $9,300 but since I'm self-pay he can offer a maximum discount of 30%, coming out to $7,210 (this is hospital alone, not including the surgeon's fee and the anesthesiologist). Later, I was told that I was required to pay 1/3 of this amount the day of my surgery. Anyways, I told him that I don't have that kind of money and he said he can't help me and that was that.
Then I met Kathy at Medical Center of Plano, who told me that Methodist Richardson was charging ridiculous prices and that she will find a reasonable price for me. She did, so naturally I cancelled my surgery with Methodist. Well, now they are pleading for me to go back and offering to match Medical Center of Plano's price.
Talk about too little, too late! Beg all you want, but I'm not crawling back into your greedy paws. Oh and I'm going to make damn sure everyone knows what a rapacious, rude individual Mike Dowling is over at Methodist Richardson. He's the one person in charge of billing AND financial counseling at Methodist. Talk about a corrupt system. (Don't get me wrong, not all Methodist Medical Centers are like this; Methodist Dallas seems to have a decent system, with the 2 branches kept separate.)
I've been talking to my CrossFitting friend, Stacey, about this situation. (Basically it would be cheaper for me to go to Methodist now since the wonderful Dr. Wey is only charging me a Medicare rate (unbeatable) and very low anesthesiologist fees, but I refuse to go just because the hospital is shady.) She made a great comment that sums it all up:
"It's the mentality of realizing that it's a machine thats gonna try to churn you into pink slime, lol....when you need to remain true to being organic grassfed you!"
-Stacey Hiller
Indeed.
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