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^^^^^GREETINGS FROM^^^^^^^^^^ Ivan Suzman 47/10 [log in to unmask] Portland, Maine land of lighthouses 44 deg. F leaves are falling *********************************************************** Hi Jackie, Pallidotomies vary from one clinic to another. For example, if you go to Sweden, Dr. Laitinen's pallidotomy takes less than an hour. But in the U.S., the procedure is usually much longer. Either way, I'd INSIST on hospital care for the night before, at a minimum. IVAN On Mon, 22 Sep 1997 21:33:05 -0400 3putts <[log in to unmask]> writes: >No, I am not joking. Today the surgeon's office called to schedule >Bob's >pallidotomy and they explained that they are having some difficulty >with the >insurance company, BCBS of Florida. BCBS told them that this >procedure >should be done on an outpatient basis. Yes, the girl at the surgeon's >office did ask to speak to a nurse coordinator, but the reply was the >same. >Currently, we are waiting for their Director of Ins. to phone the >surgeon. >The girl at the surgeon's office said they have NEVER encountered such >a >thing. Has anyone ever heard of this before? perhaps this is just a >Florida thing? > > Anyway, we are very hopeful (outpatient or inpatient) the surgery is >scheduled for this Friday (9/26) !! this is perfect because Bob's 47 >birthday is the next day, 9/27! > >Jackie > --------- End forwarded message ----------