Just got my bill from the hospital. My part is only $2,444.10, due by the end of the month! The total bill before insurance was $19,184.41. Apparently pharmacy/supplies was $10,214 of that and the surgery itself was only $7,901. Interesting to me how expensive all that is. And, interesting how there is absolutely no where on the internet that tells the cost of orthognathic surgery. I hope I don't get arrested for leaking a secret and posting this on the web! Its a good thing I have a flexible benefits card and put some money away from my tax return to pay this. Oh, and I'm about $100 from reaching my maximum out of pocket. I think I'll reach that with my follow up visits and eye appointment in a couple of months, ha ha!
As a follow up to Monday, Tuesday was a terrible day for me. My mouth hurt so bad I couldn't hardly think straight all day and I was in a terrible mood. Finally, at the end of the day, Jenna suggested Motrin. Why I hadn't done it sooner, I don't know, except that I just couldn't think straight! Anyway, each day has gotten a little better, but it still hurts a lot and I can't tell if the Neurontin is working. Oh well, tomorrow is Friday, TGIF, and I'll have the weekend to catch up, maybe, ha ha! Paige's birthday is Saturday, so I have birthday hoopla and I want to see my dad and Scott, so I doubt I'll get much rest.
So my dad, he is a walking, talking miracle. They released him from the hospital this morning. No in hospital rehab. Can you believe it? I was skeptical but Mary says he is doing really well. I'm amazed by him. Just amazed.
And poor Scott, he had a rough day today, ended up back in the ER in so much pain. I hope all this passes soon for him.
Ok, I have a stack 7 inches tall of papers to grade that I have been carrying around since last week. I need to get busy. Later!
1 comment:
Whoa, girl, that is a lot of money from the good ol' state health plan. Ha ha ha. Can you imagine what it would cost at a private hospital?
Just keep rotating the nerve meds with the motrin. Hope to see you tonight!
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