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Anyone Used Dallas Vet Surgical Center
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on January 15, 2010
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My vet recommended us to the Dallas Vet Surgical Center (Plano location) for our bull mastiff puppy with a leg problem. Anyone had any dealings or heard anything good...
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- oh, girl, we put on a wing there! Loved them all. great hospital.
- Our pointer mix had ACL surgery at the one on Custer by 121 in 2008. It's not cheap, but the staff/service was wonderful.
- we used them a few years ago for our lab who needed her knee replaced. they were all great! we were very pleased and Molly has been doing wonderful ever since.
Gift for Surgical Patient
Asked by J.K. from Detroit
on February 13, 2009
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My brother is a single dad who lives about 5 hours away from me. His only son is away at college. My brother will be having surgery on March 5 for prostate cancer. ...
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- My sister was having Throid surgery, I was here in our home town MI, single with 2 children under 3yr old, she was staying with our mother and step father in Texas. I...
- What about looking online for a good/healthy restaraunt or meal prep place that delivers? I'm sure cooking will be the last on his mind and a few good meals would cert...
- Snacks, magazines, write him a note about childhood memories about growing up with him. Maybe a comfy throw for when he's resting. How about a movie.
Ruptured Uterus and Memorial Service Ideas
Asked by N.R. from Houston
on September 1, 2011
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Sorry I always seem to ask more then one question at a time...
My first question, although i am asking prematurely, is has anyone had a succesfull pregnancy afte...
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- N., I am so sorry for your loss and all of the trauma that you have endured. I have no experience with the uterine rupture thing, so I am not much help there. I d...
- I have no experience or advice. I just wanted to tell you that my heart breaks for what you have gone through! I am so, so, so sorry for the loss of your little ange...
- I have been reading your posts and you are in my thoughts and prayers girl. I think a small service at your home sounds wonderful. I wish I could think of something ...
Health Insurance Not Paying Doctor That Helped with My Daughter's Delivery
Asked by A.L. from Houston
on March 30, 2009
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Hello moms,
Last August I gave birth to my baby girl. She came a little early than planned, she arrived at 3:30AM. My OBGYN is covered by my insurance and we've had n...
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- FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT I've got fantastic coverage under CIGNA, but you have to figure our how to work the system. Do not expect the hospital billing department to co...
- You may have to get your doc to write a letter of medical necessity and send it in to the insurance company. If they don't pay up after that, file a complaint with th...
- If need be, make payment arraingment with the uncovered doctor so he doesn't send you to a collection agency. The collection agencey could report you to a credit agen...
Hysterectomy - Full or Partial?
Asked by K.B. from Denver
on March 25, 2011
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Hi again ladies, a few days ago I posted about my abdominal hysterectomy coming up in a few weeks, YAY and all my trials in my past with my female plumbing. In short I...
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- My sister had a full hysterectomy last year after years of struggling with endometriosis (and painful ovarian cysts). Main reason she decided to ditch her ovaries was...
- Have you ever considered trying an alternative approach? I can recommend two doctors in the Denver area who can help you balance your hormones and deal with most of t...
- My sister and my mom both had partial hysterectomy -- leaving in the ovaries. My sister had ovarian cysts, but not quite as often as you have described. Both say it wa...
Ear Tubes After Only 3 Infections in ONE Ear??
Asked by K.S. from New York
on April 16, 2011
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My 22 month old littel girl just had 3 ear infections back to back but in the SAME ear, RIGHT ear. I understand about how the fluid not draining is the problem. Howeve...
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- Every child is different when it comes to ear infections. My son had ear infections for over a year and I finally had to ask the doctor if my son should have tubes. ...
- My son had problems with both ears, and had tubes. My best friend's little girl had the exact same problem as you. Her little girl had constant problems with significa...
- Hi! My daughter had ear infections, several times, and I went through the therapies to treat w/o surgery. I am also medically trained, and thought the least invasive ...
UPDATED Would You Get the Procedure and Risk the Possible Deductible?
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on March 1, 2012
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I have scheduled 3 surgeries on my legs (2 on 1, 1 on the other) The first is scheduled for tomorrow. I let the surgeons receptionist know that my insurance has 3 lev...
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- You were in a hospital, but I'm assuming you haven't worked in insurance before? A 1,000 deductible is VERY low, and incredibly ideal. You should be thanking your luck...
- I think $1000 is a deal. Our deductible is $10,000 BEFORE our insurance pays anything. When it comes to health and safety. DON'T skimp and pinch pennies. It's no...
- We have a $3,000 deductible. I remember very clearly being unable to afford treatment, but hurting and having to do something. I would go to the BEST surgeon. I ...
Mastectomy Care Package
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on August 15, 2008
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A very dear neighbor is soon to have a mastectomy and several of the ladies in the neighborhood want to put a basket of goodies together for her to use during her reco...
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- I would find out what is most important to her. For me it is my house. Can't stand it to be dirty. Is she the same way? maybe you could come in and clean, laundry, dis...
- Hello K., You're a nice group of neighbors! find out what type of things she likes. ~pre-pay 1 or 2 months of netflix for her. ~a book of forever stamps (to pay...
- We had one of our bunco friends go through breast cancer a few years ago. We took turns with food for over a month or so. We had cleaning services come in. We m...
Does Anyone Know How Long C-diff Is Contagious???
Asked by J.M. from Kansas City
on August 9, 2011
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Ok here is my question long story short my daughter was recently diagnosed with cryptosporidium and the Dr just called and said she also came pack positive for C-Diff....
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- c-diff is extremely contagious!!! make sure you wash your hands like an OCD person. you didnt say how old your daughter is. so if she is in diapers, wash your hands li...
- My mother was recently hospitalized with C-diff. It is considered contagious until the latest of a 14 day course of Flagyl is completed or as long as the person is sti...
- C-diff is extremely contagious for as long as she is having loose stools or until 3 test come back negative. Use gloves when helping her in the BR and wash down the t...
Cranky, Clingy Unpleasant Baby:(
Asked by K.M. from Atlanta
on September 3, 2007
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Hi, I've used this service before and always really appreciate the help from other mothers. My 11 month old daughter has become very unpleasant to be around, in fact i...
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- Hi K., Yes, I absolutely know that the effects are from the surgery! Anesthesia always affects anyone, especially the small and the elderly. There can be long term ...
- K., Sorry to hear that your little one had to have such major surgery. Glad to hear that she seems to be reoovering well :) I don't know if this will he...
- I am sure others will respond with other answers regarding this age group but I'll give you a little info from others I've observed after surgery. I used to work with...
