Is anyone else fed up with insurance companies?

[LornaS]

I am so fed up with insurance companies they just make me sick thinking that they know best.  I had a total abdominal hysterectomy (Uterus, tubes, ovaries) on June 28.  At the same time they removed a 20lb 30 cm ovarian cyst that had adhesions attached to intestines and right kidney.  On June 29 I received a call in the hospital from my std insurance company...needless to say I wasn't in form to return the call immediately.  On June 30 they wanted to discharge me from the hospital.  I could barely stand let alone walk distances and was still in quite a lot of pain.  The agreed finally to keep me one more night and discharged me July 1.  This only came about after much negotiation with the case nurse and my insurance company.  Also I had no one home to assist me until the next day.  Would they really discharge a patient knowing that they didn't have any assistance once they did?  Seems negligent to me.  Anyway I finally received another call from my std who stated I should return to work in 6 weeks and needed to ensure the dr signed off for my return by then.  It amazes me that they are so eager to get everything tied up she constantly reiterated to me that the allowed time for hysterectomy was only 4 weeks and as I had an abdominal incision they would allow me two extra weeks.  My question is where and how do they think that the 20lb tumor got out of me?  Things within my abdomen were moved around and shaken up a bit more than a normal run of the mill hysterectomy.......sheesh.

[MarieMichele]

I know that  well...getting tired easily.  It is a long lasting side effect and the nap is important.  Returning to full time work is rough. I think our bodies were meant to have that midday nap but we don't give ourselves that rest until forced into by surgery and a medical leave. I am still out of work and am having doubts that I can work an 8+ hour day anymore. I know my body hates the idea.

[LornaS]

thanks I am starting to feel better though I get impatient with my own limitations.  I work in an office and sit at a desk all day.  Yes it is not strenous but it is high stress.  Right now I can't imagine getting through a day without a nap.  I get so tired so easily.  

[MarieMichele]

I am glad the insurance co. ended up allowing a longer hospital stay and 6 weeks home instead of 4.  What kind of work do you do?  Walking quickly can still be tough even after 6 weeks and being upright sitting or standing for hours also a challenge.  I brought a pillow in to squeeze to my surgical area when it felt sore and it made my desk job more tolerable.  I returned to work Week 6 but got permanently laid off 4 weeks after that. I still blame it on my surgery and long recovery. Insurance co's will try to save money first. Every day in the hospital adds a lot to the bill.  It is sad that a patient has to fight for more complete care but some recoveries simply cannot be rushed and it could be dangerous to discharge someone too soon and without home assistance. This was a big deal surgery that you had. Feel free to vent. You earned it. Best wishes for a full recovery and may you feel wonderful now that the monster cyst is gone.