tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post5192288152516096106..comments2024-01-09T13:55:46.379-05:00Comments on 15 Minute Lunch: Balls. Of the eye variety.Johnny Virgilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914217086250206369noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-53552689087616618952012-07-28T02:54:19.346-04:002012-07-28T02:54:19.346-04:00Ondansetron is a drug. We dont charge much for it ...Ondansetron is a drug. We dont charge much for it at the pharmacy so they may have raped you on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-30938195914865205452012-07-26T20:13:31.512-04:002012-07-26T20:13:31.512-04:00I had to have a complete hysterectomy a couple of ...I had to have a complete hysterectomy a couple of years ago, to the tune of $32,000. The itemized bills kept coming for *months* after the surgery. My favorite line item was Something Something High Impact Mesh. Mesh?!? No one mentioned any mesh when they explained the procedure at my pre-op appointment. It took about five calls to the insurance company, the hospital, and the doctor's office before I found someone who could explain exactly what high impact mesh is and why it is now residing in my body. Turns out that when they take a bunch of stuff out of you, the bits that are left might sag, so they bind them up with plastic mesh. Yeah, I feel *totally* comfortable with that.absepahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426282204461264369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-909457451278992562012-07-06T17:49:20.941-04:002012-07-06T17:49:20.941-04:00I've had 7 eye surgeries - including one to re...I've had 7 eye surgeries - including one to remove my right eye - totaling around $250,ooo. The itemized bills did provide some comic relief though, my boyfriend and I cracked up at some of the stuff on there, beaver blades included, wondering what the hell some of that stuff was! And yes, eye surgery is gross.Shauna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225642243448142776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-88786049079043984052012-06-23T09:55:47.919-04:002012-06-23T09:55:47.919-04:00Beaver blades are the actual scapels used to do th...Beaver blades are the actual scapels used to do the cutting. They are made by the Beaver company... No really there us a surgical blade company named Beaver not sure I want to know how they got started and came up with the name. HoudiniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-62797303243698606302012-06-21T20:41:38.028-04:002012-06-21T20:41:38.028-04:00My husband doesn't let me look at itemized bil...My husband doesn't let me look at itemized bills anymore; he says it's bad for my blood pressure and the dogs' nerves. But I can tell you that your insurance is one reason the bill is so high. You should feel good about that - it means you've made it!<br /><br />Still, as others have said, beaver blades, PG test & cock block (and possibly esteem) can be had much cheaper. I think you can get ALL of that at Dollar Tree. Best to your better half, though - that sounds like a terrible thing to have, and not much better to recover from.KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899300754366923395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-46619631628405991292012-06-21T20:41:19.387-04:002012-06-21T20:41:19.387-04:00My husband doesn't let me look at itemized bil...My husband doesn't let me look at itemized bills anymore; he says it's bad for my blood pressure and the dogs' nerves. But I can tell you that your insurance is one reason the bill is so high. You should feel good about that - it means you've made it!<br /><br />Still, as others have said, beaver blades, PG test & cock block (and possibly esteem) can be had much cheaper. I think you can get ALL of that at Dollar Tree. Best to your better half, though - that sounds like a terrible thing to have, and not much better to recover from.KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899300754366923395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-23544338290412801222012-06-18T16:49:01.453-04:002012-06-18T16:49:01.453-04:00Eye Surgery clearly costs that much because there ...Eye Surgery clearly costs that much because there are like four living human beings who could actually bear to perform it. Because it is the most disgusting thing in the whole world.Gwynehttp://blog.solderingtemptress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-91031462881172595052012-06-11T17:54:08.286-04:002012-06-11T17:54:08.286-04:00OMG... this (aside from the extremely gory video, ...OMG... this (aside from the extremely gory video, which I watched for about 30 seconds - does that beat anyone else?) was pure comedy gold. LMAO. Picking up "esteem" at the hospital? LOVE IT! :-))<br /><br />I knew what a few of those things were, like the nasal cannula, but I really would like to know about the Beaver blades. I have read line item hospital bills in the past and the prices are truly mind-blowing. Considering I have seen pregnancy tests for sale here for the princely sum of ONE DOLLAR - yes, Dollar Tree has EVERYTHING! - I think that charge particularly egregious. Somehow I don't think waving her little stick from home and swearing it was "fresh" would have cut it with the nurses, though. <br /><br />On the more serious side, I sincerely hope your wife completely recovers. I'm scared to even get Lasik so I think she's very brave.RiderWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679157278313699794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-42485015440699082292012-06-11T15:01:38.205-04:002012-06-11T15:01:38.205-04:00Your poor wifey. Please tell her I hope she gets ...Your poor wifey. Please tell her I hope she gets well soon...I was cringing at the thought of all of that..and then I really cringed at the itemized bill.<br />Over the weekend, I poked myself in the eye with a mascara wand and if it were physically possible to do so, I would've kicked my own ass for inflicting that much pain on myself for the love of vanity.<br />Eye pain is horrific.<br />Thanks for the laugh - as usual. I am trying really hard to understand why they gave her a bikini shave for eye surgery. Apparently, someone else needs their asskicked as much as I do. Please JG..please get to the bottom of this and let us know what their reasoning was - I just really need to know. I have to be honest - if it were me, and I was getting eye surgery - and someone came in to shave my nether regions, I would've been like Hells to the No. I can only assume your wife did not have the beaver blade procedure and if that is the case, they charged you for something they didn't do. Asskicking is in order either way.<br />Peace and High Fives. DGSpirit of Hope and Kindness Awardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650491316099355387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-86044101364255176582012-06-11T10:40:15.206-04:002012-06-11T10:40:15.206-04:00If I go to prison for my last post, I'll be as...If I go to prison for my last post, I'll be asking a few more questions about that stopcock. Just as a preventative measure. Also, sorry about your wife's bikini line...and, you know, the eyeball and stuff.Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886089228538677690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-39654335399663623122012-06-09T11:18:53.788-04:002012-06-09T11:18:53.788-04:00It's Alli, but I can only post as anonymous no...It's Alli, but I can only post as anonymous now. Shh..don't tell. Last few posts about Man Candles - hilarious. I am a nurse and could not even watch eye surgery - ew! Hope your wife feels better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-90019093387799241842012-06-09T06:34:47.753-04:002012-06-09T06:34:47.753-04:00I came over from As the crackerhead crumbles to ha...I came over from As the crackerhead crumbles to have a look. Unfortunately I got to the video and I couldn't so I skipped that part. Since I'm running errands today I do believe I'll drop by the hospital and pick up a supply of esteem, you never know when you might be getting low on thatAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-90745848780277767862012-06-08T09:31:13.218-04:002012-06-08T09:31:13.218-04:00Hospital procedures are crazy; I was in prep for a...Hospital procedures are crazy; I was in prep for a hysterectomy, and they wanted a urine sample for a pregnancy test. First off, I hadn't had any liquids since before midnight, so no way I could give them ANY kind of sample. Second, even though I swore to them it was not even remotely possible that I could be pregnant, they insisted that I might not be sure. I said that I think if you've had your period for four months straight (which is why I was there for the hysterectomy), it's a pretty good bet you're NOT pregnant. They chuckled at my quaint logic, and hooked me up to an IV so I could give them their damn sample. Of course, the doctor was late, and with the IV, I couldn't stop producing samples. Doing the 25 yard dash down the hall in my half-assed (literally) hospital gown and bringing my friend the IV cart. Oh, and the total bill for the surgery and an overnight stay with jell-o thrown in, $45K.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11582260255806766093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-26508127082167581142012-06-07T21:34:31.345-04:002012-06-07T21:34:31.345-04:00ondansetron is an anti nauseant...just in case you...ondansetron is an anti nauseant...just in case you wanted to know LOL..also known as Zofran. Ive always thought Zofran would be a great warrior name. and his side kick Zaditor! ( which happens to be a measly eye drop)pharmacy chickhttp://pharmacychick.blogpharm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-90399058362257942002012-06-07T18:26:26.319-04:002012-06-07T18:26:26.319-04:00I agree. I offered to fix her up with my soldering...I agree. I offered to fix her up with my soldering iron, but she wouldn't go for it.Johnny Virgilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914217086250206369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-5935688430698813562012-06-07T18:25:51.059-04:002012-06-07T18:25:51.059-04:00Yeah, but on the downside, you'd be blind now....Yeah, but on the downside, you'd be blind now. Just kidding. I think we just need to get rid of the third party payer bullshit over here to start with.Johnny Virgilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914217086250206369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-68687947104736852342012-06-07T18:23:03.924-04:002012-06-07T18:23:03.924-04:00a hundred grand?? Man. Somewhere there's a po...a hundred grand?? Man. Somewhere there's a porsche named after your partner.Johnny Virgilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914217086250206369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-20765437000689683532012-06-07T18:21:50.277-04:002012-06-07T18:21:50.277-04:00Ow, that just sounds horrible.Ow, that just sounds horrible.Johnny Virgilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914217086250206369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-42894840129630590982012-06-07T11:33:24.823-04:002012-06-07T11:33:24.823-04:00Ok, so now you are aware that you must define beav...Ok, so now you are aware that you must define beaver blades for us...<br /><br />Somehow I know that it will be a letdown.Rick Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15905849865193996698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-51534676379651888922012-06-07T08:57:47.813-04:002012-06-07T08:57:47.813-04:00First, I've had a few eye surgeries and "...First, I've had a few eye surgeries and "emo vampire" is a PERFECT description! <br /><br />The only one I can define for you is the nasal canula. That's the oxygen thing that goes in your nose. You know, it looks like a bit for a horse, but in your nose? Yeah. That.<br /><br />And "make sure that shit is high and tight" made everyone around me think I was crazy because I laughed so loud!cla517https://www.blogger.com/profile/14825038094929045322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-1914793540085360042012-06-07T01:17:54.532-04:002012-06-07T01:17:54.532-04:00I'm thinking, these days it's kind of elit...I'm thinking, these days it's kind of elitist to have surgery of any sort.willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590217997145761582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-37490455270335268212012-06-07T00:36:31.308-04:002012-06-07T00:36:31.308-04:00There are days I really love being in Canada. And ...There are days I really love being in Canada. And this is one of them. This would be covered under our universal medical insurance here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-66017335308262808152012-06-07T00:14:10.713-04:002012-06-07T00:14:10.713-04:00Holy shit. I'm from Canada and I have never se...Holy shit. I'm from Canada and I have never seen a health bill. This is nuts! (and hilariously described).DB Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484034493143850659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-5471065472162544312012-06-06T23:43:01.094-04:002012-06-06T23:43:01.094-04:00I used to work in medical supply at a hospital. Th...I used to work in medical supply at a hospital. The markups are insane on items. 200% on low cost items and lessening as the cost goes up. It is similar to the cost of hammers or toilet seats for NASA. They used to use procedure based charges until they figured out they could make more using time base room charges and individual item charges.txsandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01718700444113613042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-36752763357932858762012-06-06T23:42:13.144-04:002012-06-06T23:42:13.144-04:00I am a registered nurse in a trauma center here in...I am a registered nurse in a trauma center here in Birmingham, Alabama. I know what each of these things are, and am laughing at your descriptions! Thanks for the giggles!The Hill Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05607085945506278592noreply@blogger.com