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Pre-Treatment Options => Pre-Treatment Options => Topic started by: Dimpesbyu on August 13, 2013, 01:52:40 pm

Title: Out of state thinking of going to HEC House
Post by: Dimpesbyu on August 13, 2013, 01:52:40 pm

If I send the scans to LA "House" how long does it take to get a response?  And if you did that did you have to go in person to talk and then travel again for surgery,  or is it possible to just send the scans, talk though email/Skype/phone and then travel for surgery?

Just wanting to weigh all the options.

Thanks!
Meredith

Title: Re: Out of state thinking of going to HEC House
Post by: nftwoed on August 13, 2013, 08:25:16 pm

Hi;
   I received a telephone call from Dr. Brackmann in about two weeks after my CD would have arrived, but didn't go out for Tx. Other Drs. call people also.

Title: Re: Out of state thinking of going to HEC House
Post by: Jim J. on August 14, 2013, 04:07:17 am

I have surgery scheduled at house on the 28th. of Aug. I live in Atlanta and spoke to my surgeon twice about my procedure after sending M.R.I. and hearing test results. My doctor was always available if I needed to speak to him. Some of my questions were answered by his nurse. I'll have my blood work done this week at my doctor's office here in Atlanta and it will be sent to him. the day before surgery several pre-opp. tests will be done out there.
Good luck, I wish you the best, and I hope this helped.

Jim

Title: Re: Out of state thinking of going to HEC House
Post by: CHD63 on August 14, 2013, 07:40:50 am

Hi Meredith .....

I sent my MRI and audiogram and had a call back from Dr. Friedman less than 24 hours after he received it.  I had all additional labs/tests that were needed done after I arrived out there for my surgery.  No need to travel twice.

In my case it was the best decision I ever made to go there for surgery.  My husband and I stayed in their Seton Hall Guest House right next door to St. Vincent's Hospital and it was inexpensive, convenient, clean, comfortable, and best of all a great support for both of us with other AN surgery patients and their families.

If you need additional information, send me a PM.

Clarice

Title: Re: Out of state thinking of going to HEC House
Post by: kmr1969 on August 14, 2013, 11:12:04 am

Meredith,

I traveled from Maryland to LA for surgery at House.

I sent my MRI to the attention of Dr. Brackmann, never really expecting that he would be the one to call me back, but within a week he did and gave me his diagnosis.  I talked to several other doctors in MD, VA, and PA and then did about a 1 hour call with Dr. Brackmann going over all the details of the surgery and what I could expect as an outcome.

I made the decision to go with House after confirming that my insurance would be accepted.

Didn't meet Dr. Brackmann until the day before surgery, but wasn't disappointed.

I don't think you can make a bad decision by going to House, but it does involve some extra expenses and stress from the travel there, being away from home for at least 2 weeks, and then the travel back when you are still not feeling all that great.

Good luck with your decision and your treatment,

Ken

Title: Re: Out of state thinking of going to HEC House
Post by: It is what it is on August 14, 2013, 12:12:05 pm

I'm also an enthusiastic House alumni.  The experience was very positive from beginning to end.  My thoughts are with both you and Jim.   :)