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Title: Medical Records ...
Post by: msuscottie on August 23, 2006, 08:45:35 am: Random question, but after two brain surgeries I find myself wondering what exactly was done during these surgeries. I mean, I know the gist of what happened, they opened me up, removed some skull, pluked out the tumor and closed me back up, but I think it'd be interesting to read a full account of what happened specifically. Like some sort of report or something. I'm sure my medical records would have all of this info available in there, but can you get a copy of this? Is it easy to do? Has anyone else gone seeking out further info about your surgery?

Thanks
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Post by: Captain Deb on August 23, 2006, 08:51:33 am: Hi Scottie--been wondering what you were up to!
They are called surgical records and you can get a copy just by contacting your surgeon. I got mine 3 1/2 years post op for $10.00. I suggest anyone who has AN treatment get copies of ALL their medical records and MRI's not to mention an itemized hospital bill and itemized insurance print-out.
Capt Deb 8)
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Post by: msuscottie on August 23, 2006, 09:09:23 am: So, what kind of information is on the surgical records? Is it like a play-by-play account of your surgery?
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Post by: Battyp on August 23, 2006, 09:22:57 am: I have my surgical records...yes it was interesting reading. It is like a play by play of what they did from start to finish. They didn't charge me for mine. I have kept all my doctors notes/records, surgical records and mri films and report since the onslaught of this journey.

how are you scottie?
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Post by: msuscottie on August 23, 2006, 09:28:06 am: I'm doing ok, thanks. It's good to hear from you all again. I'm going to try to get back in here at least once a day since I have 2 surgeries worth of experience to share. Outside of my last surgery on 2/1/06, my wife & I had our first child, a little girl, on May 4th. So ... that might help explain why I've had no time to post! How are you?
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Post by: Joef on August 23, 2006, 09:39:24 am: Capt . you only got charged because it was long after the surgery... any pre-op people should remember to ASK for surgery report while they are still in the hospital .. while at House my wife got the report ..and she would not let me read it !! :(
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Post by: msuscottie on August 23, 2006, 09:40:41 am: I it bearable to read, or make your stomach queasy?
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Post by: ppearl214 on August 23, 2006, 09:48:55 am: Hi Scottie, You've been missed. Been wondering how you are doing!

I know that when I spoke to Dr. Brackmann at House during my decision process, he emailed me the specifics of how each microsurgical procedure is performed (actually, a bit too graphic for me to read at the time as I was reading it and trying to enjoy dinner). I may still have the email as it outlines all of the techniques.

Great to see you back!
Phyl
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Post by: msuscottie on August 23, 2006, 09:51:13 am: Yeah, that would probably be an interesting read, now that it's over of course
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Post by: ppearl214 on August 23, 2006, 09:55:38 am: Quote from: msuscottie on August 23, 2006, 09:51:13 am
Yeah, that would probably be an interesting read, now that it's over of course

You got it... will check my email history to find it as it was back in February when I received it. I know I have the hardcopy as well so if I don't find the email, let me scan it at work tomorrow (I'm at home today) and then will email. If you want, PM me an email address so I know where to send... and suggestion is... don't be eating anything when you read it.

Phyl
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Post by: msuscottie on August 23, 2006, 09:57:10 am: Sounds good. My email is sryan@villagegreen.com ... who needs PM's :)
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Post by: ppearl214 on August 23, 2006, 10:02:25 am: Quote from: msuscottie on August 23, 2006, 09:57:10 am
Sounds good. My email is sryan@villagegreen.com ... who needs PM'sÃ‚Â Ã‚Â :)

got it.. .will scan and email tomorrow if I don't find it in my inbox today.

Phyl
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Post by: msuscottie on August 23, 2006, 10:08:59 am: You're the best, thanks.
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Post by: Cheryl R on August 23, 2006, 10:22:41 am: If one really likes to read the surgical aspects of all the different approaches,one can go to the
www.uihealthcare.com site and go to the otolarnyology dept. A link on the side gives Iowa head and neck protocols and if one digs, it gives the protocols for many surgeries they do including the AN surgeries. I have got my operative reports also from my surgeries and is rather interesting to read.
Cheryl R.
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Post by: Captain Deb on August 23, 2006, 10:30:19 am: You may want this handy while you are reading your records http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.htmlto decipher all the medspeak.
Capt Deb 8)
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Post by: Captain Deb on August 23, 2006, 10:33:30 am: Quote from: msuscottie on August 23, 2006, 09:28:06 am
I'm doing ok, thanks. It's good to hear from you all again. I'm going to try to get back in here at least once a day since I have 2 surgeries worth of experience to share. Outside of my last surgery on 2/1/06, my wife & I had our first child, a little girl, on May 4th. So ... that might help explain why I've had no time to post! How are you?

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

Capt Deb ;D
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Post by: msuscottie on August 23, 2006, 10:35:15 am: Thank you Cap'n!
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Post by: Battyp on August 23, 2006, 10:49:20 am: Congrats scottie...we want pics!!!! Can we all be honorary aunts?

I have read mine and it honestly wasn't that bad. I think watching the video is worse. No not my video the one that is online somewhere. That was much harder for me to stomach!
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Post by: Pembo on August 23, 2006, 11:24:51 am: I got mine as well. I just asked the receptionist at my drs office. I sat in front of the computer to look up all the big words while I read it. It is definitely an interesting read.
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Post by: msuscottie on August 24, 2006, 08:46:51 am: I'm definitly going to ask next time I go, I think my next appointment is in November though.
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Post by: msuscottie on August 24, 2006, 08:51:41 am: (http://www.patient-network.com/gallery/I/2005/01/01/2.jpg)

Addison
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Post by: Battyp on August 24, 2006, 10:49:36 pm: OH what a cutie...I'm thinking I see a certain shall I say pirate gleam in his eye!!! Oh I love baby germs!!! Thanks for sharing....
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Post by: msuscottie on August 25, 2006, 07:10:42 am: Recruiting her already huh? :D