7 weeks post core decompressionI eluded to the great challenges of health insurance reimbursement early, but I figured now is as good a time as any to vent about it once again. In order to undergo hyperbaric oxygen treatments (without seriously going into debt..) I am currently splitting my time between Salt Lake City, UT and Pocatello, ID... which is around 5.5-6 hour round trip voyage depending on the weather. As you can imagine, it has made it extremely challenging to continue working and fulfilling my responsibilities of the residency program. I go up to Idaho for early morning treatment Mondays and drive back to SLC to work afternoon/evening. I then stay in SLC and work 7:30-7:30 pm on Tuesday. I spend the next two full days in ID for treatment and into Friday morning, then drive back to SLC to work afternoon/evening and then work all day Saturday. This schedule has been absolutely nuts, but I know that it will be worth it in the end. I don't think I could ever forgive myself if I didn't do everything in my power to save this hip. We've already been through so much together- no way I'm giving up on her yet! It's incredibly frustrating that my insurance company will not pay for these treatments- especially when there is such good evidence for its use- and is more willing to accept conversion to total hip arthroplasty...
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