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First and foremost, I feel like an idiot for not keeping my insurance. I've never really utilized it anyways so i was like @!@@ it when they asked me if i wanted to keep it when i left my job. I'm between jobs due to a move back to my home city currently.
Everyone I know that has or knows someone that has ruptured their achilles all describe it the same way. (I was hoopin in CB34's if anyone cares on that d-rose level)
-Loud pop (like a gunshot)
- not a whole lot of pain (I could still walk on it if i really had to, just not a lot of balance)
- it sucks
So I've done a little research and I understand I'm looking at 10k+... ouch but I'm cool with that
But I want to make this as efficient as possible. I literally never get sick so I havent been to the doctor in at least 5 years. And to call me ignorant in the medical system would be an understatement. Here's what ive been able to figure out so far... If anybody is more knowledgeable on this please correct me or get at me with some guidance.
It happened Sunday night (5/20)... it says I should be ok as long as I get the surgery within 15 days of the injury. So I'm not in panic mode YET.
-I looked at the non surgical route, but everything ive read says if you want to be athletically active later in life... get the surgery
I refused to go to the E.R. because I know majority of that is a hustle and they'll just hit you up with some crutches, an ace bandage, and a high bill. I'm pretty sure i did the right thing by not going
I spent all day monday in denial and i called a couple orthopedic offices but was pretty much rejected without a referral from a family doctor or general practitioner. My question.... Is there ANY way around this? I know this is my body and no price should be too high, but do i have to pay 2 doctors? Pretty sure I'll need an mri/x-ray... is that what the whole referral is about? Just to legitimize the injury?
From the couple that would entertain me over the phone.... It seems like most places give decent discounts for money up front. Next question... How steep do these usually get? Should I get all crazy and try and play hardball?
Thats all the questions I have for now. If anybody can steer me in the right direction, PLEASE do so. Thanks. I'll be on NT all day considering I'm laid up with my leg propped and iced and a keyboard on my lap
Also whats a good message board for stuff like this? Any regional ones that can help me narrow down a surgeon? Google is not helping out much right now. (either that or my search game is subpar)
Cliffs
-Achilles rupture
-No insurance
-What's the most efficient, cost effective way to work the system? Or where can I go to find out how?
Everyone I know that has or knows someone that has ruptured their achilles all describe it the same way. (I was hoopin in CB34's if anyone cares on that d-rose level)
-Loud pop (like a gunshot)
- not a whole lot of pain (I could still walk on it if i really had to, just not a lot of balance)
- it sucks
So I've done a little research and I understand I'm looking at 10k+... ouch but I'm cool with that
But I want to make this as efficient as possible. I literally never get sick so I havent been to the doctor in at least 5 years. And to call me ignorant in the medical system would be an understatement. Here's what ive been able to figure out so far... If anybody is more knowledgeable on this please correct me or get at me with some guidance.
It happened Sunday night (5/20)... it says I should be ok as long as I get the surgery within 15 days of the injury. So I'm not in panic mode YET.
-I looked at the non surgical route, but everything ive read says if you want to be athletically active later in life... get the surgery
I refused to go to the E.R. because I know majority of that is a hustle and they'll just hit you up with some crutches, an ace bandage, and a high bill. I'm pretty sure i did the right thing by not going
I spent all day monday in denial and i called a couple orthopedic offices but was pretty much rejected without a referral from a family doctor or general practitioner. My question.... Is there ANY way around this? I know this is my body and no price should be too high, but do i have to pay 2 doctors? Pretty sure I'll need an mri/x-ray... is that what the whole referral is about? Just to legitimize the injury?
From the couple that would entertain me over the phone.... It seems like most places give decent discounts for money up front. Next question... How steep do these usually get? Should I get all crazy and try and play hardball?
Thats all the questions I have for now. If anybody can steer me in the right direction, PLEASE do so. Thanks. I'll be on NT all day considering I'm laid up with my leg propped and iced and a keyboard on my lap
Also whats a good message board for stuff like this? Any regional ones that can help me narrow down a surgeon? Google is not helping out much right now. (either that or my search game is subpar)
Cliffs
-Achilles rupture
-No insurance
-What's the most efficient, cost effective way to work the system? Or where can I go to find out how?