20 years ago I had an epigastric hernia repaired. I went to the doctor because I was having pain in that same area and suspected the the problem was getting worse or the mesh had failed on my initial surgery. My doctor scheduled a CT scan to find out what was going on. After my first scan results came in I received a call from my doctors secretary late on a Friday afternoon. She didn't say anything about my hernia issue but told me that they found growths in my liver that could be cancer. This was devastating to hear because I was only 41 with 3 young kids to raise. Obviously I had many questions but the doctor had gone home and the secretary didn't know anything. After a brutal weekend thinking I have cancer I got a call on Monday from my doctor explaining in fact "I might have cancer"! He told me the only way to be certain is to perform another CT scan concentrated on my liver and it'll be six weeks before we can get it done. I spent six weeks thinking I had liver cancer! I met with a hernia specialist (all doctors I saw work under the adventis health umbrella) a week before my final CT scan. He told me that he had no imagery that told him anything about my hernia and that an epigastric hernia CT scan shouldn't be performed lying on your back because the hernia is hidden. He gave me a physical exam on my hernia and told me something was wrong and my hernia was a problem. He said I would have to do a different type of scan to get the imagery needed. I then told him what the original scan had revealed about my liver. He proceeds to lecture me about god! He tells me this is gods way of telling me I need to make it right with god! I'm not a religious man. This was terrifying and offensive! So, after six weeks of thinking I had liver cancer and no answer to my hernia (only reason I went) it was time for another scan. After hitting an all time low, depressed, and terrified it was time to hear my final results. I was prepared for the worst news when they said there was no cancer and I had natural growths which 10% of the population has. I was completely relieved to say the least. The hospital, and doctors charged my insurance over $40,000 and left me with a $2,500 deductible. I never got any results associated with my hernia. I was told I might have liver cancer. I was lectured about my place in the world and my relationship with god. They used me to generate thousands for the hospital. After calling the hospital to try and work something out they threatened me with collection. I just wanted Answers about my hernia. I have the money to pay them but will not out of principle. These people made me suffer greatly and where not willing to work with me. I'm now in collection and my credit score has dropped drastically affecting everything I do. This has been the most devastating and bizarre experience to say the least. Each Ct scan exposed me to 7yrs of radiation. What damage did those cause? I will never pay them now and wonder if I could sue them for this!? The hospital just laid off 16 employees so it's obvious they're in financial trouble. I can only assume my whole situation was intentionaly created to generate money at my mental and physical expense! If anyone can help me at least get my charges removed it would be for the greater good of our healthcare system.
Feather River Hospital Reviews
20 years ago I had an epigastric hernia repaired. I went to the doctor because I was having pain in that same area and suspected the the problem was getting worse or the mesh had failed on my initial surgery. My doctor scheduled a CT scan to find out what was going on. After my first scan results came in I received a call from my doctors secretary late on a Friday afternoon. She didn't say anything about my hernia issue but told me that they found growths in my liver that could be cancer. This was devastating to hear because I was only 41 with 3 young kids to raise. Obviously I had many questions but the doctor had gone home and the secretary didn't know anything. After a brutal weekend thinking I have cancer I got a call on Monday from my doctor explaining in fact "I might have cancer"! He told me the only way to be certain is to perform another CT scan concentrated on my liver and it'll be six weeks before we can get it done. I spent six weeks thinking I had liver cancer! I met with a hernia specialist (all doctors I saw work under the adventis health umbrella) a week before my final CT scan. He told me that he had no imagery that told him anything about my hernia and that an epigastric hernia CT scan shouldn't be performed lying on your back because the hernia is hidden. He gave me a physical exam on my hernia and told me something was wrong and my hernia was a problem. He said I would have to do a different type of scan to get the imagery needed. I then told him what the original scan had revealed about my liver. He proceeds to lecture me about god! He tells me this is gods way of telling me I need to make it right with god! I'm not a religious man. This was terrifying and offensive! So, after six weeks of thinking I had liver cancer and no answer to my hernia (only reason I went) it was time for another scan. After hitting an all time low, depressed, and terrified it was time to hear my final results. I was prepared for the worst news when they said there was no cancer and I had natural growths which 10% of the population has. I was completely relieved to say the least. The hospital, and doctors charged my insurance over $40,000 and left me with a $2,500 deductible. I never got any results associated with my hernia. I was told I might have liver cancer. I was lectured about my place in the world and my relationship with god. They used me to generate thousands for the hospital. After calling the hospital to try and work something out they threatened me with collection. I just wanted Answers about my hernia. I have the money to pay them but will not out of principle. These people made me suffer greatly and where not willing to work with me. I'm now in collection and my credit score has dropped drastically affecting everything I do. This has been the most devastating and bizarre experience to say the least. Each Ct scan exposed me to 7yrs of radiation. What damage did those cause? I will never pay them now and wonder if I could sue them for this!? The hospital just laid off 16 employees so it's obvious they're in financial trouble. I can only assume my whole situation was intentionaly created to generate money at my mental and physical expense! If anyone can help me at least get my charges removed it would be for the greater good of our healthcare system.