[bob deluke]

We’ll, decided at my age (76) to have the Urolift procedure done at our local hospital. Doc does it there instead of at his office. I got tired of getting up 3-4 times a night to pee, and I wanted to get off the meds. I called my local VA office and they said procedure may be covered under Community Care Network. Doc’s office approved it. Went in about a month ago, had it done and lucky me, had to have a catheter put in my Johnson, wore it about a week with a bag, and they took it out. Anyway, feeling o.k., still get up at night a time or two. Doc said it may take a month or more to see positive results. I can eat grapefruit again! I did get a statement from Optum who pays the bills. Total cost the hospital/Doc charged was $41475.00. VA through community care paid the bill at $8958.00. I paid zero. Could have done it through Medicare, but I’d have to pay 20% of the Optum bill. Good benefit through the VA. If anyone here is contemplating having this done, check with your insurance for coverage. Vets, check with local outreach to see if it can be covered through Community Care Network. Hopefully this procedure is worthwhile. Time will tell…