|
Post by Caitlin & Belle on Nov 7, 2017 14:16:54 GMT -7
State: New York (Long Island) Hospital: Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island Address: 75 Sunrise Hwy North Service Rd, West Islip, NY 11795 Cost: $5139 Date of surgery: September 19 2017 What was included in cost: MRI, surgery, medicines needed (steroid, antibiotic, pain meds, and urinary med), 3 night hospital stay, PT consultation and 2 additional follow ups, and fleece sling Comments: Everyone at the VMCLI were amazing. They never made me feel like I was making a bad decision and understood the cost involved. Dr. Barone, and Dr. Cohen in the neurology department were great, I was called daily with in depth updates about Belle's condition, and even when Belle had developed a little stuffiness Dr. Cohen assured me it was okay and made proper adjustments to her medication. The prognosis going into surgery was not good because she had lost deep pain and both Dr. Barone, and Dr. Cohen made that known however, Belle started to progress quickly after surgery and although they made it known that it was still possible she wouldn't walk again they were hopeful, and you could tell that in their mannerisms. Kim the PT is great also. She was very thorough in demonstrating exercises and never once pushed me to do anything. Overall I would recommenced this vet to anyone that has any issues with IVDD. Read more: dodgerslist.boards.net/thread/5449/caitlins-belle-surgery-wks-bulldog#ixzz4xmZAfj9L
|
|