Phimosis and weighs 350 pounds
I am 67 yrs of age and weigh 350 lbs. I have phimosis and I am considering a circumcision. I have Medicare and AARP and do not have other funds avaiable. I would like to get done as outpatient, no hospital stay. I don’t like the idea of spending a night in hospital. Would this be possible? Sid
Good morning Sid,
We respectfully would decline to do your circumcision at our office based facility but would in a hospital setting and yes, most likely you needs would be best served to have you stay overnight. However, we could request an early morning starting time, and most likely if you are stable, you could be discharged later (same day). Accepting Medicare as the primary and Aetna as a secondary is no problem as long as their regulations are followed.
I know you would not get on a plane with a 5% likelihood of a major mechanical malfunction, why take chances with surgery?
We do ask that you stay for one, ideally 2 days at the Baltic Hotel (advanced tourist class) and I will see you there daily.
Harold M. Reed, M.D.