Thread: Large Lump in Armpit

Originally Posted by hillbilly

they are saying since the lump starts in the armpit; it has spread from the breast. Hence, insurance does not pay.

Insurance does not pay for breast agumentation. WTF? Cosmetically, I can understand. We ain't asking for new boobs, we just want the lump taken out.

B198,000 is what is going to cost. Yes, we have the money; but the old lady is pissed. Let's see what happens...

Definitely argue that one. An operation to remove breast cancer (without augmentation) is covered, isn't it ? Or cancer anywhere
else ?
You can offer to pay for the augmentation component later, if needed. If necessary, it is only a part of the whole procedure.

Don't think about the insurance now. Just get the best treatment for the wife. I don't know if a second opinion is welcome at this point? MRI would show clearly the mass of the lump. Therefore no guessing at its size, location or other issues.

I'd insist on the MRI.

Best for your family and you. Stay positive.

Hillbilly,
Hang in mate. I beat it, so can your Mrs. Prayers with your family!

Originally Posted by hillbilly

The wife went to the doc today to setup the surgery on Thursday. She asked about an MRI, but he said it was not necessary. I lost this argument.

Now here is the kicker which at this point I do not care (sorta).

K. Dee has the best of plans with BUPA. However, they are saying since the lump starts in the armpit; it has spread from the breast. Hence, insurance does not pay.

Insurance does not pay for breast agumentation. WTF? Cosmetically, I can understand. We ain't asking for new boobs, we just want the lump taken out.

B198,000 is what is going to cost. Yes, we have the money; but the old lady is pissed. Let's see what happens...

HB, head over to the Q house to the BUPA main office and throw a fit. And I mean a crazy farang fit. I ran into the same problem with them with my missus. I headed down there and there office door was locked. I beat on the door for an hour before security and the police were called. The staff just kept wandering around the office as if I was not there, but that did not stop me. The hell with the Thai butt kissing and face saving! The head honcho was then called in (must have been drinking whiskey with his mia noi up the road) and things got paid immediately. The staff was afraid to let me in because they said I was a giant farang and looked mean. Being 196 cm and 108 kilos can have it benefits!

Originally Posted by hillbilly

However, they are saying since the lump starts in the armpit; it has spread from the breast. Hence, insurance does not pay.

wait for the docs report after the surgery, then throw the fit

^^surly its more effective and fun to look like a meak, harmless fool, trans forming into the monster once you have got into the office.

Anyway as andy says, wait to find out what it is, then take it from there. There must a few people on this forum paying out to bupa, reading this and thinking what am I paying for? I know I am

Originally Posted by DrAndy

Originally Posted by hillbilly

However, they are saying since the lump starts in the armpit; it has spread from the breast. Hence, insurance does not pay.

wait for the docs report after the surgery, then throw the fit

This is what I am going to do.

BTW, trust me Chitown; after all these years of living in Thailand I am prepared to go nuts.

Never been in Klong Prem, should be a new experience...

Originally Posted by hazz

^^surly its more effective and fun to look like a meak, harmless fool, trans forming into the monster once you have got into the office.

I did not explode and just knocked on the door. The carried on their office duties (AKA makeup fixing, hair checking, pimple popping, Facebooking) as if I was not there. I then phoned them several times and saw them answer, and then put me on hold followed by doing nothing. When I saw they stopped picking up the phone when I called, I then went berserk and began to bet on the door and raise my voice.

If my wife was not having a serious, bear death illness, it would have been funny to see the wimpy Thai guys (wimps actually) hiding behind their desks and computers and low crawling around their office.

Fair enough. With yo and hillbilly having exactly the same problem, it does look like fucking the customer is a std practice a bupa.... Something for existing and future constomers to consider.

For future reference, he door into bupa's office. Is it constructed in such a way that one could chain onesself to the door with a super alloy chain and prevent people entering or leaving the office?

Originally Posted by hazz

^^surly its more effective and fun to look like a meak, harmless fool, trans forming into the monster once you have got into the office.

Anyway as andy says, wait to find out what it is, then take it from there. There must a few people on this forum paying out to bupa, reading this and thinking what am I paying for? I know I am

Can you reclaim the amount for your late Father-in-Laws scan?

Assuming the medical facility remembers to charge you ! In Thailand I wouldn't put it past them to forget.

Been thinking about you today. Good luck .

Latest update.

The wife is currently being checked in. Surgery scheduled for tomorrow is planned for at least four hours.

Hang tough, bro; best of luck.

^^ Once again mate. My wife and I wish you and Khun Dee all the best for a good outcome.

Best wishes for a harmless finding.

The wife just called me and said the key to the safe is in her big brown bag. WTF? No, I did not go crazy as the daughter and the wife's sister is with her now.

I hate this shit!

Anyone, who knows K. Dee, knows that she is not a nut!!

Wishing favorable outcome of both operation and results of biopsy. Thoughts and prayers offered.

hang in there Hilly ,

and perhaps TD is not the place to do it .........................

^ there are a lot of people on here concerned for hillbilly and his wifes welfare. its good to vent

HB, thoughts and prayers out to you, your missus and family.

Keep us updated.

Foking hell Billy, hope the missus Billy is gonna be OK.

Shitty story Bro but unfortunately we all got a story concerning concerning shit happenning.

My cousin died two weeks ago and that's really foked up innit.

Good luck with it.

Good luck mate. Hopefully it proves to be nothing.

hope all is good HB, and the good missus is ok...look forward to dakking you agin mate

HB, Hope everything comes out with good results and everyone here is wishing the same.

Wishes for a good outcome for K. Dee this morning.