Anonymous wrote:I used Ccrm lone tree before nova was an option. I found the process super overwhelming and had failed with two other local doctors, which is why we made the jump. The monitoring was done locally (not Ccrm) but difficult to navigate. I had to go out there twice - and stay for 2 weeks one time. And so much paperwork. BUT, they were the only dr who were able to produce embryos (which I miscarried).

That all being said, when nova opened up, i started seeing dr. Payson, who is AMAZING. He also says it’s not about the dr you see, it’s about the lab, and the lab procedures here vs . Lt are the same. He also thinks air quality of the lab is super important, and the air quality in the Tyson’s lab is better even than lt. I would just do it here and not bother with Colorado.

Anonymous wrote:now we are thinking about CCRM LT bc they might be in network for us. its still unclear

the poop is that we have family 20 minutes away but theyre all messed up now and they cant put us up.

denver is super far away and hotel at 150$ /night for 2 weeks = 2100

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Anonymous wrote:thinking about Cornell or CCRM Lone Tree.

have failed twice at SGF

we have one more insurance auth left, so CCRM NoVa would be in-network. out network maybe covers 80%.
i dont know if meds will be covered

it sounds like cornell is stressful? people like Lone tree. i dont know how often you have to go there

but were in DC, cornell is easier to get to

I literally am in the same boat as you, and was weighing Cornell vs CCRM Lone Tree as well. I did consults with both dr. davis and dr. surrey at CCRM (they're apparently friends!). They both have different approaches so it really depends what you think is best for you. I am opting for Cornell 1) closer and more convenient 2) because Dr. Davis seems to be to go-to for DOR and failed cycles elsewhere 3) I lived in NYC so I am comfortable in the city, and 4) they're cheaper.

That said, I acknowledge Dr. Davis worked for a lot of people on this board but it's no guarantee for me. We're weighing whether we would then do a last ditch effort at CCRM lone tree since I think my insurance will be maxed (and just pay OOP which would suck), that way we'd have no regrets. But they're so expensive ($25K, not including travel and meds)

Both allow outside monitoring in the beginning, but both then require you to go there for more frequent monitoring and retrieval (obviously). CCRM does require you to go out there for baseline/kickoff testing too which is a pain - to literally fly out there for a day just to give blood, do all the other tests, etc. And no, they don't let you do it in Tysons.

Is it normally that I'm totally overwhelmed by CCRM Lone Tree. I had a failed cycle locally and want to go the best and get this over with. I thought CCRM was it, but I'm so overwhelmed by the mountain of paperwork, testing, and travel logistics. I guess they are more thorough, but it almost feels like too much. Anyone else feel this way?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:thinking about Cornell or CCRM Lone Tree.

have failed twice at SGF

we have one more insurance auth left, so CCRM NoVa would be in-network. out network maybe covers 80%.
i dont know if meds will be covered

it sounds like cornell is stressful? people like Lone tree. i dont know how often you have to go there

but were in DC, cornell is easier to get to

I literally am in the same boat as you, and was weighing Cornell vs CCRM Lone Tree as well. I did consults with both dr. davis and dr. surrey at CCRM (they're apparently friends!). They both have different approaches so it really depends what you think is best for you. I am opting for Cornell 1) closer and more convenient 2) because Dr. Davis seems to be to go-to for DOR and failed cycles elsewhere 3) I lived in NYC so I am comfortable in the city, and 4) they're cheaper.

That said, I acknowledge Dr. Davis worked for a lot of people on this board but it's no guarantee for me. We're weighing whether we would then do a last ditch effort at CCRM lone tree since I think my insurance will be maxed (and just pay OOP which would suck), that way we'd have no regrets. But they're so expensive ($25K, not including travel and meds)

Both allow outside monitoring in the beginning, but both then require you to go there for more frequent monitoring and retrieval (obviously). CCRM does require you to go out there for baseline/kickoff testing too which is a pain - to literally fly out there for a day just to give blood, do all the other tests, etc. And no, they don't let you do it in Tysons.

Anonymous wrote:thinking about Cornell or CCRM Lone Tree.

have failed twice at SGF

we have one more insurance auth left, so CCRM NoVa would be in-network. out network maybe covers 80%.
i dont know if meds will be covered

it sounds like cornell is stressful? people like Lone tree. i dont know how often you have to go there

but were in DC, cornell is easier to get to