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As for my friend's sister, I've known this friend for 18 years, since her sister was 10. I've watched this girl grow up, I went to her wedding and to her baby showers. I am heartbroken. She's going to have to have a double mastectomy and chemo treatment. while managing to raise a 3 year old boy and a 5 month old baby girl.
Not that this will make you feel any better, but I've had two aunts both get breast cancer while they had small kids and both were able to beat it. Anything you or her sister can do to take responsibility off her shoulders will help a lot. If she's anything like my aunts, she won't let people know she's hurting unless she truly has no control over how she reacts to the pain (which happens), and she'll be too proud to flat-out ask for help initially. Just offer it, and if she refuses just help her out anyway. Any support you lend her will go towards speeding her recovery. I'm a big believer that stresses from outside sources can hinder recovery from illnesses like cancer, so anything that can be done to relieve those outside stresses will help her concentrate on getting better and back to her kids full-time.
Anyway, I'm sorry to hear about this and hope to hear in a few weeks she's well on her way to getting healthy.
Post by abrakapokus on Oct 12, 2012 14:06:15 GMT -5
My neighbor has come down, as she does everytime we are out in the yard, to talk about everything wrong in her life. She goes on and on about how she has all these lawyers and all these meds her kids are on. Ugh, anyway, my Mom was visiting and we were outside talking about M's B-day party when the neighbor comes over and takes over the convo. I get sick of it in 10 minutes and say I have things to do, and walk in the house. My poor Mom has been out there for 30 minutes now.
Also, we have been paying insurance on a car that hasn't been working for a year, I just figured it out today. They refuse to reimburse us for any of the time they have been insuring a car that doesn't work. Oh well, my bad but could have used the money.
Post by abrakapokus on Oct 13, 2012 8:53:21 GMT -5
Haha I know, 30 minutes isn't that long. She ended up being there 2 hours, learning about my neighbor's teenage son's masturbating habits, the potty problems of her 5 and 8 year old, recipes for salsa, and how she hasn't had sex in 3 years. I'm selfish with my Mom's time. Dave pulled up giving my Mom an excuse to leave and Dave didn't say anything at all but gave me raised eyebrows and pretty much ran right into the house.
Post by Dave Maynar on Oct 13, 2012 9:44:19 GMT -5
I did not. I stood there for a minute and then asked if the boys were in the house by themselves, and if so, i should probably go check on them. I gave you an excuse to get away. You should be grateful, woman.
Post by wannaberoo'ing on Oct 13, 2012 10:33:36 GMT -5
Serious GRRRRR has been going on for quite some time in my life: health insurance company has been denying my husband's claim for a hernia surgery he had done in early September. Of all things! A friggin hernia surgery- routine, simple hernia surgery and from the very beginning of all this, Highmark has been nothing but jerks- excuse after excuse on why the claim won't be accepted. BUT back in August, of course they said, "Yes, under the terms, conditions of your plan, of course your hernia surgery will be covered." The surgeon told us, "Oh, don't worry, the insurance company will definitely cover this. It's a routine thing. It wasn't diagnosed before you took out the policy with Highmark, so not a problem."
And, here we are, a statistic, a soundbite on a political platform, another American family being jacked over by their health insurance company, denied. Feeling powerless. But only over a hernia surgery? I mean, its going to cost us thousands, don't get me wrong, but denied claims have bankrupted some folks.
The reason has changed 3 or 4 times now with Highmark on why we're being denied- but essentially the wrong code was processed in the beginning (provider plugged in the wrong code) so we all got that straightened away, had to determine what the right code was, get it processed. But then Highmark still didn't approve the claim- why we ask them?- "oh, there is another code processing. we aren't sure what it could be?" they tell us. Hmmm, ok, and finally, yesterday, they tell us the code was for tobacco use (yes, he does smoke, and Highmark knows that and we pay a premium for that) so now, insurance company is saying that he is denied based upon tobacco use If you all didn't know this, apparently smoking causes hernias! That's what I gather from all this: smoking causes hernias, look out guys.
They won't tell us who submitted this code- the doctor's office certainly didn't- and from all the forms we've received in the mail, neither did the hospital or the anesthesiologist. And what in the world does smoking have anything to do with a hernia??? I feel like I am losing my mind. I have a horrible temper and it's about to show.
I needed to vent! Sorry so long. We'll do battle with the insurance company. I just wanted to say that our health care system is completely quacked. What is the point of even buying insurance in this country?
Post by elimsnéttikyzarc on Oct 13, 2012 11:12:08 GMT -5
rooer that is quacking bonkers i hope it gets straightened out soon. i'd keep calling the insurance company until i found a reasonable human being on the other end of the line.
Post by wannaberoo'ing on Oct 13, 2012 11:49:36 GMT -5
Yeah, it is bonkers. I don't honestly know if they have reasonable people there, CKS- we spoke to about 20 different customer reps the past 2 months and they keep telling us that there are no "higher ups" or supervisors that will talk to us about this problem. I think we have to go to their main office and firmly ask to speak to someone there. And then after that, file a complaint with the state's insurance commission. Maybe we'll call the local news stations to see if anyone wants to hear our story
Mar 14 Sheepdogs/Fitz & The Tantrums/City & Colour (Austin)
Mar 15 Jim James (Austin)
Apr 26 Jim James (Boston)
May 4 Clutch & The Sword (Portland ME)
Jun 8 DMB (Hartford)
Jun 21 Jim James (Northampton MA)
Jul 27-28 Newport Folk
Aug 6 Death Grips (Boston)
Oct 25-27 MOEMS
Serious GRRRRR has been going on for quite some time in my life: health insurance company has been denying my husband's claim for a hernia surgery he had done in early September. Of all things! A friggin hernia surgery- routine, simple hernia surgery and from the very beginning of all this, Highmark has been nothing but jerks- excuse after excuse on why the claim won't be accepted. BUT back in August, of course they said, "Yes, under the terms, conditions of your plan, of course your hernia surgery will be covered." The surgeon told us, "Oh, don't worry, the insurance company will definitely cover this. It's a routine thing. It wasn't diagnosed before you took out the policy with Highmark, so not a problem."
And, here we are, a statistic, a soundbite on a political platform, another American family being jacked over by their health insurance company, denied. Feeling powerless. But only over a hernia surgery? I mean, its going to cost us thousands, don't get me wrong, but denied claims have bankrupted some folks.
The reason has changed 3 or 4 times now with Highmark on why we're being denied- but essentially the wrong code was processed in the beginning (provider plugged in the wrong code) so we all got that straightened away, had to determine what the right code was, get it processed. But then Highmark still didn't approve the claim- why we ask them?- "oh, there is another code processing. we aren't sure what it could be?" they tell us. Hmmm, ok, and finally, yesterday, they tell us the code was for tobacco use (yes, he does smoke, and Highmark knows that and we pay a premium for that) so now, insurance company is saying that he is denied based upon tobacco use If you all didn't know this, apparently smoking causes hernias! That's what I gather from all this: smoking causes hernias, look out guys.
They won't tell us who submitted this code- the doctor's office certainly didn't- and from all the forms we've received in the mail, neither did the hospital or the anesthesiologist. And what in the world does smoking have anything to do with a hernia??? I feel like I am losing my mind. I have a horrible temper and it's about to show.
I needed to vent! Sorry so long. We'll do battle with the insurance company. I just wanted to say that our health care system is completely quacked. What is the point of even buying insurance in this country?
That is outrageous! I don't know that it would help but I would write everything down and send it in letter form via the mail and have them sign for it. Long story short my Mom got denied a few years ago so I wrote a HUGE appeal letter (5 pages probably) and sent it off. After months of problems I got a letter back saying our appeal was accepted with in weeks.
Post by wannaberoo'ing on Oct 13, 2012 17:53:25 GMT -5
I liked your post because you won the battle but it is so unfortunate that you had to go through the stress and aggravation at all. The problems we're having with all this has almost become a part-time job!
I would just like to say to anyone reading this grrrr today- take a lesson from me: Before you get a surgery or an expensive procedure done, get a pre-approval of some sort from your insurance company. Just try to get something in writing beforehand that may come in handy in case you find yourself being denied.
This is why we need universal health care in this country. This current system we got, for profit, is an absolute joke.
For profit healthcare is tantamount to keeping the poor and working class strapped near the poverty line. I'm a hardliner on the need for a public option - it's crazy that we rely on public corps (who have to demand increased revenues EVERY year to stay in the marketplace - which is beyond insane for something sustainable like health).
I don't want to say it's on purpose, but it's clear that the late 70's and 80's disconnection of funding towards hospitals and mental care has made the hospitals unconscious beasts of profit.
The purpose of health care is to make people healthy. But the industry profits on sick people, not healthy people. This is why the government needs to regulate things.
Wow, JHo, I haven't been on in a few days and I'm just blown away by your "double whammy". I will hold you, your friends and family close in my thoughts. Please keep us updated and let me know if I can be a resource for any type of information.
Wow, JHo, I haven't been on in a few days and I'm just blown away by your "double whammy". I will hold you, your friends and family close in my thoughts. Please keep us updated and let me know if I can be a resource for any type of information.
Thank you zen! I just learned that my friend's sister will start chemo next week; she'll be getting 20 weeks worth. Then she'll have a double mastectomy in the spring, followed by radiation treatment. The tumor is 4cm long so they want to try to shrink it with the chemo. Scary stuff for a 28-year-old Please keep her in your thoughts.
My grandmother came home from the hospital yesterday. She had to stay longer because she fell sometime during the night on Friday in her hospital room. The nurses found her on the floor and were unsure how long she had been there She was just bruised up a lot.
April 12-14th - Indio, CA - Coachella Weekend 1
May 3-5th - Memphis, TN - Beale St. Music Festival
June 13-16th - Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo
July 12-14th - Louisville, KY - Forecastle Festival
August 2-4th - Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza
September 27-29th - Atlanta, GA - TomorrowWorld
October 25-27th - Asheville, NC - Mountain Oasis
This is a stupid thing to be mad about but I am. I'm way behind on my bills so I thought I'd round up a bunch of stuff to sell on eBay. Most of it is stuff like CD covers and magazines that I won in radio sweepstakes and is autographed by various bands. Mostly smaller bands such as Cage The Elephant, Aiden, All That Remains, The Offspring, etc. I thought I would go to each of the band's websites and mention my auction on the message boards. I figure that the fans are the ones that would be the most interested in this stuff. Well, I sign up for the message board, I introduce myself in the correct thread and I participate in a couple of the other threads. Then I mention my auction and BAM! I get banned. I don't get it. I always try to be courteous and interact with the fans before I mention my auction. I really like these bands and want to be part of their community but the second I mention selling anything, even if I think it is something they would be interested in, I get banned as being a spammer. I don't know. Maybe I am a spammer. I just need this stuff to sell so my car doesn't get repossessed.
April 12-14th - Indio, CA - Coachella Weekend 1
May 3-5th - Memphis, TN - Beale St. Music Festival
June 13-16th - Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo
July 12-14th - Louisville, KY - Forecastle Festival
August 2-4th - Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza
September 27-29th - Atlanta, GA - TomorrowWorld
October 25-27th - Asheville, NC - Mountain Oasis
Post by elimsnéttikyzarc on Oct 19, 2012 12:15:18 GMT -5
EVERYONE is sick here at work. There are only 7 people in our office and everyone has something ranging from the sniffly-sneezies to pink eye to strep.
I am mooging it up next week, and will not have time to be sick, so I am washing my hands every 10 minutes like an OCD freak to avoid the plague. I may go buy some disinfecting wipes on my lunch break.
Everyone is wanting to talk in close proximity, too!
EVERYONE is sick here at work. There are only 7 people in our office and everyone has something ranging from the sniffly-sneezies to pink eye to strep.
I am mooging it up next week, and will not have time to be sick, so I am washing my hands every 10 minutes like an OCD freak to avoid the plague. I may go buy some disinfecting wipes on my lunch break.
Everyone is wanting to talk in close proximity, too!
EVERYONE is sick here at work. There are only 7 people in our office and everyone has something ranging from the sniffly-sneezies to pink eye to strep.
I am mooging it up next week, and will not have time to be sick, so I am washing my hands every 10 minutes like an OCD freak to avoid the plague. I may go buy some disinfecting wipes on my lunch break.
Everyone is wanting to talk in close proximity, too!
Get yourself a SARS mask NO SICK CKS AT MOOG!
Haha, they should be wearing them!!!
I've seriously worn one of those masks on an airplane before. The person behind me was coughing up a fit during the bird flu epidemic. I slipped that thing on and didn't care how crazy I looked, I didn't get sick!
Load up on the vitamins and garlic, CKS. Remember to lotion your hands good too or pretty soon they're gonna feel like sandpaper from all the washing.
From, Someone with OCDs and who hasn't been sick in years (knockin' on wood all over the place now)
Yeah GARLIC i effing LOVE garlic. eat garlic WHILE wearing a sars mask. then people will STAY AWAY from you bc you smell AND you're crazy. BRILLIANT plan Wannaberooer.
(Garlic and onion powders are the best way to season a food without dousing it with hard salts - also better for you. Great tips from Jamaican grandmothers, aunts and such)
If you all didn't know this, apparently smoking causes hernias! That's what I gather from all this: smoking causes hernias, look out guys.
i hope it gets straightened out soon. i'd keep calling the insurance company until i found a reasonable human being on the other end of the line.
She was just bruised up a lot.
BRILLIANT plan Wannaberooer.