checking in

[Guest guest]

Hey everyone,

I haven't been on line much at all for a while. My computer was messed up for

a while but its fixed now. Had to get the kids packed and sent off to FL for

3 weeks. They will be home in 2 weeks now. I am lost without them. 's

mom had surgery on her right hand and his dad was admitted to the hospital

the day after her surgery. They said that he has Vertigo. He is doing better

now though but gave us a scare when his blood pressure went to 195/114. This

week and i are painting and repair a few holes while the kids are gone.

We are getting the house fixed up cause it looks like we maybe moving back to

fl in a few months. ville is where we would be going. My ex husband

can't wait cause he will only be an hour away from us.

I want to welcome all new members to the group and look forward to getting to

know you all and hi to everyone else and i hope you are all doing well.

take care,

[Guest guest]

hi shelly, it was good to hear about you. glad you are getting a short break.

that is good even thought it is very hard to be away from them. i haven't

been out much either. i was supposed to get results from emg on my feet

saturday. they called and cancelled an hour before my appt. now i can't get

in until the 21st. i told them i'd end up cutting off my feet by then and i

wouldn't need the appt then!!!

[Guest guest]

Oh ,

I hope ya'll do come here. If so let me know and I'll send ya my phone

number. After you get settled in I'd love to meet with you, and if you need

any info just let me know. Tery (who's happy she might have a new neighbor)

[Guest guest]

Nice to hear from you, ! I'm glad to hear that you are OK. I'm sure

you miss the kids terribly, but you need a break even if you are using the

time to do repairs around your home with .

I hope 's parents are stable now and will provide no more medical

excitement for you. You have enough of that when the boys are home.

Enjoy your time with ,

Re: [ ] Checking in

> Hey everyone,

>

> I haven't been on line much at all for a while. My computer was messed up

for

> a while but its fixed now. Had to get the kids packed and sent off to FL

for

> 3 weeks. They will be home in 2 weeks now. I am lost without them. 's

> mom had surgery on her right hand and his dad was admitted to the hospital

> the day after her surgery. They said that he has Vertigo. He is doing

better

> now though but gave us a scare when his blood pressure went to 195/114.

This

> week and i are painting and repair a few holes while the kids are

gone.

> We are getting the house fixed up cause it looks like we maybe moving back

to

> fl in a few months. ville is where we would be going. My ex husband

> can't wait cause he will only be an hour away from us.

>

> I want to welcome all new members to the group and look forward to getting

to

> know you all and hi to everyone else and i hope you are all doing well.

>

> take care,

>

[Guest guest]

June,

You're doing fantastic! Congratulations on your hard work. 2 lbs

a week is a healthy rate to loose weight. I sure hope they find out

what is elevating your BP so much. How long have you been off

the Celebrex?

Glad the kidney posts helped, but hope you don't need them.

hugs,

a

3/17/02 7:06:03 PM, june dixon <juner24@...> wrote:

>

>

> Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 22:06:03 -0500

>

> From: june dixon <juner24@...>

> Subject:[ ] checking in

> Arthritis <RA-Support >

>

>

>

> Hi everyone,hope to do better this week. I have lost 2lbs which brings me to

> 126 lbs,10 lbs to go. My BP is still 200/95 and I know the dr is now looking

> at kidney function but other then achy legs,I don't have any of the

> symptoms. I have stopped taking Celebrix so will wait and see how things are

> on Thursday when I go back to see the dr.

>

> a,the kidney posts couldn't have arrived at a better time. They gave a

> lot of information.

>

> Hugs

> June

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

HI .......Just letting you all know I am not receiving mail again..at least

not on my aol acct.........went into and read my mail from the group

for last few days. I know was not working over weekend but I am getting

maybe one email every now and then on the aol. acct. Could someone tell me

what is happening? Thanks.Judy in AZ

[Guest guest]

i haven't seen anything i have sent to the group either. kathy in il

[Guest guest]

HI just letting you know I am getting mail fine now...........it is almost

8pm here......didnt get anything most of the day ...just all of a sudden

after 6...I have posts coming thru from the group..........Thanks....Judy in

AZ

[Guest guest]

Yeah, June! How wonderful about your loss. You'll reach your goal in no

time!

Do you know anything more about your kidney's since you wrote this? What is

going on there?

~Rainy

[ ] checking in

> Hi everyone,hope to do better this week. I have lost 2lbs which brings me

to 126 lbs,10 lbs to go. My BP is still 200/95 and I know the dr is now

looking at kidney function but other then achy legs,I don't have any of the

symptoms. I have stopped taking Celebrix so will wait and see how things are

on Thursday when I go back to see the dr.

>

> a,the kidney posts couldn't have arrived at a better time. They gave a

lot of information.

>

> Hugs

> June

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/21/2002 11:55:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, trisham@... writes:

"its a process we always deny them on the initial submit ion its a process and when it is appealed it will be approved!"

Trisha,

This makes me just sick! They know that so many people will just give up the fight because they make it so difficult with all of the documenting, research and paperwork you have to go through- and it sickens me that they have this non-chalant attitude when it comes to the well-being of our children!!! How in the world do they sleep at night?

' Mom

[Guest guest]

Sorry I'm not so active lately...I am soooo freaking busy I cant see straight...I am reading everything I just don't have enough time to respond to everyone...I fell so bad.... But I am thinking of everyone and reading everyone's stories....

My update is as follows:

I still have not gotten my denial letter it has been over a week now..I am getting very frustrated....my dh talked to the head of his H/R department and the are HOT about what Cigna is pulling so they called their Cigna rep...and get this....she said "its a process we always deny them on the initial submit ion its a process and when it is appealed it will be approved!" HELLO!!!! so basically they know we are on them and I will not let up...don't they know it is wasting more time and money to do it like that??? and how does she know it will be approved after my appeal??? I just don't get it...

Braedens Helmet will be here a week from today!!!...

Oh well back to the grind of my everyday work...Hugs to all ....Thanks for being here for all of us ...

Trisha s

Project Administrator

(972)-620-9438 - Office

Trishamabstractmail

[Guest guest]

Trisha:

What a joke! I can't believe Cigna actually came right out & told

you their " procedure " ! That's really a shame.

I'm sure you're getting anxious to get Braeden's helmet in! Just one

more week. Be sure to let us know when it's in.

Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad

MI

> Sorry I'm not so active lately...I am soooo freaking busy I cant

see straight...I am reading everything I just don't have enough time

to respond to everyone...I fell so bad.... But I am thinking of

everyone and reading everyone's stories....

>

> My update is as follows:

> I still have not gotten my denial letter it has been over a week

now..I am getting very frustrated....my dh talked to the head of his

H/R department and the are HOT about what Cigna is pulling so they

called their Cigna rep...and get this....she said " its a process we

always deny them on the initial submit ion its a process and when it

is appealed it will be approved! " HELLO!!!! so basically they know we

are on them and I will not let up...don't they know it is wasting

more time and money to do it like that??? and how does she know it

will be approved after my appeal??? I just don't get it...

>

> Braedens Helmet will be here a week from today!!!...

>

> Oh well back to the grind of my everyday work...Hugs to

all ....Thanks for being here for all of us ...

> Trisha s

>

> Project Administrator

>

> (972)-620-9438 - Office

>

> Trisham @abstractmail.com <mailto:Trisham@a...>

[Guest guest]

I have no Idea how they sleep....when my husband told me he said it so nonchalantly too and said "See I told you they would pay don't worry"....I could have given him a blonde high five (I'm blonde you guys) and said "DUH! You have no Idea what this process consist of and all the work it takes for an appeal" he just shrugged his shoulders and said "Oh Well, do what you need to do" so now you can all see why I am so busy since I have no help in this...Sorry I had to get that little vent out...Thanks Trisha

-----Original Message-----From: rella1234@... [mailto:rella1234@...]Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 11:40 AMPlagiocephaly Subject: Re: FW: Checking inIn a message dated 5/21/2002 11:55:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, trisham@... writes:

"its a process we always deny them on the initial submit ion its a process and when it is appealed it will be approved!" Trisha,This makes me just sick! They know that so many people will just give up the fight because they make it so difficult with all of the documenting, research and paperwork you have to go through- and it sickens me that they have this non-chalant attitude when it comes to the well-being of our children!!! How in the world do they sleep at night?' MomFor more plagio info

[Guest guest]

Jeez - what a bunch of raving lunatics!!!! Still, if it's true that might be

good news. Bottom line - are they going to send the denial?

Glad to hear that the helmet is almost ready - hooray!!

Marci (Mom to )

oklahoma

[Guest guest]

Ya know I am just frustrated as all get out but thats what they want and they

want me to Give Up...but oh no not me....it just makes me want them to pay even

more...anywho...we are getting nervous about Tuesday...Trisha

Re: Checking in

Jeez - what a bunch of raving lunatics!!!! Still, if it's true that might be

good news. Bottom line - are they going to send the denial?

Glad to hear that the helmet is almost ready - hooray!!

Marci (Mom to )

oklahoma

[Guest guest]

What is the download that was attached to this? I cant bring it up?

beck

[Guest guest]

,

Great news for 's progress- so nice to hear! What a cute pic of Daddy

and at the pumpkin patch! The next month and a half will fly right by,

and that means Christmas will be here too- so you know it always creeps up on

us quickly- will be a graduate before you know it!! Thanks for the

great update and keep us posted on the big day!

' Mom

[Guest guest]

Ah, too cute. What a sweet picture. Glad to hear that the rounding is going

well.

Marci (Mom to )

Oklahoma

[Guest guest]

:

Things sound like they're going great with 's band!!! What an

adorable picture, she sure is a cutie. I love pumpkin patch

pictures, they're so cute!

Hope her sleeping habits improve, believe me, I know how frustrating

it is.

Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad

MI

> Hi All,

>

> Checking in again. Been really busy lately ('s sleeping

habits have

> gone haywire). 's rounding has been going really well. We've

had

> quite a few growth spurts and our orthotist is predicting about a

month and

> a half left for the helmet. Today we went to a pumpkin patch and

I've

> attached a picture taken today of and her daddy. Hope

everyone is

> doing well.

>

> & (7 months, STARband 8/26/02)

>

> _________________________________________________________________

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[Guest guest]

hey nice to see you again- one is that possible make sure you post some photos of her cake eating- gotta love that.

beck

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

It's good to hear from you! It's really great to hear that is

still rounding! Don't be a stranger.

> Hi everybody. Just checking in to say hello. I feel like I've

been

> away for so long. I'm hoping to get a chance to catch up on posts

> soon. I hope everyone is doing well and that all our

banded/helmeted

> children are rounding well

>

> will be 1 year old next month. I really cannot believe how

> fast this first year has passed. She has continued to round out

post

> graduation. Right now we are working on crawling, she seems to

have

> a hard time getting her knees under her, her legs seem to want to

do

> the splits. She is really good at scooting backwards though!!

>

> I'm glad to see that the board is as active as ever. I see so many

> new names I hope I get the chance to read everone's posts.

>

> Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!!

>

>

> & (11 months, STARband Grad)

[Guest guest]

Hi :

Thanks for popping back in with us! It's so great to hear she's

cont'd rounding post band - that's what we all hope for.

She'll be crawling and running circles around you before you know it

hehe.

Happy early 1st bday to her - when exactly is it? My Abby turns 3 in

just 2 wks!! Time certainly does fly right on by us

Debbie Abbys' mom DOCGrad

MI

> Hi everybody. Just checking in to say hello. I feel like I've been

> away for so long. I'm hoping to get a chance to catch up on posts

> soon. I hope everyone is doing well and that all our banded/helmeted

> children are rounding well

>

> will be 1 year old next month. I really cannot believe how

> fast this first year has passed. She has continued to round out post

> graduation. Right now we are working on crawling, she seems to have

> a hard time getting her knees under her, her legs seem to want to do

> the splits. She is really good at scooting backwards though!!

>

> I'm glad to see that the board is as active as ever. I see so many

> new names I hope I get the chance to read everone's posts.

>

> Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!!

>

>

> & (11 months, STARband Grad)

[Guest guest]

,

So nice to see your update and it sounds like is doing great- escaping backwards from you eh? LOL! Soon she'll be running from you! Thanks for checking in and I hope you can stick around and catch up!

' Mom

[Guest guest]

((((((((((((((((((((((Tess)))))))))))))))))))

I'm sorry you're still not feeling well, but glad the TB test came out

negative. What a relief!

Please take it easy tomorrow with your family. It's easy to cross the

line and push your body too far. On the other hand, I think it will do

your soul good to be with them.

You're in my thoughts and prayers, dear friend.

Love,

Carol

[ ] checking in

Hi...The nurse checked my TB test yesterday and it was negative. My Dr.

is gone til I see her on Wednesday. Still having the chills, fever,

fatigue, occasional coughing. Still sleeping quite a bit and pushing

fluids. My right lung hurts and has a strange feeling at times. My

wrists and hands are flared.

Tomorrow is our family get-together. I'm probably going to be pooped

from driving, but being with my kids & family will be worth it.

Love...

Tess

[Guest guest]

Carol-

Thanks for the update on Debs. I'll keep praying for her.

I'm excited to keep checking back on your ebay store. I hope it does

great and pays for the Humira! Heavens knows this disease is

expensive enough!

Good luck with the fatigue. It's about making me crazy too!

Lissa