NICKNAME for me

[Guest guest]

I decided last 2 days trying to think of something that would match PF

initials, so I thought " Persistant Fighter " is my new nickname. When

anyone asks me what's wrong with me I will just say; Persistant Fighter.

How does that sound to you guys.

You haven't heard much from me yesterday or today. A lot of

complications arose yesterday afternoon at the eye surgeon's office,

THE VA. EYE INSTITUTE, nevertheless, yeah right!!!! It is all

straightened out now so that's what counts. They really put the screws

to me knowing of my PF progressive terminal disease by telling me I

have to have a check in their office on the Surgery Director's desk no

later than 3 days prior to the surgery or 'no go'. She explained why.

The amount would be $1100.00. Earl and I almost fainted. What's

this?????????

He had planned to perform the 'TORIC PREMIUM' surgical implant to

correct my stigmatism so I would never have to wear glasses. Well,

come to find out the $500. was for the surgeon, $600. for the

Institute. Bulla crappa,........... no less. As U say, NOT ME!!!

Well, yesterday morning I called the Surgical Director and talked with

her AFTER I HAD TALKED WITH EARL'S INSURANCE COMPANY UNITED HEALTH,

Optimum Choice. The INS> com. said I don't need to pay a thing because

I went from the Toric Premium surgery to the Standard lens operation.

That would cost me nothing. I told the Surgical Director that I had

decided not to have the toric premium surgery, I could never afford

that in a million years with my present PF condition that would be

crazy. Director told me the Standard Lens would also help to correct

the stigmatism pretty good. So I agreed. Today I should get a letter

from her and a change of procedures under the knife.

Director yesterday went into Dr. Sakowski's office to tell him of my

change in procedures and he knew I couldn't afford it then, so he told

her my stigmatism was pretty bad, so TOLD HER HE WOULDN'T CHARGE ME FOR

THAT. YYYYYAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYYAAAAAAAAAA! So life

is good, God is Good and I am Good. heeeee Earl is good too.

brought me my new knit black slacks from w/mart yesterday

afternoon and also a dozen pink roses with baby breath. I just cried

when I got them. That's how thoughtful and considerate she is all the

time. I wrote her a check for the slacks and snuck in a few extra

bucks for everything she continually does for Mom. She was between

gigs too so I gave her some fresh baked meatloaf I had just made. It

is amazing how little she can eat at one time. Like 3 tablespoons and

she is full.

I don't think it is right that the Dr. tried to get the money I don't

have but I know too that he is a great surgeon, and he will do all he

can for me. So I thanked the Director for her service to me too.

End of the line for now. 'persistant fighter'.

See, that is a good name for me. Never give up!!!

I LOVE YOU THIS DAY

MARY LOU

IPF - 02

[Guest guest]

I love your new name. Take care

IPF 2/07 IL