Guest guest Posted July 2, 2002 Report Share Posted July 2, 2002 Connie... I agree with Carol and first things first...you have to get this peridontitis taken care of now....no matter what it takes. Threaten law suits and call an ambulance chaser lawyer or what ever you call when it has to do with hospitals. Camp out in the emergency room....force them to give you the medical care you need right now!!! Then...there are people from all over the country on this list and everyone can let you know what the rents are in certain areas. But first you have to take care of this situation! Tatezi Re: Decision Connie, I don't blame you for wanting to get away from your ungrateful brats, pardon my expression, but your daughter leaves a lot to be desired in the humanity sense. Please get this condition taken care of FIRST. Hugggggs Carol Constance Dickson wrote: > I have made a decision. Court with SS will be over so > can move where I want. I do not know where yet, it > would be nice if I had a lump sum coming from SS if it > goes in my favor, but I am not but thats not going to > stop me. Next LTD check I am not paying the rent here > and I am going to disapear off the face of earth as > far as they are concerned. So wish me luck..... :-) > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2002 Report Share Posted July 2, 2002 Connie... I agree with Carol and first things first...you have to get this peridontitis taken care of now....no matter what it takes. Threaten law suits and call an ambulance chaser lawyer or what ever you call when it has to do with hospitals. Camp out in the emergency room....force them to give you the medical care you need right now!!! Then...there are people from all over the country on this list and everyone can let you know what the rents are in certain areas. But first you have to take care of this situation! Tatezi Re: Decision Connie, I don't blame you for wanting to get away from your ungrateful brats, pardon my expression, but your daughter leaves a lot to be desired in the humanity sense. Please get this condition taken care of FIRST. Hugggggs Carol Constance Dickson wrote: > I have made a decision. Court with SS will be over so > can move where I want. I do not know where yet, it > would be nice if I had a lump sum coming from SS if it > goes in my favor, but I am not but thats not going to > stop me. Next LTD check I am not paying the rent here > and I am going to disapear off the face of earth as > far as they are concerned. So wish me luck..... :-) > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2002 Report Share Posted July 2, 2002 --- Constance Dickson <constance_clearwater_florida@...> wrote: > Me too :-). How far is Corpus Christi my Dads brother > lives there? It's a long way from Dallas, but only a couple of hours from San . And the cost of living is pretty cheap in SA, and a fairly good public health system. Also, a large teaching hospital with one of the top ER's in the country. I don't live in SA, just south of there and in a different county (you need to live in Bexar county to get those medical benefits) but you could stay with me until you get settled. And, in an emergency, they still can't turn you away, no matter where you live. Also, I think to qualify for Medicaid here the income level is about 1600 per month - at least that is what they told my grandmother who is on medicare. I don't know if her age changes the income qualification, or if they were only talking about qualifying for Medicaid-paid nursing home care. And you can't have more than $2000.00 cash or a vehicle worth more than (I think) $4000.00. You really DO need to go somewhere else where you can get the health care you need. Try not to let your kids upset you too much. It is their age - they can't see much beyond themselves. They ARE old enough to be on their own though, so if they are living with you and aren't pitching in and helping it may be time to urge them out of the nest. In the mean time, I think you need to go back to the ER and demand proper treatment. Most all hospital receive some Federal money, meaning they MUST except emergencies including from those who can't pay. Not to mention the ethics involved. Peritonitis is a medical emergency. Maybe a call to a local TV station informing them that emergencies are being turned away and sent home would help? Good luck - and I do have a spare room since my step-son moved out! Claudine __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2002 Report Share Posted July 2, 2002 --- Constance Dickson <constance_clearwater_florida@...> wrote: > Me too :-). How far is Corpus Christi my Dads brother > lives there? It's a long way from Dallas, but only a couple of hours from San . And the cost of living is pretty cheap in SA, and a fairly good public health system. Also, a large teaching hospital with one of the top ER's in the country. I don't live in SA, just south of there and in a different county (you need to live in Bexar county to get those medical benefits) but you could stay with me until you get settled. And, in an emergency, they still can't turn you away, no matter where you live. Also, I think to qualify for Medicaid here the income level is about 1600 per month - at least that is what they told my grandmother who is on medicare. I don't know if her age changes the income qualification, or if they were only talking about qualifying for Medicaid-paid nursing home care. And you can't have more than $2000.00 cash or a vehicle worth more than (I think) $4000.00. You really DO need to go somewhere else where you can get the health care you need. Try not to let your kids upset you too much. It is their age - they can't see much beyond themselves. They ARE old enough to be on their own though, so if they are living with you and aren't pitching in and helping it may be time to urge them out of the nest. In the mean time, I think you need to go back to the ER and demand proper treatment. Most all hospital receive some Federal money, meaning they MUST except emergencies including from those who can't pay. Not to mention the ethics involved. Peritonitis is a medical emergency. Maybe a call to a local TV station informing them that emergencies are being turned away and sent home would help? Good luck - and I do have a spare room since my step-son moved out! Claudine __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2002 Report Share Posted July 2, 2002 I do know daughter got a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment for $700. Course she gets assistance so it's not how much she pays. I still think $700 is way too much. There are cheaper places, just have to look around. alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2002 Report Share Posted July 2, 2002 I do know daughter got a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment for $700. Course she gets assistance so it's not how much she pays. I still think $700 is way too much. There are cheaper places, just have to look around. alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2002 Report Share Posted July 2, 2002 You know something I've learned. When I go to ER for something, I don't leave until I feel better. I do this with migraines, cuz they'd just shove me out the door after giving me a shot, but sometimes those shots don't work and it's too painful to have to come back. If they don't fix your problem, don't leave! It works. alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2002 Report Share Posted July 2, 2002 You know something I've learned. When I go to ER for something, I don't leave until I feel better. I do this with migraines, cuz they'd just shove me out the door after giving me a shot, but sometimes those shots don't work and it's too painful to have to come back. If they don't fix your problem, don't leave! It works. alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2002 Report Share Posted July 3, 2002 Hey Claudine....I remember now watching a show called " trauma, life and death in the ER " I don't know if you get it or not....every week they spend an hour showing real life situations in the ER. And now I remember that they showed the hospital in San ....and YES, they do treat anyone who hasn't got medical insurance. They were treating a mexican who snuck across the border, only to be hit by a train. I do remember them saying that they can't turn anyone down with no insurance for any valid medical condition. Connie, remember that....knowledge is power. Tell the jerks at the hospital that you know your rights and if they refuse to treat you....tell them they can talk to your lawyer....and proceed to the nearest phone booth and call. I betcha you'd have a free lawyer there in ohhh about 15 mins. This could turn into a big lawsuit! Hugggs Carol claudine intexas wrote: > > --- Constance Dickson <constance_clearwater_florida@...> wrote: > > Me too :-). How far is Corpus Christi my Dads brother > > lives there? > > It's a long way from Dallas, but only a couple of hours from San > . And the cost of living is pretty cheap in SA, and a fairly > good public health system. Also, a large teaching hospital with one > of the top ER's in the country. I don't live in SA, just south of > there and in a different county (you need to live in Bexar county to > get those medical benefits) but you could stay with me until you get > settled. And, in an emergency, they still can't turn you away, no > matter where you live. Also, I think to qualify for Medicaid here the > income level is about 1600 per month - at least that is what they > told my grandmother who is on medicare. I don't know if her age > changes the income qualification, or if they were only talking about > qualifying for Medicaid-paid nursing home care. And you can't have > more than $2000.00 cash or a vehicle worth more than (I think) > $4000.00. You really DO need to go somewhere else where you can get > the health care you need. Try not to let your kids upset you too > much. It is their age - they can't see much beyond themselves. They > ARE old enough to be on their own though, so if they are living with > you and aren't pitching in and helping it may be time to urge them > out of the nest. In the mean time, I think you need to go back to the > ER and demand proper treatment. Most all hospital receive some > Federal money, meaning they MUST except emergencies including from > those who can't pay. Not to mention the ethics involved. Peritonitis > is a medical emergency. Maybe a call to a local TV station informing > them that emergencies are being turned away and sent home would help? > Good luck - and I do have a spare room since my step-son moved out! > Claudine > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2002 Report Share Posted July 3, 2002 Alley....here in the suburbs of Vancouver (which has the highest cost of living) I am paying $700 a month for a 2 bedroom basement suite. Which has a leak from the shower upstairs. Looking for a different place but rents are skyhigh....so am now looking into buying into a subsidized co-op. The price of rents here, it's no wonder there are so many homeless people....just breaks my heart. Carol wrote: > I do know daughter got a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment for $700. Course > she gets assistance so it's not how much she pays. I still think $700 > is way too much. There are cheaper places, just have to look around. > > alley > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2002 Report Share Posted July 3, 2002 Yes, University Hospital in San is a federally and locally funded teaching hospital, they have an excellent ER, and yes, they treat illegal aliens with no money or insurance every day. They MUST treat anyone, reguardless of income or where you live. However, if you live within Bexar County there are more health care options and more flexibility with payment, and you can be eligible for care of non-emergency things. You can be seen at clinics, make appointments with doctors within the county health care system, etc., at no or low cost, depending on your financial circumstances. If you don't live within the county you can get basically the same care, but must have money in hand when you show up for an appointment or test! Only the ER is required to see anyone who shows up there, money or not. Claudine --- Carol <csean@...> wrote: > Hey Claudine....I remember now watching a show called " trauma, life > and > death in the ER " I don't know if you get it or not....every week > they > spend an hour showing real life situations in the ER. And now I > remember that they showed the hospital in San ....and YES, > they > do treat anyone who hasn't got medical insurance. They were > treating a > mexican who snuck across the border, only to be hit by a train. I > do > remember them saying that they can't turn anyone down with no > insurance > for any valid medical condition. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2002 Report Share Posted July 3, 2002 Yes, University Hospital in San is a federally and locally funded teaching hospital, they have an excellent ER, and yes, they treat illegal aliens with no money or insurance every day. They MUST treat anyone, reguardless of income or where you live. However, if you live within Bexar County there are more health care options and more flexibility with payment, and you can be eligible for care of non-emergency things. You can be seen at clinics, make appointments with doctors within the county health care system, etc., at no or low cost, depending on your financial circumstances. If you don't live within the county you can get basically the same care, but must have money in hand when you show up for an appointment or test! Only the ER is required to see anyone who shows up there, money or not. Claudine --- Carol <csean@...> wrote: > Hey Claudine....I remember now watching a show called " trauma, life > and > death in the ER " I don't know if you get it or not....every week > they > spend an hour showing real life situations in the ER. And now I > remember that they showed the hospital in San ....and YES, > they > do treat anyone who hasn't got medical insurance. They were > treating a > mexican who snuck across the border, only to be hit by a train. I > do > remember them saying that they can't turn anyone down with no > insurance > for any valid medical condition. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 WOW thanks Claudine I just saw this. I will write you more tomorrow I am fighting sleep very badly right now Luv Ya --- claudine intexas <claudineintexas@...> wrote: > > --- Constance Dickson > <constance_clearwater_florida@...> wrote: > > Me too :-). How far is Corpus Christi my Dads > brother > > lives there? > > It's a long way from Dallas, but only a couple of > hours from San > . And the cost of living is pretty cheap in > SA, and a fairly > good public health system. Also, a large teaching > hospital with one > of the top ER's in the country. I don't live in SA, > just south of > there and in a different county (you need to live in > Bexar county to > get those medical benefits) but you could stay with > me until you get > settled. And, in an emergency, they still can't turn > you away, no > matter where you live. Also, I think to qualify for > Medicaid here the > income level is about 1600 per month - at least that > is what they > told my grandmother who is on medicare. I don't know > if her age > changes the income qualification, or if they were > only talking about > qualifying for Medicaid-paid nursing home care. And > you can't have > more than $2000.00 cash or a vehicle worth more than > (I think) > $4000.00. You really DO need to go somewhere else > where you can get > the health care you need. Try not to let your kids > upset you too > much. It is their age - they can't see much beyond > themselves. They > ARE old enough to be on their own though, so if they > are living with > you and aren't pitching in and helping it may be > time to urge them > out of the nest. In the mean time, I think you need > to go back to the > ER and demand proper treatment. Most all hospital > receive some > Federal money, meaning they MUST except emergencies > including from > those who can't pay. Not to mention the ethics > involved. Peritonitis > is a medical emergency. Maybe a call to a local TV > station informing > them that emergencies are being turned away and sent > home would help? > Good luck - and I do have a spare room since my > step-son moved out! > Claudine > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 WOW thanks Claudine I just saw this. I will write you more tomorrow I am fighting sleep very badly right now Luv Ya --- claudine intexas <claudineintexas@...> wrote: > > --- Constance Dickson > <constance_clearwater_florida@...> wrote: > > Me too :-). How far is Corpus Christi my Dads > brother > > lives there? > > It's a long way from Dallas, but only a couple of > hours from San > . And the cost of living is pretty cheap in > SA, and a fairly > good public health system. Also, a large teaching > hospital with one > of the top ER's in the country. I don't live in SA, > just south of > there and in a different county (you need to live in > Bexar county to > get those medical benefits) but you could stay with > me until you get > settled. And, in an emergency, they still can't turn > you away, no > matter where you live. Also, I think to qualify for > Medicaid here the > income level is about 1600 per month - at least that > is what they > told my grandmother who is on medicare. I don't know > if her age > changes the income qualification, or if they were > only talking about > qualifying for Medicaid-paid nursing home care. And > you can't have > more than $2000.00 cash or a vehicle worth more than > (I think) > $4000.00. You really DO need to go somewhere else > where you can get > the health care you need. Try not to let your kids > upset you too > much. It is their age - they can't see much beyond > themselves. They > ARE old enough to be on their own though, so if they > are living with > you and aren't pitching in and helping it may be > time to urge them > out of the nest. In the mean time, I think you need > to go back to the > ER and demand proper treatment. Most all hospital > receive some > Federal money, meaning they MUST except emergencies > including from > those who can't pay. Not to mention the ethics > involved. Peritonitis > is a medical emergency. Maybe a call to a local TV > station informing > them that emergencies are being turned away and sent > home would help? > Good luck - and I do have a spare room since my > step-son moved out! > Claudine > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 WOW thanks Claudine I just saw this. I will write you more tomorrow I am fighting sleep very badly right now Luv Ya --- claudine intexas <claudineintexas@...> wrote: > > --- Constance Dickson > <constance_clearwater_florida@...> wrote: > > Me too :-). How far is Corpus Christi my Dads > brother > > lives there? > > It's a long way from Dallas, but only a couple of > hours from San > . And the cost of living is pretty cheap in > SA, and a fairly > good public health system. Also, a large teaching > hospital with one > of the top ER's in the country. I don't live in SA, > just south of > there and in a different county (you need to live in > Bexar county to > get those medical benefits) but you could stay with > me until you get > settled. And, in an emergency, they still can't turn > you away, no > matter where you live. Also, I think to qualify for > Medicaid here the > income level is about 1600 per month - at least that > is what they > told my grandmother who is on medicare. I don't know > if her age > changes the income qualification, or if they were > only talking about > qualifying for Medicaid-paid nursing home care. And > you can't have > more than $2000.00 cash or a vehicle worth more than > (I think) > $4000.00. You really DO need to go somewhere else > where you can get > the health care you need. Try not to let your kids > upset you too > much. It is their age - they can't see much beyond > themselves. They > ARE old enough to be on their own though, so if they > are living with > you and aren't pitching in and helping it may be > time to urge them > out of the nest. In the mean time, I think you need > to go back to the > ER and demand proper treatment. Most all hospital > receive some > Federal money, meaning they MUST except emergencies > including from > those who can't pay. Not to mention the ethics > involved. Peritonitis > is a medical emergency. Maybe a call to a local TV > station informing > them that emergencies are being turned away and sent > home would help? > Good luck - and I do have a spare room since my > step-son moved out! > Claudine > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 WOW thanks Claudine I just saw this. I will write you more tomorrow I am fighting sleep very badly right now Luv Ya --- claudine intexas <claudineintexas@...> wrote: > > --- Constance Dickson > <constance_clearwater_florida@...> wrote: > > Me too :-). How far is Corpus Christi my Dads > brother > > lives there? > > It's a long way from Dallas, but only a couple of > hours from San > . And the cost of living is pretty cheap in > SA, and a fairly > good public health system. Also, a large teaching > hospital with one > of the top ER's in the country. I don't live in SA, > just south of > there and in a different county (you need to live in > Bexar county to > get those medical benefits) but you could stay with > me until you get > settled. And, in an emergency, they still can't turn > you away, no > matter where you live. Also, I think to qualify for > Medicaid here the > income level is about 1600 per month - at least that > is what they > told my grandmother who is on medicare. I don't know > if her age > changes the income qualification, or if they were > only talking about > qualifying for Medicaid-paid nursing home care. And > you can't have > more than $2000.00 cash or a vehicle worth more than > (I think) > $4000.00. You really DO need to go somewhere else > where you can get > the health care you need. Try not to let your kids > upset you too > much. It is their age - they can't see much beyond > themselves. They > ARE old enough to be on their own though, so if they > are living with > you and aren't pitching in and helping it may be > time to urge them > out of the nest. In the mean time, I think you need > to go back to the > ER and demand proper treatment. Most all hospital > receive some > Federal money, meaning they MUST except emergencies > including from > those who can't pay. Not to mention the ethics > involved. Peritonitis > is a medical emergency. Maybe a call to a local TV > station informing > them that emergencies are being turned away and sent > home would help? > Good luck - and I do have a spare room since my > step-son moved out! > Claudine > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 , Your plan sounds more than reasonable to me. Have you had a chance to talk to Annette about her experience with this doctor and hospital? I am sure it will help you formulate questions you will need to ask. I recommend you start your own list of questions, bring them with you in writing and make sure someone else goes with you to the appt who will be your designated " listener " . I think it helps if whoever that person is has a general understanding of the technical aspects of what your discussion will be. I wonder if it might not be advantagous to also provide DrLaureman with a copy of Dr LaGrone's opinion in advance. Otherwise, you are expecting him to read, digest, and react to it on the spot. I assume you have, or will send all your other medical records and films in advance of the appointment...so maybe this document should go too? I hope all your questions are answered to your satisfaction. Good luck! Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Cam, When I set up the appointment, they just asked me to bring all my films with me. so I will not be sending them in advance. So what do you suggest with the letter from Dr. LaGrone when should I show it to Dr Laureman or should I show it at all? As for bringing someone with me my husband is coming, now granted we are both new with all this but we have been both learning together so he nows about as much as I do. Its amazing how much I have learned and still learning in the last couple of months, thanks alot to this group. Its a God send. I wish I still had alot more knowledge like you but I just can't wait to long..So that is why I am going to take yours and others advice and go with a well known revision surgeon. oh yeh I almost forgot I have another question I am going for another epidural block on the 30th after having a nerve test so he can try and hit the right spot would that delay surgery? I asked the nurse at the pain management place and she said no but I was curious if you had any information about that? Thank you P.S. ever thought about writing a book or a guide? ,Your plan sounds more than reasonable to me. Have you had a chance to talk to Annette about her experience with this doctor and hospital? I am sure it will help you formulate questions you will need to ask.I recommend you start your own list of questions, bring them with you in writing and make sure someone else goes with you to the appt who will be your designated "listener". I think it helps if whoever that person is has a general understanding of the technical aspects of what your discussion will be.I wonder if it might not be advantagous to also provide DrLaureman with a copy of Dr LaGrone's opinion in advance. Otherwise, you are expecting him to read, digest, and react to it on the spot. I assume you have, or will send all your other medical records and films in advance of the appointment...so maybe this document should go too? I hope all your questions are answered to your satisfaction.Good luck!Cam TV dinner still cooling?Check out "Tonight's Picks" on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Hi , Hmmm.. I believe if it was me, and I was feeling like I wanted to feel good and sure about my decision to go ahead with Laureman I would need to resolve any differences(if there were any) in their recommendations. It seems to me that the only way to do that will be to frankly discuss with him exactly where you are, and who you have seen. Neither DrRand nor DrBoachie seemed at all surprised that I was getting a second opinion, and truth be told, I sensed they both were glad I had done so. I suspect from a surgeons point of view a second opinion works for them too...it actually " confirms " for them where you will be heading together. Revision is not the " land of perfect outcomes " , and I am sure no surgeon worth his salt wants a patient to feel that they didn't have all the information if their outcome is not all they had hoped. So what I am trying to say, is that you shouldn't feel funny about talking about DrLaGrone's report with DrLauerman. If DrLauerman is who we think he is, he is going to recognize that one of the leading surgeons if this particular malady has had a chance to look over your case and has some ideas about what might work, and will welcome that perspective. That doesn't mean he will completely agree...but for you to feel good about going ahead with DrLauerman, you will need to understand why he thinks the way he does on any points of disagreement. I guess I would recommend that you call the office and say that you also have a written opinion on your case from LaGrone which you would like DrLauerman to have before he saw you and ask if you can fax it to them. Maybe he won't see it before your consult, but at least you may feel a little better knowing that it is in your file and he will probably at least give it a once over before he sees you. It will also them give you a chance to ask about it as your appointment goes on, if the subject doesn't come up. I think it will be fine to have your husband along as your " ears " . I think that is one of the best ways to get him " in to the loop " . I would recommend you actually write down your questions, give him a copy, and try to review them with your hubby before the appt, that way he will be able to remind you of what might not have been covered. My husband recently returned from upgrade training. He says that 6 weeks is like trying to drink water from a fire hose. I think this is an apt metaphor for dealing with the flatback stage you are in now....you have to learn a lot in a short while...and make good decisions....but you can do it! Thats my $.02! Take Care, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 I had my last pain management appointment about a month before surgery. no problems -- according to Dr Bridwell, there was no need to cancel the appoinment and lots of good reasons for keeping it. I did wonder if I would have been more mentally ready for surgery if I hadn't been physically feeling so much better than Ihad in a long time, but it did help me get most of the stuff done that I wanted to do. oh yeh I almost forgot I have another question I am going for another epidural block on the 30th after having a nerve test so he can try and hit the right spot would that delay surgery? I asked the nurse at the pain management place and she said no but I was curious if you had any information about that? > > > Thank you > > P.S. ever thought about writing a book or a guide? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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