My insurance company declined to pay for my appendectomy ... they said the hospital should not have admitted me, but should have kept me lying in a hallway for 36 hours.

I'm still waiting on approval for a MRI on my ankle. I just re-scheduled for the 3rd time in hopes they'll actually get it approved. My doctor's office was surprised that it hadn't been approved yet.

Yesterday I got a letter in the mail(!) from the insurance company asking me to have my doctor fax(!) information to them before they can start the review. (Presumably the doctor sent this info to them two days before they mailed the letter.) I get 2-3 emails/week from the insurance company about random wellness stuff but this was snail mail. If they keep this up long enough I'm going to need attention to both ankles, possibly a knee or hip, and my lower back.

The lack of communication between doctors' offices infuriates me.

Todd, that's just stupid. Stupid insurance.

I think I've been approved for SSI. I applied, was denied, appealed, had a hearing, was sent to a couple of doctors who agreed with me, and now I'm waiting for the court, only I just got a letter that I've been assigned an insurance company, so I think that means it's a done deal.

I have not been doing well. I have physically been wandering up and down near a not-too-shabby mean, but mentally, I cracked. I'm not sure what did it, but there have been a lot of stressors with the kids this last couple of years. Kara got depressed enough to consider suicide while Aidan started acting out and threatening it.. .at school...because he liked everyone scurrying around in a panic for him. Until, that is, they said they would have to have him hospitalized.

Things are better for everyone. Kara and I are sharing the best therapist ever and Aidan is awesome, so all is well, but ... Saying all that to explain that I may miss a post that's directed at me or misunderstand or post too much, or... I don't know, just wanted to warn ahead of time. No hugs or comfort necessary, really, just don't want to be an annoyance.

Edit for spelling.

You have a far way to go to become an annoyance.

Deena, it is such a joy to have you back with us. I'm sorry it has been such a rough road, and it is so good to read that things are going well with you and your family now.

Missing posts, misunderstanding, and over posting... sounds familiar. Few of us haven't done all of the above!

What Laura said, Deena!

We may crack up occasionally, but the Phoenix Board endures. So we can skip 1,000 posts and jump back in when it feels good.

Consider yourself hugged.

Definitely what Laura said.

I'm picking up my nieces to do some Christmas shopping with ltc and me after school today. I should make a list so I don't get completely overwhelmed.

Oh, and I've been meaning to post. I bought myself a weighted blanket with birthday money over the summer, and I finally started using it a few weeks ago. It is one of the best purchases I have ever made.; I've never slept so well.

I've never slept so well.

So important! Good to hear it is working for you. Do you have the MRI scheduled now that the fiends have approved it?