FINALLY!

[TZ]

Woo-hoo Mayo called me and said the insurance company has approved my interferon for six months! YEA!
(of course that means after 6 months I have to go through the merry go round again) but considering the heavy headache I have right now, that is great news (I will get it tomorrow!):woohoo:

[Iggo]

1. That IS good news.

:woohoo:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. My dear turtlensue!

Oh, what outstanding news!

I could not be happier for you, sweetie!

:hug:

:woohoo: :woohoo:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

3. What fantastic news!!

Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Parche]

4. turtleandsue hold the mayo

:woohoo: :hi: :hug:

good news!!

[Bertha Venation]

5. That is the best news I've heard all day.

Better even than that my boss is expecting.

Congratulations! :hug:

[Deep13]

6. BFT.

'Bout fuckin' time.

At least you will soon have it.

[NewJeffCT]

7. Glad to hear it

was it just the end of a long process, or did you do anything differently/new in the past week that changed their minds?

[TZ]

8. They got the latest bloodwork probably...

The one that showed my platelets skyrocketing again..and probably realized that paying for the meds is cheaper than a hospitalization.....

[Orrex]

9. That's great, but...

Are you sure that they know it's you? I mean, maybe they had you confused with someone else, so the "fuck with her as much as possible" protocols weren't followed?

Great news indeed! I hope that this gives you a bit of peace for a while!

[Gormy Cuss]

10. So from the insurance company there'll be less interfering with the interferon?

bad pun.... runs away.
:yoiks:

[KitchenWitch]

11. That is fantastic

Is there any way you can start the process over again in 4 and a half months so you do not run out of the Interferon?

[TZ]

12. Good idea.

I think I will remember to submit my request about three weeks early next time (I don't think I can go more than that)..However I think I will just make sure I fax my bloodwork MYSELF up to Mayo after my doc visits here so that Mayo stays current...

[lib_wit_it]

13. Congrats! I don't know you, but have dealt with so much health insurance company

opposition to my needed health care that I sure do know how frustrating it can be. As if the illness itself isn't bad enough, you practically have be a secretary, bookkeeper, lawyer, researcher, activist and more to get the health care you need.

Best wishes for future success and good health.

[TZ]

16. Thank you!

Ever since I went to Mayo Clinic in April and got prescribed the interferon its been a battle with the insurance company...Even though there is tons of scientific data that interferon IS helpful, its not FDA approved so the insurance company has a reason to fight...Fortunately having Mayo Clinic on my side is a HUGE help!:)

[lib_wit_it]

19. Yeah, well F*ck the FDA anyway. A lot of what they aprove is not worthy. Health

should not be a for-profit business. Corporations can't be trusted.

Be strong.

[two gun sid]

14. Great news, Sue....

maybe you'll be feeling well enough to make a trip to the track! I might just make a trip to the Preakness this coming year myself. If you hear someone yelling, "Hey, fuckstick" at one of the jocks that'll be me.

[TZ]

17. I hope so. I really want to go to the Preakness!

I just need to find someone to go with..Oh well. But now that they've passed slots in Maryland maybe I won't have to worry so much about the Preakness disappearing....:)
Good to see you around Sid!:hi:

[malta blue]

15. That is terrific!

:bounce::bounce:

[CreekDog]

18. They took long enough, but good news is good news

I'm happy this finally worked out. :hug: