Posted on July 23, 2008 by raandme
I had my first visit with my rheumatologist with insurance. My card came in the mail Saturday! I’m in such a good mood. I’m sure I looked like some sort of nut job. I was smiling the whole time. Everyone in the office was excited for me. My doctor had a list of things shes [...]
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Posted on July 18, 2008 by raandme
I’ve lost another six and a half pounds. Yay for me. I started a juicing routine. My dad does it whenever he wants to loose weight. He lost eighty pounds a few years ago with it.
I can loose a pound a day when I stick to it regularly. It is a very good way to [...]
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Posted on July 18, 2008 by raandme
I am so good at the waiting game. I’ve been waiting for years….
Ok, I finally got my Medicaid card in the mail. Along with my Medicare prescription drug card. I have not however, received my Medicare card. Its all very confusing. I also cant seem to find any doctors offices that take Medicaid. Though some [...]
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Posted on July 8, 2008 by raandme
I decided to go to the local health and human services office yesterday to see if they could give me a temporary insurance card while I wait for the one from social security to make its way through the mail. I hate going in there. The people obviously hate their job and don’t want to [...]
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Posted on July 6, 2008 by raandme
Ok, I’m aware that this is hardly worth posting. But I am excited.
I have been pretty much sticking to a diet. And while I have still not lost any weight, I finally stopped gaining!!!!!! Which is huge. I’m so glad to be almost rid of this evil foul horrible medicine. Damn it for being so effective [...]
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Posted on July 4, 2008 by raandme
I hardly have words for such wonderful news. I’ve never cried out of relief before. This big black cloud I’ve had over my head for the last few years is finally going to go away.
I officially have health care coverage.
Lets just let that sink in……
I have health care coverage. I now have medicare and medicaid.
Can [...]
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