Sunfish Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I'll make this short but decided to put out a plea for prayers, good thoughts, crossed fingers, etc. in regard to what we (my docs, family, & I) had planned to do treatment-wise, aka IVIG (if you're totally lost/confused, I explained a bit more in my recent post at http://dinet.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=6123). I was set to be admitted to the hospital this coming monday but insurance is giving us trouble. The hospitalization isn't the issue; it's the IVIG treatment itself. It's not a definite "no" at this point but thus my reason for posting. It's not an exaggeration to say that - with the options available at this time - it's pretty much my last option to try treatment-wise. While it's far from a certainty, all of my docs are behind trying it so I'd really like the opportunity to at least give it a go. The treatments are approx. $10-15K a pop so if insurance won't pay it's definitively not an option. And while I can try to say that "it's not meant to be" if it doesn't happen, aka it wouldn't have worked anyway, I just can't get behind that mindset wholeheartedly.Thanks in advance. I'll of course let you know when I hear anything. melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 WOW! That so STINKS about the stress Insurance companies can cause, Melissa.i am sending all of the above to you and hoping for the best outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Hi Melissa,I hope things work out in your favor so you can get the treatment!! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers...Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstephan Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dionna Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Good luck and good blessings to you. God's will.Dionna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJVDK Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Wishing you the best! I hope it all works out. I will keep you in my thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 WOW melissa I will say a prayer and cross my fingers and toes that insurance goes thru with this treatment for you.. I certainly hope that they do approve this...good luck dear and please let us know how things turn out!BIG HUGSlinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sally Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 well wishes sent your way. Good luck and hope all works out well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylortotmom Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Mellissa, I'm so sorry you're having to deal with the stress of insurance while so sick. Here are prayers and positive thoughts that the insurance company does te right thing. Hang in there girl, we are all pulling for you!Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I'm pleading to the god/goddess of insurance right now! Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldicedance Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Melissa...You know I am with you!!! Hope the Insurance God/Godess answers your (our) prayers. Is NIH an option? Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Dame Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I'll be praying for you Melissa, both that your insurance will cover the treatments, and that they provide you some relief. Hugs,Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Melissa, I am definately with you and hoping for the best. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Sawicki Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Oh my, Melissa! I do hope the insurance will pay. The last thing you need is to have to fight something like this. You're definitely in my prayers.Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted July 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. (yes, i'm yelling )i just found out that i'm good to go for next week. for whatever reason my insurance has deemed that they don't need to pre-approve it afterall. of course there's always the possibility of having to put up a fight after the fact, but hey....for now i'm just thankful that they didn't say no & we're going to proceed.so......6 am monday morning i'll be heading to the hospital. i'll be getting the broviac line put in and will be in the hospital until at least wednesday afternoon. i'm not going to take my computer initially but if i'm feeling up to it may have my mom bring it at some point. melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julia59 Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Melissa,I'm just glad your Docs, and your family are behind you in this. It makes a whole lot of difference when your taken seriously. I was just getting ready to send my prayers to you, and I read this recent post of yours-----I'm delighted that you are covered right now------one step at a time---- Sending prayers anyway---just to keep things moving along for you.Take Care,Julie :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNsue Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I'm so glad for you. I hope this works, and gives you some better days. I will keep you in my prayers.Rhonda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadine Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Good luck to you---So glad things are a go for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareagle Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Melissa,I'm so glad to hear you insurance has backed down!! I will be thinking about you and praying that the treatments are successful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Congrats!! I am SO HAPPY for you!!!!!!! I hope this new treatment provides some relief for you! Best of luck!Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Just wanted to say good luck in the hospital Sunfish..you are one brave girl!! I am glad that they approved this for you and I hope it helps you Belinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnm1 Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 (((Melissa))) Both Rachel and my thoughts and prays are with you.Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 many thanks for all of the continued thoughts, prayers, good wishes, encouragement, support, etc. as i embark on this next step of the journey. they are - as always - much appreciated. melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!will be thinking of you Melissa. Good luck.sophia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracefulprincess Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 I'll be praying for you Melissa.. hope this treatment helps you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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