W/C Shocking news
 

Hi All,
I wanted to share this shocking new with you. W/C called and has accepted the TOS dx and are paying for surgery, any time off needed etc...he said to me that TOS made perfect sense to them in regards to my condition and wished me all the best. If I happen to get work after I am done school and it's time for my surgery, no problem, they will take care of everything. I figured I would be in for a battle, but there was none. No dispute, no fighting no nothing. I am shocked by this. They have treated me really good this past year and a half. They were difficult at first, but I made my own appointments to see the last couple of specialist and they said nothing. I am entitled to health care and I choose to seek it out. I hope they stay this good. I am also considering after I am done school (I can't afford any time lost right now) to have them move surgery up. They can and will do this. Right now I am trying to buy some time on the waiting list to get school done. This way I can take the time off after school to re-coup, whereas if I am still in school I will need to go back within a few days.
Merry Christmas to each and every one of you.
Have safe travels, healthy days and an enjoyable time with you families.

Rach

((((((Rachael)))))),

I was just wandering around and saw this. Fan-tastic http://chocolate-moose.p5.org.uk/MINIS/highfive2.gif

I'm so glad that you don't have to go through a huge fight over this.

Sounds like The Universe is keeping a close eye on you and your health.

You have a blessed holiday too, Rach.


Barb http://chocolate-moose.p5.org.uk/MINIS/santa51.gif

amazing -will you get that all in writing too?
I hope so- and hoping for continued good luck with your WC case.

surprise!
 

When I read the header Rachael, I must say that I was worried for you. Its nice to read about a good, positive surprise now and again. good for you, and I hope it continues to go well! :D

Yippeee
 

Rachael, How Wonderful!!! That's the best news i've heard in so long. Congratulations!!! :BeamUp:

I'm sure it may take awhile before it sinks in and you can truly relax and absorb it all.

Well, that sure makes for a Merrier Christmas, doesn't it?!!!

So Happy for you. Good Luck w/ School & Happy Holidays!
Take Care,
-Nolina

Great news
 

Rachael
 

Congrats to you!
What wonderful news for you to know you will
not have to fight tooth and nail for years!
I am so very happy for you! Cat.

Thanks Guys
 

Thanks for all your support. You know what? After fighting for years to get a proper dx, it certainly is nice that I won't have to fight for treatment. I was prepared for a battle. I am very fortunate.

Merry Christmas!!!

Great news, Rachael! Congratulations!

Yay for You!
 

Rachael,

That is wonderful news and good for you! You must be quite the negotiater, able to charm the birds out of the proverbial trees are we? Hey, I agree with you about school, I remember that is a longtime dream of yours. Surgery will always be there. Go ahead and finish your studies - get that diploma, certificate, degree or whatever it is you are working so diligently for. It is important for this next phase of your life and you will always have it. You have learned how to take care of yourself and your TOS to avoid flares in the meantime (sometimes the hard way, eh?). If the pain and dysfunction get too, too bad you can always rethink your plans, but for now if I were you I would stay on course. Remember, too, that TOS surgery is far from a cure-all. Usually what follows is a long, hard road to recovery with lots of PT, patience and just plain luck for a good outcome.

As far as documenting this important win with W/C, they may or may not send you anything in writing. I wouldn't wait! YOU write to THEM, putting every detail you can think of in the letter, very cordial, gracious and polite.Put a little signature line at the bottom, asking the person you spoke to to countersign the extra copy you will enclose and send it back to you, acknowledging their understanding and agreement with what your letter states. (You probably won't get it back, but still, you'll have a written record in case you ever need it. Believe me, this could make or break your case if [big IF] it ever comes to that... and surgery is expensive!).

Congratulations, Merry Christmas and all that jazz. I think you just made TOS history my friend!

Alison