Originally Posted by Arvella

I went again last week with a new person (3rd rep) and still no luck. Now they're talking about going back in for revision surgery which means having to wait for several weeks to meet with the surgeon, wait for several more weeks to get insurance approval, and then wait again to get the actual surgery and heal from it. I haven't been able to work in over a year and now my money has run out. I was a teacher, so I don't get social security and I had to pull out all the retirement money I had with the teacher retirement fund to pay for the surgery. So now I'm completely screwed. I eat one package of ramen noodles a day and that's it. Is there any way to get help faster? If I could just work again, I'd be all right. I don't have any family and all my friends dropped me the minute I got sick, so there's no one I can turn to.

Originally Posted by Rrae

I am so sorry for what you are going thru. It's not right for you to be left like this. I like the input from the others.....don't give up. Indeed, be the sqeeky wheel and don't be afraid to reach out for help. There are lots of caring people in the world.
I'm sorry to hear what you said about your family and friends disappearing. I know that feeling. This pain we all suffer is a silent battle, as most people simply don't grasp what we are going thru. Please don't make the mistake I've made in the past by isolating yourself.

My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Rae

Originally Posted by Mark56

Your situation is so heart rending. I do understand about the isolation, as I for years was consigned to my bed where I watched the world pass by [kinda like the time traveller in H.G. Wells Time Machine]. Then the resulting inability to help around the house did lead to deterioration which was difficult to overcome when we tried to, and did, sell it.

I just wanna reach out and give you a hug,
at least I am good for that,