Hope you all don't mind but I need to vent a little...

Hello to everyone... I hope everyone is doing great and things are going well for you... As for me.. I am trying to stay positive. I am beginning to feel like I am in the proverbial place of between a rock and hard spot. Permit me to explain... I began drawing my SSA disability Sept., 2005 and was informed that they would have to review my medicaid status. Well, I gathered all the info that they said I needed to submit to them.. They have informed me that my medicaid will now be on deductible status. I will not recieve a card until I owe the deductible amount of over $3,000.00. Now the medicaid social worker told me that I would only have to supply predicted medical expenses for the next 6 months, which I did with a letter stating how much I was informed that the surgery would cost. She gave me the impression that my medicaid would continue based on that. Well, in truth, it's different. So now I have to figure out what to do. And on top of that, I had my last pre-op test yesterday. I had my psychological evaluation done... I spoke with the person and she said that I was doing everything right and that I was in good form... but told me that she wants me to come back in a month all because I have not completely done away with carbonated drinks and my carb levels isn't at 25 or less. She basically told me that because of those two factors, she wouldn't approve me yesterday. Now mind you the nutritionist put my carb level per day at 231 when I met with her... So I feel like I am in a tidepool right now... going around in circles... and not getting anywhere... Please forgive the venting... I read the board everyday...sometimes 2 and 3 times per day... so I know everyone understands how frustrating I feel... Ok... enough of that hot air... Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow and Be Blessed!!! Nelle

Nelle, I love your name! How original! I hear your frustration. I'm sorry things have to be so tough. Just wanted to say keep your chin up and stay strong! willby

Hi Nelle! Hang in there. I know the 'going around in circles' feeling very very well. Don't give up! Huggs, Ruth

Don't give up!!!!!! It will happen!!!!!!! SandrA a.

Thanks Wilby, Ruth and Sandra for your words of encouragement... I am not giving up... I have some other options to check into for paying for my surgery... and if I have to... I will wait until my Medicare kicks in and try to have it approved thru it.... I love coming to this board each day.... I can feel the love, concern, and support in each post that I read... Oh yes Wilby... Lionelle is my full first name.... so you see Nelle is the shorten version of it... I guess it would stand to reason that a southern belle would have to be named Nelle I am a true Carolina girl.... Born in South Carolina and live in... you guessed it... North Carolina.... Like the ole saying goes... Can't get them gals outta the Carolinas... Here's hoping that eveyone has a great weekend... Take care and Be Blessed!! Nelle