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[greatbear]

Well, it appears that the latest round of treatment might have been completely ineffective. I'll know more as the weekend passes, but it would appear that my minimally invasive options are exhausted. If I go under the knife, the recovery time would be anywhere from six to eight weeks, and could be close to a year before I can resume work. That won't do, but I guess I have no choice.

To add insult to injury, I find out today that my disability pay has been cut by more than two-thirds. This is not enough to pay for necessities, mortgage, etc, and will not be able to cover inevitable medical bills. I am NOT a happy camper right now, and this, coupled with other problems cropping up in the last few days, life is really getting stressful and annoying. I don't need this right now.

Comments

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

Have you considered Social Security Disability?

It might be an option to you.

[shawnsyms.livejournal.com]

I'm so, so sorry to hear of this. xo

[teddyb.livejournal.com]

Damn, that totally sucks, Phil.

I hope you get a good break soon, bud.

Sending my thoughts and prayers......

[pauliebearsf.livejournal.com]

Planting "money trees" in my backyard...I know we all can use it these days !!!! xoxoxoxoxo

[ciddyguy.livejournal.com]

This is not what I wanted to hear, I just wished we middle class citizens weren't so stretched for income these days on all fronts.

Hope you can find a solution, and fast.

[wrascalism.livejournal.com]

Crap! Is there any way to appeal the cut in disability?

[notdefined.livejournal.com]

Well, that blows goats!

I am terribly sorry to hear that, Phil.

[bonkishnurtaz.livejournal.com]

For some reason, I thought that disability pay was sacrosanct; I had no idea that they could alter it. Secondly, have you looked in to having laser surgery? I hope that things turn out well for you! ((((HUGS))))

[holy13nation.livejournal.com]

Shit, that is bad. I really do hope things take a turn for the better. Hang in there.

[furr-a-bruin.livejournal.com]

Holy crap... that reeks.

[fj.livejournal.com]

Christ, that is inhuman.

[eric-mathgeek.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I wish I could help.

[dan4behr.livejournal.com]

:(

[champdaddy.livejournal.com]

I thought these shots were given in series of three. A friend of mine did not have success with them until the second round of three shots. After that, he was nearly pain-free for several years before needing another round. Don't give up.

[merlinwon.livejournal.com]

Wowsers.. major suckazoids! Things have to turn around for SOMETHING Good for you soon. Hang in there!

<3

[kdotdammit.livejournal.com]

:-( Terrible horribly stressful times. I wish I could make it better for you.

[mcbulldawg.livejournal.com]

I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said by these good people. I really hope and pray that things turn around for you. It seems all sorts of messed up.

Positive thoughts and prayers are headed your way my friend.

*hugs!*

Oh.. and a nice sharp pair of scissors to help you cut through all that god damn red tape!

[redmoonriver.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*

[mcbulldawg.livejournal.com]

Hugs are awesome! I wish I could give them more often and in person!

****Great Big Bear Hugs!!!!******

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[rratfox.livejournal.com]

God damn, dude. So sorry to hear about all of this. :[

I'll say, though, that your ability to keep your head up through it all is truly, truly inspiring.

[clintswan.livejournal.com]

well, shit.

[beastbriskett.livejournal.com]

That just sucks big green wienie!
Knowing that you won't take this lying down, I want to encourage you to KICK SOME BEAN
COUNTER ASS!!!
This situation was directly linked to their refusal to give you a handicapped parking place last winter, when you fell in the snow. You should consider a lawsuit, or the threat of one, to give yourself some bargaining power.
Behind ya as always, bud.

When in Hell.....

[disccub.livejournal.com]

Have you considered getting legal advice as to your options regarding the decrease in disability pay and other options for you?

Just keep your head above water. Hugs!

[rockybear02.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear that Phil - and you know we only wish the best of luck to you.

Hang in there and please visit all options.