Today, something went right for a change. We were afraid it was going to be a waste of time. Way back in the spring, when the company's workman's comp carrier decided they couldn't help TB anymore, his attorney sent them a letter asking them to reconsider. Dr. Farrell, the wonderful man who'd done the 2 previous operations, felt a 3rd surgery would be beneficial for TB. And we waited a bit but TB was in so much pain we decided to go ahead with the surgery. A couple of weeks ago, TB got a letter from those vampires wanting a second opinion (again) to Dr. Farrell's. So we went today.
That doctor was terrific! He doesn't BS around and doesn't tell the insurance companies what they want to hear. He was surprised that we got sent to him because TB already had the surgery. Well, we explained what happened and he dictated this great letter to the insurance company. He detailed everything he'd been through, talked about his own observations and ended by saying he would have agreed with Dr. Farrell.
Yay!
It doesn't mean we're going to get any financial help any sooner but it was good to have another doctor affirm that what Dr. Farrell did was right and necessary.
Now we wait for someone (the insurance company, workman's comp or social security) to make the next step.
Wednesday Matinee:
1. What's your favorite science fiction movie?
Right now that would be Sky Captain and the world of Tomorrow
2. Star Trek vs Star Wars: who wins?
My sentimental favorite, Star Trek
3. Who's your favorite sci-fi actor?
Harrison Ford
~Robots Will Rule The Earth Bonus~ Who's your favorite robot (android, cyborg, etc)?
I think his name was Sonny, from I, Robot
Wednesday Whatevers
1. Why are stories often exaggerated?
Stories are exaggerated to make them more interesting to read or to listen to. It?s like the book Dr. Seuss wrote about a little boy?s wild experiences on Mulberry Street. Actually, the kid had had an eventless walk that was entirely boring to talk about.
2. What does humor do for us?
I think it makes us healthier. Laughing releases endorphins which make us feel better. Feeling good is definitely healthier than feeling sad or down.
3. Why are social classes made?
Do I know the answer to this? No.
People are wealthy when they have a lot of something of value, like money. They hang together. They don?t associate with people who don?t have much. The poorer people hang around with others like themselves. I guess they have an affinity for each other because they have things in common.