5/25/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (179874)
United States
May 25, 2024 4:31am CST
Almost as soon as we came through the door, the Social Worker saw me and said, "Hi Linda! So good to see you!" She is such a hypocrite. I smiled and told her it was good to see her too. What I should have done was question the physical therapy that my husband is getting. Now that we are on self-pay I question if they are milking us by not working him on the stairs or getting him to get in and out of bed by himself. I had hoped he would be home by June 1. It's not going to happen.
We had a nice visit although most of it was watching my husband eat his McDonald's burgers and fries. lololol
I didn't get a chance to work with the US Department of Health & Human Services regarding the Appeal. Hopefully I will have time on Tuesday.
I thought my husband was going to lose ground by not having PT Saturday through Monday; but his physical therapist said, "See you Monday". That's good.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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17 responses
@Juliaacv (51303)
• Canada
25 May
You should have taken the opportunity to meet privately with the social worker right there and then and ask the many questions that you have so that there is a mutual understanding.
I'm glad that he enjoyed his McD's, it must have been a treat day, Grandpa stopped and picked up McD's yesterday on their way home from the play group so that the girls could have fries and nuggets for lunch.
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
25 May
You're right. I was so put off by her honey-sweet conversation that I just wanted to get out of there.
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@Juliaacv (51303)
• Canada
26 May
@LindaOHio I would have thought it interesting to see how long she could fake her sweetness.
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@LadyDuck (471766)
• Switzerland
26 May
@LindaOHio They must let you know why they are only doing him walks.
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
25 May
I have to contact him by phone or arrange a meeting. I need to start asking questions.
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
26 May
@LadyDuck Yes. It's not working toward getting him home.
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@snowy22315 (181221)
• United States
25 May
I am glad you got a chance to see hubby. I think unless you push these people the proper things will not be done though.
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@snowy22315 (181221)
• United States
25 May
@LindaOHio That's what you need to do apparently, unless the insurance gives you an advocate. The one you had really helped with the billing issue.. Of course you don't want them to duck into their office and shut the door when they see you coming though...
. Oh it's "her" again!
. Oh it's "her" again!2 people like this
@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
26 May
@snowy22315 I will be calling on Tuesday to talk to the head guy in PT. I'm not happy with the physical therapy that hubby is getting.
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
25 May
I've been the squeaky wheel there. I must continue with my questions and complaining.
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@annierose (21582)
• Philippines
26 May
I hope the appeal process with the US Department of Health & Human Services goes smoothly for you on Tuesday.
It's reassuring to know that his physical therapist will be back on Monday. Keep hanging in there, and know that we're all here for you. Sending continued support, prayers, and positive thoughts your way.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50351)
• United States
25 May
Hopefully he can come home before June is over.
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@2ndchances24 (9124)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
25 May
I'm lost for words when it comes to care centers now days
I wonder if they just took time to think that could be them
in the situation they see patients in?? apparently not.
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
26 May
@2ndchances24 Yes, you certainly were lucky.
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@2ndchances24 (9124)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
26 May
@LindaOHio of course they don't, that's why we get the care
we do with them, but I was lucky to get the right caring people
that took good care of me while I was in rehab for 3 mons.
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@FourWalls (68435)
• United States
25 May
Next time you see her, just hiss like a cat at her. 
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
25 May
I can't stand any of the people on the office staff that I have spoken to. It's a pity.
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@LeaPea2417 (37356)
• Toccoa, Georgia
25 May
That's good that he will get therapy on Monday.
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
26 May
Yes. 3 days without PT would just put him behind again.
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@wolfgirl569 (107025)
• Marion, Ohio
25 May
I would have talked to her while I was there. Glad he is doing good
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
25 May
You're right. All I wanted to do was get away from her.
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@RasmaSandra (80203)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 May
Sure hope it all works out and blessing to you both, Glad he enjoyed the McDonald's I will continue to keep him in my prayers,
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@moffittjc (121617)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 May
Has the therapist sat down with you and gave you a timeline or plan for his PT? It would be helpful to know what their plan is for his rehabilitation. I know that reality sometimes affects the timelilne of the plan, but it would still help to know what they hope the progression will be to full recovery.
Still keeping you and your husband in my prayers. Keep the faith that God is working on your husband's healing, even if it doesn't seem to be happening as fast as you'd like.
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
25 May
Yes, I really need to be proactive with my husband's PT. Thank you for your prayers. You have no idea how much they're appreciated.
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
26 May
@moffittjc I will be calling on Tuesday to speak with the head of the PT department.
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@just4him (317115)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 May
@LindaOHio Thank goodness it won't be three days.
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
25 May
Yes. 3 days without PT would put him behind again.
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@JudyEv (340653)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 May
@LindaOHio It is indeed. Life is hard enough without dealing with such people. And she is someone who is having quite an impact on your lives. 
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
25 May
It's so hard to be civil to that kind of person.
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@vandana7 (100371)
• India
26 May
Of course, it is good to get a person on self pay. Insurance folks are more knowledgeable, so they question everything, and therefore, the amounts released are for services needed and provided, not for anything unnecessary.
But then........we too have to work around this self pay business.
As to physiotherapist. In general, I find them quite helpful. Dad's PT is likely to arrive in six minutes from now.
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
26 May
I will be calling the head of the PT department on Tuesday. I want to find out more about what their plans are for my husband.
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
26 May
@MarieCoyle Maybe. My husband has never seen the doctor. I met him at the hospital when my husband's surgery was aborted. He asked me where my husband was getting rehab and then told me he was the doctor there.
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@MarieCoyle (38034)
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26 May
@LindaOHio
Maybe they can arrange a meeting with you and the head of PT and the resident doctor. Then you can get the entire picture.
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