by coffee_black 23 Replies latest jw friends
I am very relieved. I've been holding my breath for over 2 weeks.
I have read some really hopefull information about stem cell therapy. That may be the way to go instead of a heart transplant. She is out of danger at the moment, and hopefully her heart will continue to improve. She is stronger than I would be. She is an amazing mom, and has been through so much in her 35 years. I keep telling her that she needs to write a book.
Coffee
This is very good news. Wishing your daughter continued recovery. Peace, Lilly
Some good news I am so glad. This is a worrying time and money worries can be stressful having faced these myself I know how difficult it can be. She is lucky to have your support. Thinking of you both.
Positivity going out to you and yours.
Glad to hear things went well. Hopefully with the right meds, she'll get back on track. One of my husband's meds has been tripled and the others doubled in dosages, and things seem a little better for him.
Her pacer and defibrilator are remotely monitored. If something seemed wrong, they would call her. If the defirilator kicks on, they call 911 and send an ambulance.
This is true of my husband's device too, except an alarm goes off if the defibulator is activated. His health insurance company sent another monitor attached to a scale to make sure he's not retaining or losing too much fluid. Every morning and before bedtime, a recording asks questions about exercise, medications, shortness of breath, etc,. and he pushes "yes" and "no" butons to answer. The lady's voice is not very friendly, so he calls that monitor his "bitch in a box".
Edited to add: Can your daughter apply for welfare benefits, (cash and food stamps)?
Coffee are you saying that she doesn't have long-term disability? I'm just trying to understand? When I was working and had to take off due to illness, my employee disability insurance approved my short-term disability, which allowed me to get about 3/4 of my monthly gross. . .but they denied my long-term disability insurance.. .
Is this what happened to Ali? If so, tell her to fight it!
I'm glad to hear that she got the medical care that she needed!
That's great news! I hope Ali's recovery continues going well.
MsDucky,
Ali had short term disability through her employer. It carried her through about 4 months... The first 12 weeks at full pay and after that half pay. She did not have long term disability insurance. She qualifies for Social Security Disability, but really doesn't want to do that if there is any chance of returning to work.. and there appears to be a good chance that she can.
Coffee
So pleased that things are getting better for you all . . . please convey the good wishes once again to Ali
MsDucky,
Ali had short term disability through her employer. It carried her through about 4 months... The first 12 weeks at full pay and after that half pay. She did not have long term disability insurance. She qualifies for Social Security Disability, but really doesn't want to do that if there is any chance of returning to work.. and there appears to be a good chance that she can.
Coffee
OIC, I'm just trying to think of something to help. I'm glad to hear that her job is sympathetic to her plight. Something is going to work out. Keep the faith.
