Surgery consult update

[MisB]

Met with the surgeon yesterday. Crohn's is still inflammed, but no severe blockage, no abcess, no fistula, etc.....so no surgery. It said it should be treatable with meds. If current meds are not working, than talk with GI and try different ones. Also, watch stress level. That's a joke at my house. At the same time I was at my appt., my daughter was at the Dr. being diagnosed with Mono and low liver count. No work for at least a week. She's had 101+ fever for days and seen at ER twice, where they did absolutely nothing except scare us into all the possibilities and did not test her for the one thing she had. Some medical facilities are totally stupid.

I'm due for my remicade tomorrow, but that's not happening. Going to ask Dr. about what other options we may have. Something needs to start working soon. And if this bill collector on my second mortgage calls me one more time, I swear I'll sue her for harrassment. She calls at least once everyday, sometimes 2 or 3 times a day and has been doing this for over a week. My long term disabiility is being investigated to see if I was treated for Crohn's within 6 months prior to filing this claim. I was in remission and not even taking any meds for it, so it shouldn't be a problem, other than it's going to take time for the investigation. I told the lady I'd make a payment when I get my money, but she wants it now. I don't have it now and all she does is stress me out. She thinks she wants to talk to my husband, but he is so mad about her upsetting me he'd just tell her off and hang up on her. He loves me so much.

Anyway, that's where I am. Today was bad day, severe pains and unexplainable leg cramps. slept most the day and spent what little time I felt like on here. I'm so excited about Madasin I think that's one thing that keeps me going right now. I just hope that works out.

Thanks for being here everybody. You are all the very, very best. It's nice to know that whatever time, day or night, I can come here and find sincere friendship and support. Ya'll have no idea what that means to me.

 

[DustyKat]

Hi Bev, :bigwave:

Just wanted to send you lots and lots and lots of hugs and kisses:

:hug::kiss::hug::kiss::hug::kiss::hug:

Thinking about you,
Dusty

 

[Jeff D.]

I don't know what to say but I send my (((((HUGS))))) and prayers

 

[Nyx]

Maybe you should let your husband answer the phone and tell the mortgage lady off...might relieve stress for both of you!!!

Hope you get your meds straightened out soon and you get to feeling better...take care of yourself!

 

[Absentminded]

Hi Bev,

I'm sorry you're feeling like you are at the moment.
I hope you find something that works for you soon.
Sending hugs your way!

Lucinda x

 

[Astra]

:hang::hug::hug:

sending big hugs your way Beverly!

xxxxxxxx

 

[gypsigirl28]

You are in our prayer bev....
I hope your meds get figured out soon... I also hope your daughter feels gets better soon. I agree let your husband answer the phone and tell her off.

We are thinking about you daily, I am glad maddie is keeping you going, she does that to us to.

lots of hugs to you

 

[Aura]

Hi Bev

I understand the financial stress more than you will know. Last year we lost our house and our company in the recession. The stress of creditors and sorting it all out and the possibility of going to court weighed so heavily on me. All I could do was throw up everyday - which of course set of my recent flare. My hubby, a total hero in my mind, stepped in an managed all of it for me. My docs said I was not capable of making any sound decisions due to being depressed. Maybe you should talk to your hubby and let him take the phone calls or meet with this lady. I had letters from my docs telling people to back off as well. I know how much this stress can weigh on you. When you are sick you need to hand it over to someone, and your hubby seems up for it. I wish a quick resolution to your troubles, I really do. :rosette2::rosette2::rosette2::rosette2:

 

[Guest]

Bev - you know i wish better days ahead for you, you're such a wonderful giving person, it's time the goodness came back to you.

regarding the harrassment by this mortgage person - do you have something like the Citizens Advice Bureau over there? here in the UK it's a free public service, they give out help and advice for people struggling with all kinds of things, debt/finance included..

also, if you can find a solicitor who does a free phone consultation (many do here, a first one-off free session), it might be worth having a chat with one and see if they'll either send a 'back-off' letter to her, or advise you how to word one yourself..

don't let her intimidate you - and don't let her get to you. maybe you could block your phone from receiving her calls.

 

[madasins mommy]

sending hugs and best wishes bev. you and your family are in our prayers. I am sorry to hear that such a wonderful person has to endure what you are going through right now. I also agree to let your husband answer. I wish others were able to understand more of how difficult things can be in this situation. I am glad to hear that madasin is keeping you going. she has the tendency to do that to many. If there is anything we can do to help please let us know. I wish you and your family the best. i hope things start looking up for you all soon.

 

[MisB]

In regards to the credit collector, she called my house yesterday and my mom answered. When the lady asked for me, My mom told her I was in the hospital because of all the stress caused by these harrassing phone calls, that I told her I was sick and she wouldn't leave me alone. When the lady asked for my husband, mom told her he was at work and the lady hung up. Mom said she really let this lady have it. Way to go mom! We'll see if she calls back today. Plus, I've gone back through my caller ID to record how often she's called. I'm going to follow up when I feel better.

 

[Lisa]

Bev - here is a little ammo for you - from the website www.debthelp.com

What Collectors Must Not Do: In addition to their responsibilities as outlined above, debt collectors also are obligated to refrain from any type of harassment, abuse, or deliberate misleading of debtors.

The following types of harassment / abuse are illegal:

•Use of obscene or profane language.
•Calling a debtor or his or her family repeatedly with the intent to annoy or irritate.
•Threats of violence against a debtor or his or her property.
•Threats to advertise one’s debt.
•Threats to take any action that is illegal, or that the collector does not really intend to take.

Violations of the Law: If you believe that a collector has broken in law while trying to collect on your debt, then you should contact the state attorney general. You also may want to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, the agency charged with overseeing the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If a collections agency has broken the law in your case, then you might successfully file a lawsuit against them