tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217401382021623218.post3382130509123687165..comments2023-11-02T04:41:00.141-07:00Comments on I am NOT an asshole. Surgically Speaking.: DefeatedBeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068323045390841989noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217401382021623218.post-62208088746118470072010-04-14T14:34:37.815-07:002010-04-14T14:34:37.815-07:00I just found your blog. I have a J-pouch, install...I just found your blog. I have a J-pouch, installed just 6 months ago. I am stunned you got colon cancer at 26. I had my surgery when I was 33 to avoid it, because they had found pre-cancer after 15 years of UC. That was enough for me (well, that and 9 months of scavenging research and talking to three docs) for me to haul ass to the Cleveland Clinic and have the surgery. I was insanely lucky; 6 weeks later and I was back at work. I have barely missed a day since and the J-pouch is very nice to me (thus far).<br /><br />I am impressed by your wit and candor. I don't know you, but you have huge hugs from a girl in Ohio who knows the hell of the J-pouch surgery. I am hoping that it's gotten better for you since this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217401382021623218.post-78594789657213476332007-12-29T16:50:00.000-08:002007-12-29T16:50:00.000-08:00I am trying to find you some help Becca. I feel so...I am trying to find you some help Becca. I feel so bad for you being in this situation. The good old USA isn't very good at taking care of it's own...SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217401382021623218.post-50734466786695709592007-10-21T09:08:00.000-07:002007-10-21T09:08:00.000-07:00Hey Becca,It's been a while since I've checked in ...Hey Becca,<BR/>It's been a while since I've checked in on you and I hope all is well with you and your insurance battle... I was thinking, couldn't you just rack up all of those bills and then claim bankrupcy when you're done with this crap?? I'm not sure how it works, but maybe it's an option?<BR/><BR/>Hang in there girl! Hope you're feeling fabulous!<BR/>XOKelly Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593800566492055723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217401382021623218.post-32903783147798200442007-09-08T07:10:00.000-07:002007-09-08T07:10:00.000-07:00I just ran across your blog from the colondar site...I just ran across your blog from the colondar site. i know what you mean about the insurance we have had our difficulites. Our insurance said my husband cancers was pre-existing. So they wouldn't cover it until the 1 year waiting period was up. Fortunatly we fought with obudsman and they got it covered. It think there was a bit of force there. Anyway my heart goes out to you and I know that is not much. I've searched and search and have not found any place that helps. You might be able to get some help from the american cancer society or livestrong. I know they help with copays and bills. What I have never found was a place that helps with everyday bills. Our insurance is expensive also and if my husband doesn't work he doesnt't get paid. I've had to borrow to keep our policy in force or it would get worse. Anyway i'm not gonna fill up your blog with this. But I'm surprised you say that you can't quilify for services. You can contact me through myspace if you want. <BR/> http://www.myspace.com/karenandted4ever <BR/><BR/>Keep strong.. Kareneasternsurvivorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11603061849261466056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217401382021623218.post-85984589849216071122007-05-09T19:03:00.000-07:002007-05-09T19:03:00.000-07:00It's damn infuriating.I've been in your situation ...It's damn infuriating.<BR/><BR/>I've been in your situation (insurance-wise)...long before I got cancer, I had a very serious kidney disease that was discovered after I flunked a health insurance urine test. So I went through several years of tests & scans without any health insurance at all. How it worked for me: I went back to college. I had access to the infirmary there, which was cheap, & I went to the town's teaching hospital for workups, since they also had a sliding scale.<BR/><BR/>I was lucky to be at a large company when I got cancer...that's the best deal. If you work at a large company, health insurance doesn't cover you for pre-existing conditions for the first 6 months, but after that, they <B>have</B> to.:-)blurdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760195966442211819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217401382021623218.post-64653673726320667482007-05-03T22:50:00.000-07:002007-05-03T22:50:00.000-07:00Hi Becca,I was lucky to have health insurance befo...Hi Becca,<BR/><BR/>I was lucky to have health insurance before all this started. But it costs $375 a month plus a huge deductible, about the same as my monthly rent, so I know how sucky that is. I own my own business, so I pay for insurance out of pocket and have an individual plan. My genetic counselor (my colon cancer was caused by Lynch Syndrome, a genetic form) told me to never ever give up this insurance because no one would ever insure me again. It sucks that because of random fate I am stuck with expensive insurance and still have medical bills that are more than I can afford. <BR/><BR/>If I had it, I would give you a million bucks, Becca. <BR/><BR/>And feel free to whine a bit when you need to. Cancer isn't all daisies and chocolate, like they promised us. Sometimes it just sucks. <BR/><BR/>You will figure a way out of this - you seem like a smart cookie. It may take time but I'm sure after all you've gone through you are an expert in patience.<BR/><BR/>BTW - Feel free to read my whinings at shortcolon.blogspot.comMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08683171804744875993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217401382021623218.post-65699143283870122202007-05-01T17:27:00.000-07:002007-05-01T17:27:00.000-07:00Hi Becca, I too have stage iv cc, and a blog. Fun...Hi Becca, <BR/>I too have stage iv cc, and a blog. Funny, tonight I figured I would visit my regular blog readings prior to posting in my own blog - something that I too have been avoiding because all I want to do is whine. To top it off my name is Wendy - previously known as Wendy Whiner!!!. Although my issues are not my insurance - it is my recurrance and having to start chemo all over again. NOT A HAPPY PERSON!!<BR/>I am not going to tell you to keep your head up - as I am having enough problems keeping mine up! Just letting you know I am following your battle.<BR/><BR/>Wendy<BR/>www.wendysbattle.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217401382021623218.post-60816494195664814982007-05-01T13:16:00.000-07:002007-05-01T13:16:00.000-07:00It's better than nothing. I'm really lucky, as I l...It's better than nothing. I'm really lucky, as I live in Maryland. Our health insurance plan is $145 a month, $1,000 deductible, and $2,500 out of pocket maximum. <BR/><BR/>Maryland also has a sliding scale based on income. (Lower premiums and out of pocket maximums for people who make less). I don't know if Illonois has that or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217401382021623218.post-53124227370156032692007-05-01T12:00:00.000-07:002007-05-01T12:00:00.000-07:00Don't give up Becca, this will all work out. I kno...Don't give up Becca, this will all work out. I know it doesn't look like it now but things have a way of working themselves out. I will pray for you, that always helps. There has got to be an insurance out there that will cover you. Check with the people you met through your organization and see if they have any contacts? Maybe you can get some money from the American Cancer Society?<BR/><BR/>Just remember to keep your head up and keep fighting. Everyday that you have breath in your body is a day that you can change things that you don't like in your life.serena_lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11396659868134433871noreply@blogger.com