Going back to Hospital

[Smiley2000]

A big thank you to all of my friends

I went to my Doctor yesterday and he referred me to a new Cardiologist on Monday for tests. I thought that maybe the water retention is a common thing, but GP agrees that I need a sonar, ECG, xrays, etc.

Only down-side is: I have to go to Hospital for these tests. I joined a new Medical Aid on 1 Sept. and only have "in-hospital" benefits at the moment.

The Medical Aid that I was on for the past 2 years was decleared INSOLVENT last month and they are now under Liquidation! I think I helped a bit so, now I am responsible for all the outstanding bills from my op! Hospital: R99 000, Surgeon R10 000, Aneathetists: R6 000, xrays, physio, Doctors, Cardiologist.... oh goody.

oh well, I am not to stressed about that. God has always looked after me and blessed me with so many things, I am in good Hands.

I felt better, even 2weeks after the op than I have felt the past 3 months! At some stage I thought it is just depression from being at home, losing my job and that I am just feeling sorry for myself... but for the past month I have been very happy in my new job and loving life... just not feeling well.

So, I'll go to Hospital on Monday, see the Cardiologist with a list of my Medical history, meds that I've been using and notes of symptoms.

Will keep you guys/girls posted Thank you for being here!

 

[zipper2]

Alright good to hear Smiley,
Glad your gonna finally get some answers
Good thoughts and prayers going out to you
Keep us posted on your results and sure pray you start
getting answers and start feeling better....take care.

zipper2 (DEB)

 

[skeptic49]

Glad to read about the new cardio and that you like the new job. You're doing the right thing - take good care of yourself and keep us posted.

Best wishes,

Jim

 

[Ross]

Do what you must. Need you around to pick on or I'll get lonely.

 

[marie]

Good luck and do keep us posted

 

[Smiley2000]

Do what you must. Need you around to pick on or I'll get lonely.

I'll miss you too will hurry back...

 

[ALCapshaw2]

Sorry to hear about the collapse of your insurance carrier.
How to provide 'universal health care' without bankrupting the system or the country is a difficult and major problem many nations are wrestling with.

I'm wondering about the loss of your other job.
Did your Surgery play a role in that loss?

 

[hensylee]

wow, that's a relief that you are getting checked. Thank goodness for knowledgeable VR members. Can be persuasive, huh? They have had a hand in so many situations that helped so much. Please let us know what they find. Blessins...........

 

[Nancy]

Whatever gets you the help you need is a good thing. We'll be waiting to see your posts when you return. Good luck!

 

[Bina]

Smiley, I'm smiling for you. Good luck with your new cardio.

 

[Smiley2000]

Sorry to hear about the collapse of your insurance carrier.
How to provide 'universal health care' without bankrupting the system or the country is a difficult and major problem many nations are wrestling with.

I'm wondering about the loss of your other job.
Did your Surgery play a role in that loss?

During 2007 I was hospitalized for 34 days, in total. All cardiac-related. They weren't very supportive when I told them I had to go for the op, eventually, so they gave me 3 month's unpaid sick leave with the promise of keeping my job open for me. Then, at 8 weeks post-op they decided to terminate my contract due to incapability. That was unfair dismissal and I took them to the Labour Department because of that. At that stage I was still battling with a resting HR of 130 and was admitted to Hospital again for treatment. The CCMA (Labour Dept.) called a hearing and I won the case against my Employers. They had to pay me a gratuity due to ill health and then I ended my contract.

 

[CThrock]

Pray that everything works out. Keep us posted.

 

[westie]

A big thank you to all of my friends

The Medical Aid that I was on for the past 2 years was decleared INSOLVENT last month and they are now under Liquidation! I think I helped a bit so, now I am responsible for all the outstanding bills from my op! Hospital: R99 000, Surgeon R10 000, Aneathetists: R6 000, xrays, physio, Doctors, Cardiologist.... oh goody.

this is just the last thing you need to happen after ohs.

i reckon it is bad enough to wipe the "smiley" off anyone's face!

 

[Smiley2000]

Hi Westie,

no it is not good news, but nothing I can do about it... but I have two choices: either mope about it, or just handle it... I prefer to just handle it.

It is just unfair... I paid my membership fees every single month but now they just say "sorry, you are responsible for your own accounts".

 

[Bonzo Dog]

Hi Westie,

no it is not good news, but nothing I can do about it... but I have two choices: either mope about it, or just handle it... I prefer to just handle it.

..........

Excellent attitude. Keep that up and you'll sail through this.