Update on the continuing saga of the kidney

[Ross]

I'm the tank. The insignificant is the HR person. Any questions?

 

[Harrybaby666]

No Questions here, my fellow scooterbud! LOL

No Questions here, my fellow scooterbud! LOL

I'm the tank. The insignificant is the HR person. Any questions?

Could we do this same thing to Portsmouth Regional Hospital while your at it? I am wondering, is the hospital you and Lyn are dealing with a "Hospital for profit?" That is the way alot of the hospitals here in New Hampshire are going, and they are getting brutal with collections, especially when the treatment should have been covered by medicaid...they think that because something got billed wrong, and medicaid decides they wont pay because of the HOSPITAL'S billing error, that they can just tack it on to the patients credit report....how wrong is this I ask you...Anyway, my continued prayers and thoughts to you and Lyn that things get WAAAAAYYYYYY better for you. Harrybaby666

 

[Karlynn]

No it cannot be removed early without risking problems according to the surgeon. Now to take it out-You sure you wanna know? They insert a scope through the urethra into the bladder and then pull the whole thing out. It extends from the kidney through the ureter and into the bladder. About 12 inches long! They do it the same way as a cystoscopy.

Imagine this thing being pulled through your urethra! OUCH.

They would have to hook me up to a line of Jack Daniels IV in order to do this. Regardless of whether I was under general anesthesia.

Ross, you had better behave and do all Lyn's bidding or she'll remove your tube - even if you don't have one!!!!

 

[Ross]

Harry I was talking with my neighbor. She works for a credit union as a loan officer. She said that medical bills on a credit report have become so standard now, that they don't even look at them when deciding loans. She says most places are doing the same, of course there are some exceptions, but she said not to worry too much about it.

 

[Ross]

They would have to hook me up to a line of Jack Daniels IV in order to do this. Regardless of whether I was under general anesthesia.

Ross, you had better behave and do all Lyn's bidding or she'll remove your tube - even if you don't have one!!!!

Hey when I was 4, I had something similar done. It was barbaric to say the least in those times. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

 

[Granbonny]

Ross..Age 4?

Ross..Age 4?

I'm guessing circumcision My age 4 to be soon, Grandson is having one done in August... Hoping that it will not be too painful....Bonnie

 

[Karlynn]

Harry I was talking with my neighbor. She works for a credit union as a loan officer. She said that medical bills on a credit report have become so standard now, that they don't even look at them when deciding loans. She says most places are doing the same, of course there are some exceptions, but she said not to worry too much about it.

Well, that's nice to know. I'm glad you found out that piece of information.

 

[hensylee]

First of all, I am glad to hear that Lyn is coming right along. That's the most important part.

Unfortunately, employees are expendable these days. In some companies, fellow workers can donate their 'sick' days and vacation days to other employees who have a need. Is this possible where Lyn works? Ask the HR person about it. Some employees never use their time off so maybe they can donate. Lyn has not been sick long as we know you so she is an established employee. Write the president of the company. There are always exceptions to every rule. You deserve that exception.

Give her our best.

 

[Sherry]

Oh goodness, Ross. This just makes me sick and dredges up some bad memories of the same thing happening to my husband back in 1994 when he was diagnosed and treated for aplastic anemia. We did not fight back, which in hindsight, I have no idea why we didn't. I certainly would now.

I think some good points have been made so far. First of all, as Anne mentioned, does the company have a sick leave bank in which the other employees donate their own sick days? Secondly, as Janet said, definitely take it to the press if all else fails. I'm sure the local news will just jump on that.

You and Lyn are still in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Wise]

First of all, I am glad to hear that Lyn is coming right along. That's the most important part.

Unfortunately, employees are expendable these days. In some companies, fellow workers can donate their 'sick' days and vacation days to other employees who have a need. Is this possible where Lyn works? Ask the HR person about it. Some employees never use their time off so maybe they can donate. Lyn has not been sick long as we know you so she is an established employee. Write the president of the company. There are always exceptions to every rule. You deserve that exception.

Give her our best.

Looking into sick leave sharing (what it's called in KY state government) is an excellent idea. Hope they have it. I know in KY state gov't that sick leave sharing is available, but the employee has to ask to be enrolled in the program. I was in HR five years ago (I was a good guy, believe it or not) and I saw cases in which the HR director tried to avoid making an employee aware of sick leave sharing; he'd would usually be for the supervisor who was trying to can the employee, unfortunately. Sick leave sharing's use is so widespread now that it's almost commonplace for people here in state gov't to ask if they can contribute sick leave to someone even before they've enrolled. So, it's been very successful here. Whatever happens, I hope it's a good outcome for Lyn and you.

Wise

 

[Guest]

Unfortunately, employees are expendable these days.

*chuckles*

Don't I know it...irony rocks.

 

[Ross]

Well the verdict is in. Stay tuned for at least 2 hours for the announcement.


Mrs. HR was approached by Lyns boss. They have decided to give a one week grace period, in which she will retain all current seniority and such, and will not be terminated to begin again. The surgeon will not pull the stent any sooner then the 21st of July. It appears that she will be returning to work July 25th.

 

[Central Jersey Steve]

It's good to know that there are such good, kind caring people in this world.

Hope nodody had to twist their arms too hard on that one.

 

[Ross]

I was all psyched out to go one on one with HR and didn't have too. Man what a let down.

 

[terryj]

Thanks for the good news. Glad you didn't have to go ballistic on anyone. There are some good people still left in this world and it restores my faith in mankind when I hear of them.

 

[Central Jersey Steve]

Ross,

Somehow (I could be wrong) I have the feeling that this was not completely done out of the goodness of their hearts.

People don't always do what's right, or kind, or compassionate.

13 years ago, my wife (late) came down w/cancer. In a short period of time, we learned that there was nothing that could be done and we should get our affairs in order.

Both being 39 years old (and w/3 young sons) we were not willing to accept this. I took her to a clinic in Tijuana, Mexico, we tried everything. From late June (her diagnosis) to October 20 (when she died) I must have taken off somewhere between 5 or 6 weeks. Never a peep from my boss. He made sure I got paid, and told me to do whatever was in my power to help her, which is what I did.

He enabled me to do what I had to without having to worry about my job or money. When my wife passed, I knew that we had fought and I had people behind me that were kind and compassionate.

Unfortunately, this is not always the case. People can be cruel and thoughtless as well.

 

[Phyllis]

Glad to her it Ross. I hope it will not be too much for her to return on the 25th. Did the doctor give you any idea of recuperation period after the stent removal?

 

[hensylee]

Maybe Lyn can suggest the sharing program when she goes back - just in case somebody else needs it in the future. It's really a good program for every company to have. Never know when a co worker might have needs.

Glad to hear they have given her an extension. Will she be ready to go then?

 

[Rich]

Ross,
That's good news.
I have to agree with Steve though, I'll bet they are covering their behinds.
If they had done any less it would look real bad for them, and I'm sure they know it.
So I guess you will just have to take your frustrations out on us.
We are pretty tough people so don't hold back.
Rich

 

[mamsram]

whew!

whew!

Ross, its good to see that near-explosive pressure, is released a bit. Too much steam without a safety release is a dangerous thing. I just can't picture a DANGEROUS ROSS