October 14, 2014
6:17 p.m.

Well, well. It's insurance open enrollment time, and do I have any idea what I am doing? Sort of, but...

See, the last time I changed anything, I ended up with a big bill for my C-PAP supplies because my new carrier is not contracted with my supplier.

Ugh!

So here I am, trying to decided what's next, and of course, I have an injury that is being covered by my present carrier, and I have no idea if I will still be dealing with issues concerning this injury when any changes I might decide to make take effect in January.

Am I alone in wishing that all this could be simpler?

Honestly, I want to change back to the coverage I had prior to this one, but if future treatment of issues regarding this injury won't be covered because they'll be considered "pre-existing", then I'm going to have to stick with this and find a C-PAP supplies supplier that is contracted with my present insurer.

I have a headache.

It is clear to me that I will be on the phone a lot tomorrow.

Boo! Hiss!
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I've been given the go-ahead to return to physical therapy. Whee!

Seriously, I hope they can help me regain some more mobility. As I've stated previously, I am a terrible crutcher. The arthritis in my hands makes it pretty challenging. I've been out exactly once since September 26th, and that was to go to the doctor and go to a medical supply company to be fitted for a more appropriate boot (which I still don't have).

Now that I have finally gotten insurance approval, I will be scheduling an MRI to find out if this really is a tear of the Achilles tendon, or just a sprain. I say "just a sprain", but according to my doctor, a sprain can actually take much longer to heal than a tear. Yippee.

What I do know is that I still can't walk on it, that it feels better out of the boot than in, and that I can't get the hang of these bleepity bleep bleeping crutches.

Ah, ya gotta laugh.
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 I have to send out some kudos and thanks to my son & daughter-in-law, and my daughter and son-in-law, who have been a great help to me of late. I appreciate the help with the electricity, the laundry, and the general waiting on me hand and foot. I know I'm a drag, guys, but I really appreciate you and all your help! Love you all!

Everyone have a good night!