Regarding veteran CL member Real Deal (Brandon)

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Good to see you are making some progress. Good luck man. bow

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Real Deal · Clublakers Analyst Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Posts: 7709

Well, I got some bad news today. Apparently, Medicaid isn't going to cover the cost of my surgery, or any of my appointments. This does two things:

1) forces me to pay $10,000+ for everything I've done so far
2) delays my second surgery until I find another surgeon

They tell me that, since I went to Oklahoma City for the surgery, and it's Kansas Medicaid, they won't pay for it being out of state. The rule is, I needed a referral from another doctor, which I got...but now, they want to know WHY that doctor referred me to OKC. That was actually placed ON the referral, so I'm very, very pissed off because they are trying to get out of it.

I had an appt. tomorrow, but it looks like I won't be going. This doctor was probably the one doctor I like. I'm known for trying to get out of seeing docs, because I haven't had any good ones for a while...but this is very disappointing, to say the least.

Not making an attempt to rant for paragraphs, I'm just steaming because so many [Swearing is not permitted at Clublakers. You must edit this post prior to submitting.] people that DON'T deserve medical assistance, who try and screw the system, can get whatever they want, whenever, with no problems. I know this because my uncle is one of them...falling off a semi on purpose, "hurting" his back and getting on disability, getting his surgery done for free and suing the trucking company in the process.

I'm not very amused by it at all. Coffeyville is practically in Oklahoma (there's a town in Oklahoma named South Coffeyville, and that's actually the south part of my town). They got their referral, the eye center was given the go-ahead to do it by Medicaid, and after everything was looking up, they screw me over, and screw Dean McGee Eye Center as well.
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DarthRekal · Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 13070

that REALLY pisses me off too mad1

that EFFIN sucks Real... keep fighting man5

jeez this country is screwed up..

you will remain in our prayers
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Real Deal · Clublakers Analyst Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Posts: 7709

Well, we went to my appointment today. My family doctor, and my eye doctor, teamed up and got this taken care of for me. One called up the Medicaid offices and told them that he tried for weeks to get me set up with eye specialists in Kansas, and the one in OKC was the quickest and could do the most for me. My eye doctor provided something that proved that there was a call made to the surgery center, from the OKC offices, approving the surgery with a confirmation on the computer, or something.

And...because my family doctor did that for me, they are now going to pay for everything, as well as the second surgery.

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Now...the appointment. I got my right eye checked again, and I read two sets on the 20/30 line. My doctor freaked out, said he was "on Cloud 9" and that he hasn't seen anyone heal that well, from where I was a month ago.

Then, he looked into the eye and told me that there was still blood in it, and that it has a very big chance of getting even better...then he said that he would've never expected this.

I go back in a month, May 21st, for my last appointment until the second surgery (and he'll schedule that one at that time). He said he's still pessimistic about the other eye because it's detached as well, much worse than the other one was...but after seeing this first one, he really can't say things will go bad for me.

And...I've dropped the text size down one, so it's only twice as large now. lol

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Nelo Ice · Joined: 30 Apr 2006 Posts: 4908 Location: Lakersfield

GREAT NEWS
and grats on the the smaller text size man10

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magicmoment · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:26 am Post subject:

yayy! good news!
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halekulani · Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 5601

glad to hear you're getting better

Critter · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:33 pm Post subject:

very happy to hear it bow

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missmyzte · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject:

Great news Brandon!!! jam2

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Real Deal · Clublakers Analyst Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Posts: 7709

Thanks...and by the way guys, this doesn't have to be a sticky, you know. It really never had to be in the first place. man11

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BDG · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:59 am Post subject:

^We'll keep it stickied man12

That's great news. Like DR said, keep fighting.
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Snake Eyes · Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5764 Location: Claremont CA

Great news Real! When I read the whole thing about medicare I was like those damned companies are a bunch of freaking crooks. It was great that the doctors stepped up to the plate for you and solved the problem. Either good things happen to good people or these prayers and thoughts are paying off. I am glad to know that things are going great as you are improving. Keep up the fight Brandon!
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Chicano · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 2:19 pm Post subject:

Great to have you back. bow

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ViXsTeR · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 8:16 pm Post subject:

Great News jam2

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Your doctor couldn't be happier, your family couldn't be happier, and your CL family also couldn't be happier for you.

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sarc4stic · Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 9:34 pm Post subject:

Glad to hear you're doing well jam2

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extreme · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 8:22 am Post subject:

Real Deal · Clublakers Analyst Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Posts: 7709

Good stuff going on...

I can read without blowing up the text size now. I still get a little bleeding now and then, but it's from those old blood vessels that still remain (closed off, but not completely) and there isn't enough blood to ruin my vision.

After surgery:

Today:

I'll be getting my other eye fixed (FINALLY) in a week or two. It may not produce the results I had in this first eye (because my other eye is just destroyed, detached retina, scar tissue, blood vessels and everything), but it could at least help me see straight and maybe see a bit more out of it. Who knows.

Getting excited, guys! The Lakers are KILLING IT! jam2

Again, and always, thanks for all the support.
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Weezy · Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 20955 Location: Anaheim, CA

That's all fantastic news Brandon, your eye looks great. I remember reading how down you were a few weeks ago, but you've hung in there and I think things are gonna turn out well. Good luck with the other eye, keep up the positive attitude. jam2

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Shadow · Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 5639

Im glad everything is going well with you Brandon, your eyes do look so much better and a big improvement from the last picture you showed us. I cant wait to have you back here 100% and contribute to this site like the old days. Keep taking care of yourself and keep us updated.
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Andrew Evenstar · Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject:

I didn't even see this topic till right now. i want to wish you the best of luck your recovery. I always really liked your posts and insights.

Thanks. jam2

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CJ · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:22 am Post subject:

Best of luck man, glad to see you are doing better jam2

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Glad to see your eye is better jam2

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PhifeDogg76 · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:02 pm Post subject:

Real Deal · Clublakers Analyst Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Posts: 7709

Had my second surgery on the 18th, just a few days ago...going through absolute hell.

Here's what my eye looks like right now. My other eye looks much better...I'm really happy with how well they did on it.

And here's a graphic of what they did:

Scleral Buckle around my eye

Oil bubble inside the eye to hold retina in place

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John3:16 · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:26 pm Post subject:

^^^^^^^^^ How's your vision now? What do they predict it to be?

Glad to see you at CL. bow

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nicehair911 · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:36 am Post subject:

Nice. When can you start playing ball again?
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