Turn Around and See What Happens -- It's Whoopi Time and that's a wrap 3/31; F&G add

[momabbate]

Sorry to hear about Mark not getting surgery. I remember the first time I was told the Dr wont see you cause he doesn't take your insurance. I was so happy that someone had finally understood what was wrong with me to then have them say sorry we can't help. After that my mom did nothing. Took me almost 10 years to find a Dr that would take care of me. Please don't let him go that long. I can't say if they could have done anything sooner to have helped me. I never asked. I figure somethings are better not known. God Bless and sending prayers that Mark finds a new Dr soon. Sorry for a downer story. Good news I was able to give birth to my three kids before anything was done. I'm sure if it had been treated earlier I would not have had a regular delivery. (My Dr is still amazed that I did.) Remember all in its time.

 

[scottny]

I don’t remember what we had at Jiko. Maybe one day.
Glad you had a good breakfast. I have never eaten there for any meal.
It was very nicely decorated.
March plans look good.
That is exciting for them to go to Ireland and what a reason. I LOVE GARTH. I am so jealous.
So happy you got to ride SE and you got nice pics in there.
I love Soarin’. Great pics there too.
All caught up again.

 

[englishrose47]

Poor Mark !! I just hate hoe insurance dictates what we can do !!!I think all doctors should accept ALL insurances if they want to practice in the USA !! Hospitals too !!!

 

[GrammyJudy]

THANK you ALL for the good wishes for Mark's surgery.

However, it looks as if it will be cancelled. The doctor's office and the MRI office FAILED to tell Mark that they were NOT in his network for his insurance. This surgery would end up costing him over $8000...money they do NOT have (and we don't have it to give to them, unfortunately).

It looks like they will start all over from scratch when they find a doctor in his network. He is NOT a happy camper right now. And he is very emotional. He is talking about giving up coaching wrestling and getting a second job with Alisha going back to school in August. Hopefully, in time, he will calm down. I will keep you posted.

I am sure he is disappointed that he had to cancel the surgery. I am sure he can find a doctor in his network. He should start by talking to his primary care doctor. And I am sure he should not give up coaching as he loves it so much. I am sure you are talking him down from the emotional state so to you.

 

[MEK]

I didn't know SSE was your dad's favorite ride. What a great way to start the day!

I love seeing LWTL with all the holiday touches. It's so festive!

Great start to your morning!

 

[Nermel9]

Ahh so glad you went to my Lodge for breakfast, even if you don't like it! Breakfast looked good, I kind of want to try WCC for breakfast someday but there are just so many other places I'd like to try first!

Glad you finally got your ride on Spaceship Earth, I know you were sad about not being able to ride it on your last trip! And Soarin', yay! Doesn't get much better than that!

 

[emmysmommy]

Ah that stinks about Mark's surgery debacle. That's crazy they didn't tell him sooner but at least he didn't get hit with a huge bill AFTER surgery. Sorry that he has to take 2 steps back before getting on with the surgery.

And on the other end of the excitement scale for your kids... that's awesome that Andy and Des are going to Ireland for Garth!

Yay for SE!! I remember when they took it down in August when we saw you. I'm glad that you were finally able to have your sentimental spaceship journey!

We didn't go through Living with the Land in December so I had no idea here were Christmas decorations. I wish I hadn't missed that. Very nice.

 

[KatMark]

What a roller coaster two days.

It now seems mark will have the surgery on Monday...the insurance company was wrong. The MRI is NOT covered, but that they can make payments on.

They need a new furnace and are shopping for that this weekend (the cheapest they've found thus far is $3000.

My mother is in the hospital. They are running a bunch of tests...she is having a lot of issues with her throat and stomach. In the past they've had to "stretch" her esophagus, but when they tried that yesterday her throat started bleeding. We are waiting for the test resuls.

We are getting another 6-8 inches of snow so we will be shoveling most of the day so I probably won't get to responses today.

We did get to go to our first Big Ten College Wrestling Dual last night. Our good friend, and Markie's former high school teammate, Tony Ramos, wrestles for the University of Iowa. This is his last year and we finally got to go see him wrestle in person. It was so good to see him "live" again. He is a sweetheart of a kid and we love him dearly. He was an usher in Mark's wedding.





(Tony's the one on the far left next to the guy with the sunglasses)

Have a good weekend everyone. If you are getting our weather, stay safe. I'll try to do responses tomorrow.

 

[dizneeat]

What a mixup with the surgery! I keep my fingers crossed for Mark and sending healing Pixie dust, so he recovers quickly.

As for you ...... stay SAFE!!! Haven't you had enough snow this year.

 

[WDisneyMom]

Lots of great updates, Kathy!!

What a pain in the neck with the shirts! Glad you finally managed to get them.

March business/Disney trip sound fantastic. Did you decide on Marriott?

I hope everything works out for Mark's surgery and insurance.

Sorry to hear about your mom in the hospital seems like one thing after another. Glad to hear your brother is doing better.

How awesome to be at NU and see Tony wrestle. I'm sure you had a wonderful time. We have truly fallen in love with wrestling in this house!!

Sigh. Tomorrow is Groundhog Day...lets hope Phil doesn't see his shadow because as much as I love winter, enough already!!!!!

Stay safe and warm!

 

[englishrose47]

Glad Mark gets the surgery anyway !!!Sorry about your Mom Prayers for a speedy recovery for your Mom and Mark !!! Yuk to the 6 " of snow !!! Someone said 45 days till Spring , that can't come soon enough !!!

 

[Poolrat]

Glad that Mark can have the surgery after all.


As for the MRI - BOO hiss that is what preauthorization is all about. The provider should have caught that.


Sending prayers and good thoughts for Mark for an easy repair and no pain. REMIND HIM - Get ahead of the pain if he has a nerve block, when it wears off it is NOT FUN!!!!. After that he should be fine.

 

[annmarieda]

What an aesome night your party night turned out to be! I love the pictures!! They make me long to go again at Christmas.

Your morning pictures at the BW don't help me with my wanting to be there at Christmas again. So pretty with the poinsettias.

Your safari pictures are not bad at all! Especially considering that back seat is so bumpy.

I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I really do pray his health improves.

Loved your food pictures at yak and yeti. That is one of my dd's favorite restaurants.

Your dismeet looks great! Funny, those can be such a highlight of a trip for me...and I didn't get a single one this last trip.

Sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy PEW. It is actually one of my favorites... if I can get someone to ride with me.

I love the jungle parade in AK. (actually... I love all the parades) So cool you got to watch with the girls.

How nice to have an adults only dinner and at Jiko! I have never been there, but it sounds yummy.

That is frustrating about the shirts.

Oh man! And now you went and added pictures of WL. I just have to make a trip back for Christmas now!!!

Too funny about the random person recognizing you. So funny how famous some of you here on dis are.

Your march trip sounds like it will be a good one.

I am so sorry that Mark's surgery was cancelled. If you have followed my own insurance woes... you know I can totally feel for you and how it can not only be such a pain to deal with the red tape of it all...but SUCK! ... but then it is back on! I still stand by the red tape of insurance totally being a pain.

Glad that you didn't miss SE this time round.

I hope they figure out what is going on with your mom! That sounds scary.

And with that... can you believe I am caught up on your TR??!!

 

[Chicago Mo]

Popping in and Wishing Mark lots of well wishes for today!!!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Prayers for Mark and your mom

 

[GoofyFan1515]

Thought and prayers for your Mom and for Mark's surgery today! Hope it all goes smoothly along with his recovery!

 

[natebenma]

You miss a day here and you miss a lot!

Hoping that all goes well fory your son's surgery today- and glad it is back on- what a mess for him to have to go through at the last minute!

Sending positive thoughts for your mom.

And warm, sunny, snow-melting thoughts to YOU!

 

[Janet B]

Kathy,
Thinking of you today, and praying that Mark's surgery is successful and that your Mom can get some answers on her tests.

 

[englishrose47]

Kathy thinking of you today !!Hope Mark' surgery goes okay and good news for your Mom!!!

 

[KatMark]

Thanks for popping in with prayers everyone. I have one project at work to finish and then will get to responses and caught up elsewhere.

They took Mark in right at 11:30...his scheduled time. He sent this to me as they were prepping him:




Surgery could go up to 3-1/2 hours. I'll post an update when I get one from Alisha.