moodyskydiver 0 #1 October 14, 2002 Well, as most of you know, I busted up my knee and a crappy landing a week or so ago didn't help it much. I was supposed to be going to a knee specialist and have it checked out this Wed. but now it looks like I won't be going. My insurance people are being a$$holes and giving me the run around.( Maybe after I jump on it more and I really f*** it up, then they'll let me get it checked. )I can't afford to pay it out-of-pocket, so I guess I just get to hobble around on it and hope things get better. Dammit!!! Sorry, I had to vent.Just ignore me... "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #2 October 14, 2002 Ignoring ... Seriously though, I hope you get the attention you need. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #3 October 14, 2002 Meunkel keeps telling me to rub some type of Asian Ointment on mine. Maybe you can send him a pm and ask him what it is. I'm afrain he is trying to pay me back and it will burn my skin off or something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #4 October 14, 2002 Just call one of those ambulance chaser lawyers you see the TV adds for. What's that one here...."Here's my wreck..(Shows smashed car)....and here's my check!!!" (Picture of smiling person holding check) I say...unleash the leaches!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #5 October 14, 2002 No no no I think Muenkel wants to rub it on your knee himself... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #6 October 14, 2002 You think maybe he wants to touch my Mr. Winkie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #7 October 14, 2002 QuoteDammit! Where?"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #8 October 14, 2002 my guess is somewhere in maryland. that's usually where to find dammit during the week. little dammit is in orlando. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #9 October 14, 2002 >Just call one of those ambulance chaser lawyers you see the TV adds for. You know, it's about some someone sued Sangiro! "I would never had hook turned at 50 feet if I had not read an instructor on dropzone.com advocate doing that very thing. Due to dangerous and negligent instruction on sangiro's website, I am now two inches shorter." Let's get cracking here - everyone knows that running a skydiving website is a huge moneymaker; it's only right to channel some of sangiro's ill-gotten gains into the pockets of the needy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #10 October 14, 2002 Quotemy guess is somewhere in maryland. that's usually where to find dammit during the week. little dammit is in orlando. yes and she still hasn't come to DeLand.... she would be very welcoome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor 0 #11 October 14, 2002 Quote Asian Ointment Cream of Sum yung gie?Ted Ted Like a giddy school girl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #12 October 14, 2002 Quoteshe would be very welcoome! Yeah! I'm sure she would Dave! "Hi, I'm Dave, I'm the official Deland welcome wagon". HA!"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #13 October 14, 2002 Yeah, I read the post where he said to try that stuff. I guess I'll be heading to the holistic/herb shop now, and try it since apparently you have to go through congress to get medical attention around here. I'll let you know if my skin burns off or anything like that. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #14 October 14, 2002 Quote You think maybe he wants to touch my Mr. Winkie? OMG! You guys are too funny! Make it stop!Actually, laughing is good for you. J TTK#5 -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #15 October 14, 2002 No thanks...I'll pass on that one.(I'm sure atleast part of me would be feeling better if I did try that though...) "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #16 October 14, 2002 Isn't HH a lawyer though? He could defend himself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #17 October 14, 2002 Just bought the Arnica gel Muenkel mentioned. Jeez that crap stinks! I hope this stuff works. So far I've tried heat packs, ice packs, aspirin/ibuprofen therapy (heh! I like my Vicodin therapy idea better) and all different kinds of anti-inflammatory stuff. I feel like a living medicine cabinet. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #18 October 14, 2002 Amber, I feel your frustration....when my doc wanted to put me in the hospital cuz i was so sick, my insurance company said no. Thankfully she is a little woman with a lot of spark, so she got me in....they said one day, but I was there for three. I also can relate to all the pills you are taking....at one point suring my illness I was taking 13 pills every morning, and 7 pills every night, plus pain killers as needed....I felt like I needed one of those pills boxes with different compartments for different days.... I hope you figure out how to get to see the doctor!!! Keep fighting, girl! Anne ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #19 October 15, 2002 Well, if my insurance finds out this was jump related,they'll drop me like a hot rock! They won't cover any expenses that invlove my jumping. They won't even carry me on accident/death policies even if the accident or cause of death were due to non jumping circumstances! I'm just about ready to tape it/wear a brace and jump anyway! Then give my insurance co. a big ol' FU! If I injury myself further it'll be my own fault and I'll just put myself into a Corona/JD induced stupor and continue with all the over-the-counter crap I've been trying. This sucks! "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #20 October 15, 2002 Accidentally fall down the steps at work and twist it then file for workers comp. Lisa -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #21 October 15, 2002 Sounds like a good plan...if I had a job. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #22 October 16, 2002 UPDATE My grandmother (God bless the little woman)found out that I couldn't go see the doc and that I was planning on going to the DZ this weekend and jump anyway. Ofcourse she had a fit. Then she handed me a blank check and told me to me to get my butt to the docs office. Looks like I have an appointment with a specialist at an orthopedic/sports med. clinic tomorrow.I hope he says its cool to keep jumping. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #23 October 16, 2002 You have the 'sweetest' grandma, I hope I will be known as a sweet, good grandma! Hope there isn't anything too serious wrong.J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #24 October 16, 2002 "Old people...while slow and dangerous behind the wheel CAN still have a useful purpose in society."-Dumb and Dumber That was awfully sweet of her. It's nice to have someone that loves you that much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbattman 0 #25 October 16, 2002 I hear a number of people on this board writing that their insurance companies are giving them problems with skydiving-related injuries. I would recommend that everyone do the following: 1- read your policy carefully for exclusions. Cheapo-types like student insurance have exclusions like motorcycles, snowmobiles, general aviation, and anything else that's fun. I know mine did. 2- Get a warm body to send you, in writing, confirmation that your jumping injuries are covered. Keep it forever. If your policy is through your employer get the HR people to make the inquiry. I did this as well. 3- If they give you problems about it call your local Blue Cross/Blue Shield provider for a quote on Hospital/Accident coverage. A $2 million policy should cost less than $100 a month. Some employment policies will let you opt out and take the money in your paycheck so you get your own insurance. I had one of these when I left grad school and it was only about $60 a month ($500 deductible). I know this has been said over and over, and yes $100 a month is quite a bit for a lot of people. Figure out how to get it. When (not if, but when) you get an injury that your insurance refuses to pay for treatment that extra bit a month will seem small compared to being in constant pain. The same goes for a disability policy- these are cheap. Please people, lets try to plan ahead a little bit. Someone cutting you off in the pattern is all it takes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
