Call them from the hospital and leave a message. Call them twice and leave several messages. Don't assume that they are aware of anything or everything. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/6/2008 8:05:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
That concerns me because I didn't call them last time but I did previously with the pressure sores. I don't have record of that but they are aware that I am getting surgery again. Last year, I broke my back getting into my chair and I didn't call anyone but 911. I was getting dilated shot in my hip and then didn't remember anything for a while. I went through depression in the hospital because of the many surgeries I had to get and didn't talk to my counselor til after I came home a couple of months later. Its a shame because they changed my case to someone else, I spoke to her about it and then they switched my case back to my old counselor. I am not so crazy about all of them up there at all. I have had a lot of counselors in a few years and this last one has been with me a few years, He has CP but still doesn't seem very empathetic and I thought he would be. I will do what I can, even if it's from rehab and involve anyone I can. All of my doctors are really supportive and will help with anything I need. I have my records from last year, I will get a copy for this year and a note from them stating what is going on and how long they expect my recovery to be. I'm hoping to get it together this summer so I can get back to school before the fiscal year (oct) and won't have to worry about any of this. Thanks for your help Wheel, Stacy ----- Original Message ---- From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [email protected] Sent: Friday, June 6, 2008 8:51:53 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] DORS closing my case Make sure that your VR counselor is aware of your surgery in writing if you can. Keep them current with telephone calls and document them in YOUR paperwork. Dates and Times. This way, VR can not use the excuse that you have not been talking or writing them. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/6/2008 7:42:04 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm having surgery Tues. so I am going to talk with the doctor more in detail about it while I am in the hospital. He is really encouraging me to get back to school so I am sure he will provide whatever is neccessary for DORS. I will also talk with the plastic surgeon about the pressure sore problems I had in previous years. He is the one who found the infection in the bone and removed it so it finally healed. Thank God for Hopkins and Doctors that care. Stacy ----- Original Message ---- From: andrea murray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Stacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 10:19:57 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] DORS closing my case Stacy, I had to be out of colege for a hole year because of illness. My doctor told VR that I had to have to out from college. My case was put on hold but not closed. Wheelchair Warrior --- On Fri, 5/30/08, Stacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Stacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [QUAD-L] DORS closing my case To: [email protected] Date: Friday, May 30, 2008, 7:46 PM Hey all, I got a notice from voc rehab that they are closing my case because I haven't done anything to move forward in education or employment. I called them and talked to my counselor. They want a note from my doctor on how long he anticipates recovery and if I don't get better by August then I'm getting my case closed. He also said he needs to sit with the supervisor to see how many more semesters they will pay for. I had to drop classes last year because of illness and they are not being very cooperative or empathetic about my situation. Has anyone else had their case closed because of hospitilizations? Any advice is appreciated because if I don't have them helping me with school when I'm better then I am screwed and I don't want to settle for any job but want to finish my education. That is my ultimate goal. Stacy ____________________________________ Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. _Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food_ (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002) . **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)
