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Posted by Raindancer on February 24, 2004, at 10:11:54
In reply to Re: So worried :(, posted by tinydancer on February 24, 2004, at 0:52:51
Posted by All Done on February 24, 2004, at 10:13:55
In reply to Re: So worried :(Thinking of you. Hope all is well (nm), posted by Raindancer on February 24, 2004, at 10:11:54
Posted by Karen_kay on February 24, 2004, at 12:06:47
In reply to Thanks gg and Raindancer (nm), posted by All Done on February 24, 2004, at 10:13:55
Hey there sweet thang!
Listen, you won't have to switch. If you have problems with your insurance (Which YOU WON'T), but if by chance you do, you make things happen girl!!!
I have faith it's just an error. But if by chance it isn't you are good at "making things happen." You'll get through with Beefcake. We won't loes him. He's in our pageant you know. And he's here to stay!
I'm thinking about you babe..
Posted by terrics on February 24, 2004, at 16:39:57
In reply to So worried :(, posted by All Done on February 23, 2004, at 17:25:37
I too hope that your post is premature and that tomorrow when I check here all is ok. It would be really sad to have to give up someone you are comfortable with. terrics
Posted by All Done on February 24, 2004, at 21:31:42
In reply to Ahh, Girlie » All Done, posted by Karen_kay on February 24, 2004, at 12:06:47
> Hey there sweet thang!
>
> Listen, you won't have to switch. If you have problems with your insurance (Which YOU WON'T), but if by chance you do, you make things happen girl!!!
>
> I have faith it's just an error. But if by chance it isn't you are good at "making things happen." You'll get through with Beefcake. We won't loes him. He's in our pageant you know. And he's here to stay!
>
> I'm thinking about you babe..
Thank you, Karen. I wish I had half the confidence in myself that you have in me. Ugh! And thanks for thinking about me. In between all of my worrying, it helps me to know that you guys are here and all so supportive.
Posted by All Done on February 24, 2004, at 21:34:17
In reply to Re: So worried :( » All Done, posted by terrics on February 24, 2004, at 16:39:57
> I too hope that your post is premature and that tomorrow when I check here all is ok. It would be really sad to have to give up someone you are comfortable with. terrics
Thanks for your support, terrics. I really appreciate it.
Posted by All Done on February 24, 2004, at 21:47:32
In reply to So worried :(, posted by All Done on February 23, 2004, at 17:25:37
Well, I spoke with someone at my therapist's office and she confirmed that I have to go through a different plan manager. So, I called them and they said Beefcake isn't on their list of providers, but I have a PPO plan. So, if he is part of another network they named, he can just submit the claims through there.
At this point, things sounded hopeful, but I still wanted to confirm that he was part of this network. So, I left a message for him, but he hasn't called me back. Grrrrrr! Does he not know I'm a big ball of mess waiting for him to call? Well, no. I suppose he doesn't :(.
I think if it was an easy answer, he would have called back by this time. (Of course, I find a reason to worry even more.)
I really hope he calls tomorrow.
Posted by Dinah on February 24, 2004, at 22:00:42
In reply to Still waiting, posted by All Done on February 24, 2004, at 21:47:32
That is soooo frustrating. Bad Beefcake. Bad!
I'll keep sending good thoughts your way.
Posted by Fallen4myT on February 24, 2004, at 22:46:50
In reply to Still waiting, posted by All Done on February 24, 2004, at 21:47:32
Don't you have a PPO list or have access to it on the web?? I do....check your card out the insurance company can tell you...AND IF NOT hubby WILL pay for it so dont give up..or this doc will do payment plans
Posted by All Done on February 24, 2004, at 22:50:17
In reply to Re: Arrrrgh..... » All Done, posted by Dinah on February 24, 2004, at 22:00:42
> That is soooo frustrating. Bad Beefcake. Bad!
lol!
> I'll keep sending good thoughts your way.
Thanks and thanks for the laugh!
Posted by All Done on February 24, 2004, at 23:11:28
In reply to Re: Still waiting, posted by Fallen4myT on February 24, 2004, at 22:46:50
> Don't you have a PPO list or have access to it on the web?? I do....check your card out the insurance company can tell you...
Well, I kind of tried that, but it gets pretty confusing. I seem to be dealing with two different entities - the insurance company and the plan manager, I think. I spoke with the plan manager today and checked out their website and he isn't on their list. So, I checked the insurance company's website and it just referred me back to the plan manager.
>AND IF NOT hubby WILL pay for it so dont give up..or this doc will do payment plans
I do often say I don't give my husband enough credit. He always comes through for me in the end. It's just that money stuff takes a little more twisting of his arm. Silly accountants. Wait, I'm a bean counter, too...
Posted by All Done on February 25, 2004, at 22:21:45
In reply to Still waiting, posted by All Done on February 24, 2004, at 21:47:32
My therapist hasn't called back, yet.
One time he told me when I call him, it might take a day or two for him to get back to me. I didn't think much of this as I hardly ever call and when I have, it's always about things like rescheduling. Never anything where I got emotional waiting for his call.
Is the insurance not a problem and so he doesn't think it's a big deal to confirm what I said in my message? Or, is there a problem?
Good grief, I wish he'd just call.
Posted by Fallen4myT on February 25, 2004, at 22:30:55
In reply to He's just killing me!, posted by All Done on February 25, 2004, at 22:21:45
I don't think he is playing games he may not see how important this is to you thus an insurance issue gets shuffled down to the bottom of the list ...like when you go to ER the heart attack person will be seen before you if you come in with the flu..I bet thats how he is seeing this..I would call even fake crying..yes I am a loon but will get what I want at all costs and you need and answer soooooo call and weep and say please call back...do not leave a reason why....
HUGS
Posted by All Done on February 25, 2004, at 23:03:20
In reply to Re: He's just killing me! » All Done, posted by Fallen4myT on February 25, 2004, at 22:30:55
> I don't think he is playing games he may not see how important this is to you thus an insurance issue gets shuffled down to the bottom of the list ...like when you go to ER the heart attack person will be seen before you if you come in with the flu..I bet thats how he is seeing this..I would call even fake crying..yes I am a loon but will get what I want at all costs and you need and answer soooooo call and weep and say please call back...do not leave a reason why....
>
> HUGSOh, I don't think he's doing anything on purpose. When I left the message, I gave him no reason whatsoever to think he needed to call back soon. As I said before, I hardly ever call and when I do, it's usually for some "business" matter. That's exactly what I made this message sound like as well. Only this time, I have way more emotions tied into this "business".
My, I don't think I can call back (much less crying). Actually, I know myself pretty well. I won't call him back. My session is on Saturday and I'll just stick it out until then. Even though this is tearing me up, I'm guessing he has more important stuff to think about.
Thanks for the hugs and maybe I'll work on the fake crying for Saturday :).
Posted by Fallen4myT on February 25, 2004, at 23:26:10
In reply to Re: He's just killing me! » Fallen4myT, posted by All Done on February 25, 2004, at 23:03:20
Hahahaha I love the "practice at fake crying". Oh My, you cannot hold out till Saturday you'll bust. I would really call back. A sniffle perhaps??? A FEW "PLEASE call me asaps"??? I could not hold out. I will say...for the record he does not have MORE important things to do than help you..I really think he doesnt KNOW how torn up you are.
MORE HUGS TO YOU
Posted by All Done on February 26, 2004, at 0:04:10
In reply to Re: He's just killing me! » All Done, posted by Fallen4myT on February 25, 2004, at 23:26:10
>Oh My, you cannot hold out till Saturday you'll bust. I would really call back.
Well, I can't make any promises, but if I don't hear from him tomorrow morning, I'll think about a follow up call.
>...for the record he does not have MORE important things to do than help you.
>I really think he doesnt KNOW how torn up you are.
>MORE HUGS TO YOUThanks. You're right. And thanks, again!
Posted by Fallen4myT on February 26, 2004, at 0:10:58
In reply to Re: He's just killing me! » Fallen4myT, posted by All Done on February 26, 2004, at 0:04:10
Anytime ..and I really hope he or you makes a call tomorrow cause you NEED that call
HUGS AND PRAYERS FOR THAT CALL
Posted by Dinah on February 26, 2004, at 10:12:38
In reply to Re: He's just killing me! » Fallen4myT, posted by All Done on February 26, 2004, at 0:04:10
Please call, All Done. Remember that if he hasn't started working on it by Saturday he won't be able to, and you'll have to wait some more.
Just tell him you're really anxious about this matter, because you're afraid it will mean you'll have to change therapists. And that you're having trouble concentrating on anything else while you're worrying about this. That's ample reason for an outside session call, and has the added advantage of being nothing but the pure truth. :)
Posted by All Done on February 26, 2004, at 13:48:40
In reply to Re: He's just killing me! » All Done, posted by Dinah on February 26, 2004, at 10:12:38
I called and left a message for him. If he doesn't call back this time, we're going to have quite a talk on Saturday (as if we aren't already. This whole thing has provided a lovely agenda for my session: dependency, needs, attachment, self-confidence, self-worthiness (is that a word?). You name it, we're talking about it).
I know it probably seems like a simple thing to some people, but it was really, really hard for me to call. I couldn't have done it without your support (and your words, Dinah.) You guys are great! Thank you.
Posted by All Done on February 26, 2004, at 15:02:55
In reply to Thank you so much Fallen and Dinah, posted by All Done on February 26, 2004, at 13:48:40
He called back. He said he has a call in to the person who deals with the insurance stuff at his clinic, but he seems just as confused as me (ugh!). He did reassure me that he has other clients with the same insurance and there have been no difficulties with their claims. (Yipee! The answer I was waiting for!) If he gets a more definitive answer, though, he'll call, but we'll probably just talk on Saturday.
When I mentioned that on Saturday we should probably discuss how all of this was making me feel (that I got *very* nervous about it all), he seemed genuinely surprised that there was more going on in my head. But he said we will definitely talk about it.
It was the right decision to call him back today. And, now, I even have a voicemail from him that I can listen to once in a while. Wait, wrong thread! I should move that to "10 Signs You've Got It Bad For Your T." :)
Thank you so much for your advice, encouragement, and support!
Posted by Fallen4myT on February 26, 2004, at 18:25:34
In reply to Whew!, posted by All Done on February 26, 2004, at 15:02:55
AWESOME....SNOOPY DANCING in joy FOR YOU...AND I knew just knew he didn't know how freaked out you were/are. So see he isn't gonna make it hard and you WILL continue to see him no matter what. LOL on the voice deal cause ummm, I so have it for my T :) SO I KNEW how you felt
Posted by Fallen4myT on February 26, 2004, at 18:27:58
In reply to Thank you so much Fallen and Dinah, posted by All Done on February 26, 2004, at 13:48:40
Posted by Dinah on February 26, 2004, at 19:15:07
In reply to Whew!, posted by All Done on February 26, 2004, at 15:02:55
Posted by All Done on February 26, 2004, at 23:01:17
In reply to Re: Whew! » All Done, posted by Fallen4myT on February 26, 2004, at 18:25:34
> AWESOME....SNOOPY DANCING in joy FOR YOU...
I LOVE Snoopy!
>LOL on the voice dealHave I told you about my therapist's voice? No? I didn't think so.
He has the most amazing voice. (Actually, our couples therapist has a great voice, too.) He is so calming. Sometimes I wonder if I don't hear some of *what* he says because I'm just listening to *how* he says it. I asked him if therapists have to take some sort of class to learn how to use their voices when speaking to clients ;). I think he said no, but who knows, maybe it was yes...
Posted by Fallen4myT on February 26, 2004, at 23:14:43
In reply to Re: Whew! » Fallen4myT, posted by All Done on February 26, 2004, at 23:01:17
Lol so then he has a hypnotic kinda voice :) I don't think they take classes in voice lol...I am just so relieved on all this cause I know what it is like to be afraid you will not see your T and you don't have to fear that. As for my T, he has no kidding Paul Newman blue eyes...I get LOST in them. So between your T's voice and my T's eyes...are we really present at our sessions :)
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