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I chose the title of this blog to go with a Beatles song from 1969. The title made sense in October of 2009 because fighting cancer might be a drawn out challenge. I take inspiration where I can, and hope to motivate with my musings about music, my status and anything else related to life. Anyone can post comments; no sign in or account is needed, just click on the comments section towards the bottom of the post and write me a note. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Live Happy- Greg


"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain



Tuesday, April 27, 2010

"Ask Me Why"

Good Tuesday Morning! The Beatles recorded "Ask Me Why" in the spring of 1962, it was later released in 1963 as the B side of the "Please Please Me" single. Mainly a John Lennon love song, it has proved to be an obscure Beatles song since the original recording tapes were destroyed. If you ask me why, I will answer immediately. If you ask our insurance company why- it takes two weeks to get a reply after they had made a decision, and only if you call them and press the customer service folks for an answer. So... the lead in to my cancer struggle is we finally got an answer to our appeal about using the lodging benefit under our insurance plan. The answer was no, which isn't surprising- the lack of customer service as we were making plans and trying to arrange for housing caused some unnecessary work and stress. The good news is we can handle a speed bump once in awhile.
I am still in pre-transplant testing every day which has included a head to toe evaluation. We had nutrition and prescription consultations and a upper body C. T. scan yesterday. We finish most of the tests by next Monday. So far, so good on the tests and I am scheduled for the start of three days of total body radiation May 7.    Live Happy-

5 comments:

Cathy Curths said...

thanks for keeping us up to date,
Love, Cathy

Anonymous said...

Yes, I am glad you are letting us know what is happening especially sharing the struggles. The last thing folks need is to deal with uncooperative insurance companies. I did hear that rents in Seattle have gone way down. Sounds like you having lots of tests. Hope everything goes smoothly. We are always thinking of you.
love,
Mary D.

Alice Lor said...

Me too, I am also thinking of you and wishing you good news from the insurance and from the tests. Live Strong and Happy! :-)

Cathy Curths said...

It was really good seeing you and Yvonne yesterday!
Love, Les and Cathy

Cathy Curths said...

Greg, you looked the best I've seen since you were dx'd. Very encouraging! Keep up the fight.
Love, Cathy