Re: - I'm here

[Guest guest]

Ohhhh, I am so tired! I had to get people to come over and help me

take care of after a five hour hearing!

There was a judge, myself, and the folks from the HMO (one lawyer,

two reps). There were also another attorney, the HMO's doctor (some

kind of supervising doc--not the ped), and two other people

conferencing in by phone. I felt a little outnumbered, to say the

least.

I went first and simply presented my side. I had a big binder full of

into divided into sections and brought copies for the opposing side

and the judge. I think I should sell these things! Biiig binders with

a table of contents and everything referenced.

The judge and one of the other attorneys gave me some leeway because

I didn't have a lawyer and didn't know the rules. I would present

hearsay and someone would point out that I couldn't do that. Or I

would talk about the medical articles and someone would say that

wasn't allowed, I wasn't a doctor, but the judge would let me say it

anyway (I presented it not necessarily as medical fact, but as

factors that went into my decision to band ). The lawyer on the

phone was a bit of an ass. He had told me earlier in the week, when I

called to ask how much time I would have to present my side (so I

could plan my presentation), that I would have as much time as I

needed. During my presentation he objected and invoked some rule and

said I was taking too long! What a liar. The judge let me finish. The

other lawyer seemed very nice and afterwards told me I should go to

law school.

They would not let me bring in to show his remaining

asymmetry. I wanted to prove it wasn't just a trick of the photos.

They said 1) it wouldn't really be fair (too much adorable baby

influence was the impression I got) and 2) since the proceeding was

only tape-recorded they couldn't really record/document what the

judge would be seeing. Something like that. Anyway, he didn't come

in. Interestingly, when I got home that night and had some young

girls over to help out with , one of them looked at his head

and said, " It's all slanted! " Great.

I got to cross-examine their witnesses. Thank God for TV or I

wouldn't have had a clue about what to do or what to say. Thank you,

Law and Order! I was in so much pain by the end that I got confused

and dizzy (I have a disability, btw) and did a rotten job on the

closing. I realized later I should have summed up better.

However, I think I gave a good presentation. I won't go into details,

although feel free to email me personally if you want the juice. I am

still so tired that I will need to rest up for a few days. I will

hear back in a couple of weeks and I will let you know.

, 22 mos, DOC Grad 9/7

[Guest guest]

,

A five hour hearing?? That is the most absurd thing I have ever

heard. Think of all the money the insurance company paid to have

all those people attend the hearing, just so they could get out of

paying for the band. The whole thing infuriates me, but I won't go

there.

It sounds like you did an excellent job presenting your case. You

were outnumbered big time and that is so unfair. However, it sounds

like you held your own against those big bad wolves. I'm glad the

judge went easy on you. Heck, he should. You shouldn't have to be

a lawyer and I really feel sorry for people that are in that

situation that don't know how to present themselves. Can you

imagine?? I can't remember (been reading too many posts lately) why

was denied. Was it because of his age ?

You must be exhausted. I encourage you to stay off the boards for

awhile. I know they're addicting, like chocolate, but you need a

break. You have been on an emotional roller coaster and now it's

time to get off , catch your breath, kiss 's little noggin and

refocus your energy.

When you're back to your normal self, I expect to hear more from

you. I love your posts- your directness, your humor, your love of

chocolate(my biggest weakness) and margaritas (next biggest

weakness).

Take Care,

Dianna

Mom to

DOC Band 9/13

plagio/brachy

In Plagiocephaly , " tortibaby " <sugrill@j...> wrote:

> Ohhhh, I am so tired! I had to get people to come over and help me

> take care of after a five hour hearing!

>

> There was a judge, myself, and the folks from the HMO (one lawyer,

> two reps). There were also another attorney, the HMO's doctor

(some

> kind of supervising doc--not the ped), and two other people

> conferencing in by phone. I felt a little outnumbered, to say the

> least.

>

> I went first and simply presented my side. I had a big binder full

of

> into divided into sections and brought copies for the opposing

side

> and the judge. I think I should sell these things! Biiig binders

with

> a table of contents and everything referenced.

>

> The judge and one of the other attorneys gave me some leeway

because

> I didn't have a lawyer and didn't know the rules. I would present

> hearsay and someone would point out that I couldn't do that. Or I

> would talk about the medical articles and someone would say that

> wasn't allowed, I wasn't a doctor, but the judge would let me say

it

> anyway (I presented it not necessarily as medical fact, but as

> factors that went into my decision to band ). The lawyer on

the

> phone was a bit of an ass. He had told me earlier in the week,

when I

> called to ask how much time I would have to present my side (so I

> could plan my presentation), that I would have as much time as I

> needed. During my presentation he objected and invoked some rule

and

> said I was taking too long! What a liar. The judge let me finish.

The

> other lawyer seemed very nice and afterwards told me I should go

to

> law school.

>

> They would not let me bring in to show his remaining

> asymmetry. I wanted to prove it wasn't just a trick of the photos.

> They said 1) it wouldn't really be fair (too much adorable baby

> influence was the impression I got) and 2) since the proceeding

was

> only tape-recorded they couldn't really record/document what the

> judge would be seeing. Something like that. Anyway, he didn't come

> in. Interestingly, when I got home that night and had some young

> girls over to help out with , one of them looked at his head

> and said, " It's all slanted! " Great.

>

> I got to cross-examine their witnesses. Thank God for TV or I

> wouldn't have had a clue about what to do or what to say. Thank

you,

> Law and Order! I was in so much pain by the end that I got

confused

> and dizzy (I have a disability, btw) and did a rotten job on the

> closing. I realized later I should have summed up better.

>

> However, I think I gave a good presentation. I won't go into

details,

> although feel free to email me personally if you want the juice. I

am

> still so tired that I will need to rest up for a few days. I will

> hear back in a couple of weeks and I will let you know.

>

>

>

> , 22 mos, DOC Grad 9/7

[Guest guest]

Oh my , they really put you thru alot! It sounds like you did

an amazing job and I too agree that they spent far more money than

they would've had they not denied. It is completely ridiculous but I

know I am preaching to the choir here. Please take care of your self

and if you do eventually write the " juice " please copy & paste in on

a post here. I look forward to hearing what the ruling is and am

still hoping for a positive outcome. You may be the next

Brockovich!!

Sue

Colin F. 1 today!

STARband 9/24

Buffalo, NY

--- In Plagiocephaly , " tortibaby " <sugrill@j...>

wrote:

> Ohhhh, I am so tired! I had to get people to come over and help me

> take care of after a five hour hearing!

>

> There was a judge, myself, and the folks from the HMO (one lawyer,

> two reps). There were also another attorney, the HMO's doctor (some

> kind of supervising doc--not the ped), and two other people

> conferencing in by phone. I felt a little outnumbered, to say the

> least.

>

> I went first and simply presented my side. I had a big binder full

of

> into divided into sections and brought copies for the opposing side

> and the judge. I think I should sell these things! Biiig binders

with

> a table of contents and everything referenced.

>

> The judge and one of the other attorneys gave me some leeway

because

> I didn't have a lawyer and didn't know the rules. I would present

> hearsay and someone would point out that I couldn't do that. Or I

> would talk about the medical articles and someone would say that

> wasn't allowed, I wasn't a doctor, but the judge would let me say

it

> anyway (I presented it not necessarily as medical fact, but as

> factors that went into my decision to band ). The lawyer on

the

> phone was a bit of an ass. He had told me earlier in the week, when

I

> called to ask how much time I would have to present my side (so I

> could plan my presentation), that I would have as much time as I

> needed. During my presentation he objected and invoked some rule

and

> said I was taking too long! What a liar. The judge let me finish.

The

> other lawyer seemed very nice and afterwards told me I should go to

> law school.

>

> They would not let me bring in to show his remaining

> asymmetry. I wanted to prove it wasn't just a trick of the photos.

> They said 1) it wouldn't really be fair (too much adorable baby

> influence was the impression I got) and 2) since the proceeding was

> only tape-recorded they couldn't really record/document what the

> judge would be seeing. Something like that. Anyway, he didn't come

> in. Interestingly, when I got home that night and had some young

> girls over to help out with , one of them looked at his head

> and said, " It's all slanted! " Great.

>

> I got to cross-examine their witnesses. Thank God for TV or I

> wouldn't have had a clue about what to do or what to say. Thank

you,

> Law and Order! I was in so much pain by the end that I got confused

> and dizzy (I have a disability, btw) and did a rotten job on the

> closing. I realized later I should have summed up better.

>

> However, I think I gave a good presentation. I won't go into

details,

> although feel free to email me personally if you want the juice. I

am

> still so tired that I will need to rest up for a few days. I will

> hear back in a couple of weeks and I will let you know.

>

>

>

> , 22 mos, DOC Grad 9/7

[Guest guest]

I didn't see your post ! Sounds like you did a fabulous job!

I can't belive they went to such extents though just to pay for a

helmet. I really hope you win! Be sure to let us know as soon as

you hear.

, mom to Hannah, DOCgrad

Cape Cod, Ma

> > Ohhhh, I am so tired! I had to get people to come over and help

me

> > take care of after a five hour hearing!

> >

> > There was a judge, myself, and the folks from the HMO (one

lawyer,

> > two reps). There were also another attorney, the HMO's doctor

(some

> > kind of supervising doc--not the ped), and two other people

> > conferencing in by phone. I felt a little outnumbered, to say

the

> > least.

> >

> > I went first and simply presented my side. I had a big binder

full

> of

> > into divided into sections and brought copies for the opposing

side

> > and the judge. I think I should sell these things! Biiig binders

> with

> > a table of contents and everything referenced.

> >

> > The judge and one of the other attorneys gave me some leeway

> because

> > I didn't have a lawyer and didn't know the rules. I would

present

> > hearsay and someone would point out that I couldn't do that. Or

I

> > would talk about the medical articles and someone would say that

> > wasn't allowed, I wasn't a doctor, but the judge would let me

say

> it

> > anyway (I presented it not necessarily as medical fact, but as

> > factors that went into my decision to band ). The lawyer

on

> the

> > phone was a bit of an ass. He had told me earlier in the week,

when

> I

> > called to ask how much time I would have to present my side (so

I

> > could plan my presentation), that I would have as much time as I

> > needed. During my presentation he objected and invoked some rule

> and

> > said I was taking too long! What a liar. The judge let me

finish.

> The

> > other lawyer seemed very nice and afterwards told me I should go

to

> > law school.

> >

> > They would not let me bring in to show his remaining

> > asymmetry. I wanted to prove it wasn't just a trick of the

photos.

> > They said 1) it wouldn't really be fair (too much adorable baby

> > influence was the impression I got) and 2) since the proceeding

was

> > only tape-recorded they couldn't really record/document what the

> > judge would be seeing. Something like that. Anyway, he didn't

come

> > in. Interestingly, when I got home that night and had some young

> > girls over to help out with , one of them looked at his

head

> > and said, " It's all slanted! " Great.

> >

> > I got to cross-examine their witnesses. Thank God for TV or I

> > wouldn't have had a clue about what to do or what to say. Thank

> you,

> > Law and Order! I was in so much pain by the end that I got

confused

> > and dizzy (I have a disability, btw) and did a rotten job on the

> > closing. I realized later I should have summed up better.

> >

> > However, I think I gave a good presentation. I won't go into

> details,

> > although feel free to email me personally if you want the juice.

I

> am

> > still so tired that I will need to rest up for a few days. I

will

> > hear back in a couple of weeks and I will let you know.

> >

> >

> >

> > , 22 mos, DOC Grad 9/7

[Guest guest]

Girl! I am sooooo impressed with you! I cannot imagine being under

that type of stress and scrutiny. You would think that they would

be spending more in attorney fees than what the bands cost. Good

luck and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Natasha

--- In Plagiocephaly , " tortibaby " <sugrill@j...>

wrote:

> Ohhhh, I am so tired! I had to get people to come over and help me

> take care of after a five hour hearing!

>

> There was a judge, myself, and the folks from the HMO (one lawyer,

> two reps). There were also another attorney, the HMO's doctor

(some

> kind of supervising doc--not the ped), and two other people

> conferencing in by phone. I felt a little outnumbered, to say the

> least.

>

> I went first and simply presented my side. I had a big binder full

of

> into divided into sections and brought copies for the opposing

side

> and the judge. I think I should sell these things! Biiig binders

with

> a table of contents and everything referenced.

>

> The judge and one of the other attorneys gave me some leeway

because

> I didn't have a lawyer and didn't know the rules. I would present

> hearsay and someone would point out that I couldn't do that. Or I

> would talk about the medical articles and someone would say that

> wasn't allowed, I wasn't a doctor, but the judge would let me say

it

> anyway (I presented it not necessarily as medical fact, but as

> factors that went into my decision to band ). The lawyer on

the

> phone was a bit of an ass. He had told me earlier in the week,

when I

> called to ask how much time I would have to present my side (so I

> could plan my presentation), that I would have as much time as I

> needed. During my presentation he objected and invoked some rule

and

> said I was taking too long! What a liar. The judge let me finish.

The

> other lawyer seemed very nice and afterwards told me I should go

to

> law school.

>

> They would not let me bring in to show his remaining

> asymmetry. I wanted to prove it wasn't just a trick of the photos.

> They said 1) it wouldn't really be fair (too much adorable baby

> influence was the impression I got) and 2) since the proceeding

was

> only tape-recorded they couldn't really record/document what the

> judge would be seeing. Something like that. Anyway, he didn't come

> in. Interestingly, when I got home that night and had some young

> girls over to help out with , one of them looked at his head

> and said, " It's all slanted! " Great.

>

> I got to cross-examine their witnesses. Thank God for TV or I

> wouldn't have had a clue about what to do or what to say. Thank

you,

> Law and Order! I was in so much pain by the end that I got

confused

> and dizzy (I have a disability, btw) and did a rotten job on the

> closing. I realized later I should have summed up better.

>

> However, I think I gave a good presentation. I won't go into

details,

> although feel free to email me personally if you want the juice. I

am

> still so tired that I will need to rest up for a few days. I will

> hear back in a couple of weeks and I will let you know.

>

>

>

> , 22 mos, DOC Grad 9/7

[Guest guest]

Wow, no wonder you are tired. That sounds like oh so much fun -

NOT!!! It sounds like you did a great job. When you have recovered

from your exhausting ordeal please do post the " juice " . LOL I'm

sure everyone would love to hear it. : )

mom to na

--- In Plagiocephaly , " tortibaby " <sugrill@j...>

wrote:

> Ohhhh, I am so tired! I had to get people to come over and help me

> take care of after a five hour hearing!

>

> There was a judge, myself, and the folks from the HMO (one lawyer,

> two reps). There were also another attorney, the HMO's doctor (some

> kind of supervising doc--not the ped), and two other people

> conferencing in by phone. I felt a little outnumbered, to say the

> least.

>

> I went first and simply presented my side. I had a big binder full

of

> into divided into sections and brought copies for the opposing side

> and the judge. I think I should sell these things! Biiig binders

with

> a table of contents and everything referenced.

>

> The judge and one of the other attorneys gave me some leeway

because

> I didn't have a lawyer and didn't know the rules. I would present

> hearsay and someone would point out that I couldn't do that. Or I

> would talk about the medical articles and someone would say that

> wasn't allowed, I wasn't a doctor, but the judge would let me say

it

> anyway (I presented it not necessarily as medical fact, but as

> factors that went into my decision to band ). The lawyer on

the

> phone was a bit of an ass. He had told me earlier in the week, when

I

> called to ask how much time I would have to present my side (so I

> could plan my presentation), that I would have as much time as I

> needed. During my presentation he objected and invoked some rule

and

> said I was taking too long! What a liar. The judge let me finish.

The

> other lawyer seemed very nice and afterwards told me I should go to

> law school.

>

> They would not let me bring in to show his remaining

> asymmetry. I wanted to prove it wasn't just a trick of the photos.

> They said 1) it wouldn't really be fair (too much adorable baby

> influence was the impression I got) and 2) since the proceeding was

> only tape-recorded they couldn't really record/document what the

> judge would be seeing. Something like that. Anyway, he didn't come

> in. Interestingly, when I got home that night and had some young

> girls over to help out with , one of them looked at his head

> and said, " It's all slanted! " Great.

>

> I got to cross-examine their witnesses. Thank God for TV or I

> wouldn't have had a clue about what to do or what to say. Thank

you,

> Law and Order! I was in so much pain by the end that I got confused

> and dizzy (I have a disability, btw) and did a rotten job on the

> closing. I realized later I should have summed up better.

>

> However, I think I gave a good presentation. I won't go into

details,

> although feel free to email me personally if you want the juice. I

am

> still so tired that I will need to rest up for a few days. I will

> hear back in a couple of weeks and I will let you know.

>

>

>

> , 22 mos, DOC Grad 9/7

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Dianna!

Take a break? I'm just getting started! You can't kick me off this

board! I have too much info now not to share it with the newbies. The

only reason I got through this is all the help and support from you

guys.

was denied because his docs said his plagio was mild and he

didn't need a band. They also repeatedly said it would round out on

its own. CTs measurements put him in the moderate range, and surprise

surprise, it didn't round out on its own! I am so glad he got a DOC

Band, and he is very lucky to have gotten the correction he did.

Even the Magic DOC Band couldn't entirely compensate for such a late

start, though. The remaining asymmetry, is, as everyone warned,

getting more noticeable with age. Kids are now noticing it all by

themselves...

Yes, I held my own, I think. I really was tired and confused at the

end, though, I think to my detriment. The HMOs lawyer was asking me

questions and I just didn't understand what she was asking.

I agree with you about how they are fighting this. If they had

referred him back at six months, the helmet would have cost half of

what they must have paid to have that hearing. As for parents

becoming lawyers, it's not as bad as parents having to become

doctors. I had to diagnose every major problem has had so far,

including his tort, the plagio, and this speech delay.

I am so disappointed in myself. Not for the hearing--that was pretty

good, I think. But for lunch I had watermelon and V8 juice. How can I

be healthy after a day like yesterday? Snickers for dinner!!! Maybe

french fries, too!

, 22 mos, DOC Grad 9/7

> ,

>

> A five hour hearing?? That is the most absurd thing I have ever

> heard. Think of all the money the insurance company paid to have

> all those people attend the hearing, just so they could get out of

> paying for the band. The whole thing infuriates me, but I won't go

> there.

>

> It sounds like you did an excellent job presenting your case. You

> were outnumbered big time and that is so unfair. However, it

sounds

> like you held your own against those big bad wolves. I'm glad the

> judge went easy on you. Heck, he should. You shouldn't have to be

> a lawyer and I really feel sorry for people that are in that

> situation that don't know how to present themselves. Can you

> imagine?? I can't remember (been reading too many posts lately) why

> was denied. Was it because of his age ?

>

> You must be exhausted. I encourage you to stay off the boards for

> awhile. I know they're addicting, like chocolate, but you need a

> break. You have been on an emotional roller coaster and now it's

> time to get off , catch your breath, kiss 's little noggin

and

> refocus your energy.

>

> When you're back to your normal self, I expect to hear more from

> you. I love your posts- your directness, your humor, your love of

> chocolate(my biggest weakness) and margaritas (next biggest

> weakness).

>

> Take Care,

>

> Dianna

> Mom to

> DOC Band 9/13

> plagio/brachy

[Guest guest]

,

Wow! I can't imagine what that was like? I am impressed by your

ability to hold your own and not just start yelling at them! You are

a great advocate! Hope the end result is what you are looking for!

> > Ohhhh, I am so tired! I had to get people to come over and help

me

> > take care of after a five hour hearing!

> >

> > There was a judge, myself, and the folks from the HMO (one

lawyer,

> > two reps). There were also another attorney, the HMO's doctor

> (some

> > kind of supervising doc--not the ped), and two other people

> > conferencing in by phone. I felt a little outnumbered, to say the

> > least.

> >

> > I went first and simply presented my side. I had a big binder

full

> of

> > into divided into sections and brought copies for the opposing

> side

> > and the judge. I think I should sell these things! Biiig binders

> with

> > a table of contents and everything referenced.

> >

> > The judge and one of the other attorneys gave me some leeway

> because

> > I didn't have a lawyer and didn't know the rules. I would present

> > hearsay and someone would point out that I couldn't do that. Or I

> > would talk about the medical articles and someone would say that

> > wasn't allowed, I wasn't a doctor, but the judge would let me say

> it

> > anyway (I presented it not necessarily as medical fact, but as

> > factors that went into my decision to band ). The lawyer on

> the

> > phone was a bit of an ass. He had told me earlier in the week,

> when I

> > called to ask how much time I would have to present my side (so I

> > could plan my presentation), that I would have as much time as I

> > needed. During my presentation he objected and invoked some rule

> and

> > said I was taking too long! What a liar. The judge let me finish.

> The

> > other lawyer seemed very nice and afterwards told me I should go

> to

> > law school.

> >

> > They would not let me bring in to show his remaining

> > asymmetry. I wanted to prove it wasn't just a trick of the

photos.

> > They said 1) it wouldn't really be fair (too much adorable baby

> > influence was the impression I got) and 2) since the proceeding

> was

> > only tape-recorded they couldn't really record/document what the

> > judge would be seeing. Something like that. Anyway, he didn't

come

> > in. Interestingly, when I got home that night and had some young

> > girls over to help out with , one of them looked at his

head

> > and said, " It's all slanted! " Great.

> >

> > I got to cross-examine their witnesses. Thank God for TV or I

> > wouldn't have had a clue about what to do or what to say. Thank

> you,

> > Law and Order! I was in so much pain by the end that I got

> confused

> > and dizzy (I have a disability, btw) and did a rotten job on the

> > closing. I realized later I should have summed up better.

> >

> > However, I think I gave a good presentation. I won't go into

> details,

> > although feel free to email me personally if you want the juice.

I

> am

> > still so tired that I will need to rest up for a few days. I will

> > hear back in a couple of weeks and I will let you know.

> >

> >

> >

> > , 22 mos, DOC Grad 9/7

[Guest guest]

, it sounds like you managed yourself and your information very

well. Any one of us would be tired and confused after a five hour

hearing. Sit with on the couch, put your feet up and eat

chocolate together...well, maybe apples for him You both deserve

it. I am trying to send you a Reese Sticks through my modem again.

Don't forget to download it first. Let us know when you get your

results from the hearing. Will you be at chat tonight?

Becky ('s mom) in Pgh,PA

> In Plagiocephaly , " tortibaby " <sugrill@j...>

wrote:

> > Ohhhh, I am so tired! I had to get people to come over and help

me

> > take care of after a five hour hearing!

> >

> > There was a judge, myself, and the folks from the HMO (one

lawyer,

> > two reps). There were also another attorney, the HMO's doctor

> (some

> > kind of supervising doc--not the ped), and two other people

> > conferencing in by phone. I felt a little outnumbered, to say

the

> > least.

> >

> > I went first and simply presented my side. I had a big binder

full

> of

> > into divided into sections and brought copies for the opposing

> side

> > and the judge. I think I should sell these things! Biiig binders

> with

> > a table of contents and everything referenced.

> >

> > The judge and one of the other attorneys gave me some leeway

> because

> > I didn't have a lawyer and didn't know the rules. I would

present

> > hearsay and someone would point out that I couldn't do that. Or

I

> > would talk about the medical articles and someone would say that

> > wasn't allowed, I wasn't a doctor, but the judge would let me

say

> it

> > anyway (I presented it not necessarily as medical fact, but as

> > factors that went into my decision to band ). The lawyer

on

> the

> > phone was a bit of an ass. He had told me earlier in the week,

> when I

> > called to ask how much time I would have to present my side (so

I

> > could plan my presentation), that I would have as much time as I

> > needed. During my presentation he objected and invoked some rule

> and

> > said I was taking too long! What a liar. The judge let me

finish.

> The

> > other lawyer seemed very nice and afterwards told me I should go

> to

> > law school.

> >

> > They would not let me bring in to show his remaining

> > asymmetry. I wanted to prove it wasn't just a trick of the

photos.

> > They said 1) it wouldn't really be fair (too much adorable baby

> > influence was the impression I got) and 2) since the proceeding

> was

> > only tape-recorded they couldn't really record/document what the

> > judge would be seeing. Something like that. Anyway, he didn't

come

> > in. Interestingly, when I got home that night and had some young

> > girls over to help out with , one of them looked at his

head

> > and said, " It's all slanted! " Great.

> >

> > I got to cross-examine their witnesses. Thank God for TV or I

> > wouldn't have had a clue about what to do or what to say. Thank

> you,

> > Law and Order! I was in so much pain by the end that I got

> confused

> > and dizzy (I have a disability, btw) and did a rotten job on the

> > closing. I realized later I should have summed up better.

> >

> > However, I think I gave a good presentation. I won't go into

> details,

> > although feel free to email me personally if you want the juice.

I

> am

> > still so tired that I will need to rest up for a few days. I

will

> > hear back in a couple of weeks and I will let you know.

> >

> >

> >

> > , 22 mos, DOC Grad 9/7

[Guest guest]

> > ,

> >

> > A five hour hearing?? That is the most absurd thing I have ever

> > heard. Think of all the money the insurance company paid to

have

> > all those people attend the hearing, just so they could get out

of

> > paying for the band. The whole thing infuriates me, but I won't

go

> > there.

> >

> > It sounds like you did an excellent job presenting your case.

You

> > were outnumbered big time and that is so unfair. However, it

> sounds

> > like you held your own against those big bad wolves. I'm glad

the

> > judge went easy on you. Heck, he should. You shouldn't have to

be

> > a lawyer and I really feel sorry for people that are in that

> > situation that don't know how to present themselves. Can you

> > imagine?? I can't remember (been reading too many posts lately)

why

> > was denied. Was it because of his age ?

> >

> > You must be exhausted. I encourage you to stay off the boards

for

> > awhile. I know they're addicting, like chocolate, but you need

a

> > break. You have been on an emotional roller coaster and now it's

> > time to get off , catch your breath, kiss 's little noggin

> and

> > refocus your energy.

> >

> > When you're back to your normal self, I expect to hear more from

> > you. I love your posts- your directness, your humor, your love

of

> > chocolate(my biggest weakness) and margaritas (next biggest

> > weakness).

> >

> > Take Care,

> >

> > Dianna

> > Mom to

> > DOC Band 9/13

> > plagio/brachy