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  1. Simba15

    CF and Work

    she didn't say she didn't have insurance. she said she didn't tell her employer b/c she fears retaliation with a lay off
  2. Simba15

    CF and Work

    After 25 years as an educator in a public school I experienced harrassment and ultimately was forced out of my job b/c of the disclosure of having CF. No one was supportive. I am a healthy CF patient so if I had it to do over again, I would not have disclosed it. I applied for intermittent FMLA...
  3. Simba15

    Rude Hospital Nurses

    Bill IMO it is irrelevant what she went through that day. SHE is the professional and doesn't have the option to treat patients or their families rudely.
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    Rude Hospital Nurses

    I just got out of the hospital myself. The hospital nurses were fine. The nursing home nurses were rude, made me cry and were STUPID. I spoke to the nurding supervisor. That didn't help so I talked to the hospital administrator If that doesn't help, you'll know to go to a different hospital. I...
  5. Simba15

    Problems with school

    what state do you live in? PUT IN WRITING that you are asking for a PPT meeting immediately. Bring a doctor's note that he must have access to water 24/7. If they do not comply tell them you will follow the process for a complaint outside of the district. You have the right to an educational...
  6. Simba15

    What is your FEV1 Score?

    just had mine done 110%
  7. Simba15

    What is your FEV1 Score?

    just had mine done 110%
  8. Simba15

    Clarification

    I talked to my dr today who told me this script is $300,000 per year per patient
  9. Simba15

    Clarification

    I talked to my dr today who told me this script is $300,000 per year per patient
  10. Simba15

    Lost Job due to CF

    Hi, I worked for an agency that really doesn't like people to be "sick" or have a diagnosis. I filled out FMLA papers for intermittent leave and disclosed that I have CF (i the section the dr signs). Little did I know there is a law that you do not have to disclose genetic information to...
  11. Simba15

    Lost Job due to CF

    Hi, I worked for an agency that really doesn't like people to be "sick" or have a diagnosis. I filled out FMLA papers for intermittent leave and disclosed that I have CF (i the section the dr signs). Little did I know there is a law that you do not have to disclose genetic information to...
  12. Simba15

    CF and Hair Loss in Women??

    Susan. I am 50 , was dx this yr also and have extremely thinning hair. The ONLY thing that stopped it was taking shaklee women's complete vitamins. this was the most complete vitamin, mineral supplement i could find. My hair started growing back. just had to stop taking them b/c of $ and my hair...
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    CF and Hair Loss in Women??

    Susan. I am 50 , was dx this yr also and have extremely thinning hair. The ONLY thing that stopped it was taking shaklee women's complete vitamins. this was the most complete vitamin, mineral supplement i could find. My hair started growing back. just had to stop taking them b/c of $ and my hair...
  14. Simba15

    To the "chubby" CFers

    To the Gunelle, I am 30 lbs overweight. the extra weight came on in my late 30's. NOTHING takes it off except Medifast which is almost 0 carbs. With weight watchers I lose about 10-15 and then am stuck for good. The ONLY thing for me is NO carbs. I have said for years that I can't metabolize...
  15. Simba15

    To the "chubby" CFers

    To the Gunelle, I am 30 lbs overweight. the extra weight came on in my late 30's. NOTHING takes it off except Medifast which is almost 0 carbs. With weight watchers I lose about 10-15 and then am stuck for good. The ONLY thing for me is NO carbs. I have said for years that I can't metabolize...
  16. Simba15

    Recovery time after sinus surgery

    I did not stay overnight for mine. I went home the same day. I had extensive surgery. I was fine to go out after a week but i had to make sure I had tissues for nose bleeds. I followed my doctor's directions faithfully and didn't have a problem at all.
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    Recovery time after sinus surgery

    I did not stay overnight for mine. I went home the same day. I had extensive surgery. I was fine to go out after a week but i had to make sure I had tissues for nose bleeds. I followed my doctor's directions faithfully and didn't have a problem at all.
  18. Simba15

    Sinus surgery?

    I had sinus surgery at age 49 and wish I had done it years earlier. The key is to have an experiences, skilled surgeon. I was under for 3.5 hours. It is delicate surgery. How it helped: now all the mucous comes out. Before it would tsay blocked in and back up and cause infections. I had the...
  19. Simba15

    Sinus surgery?

    I had sinus surgery at age 49 and wish I had done it years earlier. The key is to have an experiences, skilled surgeon. I was under for 3.5 hours. It is delicate surgery. How it helped: now all the mucous comes out. Before it would tsay blocked in and back up and cause infections. I had the...
  20. Simba15

    Good bye, my love

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Please take to heal, rest and reflect. God is with you.
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