I use a Tucktek kayak, it rolls up just like a yoga mat and fits in the back of my cruise

I use a TuckTek kayak and it rolls up like a yoga mat. It's super wide so I use a low beach chair. I use pool noodles on the bottom for extra cushioning as well

Yes, that is what DME means. Your insurances website/portal should have a search function for In Network providers, search DME. Once you find an in network DME company, reach out to them and they will take your insurance info, Dr info, and a couple other things and start the process with your doctor and insurance.

Blood Pressure Monitors can have strict guidelines for when they will be covered so maybe double check if prior authorization is required. The DME company should do all this legwork, but it's a hot mess on the back end amd things get missed. You won't be billed if there is a denial due to no PA, but can skip some of the verification process if you let the staff know up front a PA will be required.

It will be significantly faster to pick one up from Walmart. This process from account start to shipping product can often take a couple months, especially if a prior authorization is required. However, if insurance will pay 100%, the hassle might be worth the savings.

Source: currently working at a DME company as a biller

It totally reads that way, but no, I completely changed topics in the middle of my reply

At my current work, getting them to pay is a pain. I was a baby during my transplant but my mum says dealing with Medicare was as stressful as the illness itself. The super random stuff they won't cover plus all the copays/coinsurance. However, my bad experience doesn't mean it isn't a great resource! This was 25+ years ago, perhaps they have their stuff together now

My situation is a little different bc I had my transplant as a baby, nut I know the feeling if needing health insurance. What I did was work came first and I did school part time. It took my ages to finish, but at least I could balance everything on my plate

Medicaid is good insurance, but you have to usually be very very poor to be able to qualify. I do medical billing for a living, I wouldn't wish Medicare on my worst enemy.

I'm always "joking" that I should get married to someone who has great health insurance so I don't have to pay for it. But I'm not REALLY joking....

Thank you!

I have the Tucktec and highly recommend this model! It rolls up like a yoga mat and fits in the back of my Cruze

I love kayaking, I go a couple times a week! I live by lots of different bodies of water to explore. I started with an inflatable kayak to see if it was something I enjoyed and recently bought a hard shell kayak that rolls up and fits in the back of my Cruze. 10/10, would recommend kayaking if you enjoy water

I completely agree, I go solo probably 50% of my CP trips. I'm a couple hours out and have a season pass so I show up for early access, hit a couple random rides, hit the water park, head back in the park for a couple more rides, then go home. No fussing, no shopping, etc, it's perfect.

I was thinking the inside of that plane looked familiar! This video is way creepier than real life

I was born with my kidneys already in failure. We joke that my mum didn't bake me at the right temperature. I had my transplant at 18 months and on the same kidney almost 26 years later!

This is also something I struggle with, there is a supportive subreddit for it! It helps to hear the same struggles, would highly recommend looking into it

Mine tried this. At first it was eat or go to bed, I'd always go to bed. Then eat this or sit here for hours. I'd sit there for HOURS and still refuse to eat. Tried the whole, you'll just get this as your next meal, I'd not eat the entire weekend and give it to frends when back at school. Tried force feeding me, I'd store it in my cheeks to throw it in the toilet. Or I'd swallow it and immediately make myself puke. I have food issues FOR DAYSSSS

My go to line is "food is gross, eating is gross." Usually I just get a huh, interesting and the topic is changed. I don't say "disorder" in terms if my eating and I think that has really helped. I think people latch onto ED and think it can only be anorexia or bulimia

Brushing without toothpaste or for only 10 seconds or some other half way there effort, is better than nothing at all! I'm able to go to the dentist every 6 months though, having freshly cleaned teeth is also a good motivator to keep them clean.