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I'm BAAAAACK: Brian

UPDATE: JUNE 2, 2025 to JULY 29TH 2025: I had a situation where I had a BLOCKAGE in my intestines, and had to spend a week in the hospital, and then, I spent a week in Rehab, and then had to return to the hospital for another week, as the blockage was NOT moving, and that night, I was sick, and the facility asked me if I wanted to go back to the Hospital: Said yes, then was readmitted to the hospital, then readmitted to rehab on June 2, 2025. I was Released on July 29, and was at home from July 29 to October 2. UPDATE: OCTOBER 3, 2025 to DECEMBER 3, 2025: Due to having trouble with dressing myself (Lower Half) I was really weak, and needed help, so the morning of the 3rd, pushed my pendant alarm, and then was taken to the ER - I was there from 0445 to 16:45 (12 hours) and I was trying to figure out things - I KNEW I needed help, so using my "advocate mode" I contacted My doctor: I ASKED to go back to Rehab again, because I needed to get stronger to be able to dress myself and do other things, and I KNEW where I NEEDED to be: I called Berlin Health and Rehab, spoke to the admissions office, and remembered that she told me "If you ever need us again...don't hesitate to call us:" I DID, and I asked if there was any openings available: There were, so the Social workers offices of CVMC, BHRC and Family Medicine Berlin worked their "magic" and I told the Doctor to "PUSH it" - That was my way of telling him that I was worried, but I KNEW the therapy Team at BHRC would be able help me. What I did NOT realize was: Emily from BHRC admissions alerted the afternoon shift (4-MIDNIGHT) that I was "coming back" again: These people KNEW I was coming back, and they were READY - all I had to do was say HELLO, and make a Side-to side Wheelchair Transfer, and the BHRC Team did the rest - I hadn't slept in 5 DAYS, and I was almost CRYING because I had used all my energy. It was like "Old Home Week" and I felt like I didn't have to worry: Everyone that was there, they DID for me what I could NOT do - and I was able to SLEEP the weekend, then MONDAY, I was ready for Therapy - and we just kept working on strengthening my Core, so I could do what I couldn't do before, and we worked HARD to get stronger, and I did NOT regret the decision to go back to rehab - Best decision I made - There are a couple regrets though - I wish I could have stayed LONGER the first time, because I may NOT have had to go back the 2nd time, and while the support was needed, I wanted to make sure that I could be STRONGER, so it would be easier, but things sometimes happen that you don't have any control over - so you have to "Ride out the bumps" BHRC is AMAZING - the team up there is PHENOMENAL As long as I was willing to work, they reciprocated: I WANTED the help, and I was Gonna push it - It HURT the first time (Summer) I was there when I did the exercises, but the second time, it did NOT hurt hardly at all, but they reminded me not to overdo it UPDATE: DECEMBER 4, 2025 TO PRESENT HOSPITAL BED: Man, I tell ya, I am ONE LUCKY guy - I got a new Hospital bed, and BHA charged me $180 to remove my full size bed, (that is what the dump would charge BHA for the disposal of the Mattress, Box spring, and frame). It also is better now, as the new bed allows heat to rise, and since it it was a Full size bed, it took all the areas around my baseboards, so heat was NOT rising into the room, but was BLOCKED by that bed, while the new bed is allowing heat to rise, so its warmer in here. CASE MANAGER: I also have a new Case manager for the Council on Aging, who has been REALLY helpful, and I also asked him for permission to use my "program funds" to help me purchase a replacement Steam cleaner, and he also asked about whether funds can be used to pay for the removal of my old bed, which was the $180 - I was prescribed that bed while in rehab, and medicaid paid for the bed, so he told me that my Bill would be paid by medicaid again, as this bed change was "medically necessary". I also had to pay for a new Key Box and Key, for my support staff to use to enter the building, as I am the only client that has my service providers, so that takes care of that - My Case Manager will also use funds for this, which is awesome! CHANGES TO CARE LEVEL/MEDICAID: The changes to my medicaid allow me more flexibility, and when you have a "provider" they ask you for a "patient share" which I have to pay - In rehab, I had the same program, and they paid a bunch of the balance, but the rules and regulations/formulas were different. I an now considered "Highest Needs", which is a step up from "Moderate Needs". Each provider can bill you, and they send a invoice - Which so far has been $0 - I Get invoiced for services provided, and as long as my situation does not change too much, it will be $0 I pay the provider. So, the New change(s) give me more assistance and hours: They have been awesome (and this time, I asked if they help people with IC Care (changing briefs, etc) and they DO at this level, All is good, and tomorrow, my Rehab provider's bill will be paid - $38 - and it is money well spent, (The bill WAS $442, and I was paying $115 a month, and adjustments must have been made, as $298 was the first number I was quoted - Good for ME ) Sorry about being away for so darn LONG - but life sometimes throws curve balls that change the priority of some things Thanks for all you do, and I am sorry I've been away for so long Happy to be HOME (/home/brian) where I BELONG Brian

@DailyDi I have given you $15 - I think I hit the general fund rather than the February Bills Section, but you do with that $15 whatever you need I have also UPDATED My "BB Status" to 2026 - I've been out of the loop for a while, so I wanted to let you know that I still here - Just been busy with my new care plan and my new aides Man, I tell ya, I am ONE LUCKY guy - I got a new Hospital bed, and BHA charged me $180 to remove my full size bed, (that is what the dump would charge BHA for the disposal of the Mattress, Box spring, and frame). It also is better now, as the new bed allows heat to rise, and since it it was a Full size bed, it took all the areas around my baseboards, so heat was NOT rising into the room, but was BLOCKED by that bed, while the new bed is allowing heat to rise, so its warmer in here. I also have a new Case manager for the Council on Aging, who has been REALLY helpful, and I also asked him for permission to use my "program funds" to help me purchase a replacement Steam cleaner, and he also asked about whether funds can be used to pay for the removal of my old bed, which was the $180 - I was prescribed that bed while in rehab, and medicaid paid for the bed, so he told me that my Bill would be paid by medicaid again, as this bed change was "medically necessary". I also had to pay for a new Key Box and Key, for my support staff to use to enter the building, as I am the only client that has my service providers, so that takes care of that - My Case Manager will also use funds for this, which is awesome! The changes to my medicaid allow me more flexibility, and when you have a "provider" they ask you for a "patient share" which I have to pay - In rehab, I had the same program, and they paid a bunch of the balance, but the rules and regulations/formulas were different. I an now considered "Highest Needs", which is a step up from "Moderate Needs". Each provider can bill you, and they send a invoice - Which so far has been $0 - I Get invoiced for services provided, and as long as my situation does not change too much, it will be $0 I pay the provider. So, the New change(s) give me more assistance and hours: They have been awesome (and this time, I asked if they help people with IC Care (changing briefs, etc) and they DO at this level, All is good, and tomorrow, my Rehab provider's bill will be paid - $38 - and it is money well spent, (The bill WAS $442, and I was paying $115 a month, and adjustments must have been made, as $298 was the first number I was quoted - Good for ME ) Sorry about being away for so darn LONG - but life sometimes throws curve balls that change the priority of some things Thanks for all you do, and I am sorry I've been away for so long Happy to be HOME (/home/brian) where I BELONG Brian

Relaxation

USA Olympic

Fold

Iron (what you can use to steam your clothes)

Disassemble (No Disassemble Johnny 5)

This song was one of about 3 that I would roll on my roku TV while in rehab - Here we have Leonid and friends - Doing a Earth Wind and Fire cover of Fantasy: If you NEVER heard this song sung by them, this is almost SPOT ON - Almost so on target, that these Russians and Ukrainians SING and bring this old guy almost to the point of TEARS - when I felt like "giving up" a few times, I would hear this: This is the cover of EW&F's "Boogie Wonderland". I wish that I could meet the guy you see behind the mic - I believe his Name is Danil Buranov - when I hear this one, it reminded me that "I may be down, or recouping my strength, but it would reset me to zero, and it would make me feel that there is a LIGHT at the end of this, and Damnit - I'm GOING HOME" - I've felt like I've been run over by a TRUCK while doing my PT/OT sessions, but I had to also hear my PT's and OT's: This means that I am not Superman, and I need to go at an acceptable pace: There were days I didn't want to, or could NOT do a lower body routine, but I would use my weighed bars (Mr. Buranov does some of the vocals - LISTEN to this guy's RANGE - It made me feel like there were times that I needed help, and I should NOT be afraid to ask for it) - This Boy will NOT back DOWN when I know I am in the right Its awesome that music can be a communication medium instead of stupid fighting - Please continue to pray for me - this has NOT been easy for me, and I think my parents are somehow upset with me right now, but this time, I HAVE to focus on ME, because if I do NOT do that, I will lose more ground - Maybe the guy Upstairs can help me figure out how to respond: I will NOT do that if I get cryptic DM's that make no sense - It is hard enough as it is, because now, I don't DARE post anything because I may make the parental units upset, and it HURTS almost as bad as My Neck, my shoulders, and all of the things that hurt: WHY do I worry??? I don't want to fight, I don't wanna argue: I will send out a couple of cards because there are birthdays this month: I don't wanna fight, cause I have enough going on, and so do they........ Maybe something good will happen - I don't know.......but I can't do what I gotta do if there is a big misunderstanding, and they DON'T tell me what I did.......I apologized, but have not heard from them Thank GOD for the music of these Talented people Without the MUSIC I listen To, I would NOT have been able to make it, and with my team helping me, I CAN do this, but its hard when you want to say "I'm sorry" but because they may not believe me, the apology may not have been seen or communicated - This sucks when you are working HARD and do not have the time to deal with this crazyiness: I am hurting all over, and have been really stiff B