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DH went in this morning for some emergency dental work, that he has put off for over a year (or longer.) Things are worse than expected, so he will be there a good portion of the day, and it will cost a pretty penny today (not to mention in the future to finish the work.) It also means that he had to turn down a call for today (after there were NO calls available yesterday.)
I'm saying a prayer to St. Appolonia today (pictured left) that it won't hurt too much and that he'll recover easily. My dental work last year was horrendous, and even though I know I need more, it'll have to wait.
ETA: His dental work went okay and he's headed home with 3 prescriptions to deal with infection and pain. I removed some of this post, as I decided it was just too much to have out on the internet, and worried that I wasn't being grateful for what we DO have.
Having worked for a dentist, and oral surgeon, and doctors, I know from experience that they will accept monthly payments - and DO take regular payments from the same people for years. I would suggest that you both get your work done after talking to the dentist him/herself and/or the business manager.
ReplyDeleteAs for going back to work - if it has to be, just don't think of anything as permanent - neither going back to work - nor your husband's employment being on a lull.
Life goes up and down.
My prayers for you and your family are going UP though!
God bless you all.
Alexa
Thank you, Alexa. I can remember years ago paying off dental work on a monthly plan - but unfortunately the dentists in this area won't carry the debt. They do offer a credit plan through a credit card company, but we weren't approved the couple times we applied last year. They won't even start the work until payment is in hand.
ReplyDeleteI know things will cycle back in a positive way. It's just hard right now being at (or near) the bottom of that cycle.
Melanie, i can't think of many things worse than spending half a day in the dentists chair, your husband has my sympathy. I have awful dental problems and I need to get in to see the dentist soon, but I know that I can get the treatment for free due to living in such a low income bracket (no fancy work, no bridgework or anything fancy, put cavity filling and extraction is free for me). I really feel for you that dental treatment is so costly for you.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. :( :( I hope he is feeling OK [or at least that his pain is being managed by the meds].
ReplyDeleteI so relate to being buried under medical bills.
I hope things get better very soon. You are in my prayers!
Melanie,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for your family. I'm praying that your financial worries will be resolved quickly.
Love & prayers,
Lori