Christine,
I'm so happy that this has happened for you. It must be so scary for you right now and to have some financial stress removed is a blessing.
I filed for disability online last week. I talked to my doctor about it and he was in agreement that I simply cannot fill the requirements of my job any longer. I think the past year has caught up with me, physically and mentally, and I need a break. I cannot lift and spot the kids like I used to. I don't know if this will work out or not, my doctor feels it's warranted and needed, but I'm hoping. I have four children living at home still so I know they are eligible for some type of benefits also. None of it will be what I make a month but I don't know how long I can continue to make that per month with the physical limitations I now have.
What are others experience with disability? Did it take forever?
I'm so happy you had some good news Christine, take care.
Minnie


SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.