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[platamama]

Oh no, poor baby! Do they know what the cause was, and will he recover completely? I have spent a lot of time at the vet lately too, and while I appreciate sitting in the car, instead of in a waiting room it is really strange to do it all over the phone, and not meet the doctors.

Thank you. He had two herniated discs with localized hemorrhaging, and multiple degenerative discs (my poor little guy!). The neurologist who performed the surgery said while he can't 100% guarantee return to normal, he feels that 100% recovery will happen. Given the speed of my dog's decline to paralysis, and the findings on his MRI, surgery was really the best hope for ever getting back to normal, and the sooner the better to lessen the ongoing damage to the spinal cord. It's a terrible thing to deal with, but I feel lucky that this 24/7 specialty/ER moved to a location close to my house within the past couple of years because otherwise trying to get care from a neurology specialist with immediate access to an MRI would've been an additional frustration since the next closest is an hour away. It's going to take many weeks and lots of nursing care & PT at home before we'll know the end result, but I'm hopeful that he'll be back to his normal self with time.

Hope your pets are doing ok! I saw your post earlier about your dog but didn't see what was going on, did I miss it? In my dog's case the problem was very obvious, but for some issues it's so helpful to be able to point to what the problem or concern is for both the veterinarian and the owner. Just one more complication from the times we're all experiencing. I know you're having to deal with a lot and I feel for you!

Hugs! You are definitely not alone in feeling that way. I'm sorry you're going through that with your puppers. My hospital hasn't allowed visitors for months. I'm seeing people getting major surgery without having their family with them. Being diagnosed with advanced cancers alone. It's so hard for the patients and for their families. If patients are confused, their families are in the same position as you, making literal life and death decisions over the phone without getting to see doctors or cat scans, etc. Veterinary care is the same here too. I truly believe it's the hardest part of this whole pandemic!

I hope your doggo is home and back to normal quickly!

Thank you for your kind thoughts. That really is such a tragic part of this pandemic in hospitals including veterinary hospitals, nursing homes, etc. It does really make me sad that patients and their families have to experience such hard times alone. It was difficult enough before, but nowadays it's just so much more so. Yes, we'll get through this all eventually, but there are going to be scars (seen and unseen) that will unfortunately be felt for a generation or longer. Being kind to people is especially important now, I think it goes a long way.

 

[pillow]

Now I'm on the phone with SW about my companion pass. 66 minute wait. Requested a call back and they had the number I was calling from totally wrong (it's my cell so I don't even know how they came up with the number they wanted to call me back at).

Were you able to get this resolved? I'm on the phone now and the rep doesn't see the new date and doesn't know what to do. Sigh.

 

[havaneselover]

Were you able to get this resolved? I'm on the phone now and the rep doesn't see the new date and doesn't know what to do. Sigh.

No, I had a 66 minute wait so I'm expecting a call back in the next 10 minutes. I'm sure as soon as SW calls my boss will call

 

[Oscar Madison]

I’m sorry.

I personally ended UR for Disney by starting with Chase, killed AA by starting on the train. I got 2 SW companion passes this year and bought my family WDW APs to coincide with the SW passes.... blame me for the virus. This was strike 3, hopefully I’m done ruining things for y’all.

Oh, I thought it was my first ever CP that did it.

 

[pillow]

No, I had a 66 minute wait so I'm expecting a call back in the next 10 minutes. I'm sure as soon as SW calls my boss will call

It was just resolved. The phone rep has to "redesignate" the companion - as if they are changing the companion. This will update the system with the new expiration date. After she did this, I was able to book with no issues.

 

[elgerber]

Thank you. He had two herniated discs with localized hemorrhaging, and multiple degenerative discs (my poor little guy!). The neurologist who performed the surgery said while he can't 100% guarantee return to normal, he feels that 100% recovery will happen. Given the speed of my dog's decline to paralysis, and the findings on his MRI, surgery was really the best hope for ever getting back to normal, and the sooner the better to lessen the ongoing damage to the spinal cord. It's a terrible thing to deal with, but I feel lucky that this 24/7 specialty/ER moved to a location close to my house within the past couple of years because otherwise trying to get care from a neurology specialist with immediate access to an MRI would've been an additional frustration since the next closest is an hour away. It's going to take many weeks and lots of nursing care & PT at home before we'll know the end result, but I'm hopeful that he'll be back to his normal self with time.

Hope your pets are doing ok! I saw your post earlier about your dog but didn't see what was going on, did I miss it? In my dog's case the problem was very obvious, but for some issues it's so helpful to be able to point to what the problem or concern is for both the veterinarian and the owner. Just one more complication from the times we're all experiencing. I know you're having to deal with a lot and I feel for you!

That must have been terrifying! I have not posted about mine, because we are having a hard time dealing with it. We also saw a neuro this week, with our 2 year old baby, as it appears he has epilepsy. We had a dog 15 years ago with seizure, to have to go through this a 2nd time is a nightmare. And our other dog was 12, this guy is only 2. Medications have side effects, but we have no choice. and it's just a wait and see to see if they work for him. We are devastated and I get very emotional right now, so I haven't brought it up.

 

[Oscar Madison]

Slightly related but the mlb and the players union are at a bit of an impasse over salary so no idea if the season will even happen let alone them play here. League wants thrm to take a further reduction in pay on top of what was already agreed to.

And yeah, yeah for those still reading, not all players make millions and other things, I don't blame them when it's the 2nd ask.

I hear what you are saying but the union leadership knew in March that if the stands would be empty that they would have to take a further reduction.

 

[havaneselover]

It was just resolved. The phone rep has to "redesignate" the companion - as if they are changing the companion. This will update the system with the new expiration date. After she did this, I was able to book with no issues.

They just called and as predicted my boss called. My boss will have to wait

 

[mgarbowski]

I don't know if this will be any comfort to you but at one point the majority of DVC owners were from the states you mention. Sort of the backbone of the DVC company. I absolutely don't know if this is the case and my history goes back 20 years so I remember milestones like 40k members and now it's up to 10 or 12 times that number and obviously much further spread across the world.

I used to file away useless trivia like that for the questions asked at Welcome Home events where you could win Disney branded prizes such as watches, umbrellas, tote bags, key chains, koozies, window shades, pens, pictures, hats, visors and pins plus other mementos, for knowing the answers. I have all of the above from my winnings, lol. I never left a WH event empty handed until they moved them to Atlantic Dance where you were lucky to get lemonade or pretzels. The original WH's were continental breakfasts and quite lovely plus small - maybe 30-40 people if crowded.

Hopefully the quarantine will be dropped soon. You might email Disney and mention this obstacle to your visit. You never know who might read your email. One thing I'm certain of - Disney will not continue to operate bare bones and getting customers into the state is in their best interest long-term.

Thank you. That's a helpful and hopeful way to look at it. I expect NY//NJ/CT still represent a substantial portion of DVC membership, if not a majority. I'll send that email. Though they obviously cannot control what the Governor does (and frankly as a NY resident I do not quarrel with his quarantine order at all) maybe they could influence him enough to have hm give some advance guidance, which would be very helpful.

 

[Jax1023]

I was approved for a Plat on Tuesday, it arrived yesterday, that was really quick. Good thing I printed out the instant card number on Tuesday though, because I ended up meeting the MSR before I even had the card in hand. My 5 yr old dog had been having back pain and trouble walking since the weekend, and became paralyzed in his hindquarters Tuesday night. He ended up getting an MRI and undergoing 3 1/2 hours of surgery yesterday. I hear he's doing well all things considered and his pain is being well managed. The unusual thing about veterinary care right now (at least where I am) is you stay in your car until someone (vet tech/nurse) comes out to get your pet, you never enter the hospital, and there is no face to face contact with anyone else like the doctor. All detailed conversations are on the phone. I haven't even met the doctor who performed the surgery and probably never will. It's a little surreal.

This was not my expected way of meeting MSR, but it helped on the financial aspect of the decision to pursue treatment knowing that I could cash out $1250 in MRs to go towards the cost (I used P2's support link incognito mode - he gets 20K, I get 75K + 5K spend, so that's 100K MRs and we both have Schwab Plats).

My dog had this surgery almost 9 years ago now. I never met her surgeon til the follow up appointment.

We came home from work and she couldn’t walk- took her to the vet ER and the surgeon was gone for the day and did her surgery first thing in the AM. Then we didn’t visit because they wanted to keep her calm. A vet tech gave us discharge instructions

Anyway, she did well. Recovered 98%- she still walks a little funny but it’s only noticeable if you look for it. It was worth the very large amount of $$.

 

[Limes96]

Really interesting about this CSR news. I plan to explore this further to see how to make this work best for me.

 

[Minnie368]

Two questions about meeting MSR with giftcards...
1- For Chase can I purchase Visa giftcards to meet MSR?
2- For Amex I'm remembering not to purchase Visa giftcards, but are giftcards like Lowe's and Home Depot ok? And after meeting MSR, is it ok to then purchase Visa giftcards with Amex and earn rewards/redeem offers?

 

[Limes96]

Still thinking of you and praying for Elliott. Shoot us an update when you have a chance, @Haley R .

 

[Albort]

Two questions about meeting MSR with giftcards...
1- For Chase can I purchase Visa giftcards to meet MSR?
2- For Amex I'm remembering not to purchase Visa giftcards, but are giftcards like Lowe's and Home Depot ok? And after meeting MSR, is it ok to then purchase Visa giftcards with Amex and earn rewards/redeem offers?

1. yes.
2. its not recommended to buy gift cards but it still works. Always best if u mix it with other spendings. after meeting MSR, yes it is okay.

 

[afan]

I hear what you are saying but the union leadership knew in March that if the stands would be empty that they would have to take a further reduction.

Then they should have dealt with it then. I don't feel bad for the owners. Mariners have furloughed staff and others are taking pay cuts. I get it but without the players there is 0 money. Baseball is already messed up, the next contract negotiation should be interesting.

 

[Oscar Madison]

Then they should have dealt with it then. I don't feel bad for the owners. Mariners have furloughed staff and others are taking pay cuts. I get it but without the players there is 0 money. Baseball is already messed up, the next contract negotiation should be interesting.

The Brewers didn't furlough any staff. Yes, should be very interesting. I get the sense that the players got hosed the last time around and are digging their heels in for the next contract. Problem is, for whatever reason, the public always views them as the bad guys in these matters.

 

[afan]

The Brewers didn't furlough any staff. Yes, should be very interesting. I get the sense that the players got hosed the last time around and are digging their heels in for the next contract. Problem is, for whatever reason, the public always views them as the bad guys in these matters.

The M's just furloughed yesterday so don't think others won't also do it. And some of what I read on twitter last night wasn't against the players. I think that they've already taken one reduction will get some on their side. Plus they've got access to more info than we do. Could some teams like TB need it, sure but you can't tell me that others like the yankees or red sox do with the tv deals they've got. Really there's a lot more to both sides reasons that we aren't privy to.

I'd love baseball to be back, I very much miss it. But if this season is cancelled cause they can't agree I'm ok with that if it prevents a future lockout or strike. I also don't see ua getting to see games in person, at least here, this season which also plays into my thoughts. I can see where the players are coming from though, looking at the big picture and support them. If the league or teams were to put out what money they aren't currently getting and what it pays for then maybe I'd change my mind. But they aren't going to open their books. It's not all about tickets and hot dogs. Never mind the travel expenses they now don't have along with the costs od running stadiums/offices etc to the same capacity as before.

Anyway, I'm done as I don't think anyone else on here wants to keep reading about our thoughts on mlb

 

[*WDW*Groupie*]

I will be using my CSR at Publix tomorrow to buy a few groceries and a few GCs to get the 5X URs.

Also plan on using the $250.00 Aspire on restaurants starting June 1st.

 

[Oscar Madison]

The M's just furloughed yesterday so don't think others won't also do it. And some of what I read on twitter last night wasn't against the players. I think that they've already taken one reduction will get some on their side. Plus they've got access to more info than we do. Could some teams like TB need it, sure but you can't tell me that others like the yankees or red sox do with the tv deals they've got. Really there's a lot more to both sides reasons that we aren't privy to.

I'd love baseball to be back, I very much miss it. But if this season is cancelled cause they can't agree I'm ok with that if it prevents a future lockout or strike. I also don't see ua getting to see games in person, at least here, this season which also plays into my thoughts. I can see where the players are coming from though, looking at the big picture and support them. If the league or teams were to put out what money they aren't currently getting and what it pays for then maybe I'd change my mind. But they aren't going to open their books. It's not all about tickets and hot dogs. Never mind the travel expenses they now don't have along with the costs od running stadiums/offices etc to the same capacity as before.

Anyway, I'm done as I don't think anyone else on here wants to keep reading about our thoughts on mlb

I love the baseball talk, even if it is labor disputes.

Brewers just came out and said they won't be furloughing any staff.

I agree with you that the owners should open their books.

I still think this is all posturing. They'll get a deal done. If they don't, it will have catastrophic consequences on the sport. $40 million out of work but billionaires and millionaires couldn't come together for the fans. That doesn't bode well.

 

[afan]

I love the baseball talk, even if it is labor disputes.

Brewers just came out and said they won't be furloughing any staff.

I agree with you that the owners should open their books.

I still think this is all posturing. They'll get a deal done. If they don't, it will have catastrophic consequences on the sport. $40 million out of work but billionaires and millionaires couldn't come together for the fans. That doesn't bode well.

Ok one last thing. I agree, however you don't own a sports team in any league to make money but to break even. You make money when you sell, generally. There's a reason they have sponsors and tv deals. The owners that actually have deep pockets don't want to use their own money. The players making minimum or not much more, nevermind the millionaires which their prob aren't as many as people think, want their money because of the hassle, the new potential risk, some being away from family more than just away games etc.

I've not seen anything but I also don't follow nba, but I'd be curious to know what they've done. Smaller rosters and higher per player salaries because of it I'd imagine. Playoffs for nhl pay dif and is a whole other beast. Haven't seen anything about it either but haven't followed as closely.