i went without treatment on my knee for six months. according to the insurance company's definition, that makes my knee not a pre-existing condition anymore. go figure. so, they're going to pay for the surgery. i think. well, i'm pretty sure.

so i went and saw dr. martin, my orthopedist and he tortured me for a while. i don't understand how he can get such perverse pleasure out of torquing my knee until it goes out. "well, jenine, got to be sure that ligament didn't just grow BACK over the last six months!" chyeah, right. "ok, let's do that again, now just relax." yeah, RIGHT! ow ow ow ow ow ow. it's BROKE, ok? take my word for it.

so, surgery is scheduled for january 4th, 1996. insurance will cover 80% of the first $2500, then 100% after that. so i'm going to be responsible for about $500. now, the first thing *i* think of when i'm talking about gruesome surgery is GIF! GIF! GIF! and i'm sure you do, too. combining that with $500 in medical bills that i can't pay i came up with this fun little idea. anyone can sponsor my knee surgery with a pledge of $30 or more (it's just like public radio, only ENTERTAINING. just kidding, i love NPR) in return for which they'll get photos and a copy of the ortho-cam video. neat, huh? hey, it can't HURT.

jenine
p.o. box 1212
fort collins, co 80522