Everyone is asking if we have any plans yet. The answer is "No, not yet. We are still waiting on insurance to approve the transplant."

UAMS emailed us and told us Humana was requesting a Hep B, C and AIDS test. Ummmm, Okay? Get right on that!

Frank emailed our doctor here and told them he's always been curious as to whether he had aids or not. Now he'll know for sure!

Here a little funny about insurance while we're on the subject..... love to all.

Medical Insurance Explained:
Q. What does HMO stand for ?
A. This is actually a variation of the phrase, "HEY MOE." Its roots go back to a concept pioneered by Moe of the Three Stooges, who discovered that a patient could be made to forget the pain in his foot if he was poked hard enough in the eye.

Q. I just joined an HMO. How difficult will it be to choose the doctor I want?
A. Just slightly more difficult than choosing your parents. Your insurer will provide you with a book listing all the doctors in the plan. The doctors basically fall into two categories: those who are no longer accepting new patients, and those who will see you but are no longer participating in the plan. But don't worry, the remaining doctor who is still in the plan and accepting new patients has an office just a half-day's drive away and a diploma from a third-world country.

Q. Do all diagnostic procedures require pre-certification?
A. No. Only those you need.

Q. Can I get coverage for my pre-existing conditions?
A. Certainly, as long as they don't require any treatment.

Q. What happens if I want to try alternative forms of medicine?
A. You'll need to find alternative forms of payment.

Q. My pharmacy plan only covers generic drugs, but I need the name brand. I tried the generic medication, but it gave me a stomach ache. What should I do?
A. Poke yourself in the eye.

Q. What if I'm away from home and I get sick?
A. You really shouldn't do that.

Q. I think I need to see a specialist, but my doctor insists he can handle my problem. Can a general practitioner really perform a heart transplant right in his/her office ?
A. Hard to say, but considering that all you're risking is the $20 co-payment, there's no harm in giving it a shot .

Q. Will health care be different in the next decade?
A. No, but if you call right now, you might get an appointment by then.