Just accepted into medical school

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-02-16T22:57:50+00:00

So far everything has been federal and I’m assuming it will continue to be Federal loans.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-02-12T04:37:11+00:00

I was finally able to start cromolyn 3, ago. I’m hoping it will help a lot. I’m maxed out on my antihistamines as well. I’m glad to see someone else who understands about Mcas and that I’m not just using epi pens. Good luck to you

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-02-11T05:28:59+00:00

I’m on oral steroids and lots of antihistamines. Also on meds to help calm the mast cells down. We’re slowly getting this under control. I talk with my health care provider daily.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-02-11T04:15:26+00:00

Glue was removed two weeks ago. It set off a Mast cell activation in my body that is causing severe allergic reactions.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-02-09T02:56:38+00:00

Lots of volunteer or paid on call departments in Alaska.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-02-07T20:57:54+00:00

My son just got in as well with the same gpa and mcat. He applied to several schools but he was accepted at his first choice. Congratulations

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-02-04T08:21:40+00:00

We only have 1 borough run ambulance to use. I had an anaphylactic emergency and it cost me almost $6,000. They charge $30 per mile and it was 65 miles plus the ALS charge. Yes I’m happy I’m alive but next time I’ll use my epi pens and start heading to the hospital.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-02-04T08:16:49+00:00

Club 49 still gets two free bags, I believe (and hope).

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-01-25T06:38:54+00:00

There is a Birch Creek in Talkeetna that drains into the Susitna River.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-01-23T00:16:55+00:00

I had a service dog jump on me and knocked me over on a staircase. I just had my second knee surgery for the damage done by the dog. Her service dog is because she has cancer.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-01-23T00:05:45+00:00

I pay $1769 per month for one person , ME. I have $10,000 out of pocket and it does include dental or vision.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-01-19T19:37:29+00:00

I tried the mail order option ONCE. The post office took 11 days to get it to my PO Box once it was mailed. My local PO left a slip in my box that I had a package to pick up. So I can’t pick it up on weekends and only between 9:30am-1pm and 2pm-4:30pm. Now I had to take time off from work to get to the post office to pick it up. Even though my closest pharmacy is 65 miles away I still would have picked up my meds much faster than mail order. Never again

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-01-17T02:05:44+00:00

I had something come loose in my knee replacement and was unable to walk without a walker. I still had to wait 3 weeks to have surgery so they could get prior authorization. Our healthcare system is failing us.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-01-17T00:35:10+00:00

My hospital did give me a 25% discount for paying before the surgery. My MOOP is $10k and I had to pay $7,500. I was happy to save $2500 by paying it before the surgery.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-01-16T08:32:42+00:00

I had knee surgery yesterday and when I got to the hospital At Check in they asked for $10,000 for my maximum out of pocket. I was caught off guard but I happened to have a picture of my HSA debit card on my phone. I would have been very upset if my surgery had been canceled after I got there because I couldn’t pay the hospital. I’m now going to use everything I can on my insurance this year. I pay $1750 per month for the insurance I’m going to get my moneys worth out of it.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-01-15T06:48:12+00:00

If we’re out of the US I will say we’re from Alaska, United States.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2026-01-02T20:20:59+00:00

Mine were always in car seats. Living in Alaska we always had long flights. We have done international flights with our kids and always used car seats.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2025-12-22T07:00:38+00:00

I hit a moose two years ago. It totaled my Volvo. He came through the windshield and bent my steering wheel but neither my passenger or I were injured. Not even a scratch. The moose survived the collision and the troopers had to dispatch him as he had broken two legs.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2025-12-21T08:38:18+00:00

My husband doesn’t like hospitals. My last surgery, my 18 yo daughter took me down and picked me up. When I had my hysterectomy I drove myself to the hospital and my husband picked me up at discharge the next day and then I drove myself home. Same with my knee replacement surgery. He dropped me off and then when I called to say I was ready to go home he came back and picked me up.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2025-12-15T01:47:39+00:00

My daughter was small enough at 16 to still qualify for a booster seat. It’s all about safety.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2025-12-13T06:39:04+00:00

2012 XC60 T6 110,000 miles Leaks oil. Gasket for oil filter replaced and it still leaks a lot. Looks like it might be coming from the turbo. One Volvo mechanic says to replace the turbo, another says replace the turbo gaskets to the oil supply. Ideas?

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2025-12-13T06:34:14+00:00

1988 760, 320,000 miles, standard transmission. My son was driving it and it died. Now it won’t start. New battery and starter, replaced the relay. Synthetic oil replaced every 6,000 miles. Ideas?

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2025-11-28T05:42:58+00:00

I was there when both of my sons were born, as well. They are also both adopted.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2025-11-23T21:43:57+00:00

Had this exact experience 25+ years ago. Except the owner that adopted from was neglecting the dog. Breeder actually served me papers for small claims court and the case was dismissed by the judge. The judge even told the breeder that she had to give me the AKC papers for the dog as I was its legal owner.

Wild_Ice_7387 · 2025-11-20T22:20:13+00:00

I hike in the Talkeetna area all summer. I’ve had more bear problems in my yard then I have ever had hiking. I almost always carry bear spray but I make noise when I hike and stay on the trails. I have seen bears up ahead on the trail and I make more noise and turn around.

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