Bob Warner
KNIFE MAKER
Hey guys,
I hope all that are having problems right now get them all cleared up and do not have any ongoing issues and that everyone lives a good long time.
I do have a question for you guys and the guys luckily enough to still be completely healthy.
I know some people here have day jobs that pay the bills and have insurance and all that and I hope you guys can appreciate the position you are in, it is tough not being in your shoes.
So, here is a nutshell is my position for those that don't already know. Completely trashed left leg due to motorcycle accident. Very weak leg and a limp, trouble standing for over about 15 minutes. Also broke the L2 vertebra (separate incident) in my back and have nerve issues. I am a diabetic (type 2, over 50 and fat but working on it) and need daily medications.
Not working and haven't for two years now, just trying to scrape by week by week to pay the bills. Can't do the physical stuff anymore and nobody wants my brain AND I am old.
My wife has Lupus and Sjrogrens diseases. Both suck. She has a part time (4 days a week) job that kicks her butt physically.She has to regenerate the other three days. No benefits at her job.
We have no insurance.
NOT LOOKING FOR SYMPATHY just setting the path of this thread.
I am wondering if there is anyone else in a similar position and how you deal with medical issues, especially the serious ones some of you have been experiencing lately without insurance.
Are the hospitals willing to do major stuff (Heart Surgery like IG is facing) without guaranteed payment?
There was a lady up the street with Lung Cancer and they refused to give her Chemo unless they paid a LOT of cash up front. Her family pitched in together and came up with the cash. Unfortunately she did not survive but without the cash her family put up, she would not have had the chance.
The last thing I can handle right now is a major medical issue and I have no idea what my options are if something comes up for my wife or for myself.
Anyone with any suggestion or knowledge on this issue please share what you know. I am sure I am not the only one in this position and there are others that can benefit from your responses.
I hope all that are having problems right now get them all cleared up and do not have any ongoing issues and that everyone lives a good long time.
I do have a question for you guys and the guys luckily enough to still be completely healthy.
I know some people here have day jobs that pay the bills and have insurance and all that and I hope you guys can appreciate the position you are in, it is tough not being in your shoes.
So, here is a nutshell is my position for those that don't already know. Completely trashed left leg due to motorcycle accident. Very weak leg and a limp, trouble standing for over about 15 minutes. Also broke the L2 vertebra (separate incident) in my back and have nerve issues. I am a diabetic (type 2, over 50 and fat but working on it) and need daily medications.
Not working and haven't for two years now, just trying to scrape by week by week to pay the bills. Can't do the physical stuff anymore and nobody wants my brain AND I am old.
My wife has Lupus and Sjrogrens diseases. Both suck. She has a part time (4 days a week) job that kicks her butt physically.She has to regenerate the other three days. No benefits at her job.
We have no insurance.
NOT LOOKING FOR SYMPATHY just setting the path of this thread.
I am wondering if there is anyone else in a similar position and how you deal with medical issues, especially the serious ones some of you have been experiencing lately without insurance.
Are the hospitals willing to do major stuff (Heart Surgery like IG is facing) without guaranteed payment?
There was a lady up the street with Lung Cancer and they refused to give her Chemo unless they paid a LOT of cash up front. Her family pitched in together and came up with the cash. Unfortunately she did not survive but without the cash her family put up, she would not have had the chance.
The last thing I can handle right now is a major medical issue and I have no idea what my options are if something comes up for my wife or for myself.
Anyone with any suggestion or knowledge on this issue please share what you know. I am sure I am not the only one in this position and there are others that can benefit from your responses.