Followup: tissue infection

[bcipam]

I agree in part. However, I did want to address one issue. [I think - please excuse if I'm not right] Hip was concerned about incurring medical debt that she knew she would not be able to pay, thus forcing her into bankruptcy (and all attendant problems). Further, this was/is something that needs *ongoing* care. Sure, she could have gone to an ER. But she would not have received the appropriate follow up care, which is critical for something like that. She couldn't see a private doc because she didn't have insurance and couldn't pay up front. So yeah....she could get care....but not really the care she needs. So, address your point number 2 above, and I think she would have been set.

CA

I understand the debt thing - lord knows I just went through cancer surgery - and a severe back injury (plus collarbone surgery late last year of which I was still paying off bills when I found out about the cancer) have any idea what my bills are (even with insurance)? I called each vendor and all were willing to work out a payment plan with me. It may take about a year to get everything paid off but it will get paid.

I have my opinion about health care, and have been a victim of the system myself. It takes hard work to get things cared for. But with some effort - it gets done.

I am by no means a wealthy person - I live pay check to pay check like most people. I pay my share of taxes (probably more than a fair share since I'm divorced and renting and sit somewhere in the lower "middle class"). I do agree we need to come up with a well care (as oppose to ER) system. I believe we pay a sufficient amount of taxes unfortunately the money paid into the system is poorly managed (this is not a liberal or conservative issue - it's a government issue). If someone had the b*lls to clean up the system, there would be adequate money nationally to provide well-care health benefits.

Anyway Hip - I know its tough. Just keep pushing for help. I know its out there - you just have to sort through some tape here and there...

[Brandi]

I sure hope we get an update today! Today is hip's appointment at the wound treatment place! I hope it is a good one!

[Blueberry]

HIP???????

How'd it go??????

[Brandi]

I am going nuts here! I sure hope she is ok!

[Blueberry]

Me too! That is one mean looking wound. Reminds me how lucky I am to be in good health and have good health insurance.

[chickwhorips]

since we haven't heard from her, hopefully this means she's getting good treatment!

[Brandi]

since we haven't heard from her, hopefully this means she's getting good treatment!

I was thinking the same thing. We just have to be patient and hope for the best. Does she have any family around there? I can't remember if she has mentioned any?

[Brandi]

Me too! That is one mean looking wound. Reminds me how lucky I am to be in good health and have good health insurance.

I know exactly what you mean. My insurance isn't great but I am covered enough I wouldn't loose my house. I hope