I'm concerned about Pepper.

smiley said:
God haven't we got some sick sick peoplel on here and doesn't the USA health care system stink; stink; stink unless you've got plenty of money and a good lawyer!!
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If you are over 65 in the US you are on Medicare, which is a pretty good system. In fact "Medicare for All" is the rallying cry for many who want state-run universal coverage.

I don't know anything about healthcare in Australia so I don't talk about it. You don't seem to know anything about healthcare in the US, but don't let that stop you.
 
Irishdude said:
If you are over 65 in the US you are on Medicare, which is a pretty good system. In fact "Medicare for All" is the rallying cry for many who want state-run universal coverage.

I don't know anything about healthcare in Australia so I don't talk about it. You don't seem to know anything about healthcare in the US, but don't let that stop you.
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i don't have medicare yet but i'm thankful i at least have insurance. without it i would be one very sick lady or dead.
 
I don't know people here, I'm pretty new. Skimmed posts in this thread, do not know the entire ordeal but I have been hospitalized three, or was it four, can't even recall in the last how many months. Also vascular issues but it isn't how it started. It's a long story that I'm not going to go into and it's pretty long and convoluted.

But I thought I was going to end up in a home and people were kind of pushing for that but I'd been fine just not long before... One hospitalization, I had had enough and said I was leaving and they could NOT KEEP me there. The reasons? Many. The main reason? What I went to the emergency room over, the biggest thing, they weren't even looking at or treating!! After several days of this, I'd had enough. I said it throughout to everyone I saw, and I think it has some similiarities, WHY are you not treating the open wound on my leg?!! Why is it not cared for, covered, etc.? I don't know how such is treated but they were NOT treating it.

Long story short, after leaving, and I DID leave, I had to go back, and I was very sick. Long story short again, I had an infection and the wound was worse but they never once looked at it or cared to take care of it and sure never showed me how. And it ended up sepsis.

When I went back, I was so sick but put through some hoops as I had walked out the last time. However, I did have one doctor ask me, once I was admitted, why I left the last time and I let him know all my reasons... There were MORE reasons than that however, Like I said it's a long, long story. That time, my care was FAR better.

I too was barely able to walk or get by in life but mine all started over a back injury also that no one helped with... And turned into all this... And for months on end afterwards... Of course when you aren't active and in the hospital, etc., your muscles go and what not...

again there is so much more to the story but it would take too much to tell it all...

They don't want you to make it, well maybe they might but they are busy and you're older and it's extra trouble for aides and nurses to get you up and walking or to the bathroom, etc.

After THAT time though, and i was in there I don't know how long, 9 days? I went in able to get around but it was getting harder because they would not ever let me get up... Anyhow, towards release that time, they wanted me to go into a rehab place where I would stay and live until and/or a nursing home and I was like NO.

My mind was not gone and no one had any right to make decisions for me... They couldn't deny me the right to go home. Which I did. THey arranged seven day a week home care visits, weekends even. Someone or maybe two called in to whoever it is you call when they think you are in danger living on your own, social services? So I went through that. They came out to my place and saw while I was having real issues, I was of clear mind, etc. It's been a road, it still is... I was barely able to walk, for months, but slowly it's gotten better.

This is too long but like I said this is the short version... I saw not good things from some doctors and staff in the health care system, but I stood up for self and eventually I've found in the same system who I trust and who I do not. I doubt it would have happened, I'd have just been written off and allowed to get worse had I not stood up to it.

What is so sick, the wrap this up, is that who or how many can do that? At your sickest point, how can you also stand up to it? You have so much to deal with as it is. So do your loved ones, etc. who don't know a thing about it all either.

Our system is a MESS.

@Pepper I dont' know you or anyone here really but boy can I identify with what I've read in this thread. You barely able to walk and leaving the home man can I identify. I've been where I have to be taken out on a stretcher, later, a wheelchair, then walkers and wheelchairs...

BUT it was because of the LACK of care I received. That I had tons of further problems for months on end after that... Still do actually.

Walk out. Yell.

My family to this day, some of them say you never should have walked out during that hospital say and I tell them you have NO IDEA why I did and I would do it over again if the same again.

I don't know your story like your friends here, I did read most of this thread but sounds like there was previous to this one. But boy do I get it. Our things might not be exactly the same but sounds like much is.

You have my prayers and a ton of hope being sent your way.
 
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Irishdude said:
If you are over 65 in the US you are on Medicare, which is a pretty good system. In fact "Medicare for All" is the rallying cry for many who want state-run universal coverage.

I don't know anything about healthcare in Australia so I don't talk about it. You don't seem to know anything about healthcare in the US, but don't let that stop you.
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I worried when I went on Medicare but I've received good care so far. I don't have a lot of health problems so I haven't had to use it for more than preventive so far.
 
I survived. Obviously. Very painful. Surgery over 10 hours long. Gradually feeling better. I want to go home. I may need rehab. After six months Iā€™m anxious to be home BUT Ive got to be adult about this. I need to be able to walk without agony. So far thatā€™s not the case. Itā€™s only been two days. I start PT today.
Deeply thankful for all your well wishes.
 
Pepper said:
I survived. Obviously. Very painful. Surgery over 10 hours long. Gradually feeling better. I want to go home. I may need rehab. After six months Iā€™m anxious to be home BUT Ive got to be adult about this. I need to be able to walk without agony. So far thatā€™s not the case. Itā€™s only been two days. I start PT today.
Deeply thankful for all your well wishes.
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I'm so glad you got through surgery. I don't always say a lot but I care too and wish you a speedy recovery šŸ™
 
AutumnGal said:
I don't know people here, I'm pretty new. Skimmed posts in this thread, do not know the entire ordeal but I have been hospitalized three, or was it four, can't even recall in the last how many months. Also vascular issues but it isn't how it started. It's a long story that I'm not going to go into and it's pretty long and convoluted.

But I thought I was going to end up in a home and people were kind of pushing for that but I'd been fine just not long before... One hospitalization, I had had enough and said I was leaving and they could NOT KEEP me there. The reasons? Many. The main reason? What I went to the emergency room over, the biggest thing, they weren't even looking at or treating!! After several days of this, I'd had enough. I said it throughout to everyone I saw, and I think it has some similiarities, WHY are you not treating the open wound on my leg?!! Why is it not cared for, covered, etc.? I don't know how such is treated but they were NOT treating it.

Long story short, after leaving, and I DID leave, I had to go back, and I was very sick. Long story short again, I had an infection and the wound was worse but they never once looked at it or cared to take care of it and sure never showed me how. And it ended up sepsis.

When I went back, I was so sick but put through some hoops as I had walked out the last time. However, I did have one doctor ask me, once I was admitted, why I left the last time and I let him know all my reasons... There were MORE reasons than that however, Like I said it's a long, long story. That time, my care was FAR better.

I too was barely able to walk or get by in life but mine all started over a back injury also that no one helped with... And turned into all this... And for months on end afterwards... Of course when you aren't active and in the hospital, etc., your muscles go and what not...

again there is so much more to the story but it would take too much to tell it all...

They don't want you to make it, well maybe they might but they are busy and you're older and it's extra trouble for aides and nurses to get you up and walking or to the bathroom, etc.

After THAT time though, and i was in there I don't know how long, 9 days? I went in able to get around but it was getting harder because they would not ever let me get up... Anyhow, towards release that time, they wanted me to go into a rehab place where I would stay and live until and/or a nursing home and I was like NO.

My mind was not gone and no one had any right to make decisions for me... They couldn't deny me the right to go home. Which I did. THey arranged seven day a week home care visits, weekends even. Someone or maybe two called in to whoever it is you call when they think you are in danger living on your own, social services? So I went through that. They came out to my place and saw while I was having real issues, I was of clear mind, etc. It's been a road, it still is... I was barely able to walk, for months, but slowly it's gotten better.

This is too long but like I said this is the short version... I saw not good things from some doctors and staff in the health care system, but I stood up for self and eventually I've found in the same system who I trust and who I do not. I doubt it would have happened, I'd have just been written off and allowed to get worse had I not stood up to it.

What is so sick, the wrap this up, is that who or how many can do that? At your sickest point, how can you also stand up to it? You have so much to deal with as it is. So do your loved ones, etc. who don't know a thing about it all either.

Our system is a MESS.

@Pepper I dont' know you or anyone here really but boy can I identify with what I've read in this thread. You barely able to walk and leaving the home man can I identify. I've been where I have to be taken out on a stretcher, later, a wheelchair, then walkers and wheelchairs...

BUT it was because of the LACK of care I received. That I had tons of further problems for months on end after that... Still do actually.

Walk out. Yell.

My family to this day, some of them say you never should have walked out during that hospital say and I tell them you have NO IDEA why I did and I would do it over again if the same again.

I don't know your story like your friends here, I did read most of this thread but sounds like there was previous to this one. But boy do I get it. Our things might not be exactly the same but sounds like much is.

You have my prayers and a ton of hope being sent your way.
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A lone voice in the wilderness perhaps?? thanks for all your honesty and forebearance in your own struggles!!
 
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