Money, Health and Covid: This is America - FML

This is America

By Anonymous - 15/04/2023 06:00 - United States - Portland

Today, I have only been back at work for one week after elbow surgery, which was followed immediately by hospitalization for diabetic ketoacidosis, which caused a severe flare up of my gout. The hospital bill is over $3,200 with insurance, and I just tested positive for COVID. FML

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Charlie Given 26

Sunday 16 April 2023 15:37

Be careful with your immune system compromised from all of the illnesses depending on your age watch out for shingles. 😬😡

RichardPencil 30

Saturday 15 April 2023 17:37

Hey, at least you didn't chip your tooth on a hazelnut...yet.

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RichardPencil 30

Saturday 15 April 2023 17:37

Hey, at least you didn't chip your tooth on a hazelnut...yet.

Charlie Given 26

Sunday 16 April 2023 15:37

Be careful with your immune system compromised from all of the illnesses depending on your age watch out for shingles. 😬😡

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