Today, I've found out I developed carpal tunnel in my right hand and need surgery. On top of that I have degenerative arthritis in my left hip, which needs immediate surgery as well. I haven’t met my $5,000 insurance deductible and have to pay out of pocket. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I found out a test I need to see if I need surgery on my gallbladder costs more than my pay check, even with insurance. FML
Today, I finally sorted out my health insurance and went to the doctor. After seeing my X-rays and confirming I still had scoliosis, he also confirmed arthritis in both hips, 2 exploded discs and that I have "the back of a 50 year-old." I'm 24. FML
Today, I realized thanks to two injuries I have that I can't do two routines my doctor wants me to do. I strained something in my right hip so squatting causes me pain. Jogging is also out of the question because my right foot healed wrong when I sprained it, and requires pricey foot surgery to fix. FML
Today, during my second shift back at work after missing four weeks for knee surgery, I stabbed myself in the hand and now need three weeks off for that surgery. Just as I'm up for a promotion. FML
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
Today, I had a seizure at work and had to go to the hospital. I'd saved up a bunch of money and was on the verge of moving out at the embarrassing age of 26, but thanks to lackluster health insurance, I lost all of my money and am now in debt. I also now can't drive for six months. FML
Today, I found out I need surgery for a hernia that blew up after working out. I’ve been working out constantly to keep my mind off of my ex, who was the right person at the wrong time, and now I can’t even do that. FML
Today, while reading up on my ex-brother-in-law’s trial, I tripped over my own two feet, and heard my wrists, hands and fingers crack on a stone table. I can’t afford any more hospital bills. FML
Today, I found out I need surgery, and the state medicaid insurance denied me full coverage for it, since my income is "over the limit". I make 35,000 a year and live in one of the most expensive states. FML
Today, I found out I have to have an operation. This will be the third in 3 years, all for completely unrelated reasons. I'm only 26 and apparently my body is already falling apart at the seams. FML
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DLBL 23
Degenerative arthritis in your left hip is a far cry from "Immediate surgery." Immediate surgery is more like appendicitis. It took years for your hip to become the way it is. Regardless, that, with carpal tunnel, will cost a whole lot more than 5000 dollars. Get them done in one year and be glad you don't have to pay 30 thousand dollars.
justicia18 12
I fell recently and injured it further and walk with a harsh limp. I’m in constant pain all the time. Hence the sudden need for the surgery.
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DLBL 23
Degenerative arthritis in your left hip is a far cry from "Immediate surgery." Immediate surgery is more like appendicitis. It took years for your hip to become the way it is. Regardless, that, with carpal tunnel, will cost a whole lot more than 5000 dollars. Get them done in one year and be glad you don't have to pay 30 thousand dollars.
justicia18 12
I fell recently and injured it further and walk with a harsh limp. I’m in constant pain all the time. Hence the sudden need for the surgery.