Healthcare is broken

By kimraye20 - 20/03/2026 00:00

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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DLBL 21

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.

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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 21

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.

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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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