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06-22-2014, 01:29 PM
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She is "better" these days. Still has bouts of depression and is still not eating properly, but getting her out camping and a more normal daily activity will help with that I am sure. Her sister is visiting and she is getting Laura out of the house more.
Medically, she is doing very well. Her doctor and her nurses have been pleased with her progress.
Can't get over how expensive dialysis is. Glad we are double insured or it would be a burden; for sure. Also can't get over how little is actually reimbursed to the company by the insurance.
For example: for one week of her dialysis (they bill by the week):
Billed by dialysis company: $ 16,399.05
Allowed by Blue Cross: $ 1,820.00
Paid by Blue Cross: $ 1,120.00
My Copay: $ 700
Paid by Tricare (my military medical benefit) $ 700.00
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Glad Laura is doing better.....and im also glad i live in Canada.
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06-22-2014, 02:07 PM
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I'm happy to hear Laura is doing better Lou, your in our prayers and just a side note our medical system sucks. Thank God you have Ins. Hang in there buddy, and we will keep sending prayers your way.
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06-23-2014, 12:17 AM
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In response to kuba & gljurczyk re: medical systems. Our (Canada) ain't that great either! Ours is universal and free because we all pay thru taxes, however wait until you need to see a specialist and you get put on a waitlist. Oh! right that's why they call it a waitlist cause you wait, wait , wait! Too bad we couldn't take the best of both systems and make one that really works. My apologies for ranting off topic. 
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06-23-2014, 06:08 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Originally Posted by prairiecamper
In response to kuba & gljurczyk re: medical systems. Our (Canada) ain't that great either! Ours is universal and free because we all pay thru taxes, however wait until you need to see a specialist and you get put on a waitlist. Oh! right that's why they call it a waitlist cause you wait, wait , wait! Too bad we couldn't take the best of both systems and make one that really works. My apologies for ranting off topic. |
Please not in this thread, OK.
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06-23-2014, 07:27 AM
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Prayers for you two. I'm glad she's doing well medically. Praying that things get better emotionally.
Give her a hug from Korea!
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06-23-2014, 07:29 AM
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prayers for both of you from pa
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06-23-2014, 07:39 AM
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Keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers every day!
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06-23-2014, 07:47 AM
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You both are in our prayers, best of luck to you both.
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06-23-2014, 09:27 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
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06-23-2014, 09:42 AM
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So glad it works for you. Glad to here Mrs. Laura is medically better. Your post are always so positive, the wife and I really like hearing from you.
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07-06-2014, 06:40 AM
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Time for an update
Someone is remiss in posting updates here. Don't know who, but his initials are Lou Amadio. 
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07-06-2014, 07:03 AM
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Someone is remiss in posting updates here. Don't know who, but his initials are Lou Amadio. |
You need to go out in the yard and pick up some rocks... to much time on you hands . Lou's busy , but it would be nice for an update 
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07-06-2014, 08:21 AM
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You need to go out in the yard and pick up some rocks... to much time on you hands . Lou's busy , but it would be nice for an update |
BS, just concerned.
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07-06-2014, 08:42 AM
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UT OH....someone's bein' a Maytag! Pick up rocks in OC's yard???? that's just wrong. 
OC's right, (as always, ahem) we need an update....how's Ms. Laura doin' Mr. Herk?
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07-06-2014, 09:13 AM
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Herk, prayers to you and your bride. I've been away from the forum for a while and had not heard about your DW until I stumbled onto this thread. God bless you both!
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07-06-2014, 11:02 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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On phone.
We are on our first "away" trip since she got sick.
We are up near Hazleton, PA with friends for the 4th.
Real good prep for the New York rally this coming weekend.
She is much better; though it still looks like she will need a minor surgery to reposition her catheter one day soon. Still some pain during the PD drain.
We discovered a new Mod for the cycler when traveling and the PD nurses are going to spread the word through their channels.
Also invented a way for her to use a hot tub and swim with it.
See you in New York and/or Goshen. If not; see you on the road!
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07-06-2014, 11:12 AM
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Mr. Herk that's AWESOME news! SO glad to read you've both taken this in stride, made adjustments and it's not keeping y'all from traveling and camping! Hot tubbin' and swimmin' is icing on the cake!
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Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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07-06-2014, 11:44 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
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FANTASTIC, give Ms. Laura a hug for TOWTA and me. Maybe we'll see you in FL this winter.
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07-06-2014, 12:05 PM
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Wonderful news Lou!!! 6 actual and I are looking forward to meeting you and Laura at Goshen!
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07-06-2014, 01:50 PM
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Glad for your good news Herk....have fun this week!
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