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NoDrama

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Sorry guys, I won't be on much until I recover from surgery.

I got a sliver in my hand on Tuesday, By Thursday morning my hand was swollen and sore, went to the Hospital on Thursday evening, they prescribed antibiotics, Friday went to E-Room because my hand had doubled in size and the pain was unbearable. The infection had gotten so bad that they ended up doing surgery and I now have my hand totally opened up with a 4 inch gash through the palm all the way to the bones and ligaments to let the pus drain out. It's nasty and hurts a shit load, supposed to get it stitched back closed in a week.

I'm right handed and of course this happened to my right hand.

I'll be watching your posts though.
 
Mindmelted

Mindmelted

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NoDrama said:
Sorry guys, I won't be on much until I recover from surgery.

I got a sliver in my hand on Tuesday, By Thursday morning my hand was swollen and sore, went to the Hospital on Thursday evening, they prescribed antibiotics, Friday went to E-Room because my hand had doubled in size and the pain was unbearable. The infection had gotten so bad that they ended up doing surgery and I now have my hand totally opened up with a 4 inch gash through the palm all the way to the bones and ligaments to let the pus drain out. It's nasty and hurts a shit load, supposed to get it stitched back closed in a week.

I'm right handed and of course this happened to my right hand.

I'll be watching your posts though.
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Take care and have a happy thanksgiving if you can.....
 
doc111

doc111

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NoDrama said:
Sorry guys, I won't be on much until I recover from surgery.

I got a sliver in my hand on Tuesday, By Thursday morning my hand was swollen and sore, went to the Hospital on Thursday evening, they prescribed antibiotics, Friday went to E-Room because my hand had doubled in size and the pain was unbearable. The infection had gotten so bad that they ended up doing surgery and I now have my hand totally opened up with a 4 inch gash through the palm all the way to the bones and ligaments to let the pus drain out. It's nasty and hurts a shit load, supposed to get it stitched back closed in a week.

I'm right handed and of course this happened to my right hand.

I'll be watching your posts though.
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Sorry to hear about that bro.:sad: Make sure you get plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids, and smoke PLENTY OF WEED!!!!! lol! For real though, take care of yourself.:hug:
 
MuyLocoNC

MuyLocoNC

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Good luck. I just got home 30 mins ago from my second back surgery. Rex hospital in Raleigh is fantastic and my neurosurgeon is one of the best in the area as well. Another 60 count bottle of 10mg percs to keep me company for the next week or so, life ain't so bad.

Total outlay of cash to hospital for back surgery/general anesthetic was $535.
Total outlay of cash to the surgeon was $285.
60 count bottle of percs - $11.28
My cost for the MRI leading up to surgery - $80
Two visits to doctor prior to surgery - Primary physician $60 / Neurosurgeon consult $10 (deductible was met by this point from previous visits in the year)

All in, I'm out about a grand for everything related to my back... Blue Cross/Blue Shield... gotta say, I'm more than happy with what I had to pay and the unbelievable professionalism and warmth I was shown from start to finish by everyone I came into contact with.
 
dukeanthony

dukeanthony

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MuyLocoNC said:
Good luck. I just got home 30 mins ago from my second back surgery. Rex hospital in Raleigh is fantastic and my neurosurgeon is one of the best in the area as well. Another 60 count bottle of 10mg percs to keep me company for the next week or so, life ain't so bad.

Total outlay of cash to hospital for back surgery/general anesthetic was $535.
Total outlay of cash to the surgeon was $285.
60 count bottle of percs - $11.28
My cost for the MRI leading up to surgery - $80
Two visits to doctor prior to surgery - Primary physician $60 / Neurosurgeon consult $10 (deductible was met by this point from previous visits in the year)

All in, I'm out about a grand for everything related to my back... Blue Cross/Blue Shield... gotta say, I'm more than happy with what I had to pay and the unbelievable professionalism and warmth I was shown from start to finish by everyone I came into contact with.
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Awesomne you work and have insurance Like me. Now what would happen if you got laid off and had no insurance until you put your time in your new job?
 
Mindmelted

Mindmelted

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dukeanthony said:
Awesomne you work and have insurance Like me. Now what would happen if you got laid off and had no insurance until you put your time in your new job?
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You would not have the back surgery like me !!!!!
What does not kill you only makes you stronger...
 
MuyLocoNC

MuyLocoNC

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dukeanthony said:
Awesomne you work and have insurance Like me. Now what would happen if you got laid off and had no insurance until you put your time in your new job?
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Actually, I retired 7 years ago at the ripe old age of 36. I started a small business a few years ago, but get my insurance through my wife's employer. To your point though, being unemployed with no insurance and having to foot the full cost would have been a bite in the ass to my pocketbook. I would probably survive it better than most, but it would hurt to be sure. I don't have a problem with health care reform in regards to people in the situation you describe or for actions that reduce the cost of health care, we just have very different ideas on what actions will get us there. Don't want to get into it on this thread, just wanted to wish Drama well and relay my very positive experience. Happy Turkey day!!
 
doc111

doc111

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dukeanthony said:
Awesomne you work and have insurance Like me. Now what would happen if you got laid off and had no insurance until you put your time in your new job?
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COBRA perhaps?:?

dukeanthony said:
Or makes you a carrier of a contagious Disease Like TB
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Now you're being silly! TB is a highly contagious disease which any local health dept. would likely treat for free. It's up to the individual to seek treatment though. :roll:
 
dukeanthony

dukeanthony

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doc111 said:
COBRA perhaps?:?

Now you're being silly! TB is a highly contagious disease which any local health dept. would likely treat for free. It's up to the individual to seek treatment though. :roll:
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COBRA?
Been in that situation years ago.
Trying to pay for insurance at 1100 a month and living on unemployment

Doesnt work out
 
PeachOibleBoiblePeach#1

PeachOibleBoiblePeach#1

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Hey,,,hope you get better,,,and "Happy Thanksgiving",,,crazy how a fucking splinter can cause such problem's,,,I know had many "Pain's in my ass lol",,,now give me your silver!.....:-P:peace:
 
Johnnyorganic

Johnnyorganic

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NoDrama said:
Sorry guys, I won't be on much until I recover from surgery.

I got a sliver in my hand on Tuesday, By Thursday morning my hand was swollen and sore, went to the Hospital on Thursday evening, they prescribed antibiotics, Friday went to E-Room because my hand had doubled in size and the pain was unbearable. The infection had gotten so bad that they ended up doing surgery and I now have my hand totally opened up with a 4 inch gash through the palm all the way to the bones and ligaments to let the pus drain out. It's nasty and hurts a shit load, supposed to get it stitched back closed in a week.

I'm right handed and of course this happened to my right hand.

I'll be watching your posts though.
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Swooping in to say "Best Wishes."

Here's to a swift recovery.
 
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