tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367429515341683696.post8902782273701631286..comments2023-11-02T05:56:15.997-06:00Comments on The Blake Gang: Modern MedicineJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04249874413659862924noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367429515341683696.post-7854272891463556332010-02-06T21:27:00.699-07:002010-02-06T21:27:00.699-07:00With all your other problems it is to bad you have...With all your other problems it is to bad you have to worry about your old Dad-- but it looks like they fixed me up and I now have a new extension on life. As you said the medical profession (for the most part is amazing.)After all they do not have a lot to work with when the patient is almost 80 ???berttude1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02416012652026295805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367429515341683696.post-55045412684351439682010-01-29T10:21:21.143-07:002010-01-29T10:21:21.143-07:00I completely understand your frustrations. We hav...I completely understand your frustrations. We have spent the past months fighting with insurance companies...only to lose. Yet despite everything, we are so lucky to have such amazing hospitals and doctors right in our backyard. Hang in there!Jill, Wes, and Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16462105750276052400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367429515341683696.post-64321606942307021222010-01-27T17:29:49.337-07:002010-01-27T17:29:49.337-07:00hi, haha i know i don't even know you but i ab...hi, haha i know i don't even know you but i absolutely agree. I myself am a 14 year old girl who suffered from scoliosis which basically means that my spin is shaped like an 'S' instead of being straight.<br />The wonders of modern medicine astonish me. It's absolutely mind blowing that a team of surgeons could open me up and twist a few bolts and screws and BAM my spin is straight. <br />Of course, there wasn't just a few bolts and screws to deal with and i can say that the after-shock was the most horrible thing that I've had to endure in my 14 years on this earth (which is not saying a whole lot) but it is still amazing. I'm surprised every single day.<br />Anyway, thanks for writing this post, i enjoyed it :)Hi i'm Joliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549162474944808291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367429515341683696.post-4972414554513981872010-01-27T09:57:02.598-07:002010-01-27T09:57:02.598-07:00I'm with Michelle. Modern medicine is a BLESSI...I'm with Michelle. Modern medicine is a BLESSING. Sometimes it pisses you off and drives you nuts, but for the most part, it saves your life. I nearly bled to death when I had Lily, she barely survived herself. I was lucky to have an AMAZING doctor come in and save us. The doctor I had through the whole pregnancy was a total jerk, and me being a first time pregnant mom, had no idea what to expect. He took off right after delivery, and then my hero came in the room after the code blue was called and he saved my life. Dr Porter!!!! I was SHOCKED and at the same time relieved when I saw the bill/explanation of benefits. $127,000 later. Both Lily and I needed blood transfusions, stayed in the NICU for 7 days, I was in ICU for 12 days. <br />Money is just money. You and Chris are SOOOOOO very blessed with 2 amazing sons here on earth and a Angel baby Bailey watching over you. Bills will go away, not soon enough, but love never dies =) I remember going to Bailey's viewing and seeing how great of a support system you have. Again, VERY lucky. Jenn, you know I love you, you have been AMAZING to me for what, 4 years!! and I just love you!!Jennie Brown Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13051000177775039544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367429515341683696.post-26951689473451820172010-01-26T23:56:33.640-07:002010-01-26T23:56:33.640-07:00I agree 100%. There are soo many problems w/the w...I agree 100%. There are soo many problems w/the whole insurance business....so many.<br />I am so sorry that after all you and your family have gone through, you are having to continually be reminded of the pain by being badgered by insurance companies. Where is the heart? Wish I were rich and could rid it all for you and your family. You are a strong woman and you will get through this....we had an amnio w/some other testing and paid $5200 (not all out of our pocket..) but for that one procedure, I couldn't believe how much it cost....can't imagine the burden you are faced with with those bills. <br />Take care, and post more often on your blog...I like to read your thoughts :)mIcHeLLehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430037725626243009noreply@blogger.com