I’ve had shoulder surgery twice. Only bill I ever got was for a $25 sling that wasn’t covered, cause I guess you technically didn’t need it for my problem but it was recommended. Oh and my wife had to pay parking for two days.
I've spent 5 months in hospitals. One major surgery that included a stay in the ICU and a couple of minor surgeries. During that time there were countless tests performed. CT scans and xrays on at least a weekly basis and other unmentionable procedures less frequently, thank God.
After 3 months, I was sent to a different hospital for physical rehabilitation where I had daily physiotherapy and occupational therapy so that could effectively re-join the workforce and continue my previous life. Also had weekly sessions with a psychologist to ensure my mental health was good after all I had dealt with.
When I returned to work, the occupational therapist worked with my employer to set up a phased return to work plan with accommodation to help ensure a successful return to work. (Apparently people that try to return work too quickly have a lower success rate).
All of that was paid for by the government and cost me nothing.
It allowed me to continue my career successfully and since then I have nearly tripled my income. In turn I have paid back into the system and am a productive member of society. I am happy that my tax dollars might provide the same opportunity for others to recover from the health issues that they have to endure.
That people don't see the upside to socialized medicine astounds me.
ogfuzzball on October 17th, 2021 at 16:06 UTC »
I’ve had shoulder surgery twice. Only bill I ever got was for a $25 sling that wasn’t covered, cause I guess you technically didn’t need it for my problem but it was recommended. Oh and my wife had to pay parking for two days.
Steph2807 on October 17th, 2021 at 16:45 UTC »
I spent four months in hospital… in and out of the ICU, intubated, three surgeries… they gave me the same bill.
I_need_this_to_vote on October 17th, 2021 at 18:40 UTC »
I've spent 5 months in hospitals. One major surgery that included a stay in the ICU and a couple of minor surgeries. During that time there were countless tests performed. CT scans and xrays on at least a weekly basis and other unmentionable procedures less frequently, thank God.
After 3 months, I was sent to a different hospital for physical rehabilitation where I had daily physiotherapy and occupational therapy so that could effectively re-join the workforce and continue my previous life. Also had weekly sessions with a psychologist to ensure my mental health was good after all I had dealt with.
When I returned to work, the occupational therapist worked with my employer to set up a phased return to work plan with accommodation to help ensure a successful return to work. (Apparently people that try to return work too quickly have a lower success rate).
All of that was paid for by the government and cost me nothing.
It allowed me to continue my career successfully and since then I have nearly tripled my income. In turn I have paid back into the system and am a productive member of society. I am happy that my tax dollars might provide the same opportunity for others to recover from the health issues that they have to endure.
That people don't see the upside to socialized medicine astounds me.