My dad is finally getting his GB out
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My dad is finally getting his GB out
| Sun, 04-29-2007 - 6:22pm |
Hi My dad is finally going to get his gall bladder out on Tuesday. I am so glad that this is finally happing. He has been having trouble with this on and off since xmas 2005. I don't know why it takes theses Drs. so long to do things. I still say it could be because he has no insurance just medicad or medicare, which ever on you have when you are older.

Welcome!
I am glad that your Dad is having the surgery, since it seems that this is what his doctor is recommending. It may have taken this long, if your Dad wasn't having any major symptoms. Does your Dad have any supplemental insurance through his last job? Many folks are able to continue coverage that will supplement what Medicare doesn't, although Medicare usually covers quite a bit.
Keep us updated on his condition and recovery and wish him the best!
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I am so sorry that your Dad is having such a difficult time. You mentioned a VA clinic; is your Dad a veteran? Using the VA facilities will get him the care without the huge cost, but if it isn't accessible to him, not much help at all.
Has he worked with his health care providers to pay down his debts? If all he can pay is $5.00 a month, it shows that he is willing to work with them and they should not be asking him to sell his house!
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