I should be dead. I'd like to make a song request for Hollywood, FL on April 24th

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  • Mike D88Mike D88 Tampa Posts: 750
    I learned on Friday my pressure ulcer will require surgery. Which means a return to inpatient hell, and a recovery period that will limit and set back my physical therapy.

    But! Not until May at the earliest.
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  • Hey Mike - I'm glad you are recovering and have a GREAT time at the show!!!  Good luck with your request I really hope that you get it!  And don't get me started on healthcare...I was in Medical Sales for 20 years and have been battling cancer for 6 years.  The way we treat our young, old, sick & poor in this country is a complete fucking disgrace.  It's opened my eyes in so many ways and I thought I was pretty aware workiing in "the industry".  Little did I know...

  • Mike D88Mike D88 Tampa Posts: 750
    Thank you!

    Today is one month from the show. Last week I had follow-up MRIs on my brain, cervical spine, and thoracic spine. All normal, no lesions. That's good. But puzzling: I still can't walk, and certain reflexes, like sneezing, are just gone. That's right, I haven't sneezed in 15 months.
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  • Mike D88Mike D88 Tampa Posts: 750
    Bump. 20 days.

    Today I think I should recognize the incredible nurses and therapists who work in the system. Some of nicest and hardest working people I have ever met work in healthcare. And they are not doctors. There are horror shows, lord knows I have some to share, but that's part of what makes the good ones so good: Even with peers trying to drag them and their work down, they still excel. On more than one occasion, I had nurses who were deeply invested in my recovery. Nurses who requested me on their shifts. For that I am forever grateful.

    Today I still work with a large number of therapists. Since we're all in an outpatient setting, we can safely discuss hospitals and how terrifying they can be. Each of them has spent time working on the inside, so they understand. Their biggest takeaway, I feel, is attitude makes all the difference. They are positive, uplifting, encouraging. Working through rehabilitation requires determination and commitment. A therapist coldly reciting textbook excerpts would be worthless. As much as I appreciate their skill, it is their bedside manner that is truly exemplary.
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  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,797
    There are good ones, bad ones, and those in between. At all levels of care. I can tell the good ones when they ask how I am feeling and why I want to see the doctor before requesting my credit card.  Do not worry about the bill. It will not affect your credit. They have an obligation to treat you.
  • julieooliernjulieooliern Posts: 768
    Get_Right said:
    There are good ones, bad ones, and those in between. At all levels of care. I can tell the good ones when they ask how I am feeling and why I want to see the doctor before requesting my credit card.  Do not worry about the bill. It will not affect your credit. They have an obligation to treat you.
    ❤️
  • Mike D88Mike D88 Tampa Posts: 750
    edited April 7
    Wonders never cease with insurance. I recently had an evaluation for a custom fit, ultralight wheelchair, which will be key to regaining independence and transitioning back to walking. The request for this went before my insurer... Everything on the chair has been approved. Except all four of the wheels.
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  • julieooliernjulieooliern Posts: 768
    What. The actual FUCK.
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,797
    Medical devices can be tough with insurance. Many times they will not spring for top of the line but will pay for average devices (i.e. not that carbon fiber model). Get your doctor to tell the insurance company that the specific device is needed for specific medical reasons and you might have better luck. Best of luck to you!
  • D-RodD-Rod Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 1,953
    BUMP!!!
    1996.....Toronto
    2005.....Hamilton
    2011.....Toronto N1, Toronto N2, Hamilton
    2013.....London, Buffalo
    2014.....Detroit
    2016.....Toronto N1 Toronto N2, Boston  N1, Boston N2, Chicago N1
    2018.....Seattle N1, Seattle N2
    2022.....San Diego, Los Angeles N1, Los Angeles N2, Phoenix, Oakland N1, Oakland N2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto  
    2023.....Fort Worth N1, Fort Worth N2, Austin N1, Austin N2
    2024.....Las Vegas N1, Las Vegas N2, Los Angeles N1, Los Angeles N2, Boston N1, Boston N2
    2025.....????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
  • Mike D88Mike D88 Tampa Posts: 750
    Bump. Two weeks!
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  • Mike D88Mike D88 Tampa Posts: 750
    Bump. This past Saturday was my birthday, and I sincerely hope the end of the worst year of my life.

    I had visitors all the way from Indiana, some friends I've known for a very long time. I am so grateful they came. Seeing people to break up the grueling monotony of rehab is a serious reprieve. They last saw me last fall, too, and could see a difference now: How I eat, how I move, how I speak, even my physique. Sometimes these things improve so gradually that they escape your notice, so having that perspective can be very important.

    Next week my cousin arrives. He last saw me last spring, when I was still emaciated and on a feeding tube. This will be an emotional reunion.
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  • Mike D88Mike D88 Tampa Posts: 750
    Bump. WEEK OF.

    To be clear, I am hyped to see my cousin and go to a show. But this is something I have to try.
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  • RoleModelsinBlood31RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,214
    Can’t believe I only stumbled onto this thread now.  My heart goes out to you and the fight you’ve had, it’s so sad.  My mom grew up in Utica, small world!! Anyway I’ll be at night one as well, and I’ll start crying for you when they play footsteps ❤️
    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
  • vercemanverceman Posts: 692
    Hope you get your request, and hope to see your film soon too.
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,736
    bump 

    hope you get it
  • Mike D88Mike D88 Tampa Posts: 750
    Thanks guys. Four days!
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  • Mike D88Mike D88 Tampa Posts: 750
    Chris arrives tomorrow.

    I owe the man my life. He doesn't like to talk about it, and I respect that. It nevertheless hangs heavy.
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  • Mike D88Mike D88 Tampa Posts: 750
    Last bump. Today's the day. He is here. It's so great to see him again after so long.

    Please play Footsteps for my cousin Chris tonight!

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  • DE4173DE4173 Posts: 1,774
    Glad you are still here! 🙏

    Hoping for Footsteps tonight! 🤞
    1993: 11/22 Little Rock
    1996; 9/28 New York
    1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
    1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
    2000: 10/17 Dallas
    2003: 4/3 OKC
    2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
    2013: 11/16 OKC
    2014: 10/8 Tulsa
    2022: 9/20 OKC
    2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 10,721
    Gots it!
  • DE4173DE4173 Posts: 1,774
    Got it!
    1993: 11/22 Little Rock
    1996; 9/28 New York
    1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
    1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
    2000: 10/17 Dallas
    2003: 4/3 OKC
    2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
    2013: 11/16 OKC
    2014: 10/8 Tulsa
    2022: 9/20 OKC
    2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
  • jhuludjhulud S. FloriDUH! Posts: 390
    I’m fuckin’ crying for all y’all. 
  • jhuludjhulud S. FloriDUH! Posts: 390
  • DE4173DE4173 Posts: 1,774
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
    1993: 11/22 Little Rock
    1996; 9/28 New York
    1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
    1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
    2000: 10/17 Dallas
    2003: 4/3 OKC
    2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
    2013: 11/16 OKC
    2014: 10/8 Tulsa
    2022: 9/20 OKC
    2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
  • Go AnimalGo Animal Posts: 6,461
    You guys were heard & acknowledged 🙌
    PJ - 09/23/98: West Palm Beach II, 08/12/00: Tampa, 04/12/03: Orlando, 04/13/03: Tampa, 06/12/08: Tampa, 06/27/08: Hartford, 09/22/09: Seattle II, 04/11/16: Tampa, 05/01 & 05/02/16: MSG I & II, 09/18/21: Sea Hear Now, 10/01 & 10/02/21: Ohana Encore I & II, 05/06 & 05/07/22: Los Angeles I & II, 09/11/22: MSG, 09/16/22: Nashville, 09/02/23: St. Paul II, 09/07/23: Chicago II, 09/18 & 09/19/23: Austin I & II, 05/16 & 05/18/24: Las Vegas I & II, 08/29 & 08/31/24: Wrigley Field I & II, 09/03 & 09/04/24: MSG I & II, 09/27 & 09/29/24: Ohana Festival I & II

    EV - 08/04 & 08/05/08: (Eddie solo, w/Liam Finn) NYC I & II, 11/27 & 11/28/12: (Eddie solo, w/Glen Hansard) Orlando I & II, 02/09 & 02/10/22: (Eddie & the Earthlings) Chicago I & II, 09/30/23: (Eddie & the Earthlings) Ohana Festival

    Song Wishlist: Oceans, Brother, Alone, Let Me Sleep, full W.M.A., Hold On, Bugs/all of Vitalogy, Gremmie Out Of Control (BAM!), Mankind, Around The Bend (full band), Whale Song (DOUBLE BAM!), The Long Road, Don't Gimme No Lip, Pilate, Push Me Pull Me, All Those Yesterdays, Rival, Parting Ways, Ghost, Bu$hleaguer, WWS, Parachutes, Army Reserve, low octave Driftin', Strangest Tribe, Other Side, Undone, Fatal, Hitchhiker, Education, Black Red Yellow, Of the Earth, Love Reign O'er Me, Gonna See My Friend, Amongst the Waves, Santa Cruz, Infallible, Yellow Moon, Alright, Comes Then Goes, Got to Give, and the Mamasan Trilogy.

    Wanted Posters: WPB '98, Tampa/WPB '00, Tampa '03, EV Batmobile '08        ISO: any picks, or setlists from any of my shows!
  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,348
    🩷
    brixton 93
    astoria 06
    albany 06
    hartford 06
    reading 06
    barcelona 06
    paris 06
    wembley 07
    dusseldorf 07
    nijmegen 07

    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • julieooliernjulieooliern Posts: 768
    Yayyy!!! ♥️
  • Mike D88Mike D88 Tampa Posts: 750
    Incredible. I don't know what to say. Thank you to the band and everyone here who had so much as a positive thought for me. It means so much.

    Chris was amazed. That was all I wanted and I couldn't ask for more.

    @Go Animal it took me too long to piece together that might be you! It was nice to meet you.
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