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.
2008 Tampa - 2013 Buffalo - 2016 Tampa - 2016 Fenway II Audioslave 2005 MSG
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...
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.
2008 Tampa - 2013 Buffalo - 2016 Tampa - 2016 Fenway II Audioslave 2005 MSG
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.
2008 Tampa - 2013 Buffalo - 2016 Tampa - 2016 Fenway II Audioslave 2005 MSG
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.
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.
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.
2008 Tampa - 2013 Buffalo - 2016 Tampa - 2016 Fenway II Audioslave 2005 MSG
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!
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.....????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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2008 Tampa - 2013 Buffalo - 2016 Tampa - 2016 Fenway II
Audioslave 2005 MSG
2008 Tampa - 2013 Buffalo - 2016 Tampa - 2016 Fenway II
Audioslave 2005 MSG
2008 Tampa - 2013 Buffalo - 2016 Tampa - 2016 Fenway II
Audioslave 2005 MSG
2008 Tampa - 2013 Buffalo - 2016 Tampa - 2016 Fenway II
Audioslave 2005 MSG
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.....????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
2008 Tampa - 2013 Buffalo - 2016 Tampa - 2016 Fenway II
Audioslave 2005 MSG