4/27/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (157676)
United States
April 27, 2024 5:52am CST
He continues to walk with a walker. He said he did pretty well yesterday.
I have an appointment with my favorite Social Worker on Wednesday. They do a quarterly meeting to discuss what your plan of care is for your person, etc. She was SO pleasant on the phone....it wanted to barf. When I told her I was coming in rather than having a phone discussion, she was beside herself!
I am going to contact the doctor that works occasionally at the facility to see if he will write a script for home PT when the time comes.
Hubs wants burgers, fries and a drink on Wednesday. We will have to figure out how to do that.
I will have to call the Business Office again on Monday to see about getting our refund.
Received a statement from Cleveland Clinic. It had two bills on it. One for $80,000 and one for $210,000. Fortunately our responsibility was only for $2,530.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
28 Apr
He can get 2 weeks of in-home PT with a script from a doctor.
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Apr
I’m happy to hear your husband continues to make progress. Will he be allowed to eat burgers and fries?
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@moffittjc (118630)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Apr
@LindaOHio Haha, I figured that's what you would do. I've done that before when family members have been in the hospital. Like you said, they don't say anything about it, just turn their heads and look the other way.
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@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
27 Apr
We've sneaked food in there before. No one says anything.
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@marguicha (216015)
• Chile
27 Apr
Are you sure that it is safe for him to eat that? Better ask a doctor first. I´m so glad that he is better.
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@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
28 Apr
It has to be better than the terrible meals they are serving him.
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@marguicha (216015)
• Chile
28 Apr
@LindaOHio As I have been hospitalized in the past, I can wholly agree with that.
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@FourWalls (62532)
• United States
27 Apr
Always praying for his improvement!
While you’re at the facility you can take him some burgers and fries and a can of whoopass for the business office. “Hey, since I’m here, give me my check back.” 
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@MarieCoyle (29118)
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28 Apr
Haha! If that comes in a can, I might splurge and send a few to my ex!! 
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@wolfgirl569 (95933)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Apr
I hope the meeting goes good. Hospital bills are outrageous.
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@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
28 Apr
The food there is terrible! Some days he doesn't know what he's eating.
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@kareng (55306)
• United States
1 May
@LindaOHio It sounds like there is a very good chance! I hope it is first half of May!!
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@snowy22315 (170732)
• United States
27 Apr
Good thing you don't have to pay the big bills!! Gulp! Glad hubby is walking with a walker now. Sounds good. Has he walked outside at all? That would be really good for him..and he could get some Vitamin D.
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@snowy22315 (170732)
• United States
28 Apr
@LindaOHio I think that needs to happen before he goes home. He can't spend the rest of his life in the house.
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@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
29 Apr
@snowy22315 Maybe when he can walk by himself he can go outside. Not before.
@celticeagle (159604)
• Boise, Idaho
28 Apr
I hope your 'hubs' get his burger on Wednesday. A refund? Cool. Those two bills would have given me a heart attack.
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@celticeagle (159604)
• Boise, Idaho
28 Apr
@LindaOHio ......I bet. That would be cause for heart palpitations.
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@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
28 Apr
I almost had a heart attack when I saw them but was thankful that our portion was so small.
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@kaylachan (58466)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Apr
He's improving everyday. That's wonderful he's asking for whole meals. I about jump for joy when George asks for hot dogs.
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@kaylachan (58466)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Apr
@LindaOHio Hospital food lacks flavor.
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@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
29 Apr
@kaylachan The facility he is at uses way too much salt. Not good for heart patients.
@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
28 Apr
Baby steps! The food at the facility is awful.
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@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
28 Apr
I can't imagine what it's like without health insurance.
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@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
27 Apr
His cousin will have to go out to the restaurant after the meeting so the food will be nice and hot.
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@just4him (307644)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Apr
@LindaOHio I hope she can do that so he can enjoy a favorite meal.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82197)
• Rupert, Idaho
28 Apr
That's good that he said he did pretty good the other day. Hopefully that continues.
Hope he can have his burger meal. And hope the meeting goes well.
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@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
28 Apr
The meeting might be tense because I have 2 major complaints.
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@GardenGerty (157710)
• United States
27 Apr
Yes, families are entitled to attend Care Plan meetings and I am glad you will do so. When you see hospital bills like that you are always thankful for insurance kicking in.
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@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
28 Apr
I will also be addressing my husband's complaints about the facility.
@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
28 Apr
The Social Worker is a really belligerent person.
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@RasmaSandra (73823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Apr
So glad there is improvement and I am so glad that you will be able to see him on Wednesday. Does he have a favorite fast place for burgers perhaps you can stop there on the way and pick up the food for him,
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@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
28 Apr
His cousin will have to go out and get food from the closest place when the meeting is over with. That way the food will be hot.
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@1creekgirl (40636)
• United States
27 Apr
It's so wonderful to hear good news about your husband.
I'm dealing with BC/BSNC about a $568 refund they owe me (long story.) But I won't give up. It's already starting out as a nightmare and I know you are well acquainted with that.
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@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
28 Apr
Just keep calling until they're tired of hearing from you.
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@Marilynda1225 (80017)
• United States
27 Apr
That's good to hear that your hubby is doing well. I think it's good that you are having an in person meeting on Wednesday and you should be able to get all your questions answered. Hope you get that refund
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@LindaOHio (157676)
• United States
28 Apr
During the meeting I will be addressing my husband's two major complaints.
@almostoveryou (4249)
• Philippines
28 Apr
I'm glad that your husband is improving and that your bill isn't as high as it's supposed to be.
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