Money sure can be used as a weapon of mass destruction. I chose to put off treatment this last year to the point that my pancreas was being affected last week when I had an acute gallbladder attack. So I had to wait in the hospital for days until my pancreas was better before they could address the offending gallbladder and operate. Well I was the real offender. I ate 2 T of oil dressing and in an hour my gallbladder and pancreas were very angry. Every time I slipped in the past year (maybe 5 times) I knew my gallbladder had been terribly abused most of its' life.
So now I just can't even stand to consider how much those doctor/surgeon/hospital/etc. etc. etc bills will be. I could have chosen to suffer and maybe die. I'm glad I didn't do the latter.
I'm terribly saddened of the cost of those 5 days in the hospital and the surgery but I'm glad I'm choosing to eat mostly healthy and I hope we both find out how to manage our conditions and find strength and happiness.
I also had two insurance companies retro-actively cancel my policies. Once it happened the month after my daughter went to the hospital (but somehow they could cancel the month PREVIOUS). Another time it was after I called to verify coverage so the whole family could have a check-ups. So it left me paying 5 doctor visits. My family doctor just told me to please go see the Maryland State Insurance Comptroller. I think next week I will. Loopholes are written for those who have the money and power and it makes a tough life for the rest of us .
Best of luck to you connie I want to rename you, and I apologize