Comments for Check On Jim

Comment on Jim Improving by Erin

Erin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:46:07 +0000

Hey, just checking in…congrats on the 2 yr anniversary. My mom’s husband had a double lung transplant a year ago. That’s actually why I was searching online for various blogs for “community” purposes we’re looking for a group to join for the online support and encouragment for people dealing with lung transplants…any ideas?

check out my step-dad’s blog:

http://www.martysnewlungs.blogspot.com

(I think that’s his link, if not, I have it on my blog, I always get his confused for some reason…)

Great blog, very encouraging to read..

Comment on Jim Improving by Vincent Florio

Vincent Florio — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:52:40 +0000

You beautiful, beautiful person. I’m trying to control my fear right now as my health faces new obstacles, and to find out that you’ve gotten to the point of losing both lungs, and hanging on for so long afterward, -and- not allowing it to keep you from living your life, is beyond inspirational.

It does a lot to keep my perspective healthy.

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Comment on One-Third of Uninsured Are Chronically Ill by Mike

Mike — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:13:36 +0000

I just came across your website, and I would like to express my sympathy for all that you are going through.

I have Wegener’s Granulomatosis, which is a form of vasculitis. I was a graduate student when I got sick, and I was only making $16,000 per year. I was hospitalized more than a year ago, and I’m still about $10,000 in debt, and that is after paying almost half of my monthly income on prescriptions after the 1,300 prescription budget from health insurance ran out.

I think my situation is actually pretty good compared to a lot of people. I met someone in a support group, and the only treatment that her condition has responded to was Remicade, but since it costs around $15,000 per treatment and is not approved to treat her condition, the insurance company refused to pay. Now not only can she not get a medically necessary treatment, but she is being sued by the hospital for about $50,000 for the few treatments she was able to get before the insurance cut her off.

It really seems like bankruptcy is the only option for people who get sick these days.

Comment on Happy Birthday Jim by Todd Bates

Todd Bates — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:34:46 +0000

Jim,
Happy Birthday from the rehab gang! Keep up your good work. Todd

Comment on Happy Birthday Jim by Paul and Irina

Paul and Irina — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:35:23 +0000

Happy birthday, Jim!!

We wish you joy, health, and abundance in the coming year.

Comment on Happy Birthday Jim by Raleigh

Raleigh — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:27:47 +0000

Happy Birthday To You,
Happy Birthday To You,
Happy Birthday Dear JIM,
Happy Birthday To You!

love, your favorite cousin. xxxxxxoooooo

Comment on Happy Birthday Jim by ChrisH

ChrisH — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:59:57 +0000

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMDEAR!!!!!!!!!
oxox
Chris

Comment on Super Great News by Paul

Paul — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:07:50 +0000

Very glad and relieved to hear it. :)

Comment on Health Care is a Mess by Matt

Matt — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:00:24 +0000

Did you see the Bunk study stating 2/3 of doctors in America want National Health Care. The doctors who did this study also conducted one in 2002 and found that the majority of doctors did not want national health care, the problem with this is that the 2 question surveys drastically differ in there 2nd question. I found this article, 60% of Physicians Surveyed Oppose Switching to a National Health Care Plan, It's worth a read.