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Re: Struggling in the US
Originally Posted by Gordon Barlow
(Post 11327453)
I've only just discovered this thread, and have now read it from start to finish. Fascinating to read all the problems with health insurance, especially. One thing puzzled me, and actually impressed me. This is an expat/immigrant forum, yet ALL (unless I missed one) of the posters were content to stay in the US and tough it out. None (unless I missed one) said, "Shit, I'm outta here! I'm going back home."
I'm not making a point: just an observation. Well done, everybody! I am in a lower income bracket so healthcare in the US was very much a financial burden and drain. |
Re: Struggling in the US
Originally Posted by Boiler
(Post 11327524)
Or are healthy.
So far. :unsure: Hungryhorace - Or like me are on the other end of the financial spectrum atm and are covered healthwise through Medicaid atm, but looking forward to getting back to earning a decent salary (not necessarily extravagant, tbh salaries in creative professions are only extravagant for the elite few). |
Re: Struggling in the US
Originally Posted by hungryhorace
(Post 11327516)
Because most who frequent the US forum, at least from what I can make out, are relatively wealthy, high earning individuals who have good insurance.
I may have called that completely in accurately of course, but those I can think of off the top of my head as frequent US posters fit that bill. We are older now and unfortunately are hitting the time of life when major medical problems rear their ugly heads. Medical bills are pretty constant right now and it is a big concern. As long as we can both work we will be ok but it is worrisome. Moving back, well you still need money and we are not exactly at an age where it is easy to secure jobs. |
Re: Struggling in the US
Originally Posted by Gordon Barlow
(Post 11327453)
"Shit, I'm outta here! I'm going back home."
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Re: Struggling in the US
Originally Posted by hungryhorace
(Post 11327516)
Because most who frequent the US forum, at least from what I can make out, are relatively wealthy, high earning individuals who have good insurance.
I may have called that completely in accurately of course, but those I can think of off the top of my head as frequent US posters fit that bill.
Originally Posted by Boiler
(Post 11327524)
Or are healthy.
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Re: Struggling in the US
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 11327685)
Or both. :o .... My GP's office archived my file because I hadn't been to see him in 18 months. When I went to register with my new GP (because I was due for a tetanus shot), my new GP asked me which long term medications I was on. I told him "None." He gave me a strange look, then asked "none at all?" "Yes, none at all!" Apparently I am unusual, nay extraordinary. :unsure:
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Re: Struggling in the US
Originally Posted by Beaverstate
(Post 11327693)
I'm in my mid fifties and have never been on any meds except for short term antibiotics.
I had never been an inpatient in a hospital until about 4½ years ago when a scratch on my arm turned septic and lead to blood poisoning, requiring intravenous antibiotics and surgical removal of the sore. I was out after three days, and learned not to underestimate the dangers of relatively minor scratches! |
Re: Struggling in the US
Originally Posted by hoffage123
(Post 11327538)
+1
So far. :unsure: |
Re: Struggling in the US
Originally Posted by Sally Redux
(Post 11327718)
There is always that uncertainty. Unfortunately, just because one has good health now, does not mean it will continue forever.
Yep. Ask my darling husband, because sometimes when it hits it keeps on hitting:sneaky: |
Re: Struggling in the US
My Grannie went 30 years between seeing the Doctor.
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Re: Struggling in the US
Originally Posted by Sally Redux
(Post 11327718)
There is always that uncertainty. Unfortunately, just because one has good health now, does not mean it will continue forever.
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Re: Struggling in the US
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 11327777)
So true. 10 years ago if you asked me, I was in near perfect health physically. Fast forward 10 years to the present, and I see a doctor pretty much monthly. I've a got a small list of ailments going. Unfortunately they are all outside my control or ability to prevent, genetics they say, gotta love getting the bad genes in the family....lol
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Re: Struggling in the US
Originally Posted by Sally Redux
(Post 11327851)
50 was the year of falling apart for me :lol:
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Re: Struggling in the US
Originally Posted by Sally Redux
(Post 11327851)
50 was the year of falling apart for me :lol:
I was a sick baby too, got meningitis at 7 days old. I just lucked out on the genetic lottery and got the cruddy genes, even got the freckles and red hair which I can't say was fun having as a kid...lol |
Re: Struggling in the US
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 11327869)
My physical medical issues started around 32. 35 now. My dad is in better health at 56 then I am at 35, but my medical issues are genetic in nature, not from anything I did.
I was a sick baby too, got meningitis at 7 days old. I just lucked out on the genetic lottery and got the cruddy genes, even got the freckles and red hair which I can't say was fun having as a kid...lol When dealt lemons make lemonade I suppose. |
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