 Editor in Chief Bill   | 21 Aug 2015 4:02 p.m. PST |
Our vacationing editor had an accident when putting away a glass… it broke and cut her left pinky finger. She said there was blood everywhere – in the sink, on the wall, on the floor, like a horror movie! Fortunately, it was her boyfriend's day off, and he took her to an urgent care facility, and from there she was sent to a local hospital's emergency room.
She is home now, with the finger stitched up and the hand in a cast. However, the tendon was cut, and she is scheduled for surgery in September to repair the tendon. Sadly, Julia did not have travelers insurance on this trip, so she is not covered for the medical expenses. (The doctor told her to avoid using the keyboard, so she asked me to pass the information along.) |
| Rogzombie | 21 Aug 2015 4:29 p.m. PST |
Best wishes for a quick recovery, Julia. |
| tkdguy | 21 Aug 2015 4:30 p.m. PST |
Sorry to hear that. I hope you recovery quickly, Julia. |
| Texas Jack | 21 Aug 2015 4:31 p.m. PST |
That must have been one hell of a cut. Get well soon! |
dilettante  | 21 Aug 2015 4:52 p.m. PST |
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| elsyrsyn | 21 Aug 2015 4:52 p.m. PST |
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| Editor Julia | 21 Aug 2015 6:16 p.m. PST |
It's very painful. Yes a huge cut that needs a surgery. Thanks a lot. |
| Coyotepunc and Hatshepsuut | 21 Aug 2015 6:44 p.m. PST |
Get well soon, Editor Julia! |
| JeffreyS | 21 Aug 2015 6:45 p.m. PST |
I hope you get better soon! |
| abelp01 | 21 Aug 2015 7:19 p.m. PST |
All my best, get better quick, kid! |
| sneakgun | 21 Aug 2015 7:38 p.m. PST |
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| Ed Mohrmann | 21 Aug 2015 7:44 p.m. PST |
Sincere best wishes for a full and speedy recovery |
 Gungnir | 21 Aug 2015 9:13 p.m. PST |
Sorry to hear that, my best wishes for a good recovery. |
 Murphy  | 21 Aug 2015 10:03 p.m. PST |
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 FingerandToeGlenn | 21 Aug 2015 10:23 p.m. PST |
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| David Manley | 21 Aug 2015 10:53 p.m. PST |
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. And a cautionary tale re travel health insurance. I would never visit the US without it, especially having seen a friend effectively left to die from heart failure in a hospital ER until the staff had seen the colour of his money |
| wrgmr1 | 22 Aug 2015 9:00 a.m. PST |
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. |
| Editor Julia | 22 Aug 2015 10:20 a.m. PST |
That is right David. I have no insurance here and I am not qualified for Financial Assistance. I am not sure if I will undergo surgery for it cost much. |
| MattyGroves | 22 Aug 2015 11:50 a.m. PST |
Is good advice David. The opposite is true visiting Europe, my wife had a hospital visit & prescriptions and we were shocked when not presented with a bill. The wonders of the U.S health 'system' ! |
| Bismarck | 22 Aug 2015 12:01 p.m. PST |
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Good luck with the tendon surgery. Had an employee years ago who cut his on a glass. Subsequent surgery got him complete usage of the finger. |
| Frederick | 22 Aug 2015 2:56 p.m. PST |
Best wishes for a speed recovery |
| coopman | 22 Aug 2015 3:27 p.m. PST |
Hope that you get well soon Julia. |
| Editor Julia | 22 Aug 2015 4:37 p.m. PST |
I'll try to call the surgeons office on Monday to hear how much it costs. And ask what happens if I won't go for a surgery. I know it will cost much, but will keep forward on the positive outcome. |
| jowady | 22 Aug 2015 7:41 p.m. PST |
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| Editor Julia | 23 Aug 2015 8:42 p.m. PST |
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