# Where's davidm? In the hospital recovering from a medical screwup. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 29, 2017, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049 "2017-11-29T12:24:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 26
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2018, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/501 "2018-12-24T06:12:59Z")
Happy news!! Thank you for keeping us posted. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2018, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/502 "2018-12-24T15:11:12Z")
🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2019, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/503 "2019-01-02T02:33:26Z")
> [@davidm](#): > > Eating was a big milestone for me. Unfortunately the first couple of tries it was taken away from me again. > > Now the PICC (IV line) is gone and I’m eating normally. That + car = WONDERFUL!! Now you can use the car to go for fast food :D. ---
**Author:** ![Cartooniverse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cartooniverse/32/3084_2.png) [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2019, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/504 "2019-01-02T13:31:49Z")
That \*\*MamaZappa \*\*, she’s a smart one !! Heartfelt congratulations on your advances! What a tough road. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/505 "2019-01-02T14:16:40Z")
> [@davidm](#): > > Eating was a big milestone for me. Unfortunately the first couple of tries it was taken away from me again. > > Now the PICC (IV line) is gone and I’m eating normally. Happy New Year. This is awesome. ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2019, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/506 "2019-01-15T22:32:27Z")
I saw the surgeon today. The peg tube (stomach tube) hole is all healed up. So I’m pretty much done healing, at least externally. She told me something today. The day I woke up was the day they were going to decide whether or not to give up and turn off the respirator. So this was a very close call. She said it was a miracle and that she will always remember this case. I don’t believe in miracles, but damn. ---
**Author:** ![steatopygia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steatopygia/32/3132_2.png) [@steatopygia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steatopygia)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2019, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/507 "2019-01-16T04:43:24Z")
:eek: Perhaps karma apologizing for the surgery screw up. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2019, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/508 "2019-01-16T05:15:25Z")
I’m glad you healed up (another milestone checked off :)). That’s some freaky shit the surgeon shared. It sounds like you beat the odds. Good for you. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2019, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/509 "2019-01-16T05:52:22Z")
Wow. Glad you decided to stay around. ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/510 "2019-03-14T14:33:01Z")
I’m now getting disability, SNAP, and free medical so I’m shutting down the GoFundMe campaign. Thank you to everyone who helped me get over the hump. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/511 "2019-03-14T16:30:32Z")
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**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/512 "2019-03-14T16:57:16Z")
I just now found out that I’m losing the SNAP and the free medical because of the SSDI payments. I’ll have to go to the federal exchange for medical coverage. The SNAP isn’t a big deal but I’m very concerned about what the medical coverage will cost me. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/513 "2019-03-14T17:49:12Z")
I think if your income is from SSDI that your medical coverage costs should be lower. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you. ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/514 "2019-03-14T18:30:40Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > I think if your income is from SSDI that your medical coverage costs should be lower. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you. Thanks. I hope you’re right. The woman at the state office said that they’d be sending my info to the feds and that I should call [healthcare.gov](http://healthcare.gov) in a few days. The fact that they’re sending my info to the feds may mean that you’re right. ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/515 "2019-03-14T19:21:09Z")
I’m relieved to learn you got on disability, though I know there’s an emotional cost. When is the two-year mark for your date of entitlement? At that point, you should be able to get on Medicare (regardless of age). I’m guessing it’s coming up within the year, right? ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/516 "2019-03-14T20:26:54Z")
> [@nelliebly](#): > > I’m relieved to learn you got on disability, though I know there’s an emotional cost. > > When is the two-year mark for your date of entitlement? At that point, you should be able to get on Medicare (regardless of age). I’m guessing it’s coming up within the year, right? October of this year. I just got a lump sum SSDI payment for the period from October 2017 to date, and I’ll be getting monthly payments from here on, so I should be able to pay for even relatively expensive insurance from now till October. ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/517 "2019-03-14T23:05:01Z")
> [@davidm](#): > > October of this year. I just got a lump sum SSDI payment for the period from October 2017 to date, and I’ll be getting monthly payments from here on, so I should be able to pay for even relatively expensive insurance from now till October. Oh, good. And I don’t think it’ll be very expensive, given that you’re on SSDI. ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/518 "2019-03-14T23:42:57Z")
I’m glad you’ve gotten financial relief. How are you feeling otherwise now? ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/519 "2019-03-14T23:57:19Z")
> [@Helena330](#): > > I’m glad you’ve gotten financial relief. How are you feeling otherwise now? Better, but far from perfect. I’m eating normally. I’m taking a lot of medicine every day including 2 different injectables. I sleep a lot. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2019, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049/520 "2019-12-23T10:55:02Z")
How are you doing, **davidm**? I hope that since you’ve not posted to this thread since March that means things are going better for you! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049.md?page=25) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-davidm-in-the-hospital-recovering-from-a-medical-screwup/803049.md?page=27)