Fam Of 5 & A Triple Bypass Surgery
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I'm Tony Woodward. I'm 49 years old.
Have been an electrician since February 2000. Did micro-electronics for 10-1/2 years prior.
I'm a vetern of the U.S. Coast Guard (Honorably Discharged in 1989).
I am the sole income of my family... my fiance, Shanna Elliott (28), whom is a full time student at Stautzenburg College, since August 2016; Shanna and my two daughters, Krystina (4) and Chloe (2); and, my Autistic son, Andon (21), whom doesn't receive SSI.
On Friday, December 2, 2016, at approximately 9:30pm, I was rushed to Akron City Hospital, by ambulance, with chest pains.
After a night full of numerous tests coming back negative, the hospital performed a stress test, which showed there was a problem.
On Saturday, December 3, 2016, the hospital performed a cardiac catheterization through the groin. The doctor stated that he would put stents in as needed.
After the catheterization, the doctor said that he was unable to use the stents, Ineeded a double bypass.
On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at 11:00am, they preformed the double bypass surgery. during the surgery, they found a third clogged artery. the double bypass became a triple bypass surgery.
The surgery went well, despite becoming a triple bypass surgery.
I was told that when I was discharged that I would have a visiting nurse coming to my home to ensure recovery goes well.
On Saturday, December 10, 2016, as I was being discharged, I was told that my VA insurance denied the visiting nurse.
Was told, also, not to expect to get to go back to work for 2 to 3 months.
I am now left trying to figure out how to pay for my bills, such as utilities, car payments, insurance, food, and etc. On top of that, fight with the VA insurance on how much they are going to pay for, or how much they refuse to pay for.
it scares the hell out of me, knowing the cost can exceed $200,000.
Any and all cotributions, to help my family, will be forever greatful.
Have been an electrician since February 2000. Did micro-electronics for 10-1/2 years prior.
I'm a vetern of the U.S. Coast Guard (Honorably Discharged in 1989).
I am the sole income of my family... my fiance, Shanna Elliott (28), whom is a full time student at Stautzenburg College, since August 2016; Shanna and my two daughters, Krystina (4) and Chloe (2); and, my Autistic son, Andon (21), whom doesn't receive SSI.
On Friday, December 2, 2016, at approximately 9:30pm, I was rushed to Akron City Hospital, by ambulance, with chest pains.
After a night full of numerous tests coming back negative, the hospital performed a stress test, which showed there was a problem.
On Saturday, December 3, 2016, the hospital performed a cardiac catheterization through the groin. The doctor stated that he would put stents in as needed.
After the catheterization, the doctor said that he was unable to use the stents, Ineeded a double bypass.
On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at 11:00am, they preformed the double bypass surgery. during the surgery, they found a third clogged artery. the double bypass became a triple bypass surgery.
The surgery went well, despite becoming a triple bypass surgery.
I was told that when I was discharged that I would have a visiting nurse coming to my home to ensure recovery goes well.
On Saturday, December 10, 2016, as I was being discharged, I was told that my VA insurance denied the visiting nurse.
Was told, also, not to expect to get to go back to work for 2 to 3 months.
I am now left trying to figure out how to pay for my bills, such as utilities, car payments, insurance, food, and etc. On top of that, fight with the VA insurance on how much they are going to pay for, or how much they refuse to pay for.
it scares the hell out of me, knowing the cost can exceed $200,000.
Any and all cotributions, to help my family, will be forever greatful.
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Tony Woodward
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Akron, OH