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my mom broke her hip 2 months ago. Following a successful surgery where a plate with 2 screws was attached, she's been slowly on the mend and is just now ditching the walker. The thing is there wasn't a fall or specific event that she can point to as causing the break. Being 71 now, she's got osteoporoses... basically getting old sucks

thanks Obama!

STOMP
 
STOMP said:
my mom broke her hip 2 months ago. Following a successful surgery where a plate with 2 screws was attached, she's been slowly on the mend and is just now ditching the walker. The thing is there wasn't a fall or specific event that she can point to as causing the break. Being 71 now, she's got osteoporoses... basically getting old sucks

thanks Obama!

STOMP
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That's why, at like 65 or so, I'm going out in style. Like Thelma and Louise.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
Your self driving google electric car will not allow that to happen.
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I have a 30-year old Mercedes (that sits in the garage except on a rare day). In another 34 years, that thing and I are leaving this world together!
 
Well the physical therapist tried moving her leg and it still really hurts. I'm trying to explain to my mom that the sooner she shows progress, the sooner she will be released. Still waiting on the report from the charge nurse
 
STOMP said:
my mom broke her hip 2 months ago. Following a successful surgery where a plate with 2 screws was attached, she's been slowly on the mend and is just now ditching the walker. The thing is there wasn't a fall or specific event that she can point to as causing the break. Being 71 now, she's got osteoporoses... basically getting old sucks

thanks Obama!

STOMP
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Thanks oboma? That was green font I hope..

I see no reason to thank him for Social Security..

1902

The first U.S. workmen's compensation law enacted (later declared unconstitutional)

1915

Thirty states enacted the first major legislation to require employers to insure their workers against industrial accidents—or workmen's compensation

1935

The first federal government health insurance bill introduced in Congress

1945

President Harry S. Truman became the first sitting president to officially endorse national health insurance

1961

President John F. Kennedy sent a message to Congress recommending health insurance for the elderly under Social Security

1965

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law

1972

Medicare eligibility extended to people with disabilities and to people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)

1976

HMOs began to be offered as a Medicare option effective with the HMO Act of 1976

1983

The diagnosis-related group (DRG) prospective payment system began—soon after, Medicare members could enroll in an HMO or managed care plan

1997

The Medicare+Choice program (now known as Medicare Advantage) was enacted

2003

President George W. Bush signed the "Medicare Modernization Act" into law

2006

The voluntary Part D outpatient prescription drug benefit becomes available to beneficiaries from private drug plans and Medicare Advantage Plans
 
magnifier661 said:
Yeah it's good seeing someone with confidence at the helm!

I actually did tell her. She laughed!
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Mags, I meant to ask how you told your mom we wished her well. I mean, how does that conversation go?

"Well, mom, Rip City Two say get well soon!"
"What the hell is Rip City Two?"
"Oh mom. It's a sports message board. It's the Blazers board. You know, NBA basketball. You know, Go Blazers!?!?!?"
"Oh, fun."
"I spend my work days on the forum instead of working for your company."
"Wait, why are you telling complete strangers about my broken hip? And why are they wishing me well. I don't know them. Again, why you talking about me with random internet strangers?"

<SLAP>
 
BLAZINGGIANTS said:
Mags, I meant to ask how you told your mom we wished her well. I mean, how does that conversation go?

"Well, mom, Rip City Two say get well soon!"
"What the hell is Rip City Two?"
"Oh mom. It's a sports message board. It's the Blazers board. You know, NBA basketball. You know, Go Blazers!?!?!?"
"Oh, fun."
"I spend my work days on the forum instead of working for your company."
"Wait, why are you telling complete strangers about my broken hip? And why are they wishing me well. I don't know them. Again, why you talking about me with random internet strangers?"

<SLAP>
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this could end badly for Mags...
 
BLAZINGGIANTS said:
Mags, I meant to ask how you told your mom we wished her well. I mean, how does that conversation go?

"Well, mom, Rip City Two say get well soon!"
"What the hell is Rip City Two?"
"Oh mom. It's a sports message board. It's the Blazers board. You know, NBA basketball. You know, Go Blazers!?!?!?"
"Oh, fun."
"I spend my work days on the forum instead of working for your company."
"Wait, why are you telling complete strangers about my broken hip? And why are they wishing me well. I don't know them. Again, why you talking about me with random internet strangers?"

<SLAP>
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Hahahaha
 
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