On 20/08/2013 11:22 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 8/20/2013 9:41 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>
>> The surgeon just came to check me out. The nurse is getting my paperwork
>> and will pull out the drain and my IV, and my wife is on her way to pick
>> me up.
>
> I'm sure the last thing you wanted to be is in the hospital, I'm glad
> you're on your way home. Feel better!
>
>
I was expecting to get into the ER early, get a prescription for stomach
flu and get back home. Then I expected to be home by Sunday night. I was
disappointed to find out they were keeping me overnight, and even more
disappointed to have to stay another night. But... it wasn't so bad.
They nursing staff were great. The beat was comfortable, and last night
my wife brought my laptop and I spent most of my time online.



There are two bonuses to this adventure. Just before I had the heart
surgery my wife talked me into a home care extended insurance plan.
Within two months I made a claim. I got $350 for having been in
hospital for more than three days and $150 "hospital cash" plus other
stuff for mileage and parking for my wife to come and visit every day
and I ended up getting just under $1000 for my 8 days. It looks like I
will be able to claim at least $500 for this one. Almost worth it.

The other benefit was that I had a great book. I read the first half of
it after being admitted and while waiting for surgery. I finished it
after the surgery. Since it was the only book I started over yesterday
afternoon. I realized how much I had missed thanks to the powerful pain
medication and I got to enjoy it all over. "The Book Thief" is one of
the most amazing books I have read in years.