King....I'm being honest when I tell you I didn't even read your postings (or you'd find another rebuttal here). I really prefer to spend my time being a musician and not an orator or debater.

I'll say it again...you're probably basically a very nice guy when the dust settles but you really need to get off this "nit-picking" kick.

Try putting your energy into making music. Isn't that what we're all here for?

Lucky

Actually, there was a strong music related connection. I know three old time horn players in Lexington who are missing a foot or toes due to this disease. And I know of 7 from the area who have died from complications.

R.

I would check the water....

My little friend is now out of the hospital and living with a friend who also works at the restaurant. He has no doctor, doesn't know how to clean the wound from the amputation, has no means to get a prothesis, has no access to physical and occuupational theraphy.

On top of that, when we contacted his family in Mexico (he wants to just get on a bus and go home)his 4 kids and wife, say they don't want him to come home...just keep sending money.

How very, very sad. Let's all cherish thoase close to us.


R.

G'day Captain Russ,
What a sad story, You obviously have a great deal of empathy for your fellow man, and I like to think I have the same.
My Mother had her second leg amputated at a similar position to your friend at the age of 83 yrs. ( we nicknamed her Lurch) and I understand completely why you are concerned for his wellbeing.
Don't tell me you do not have at least some basic health cover in your country for everyone. If not, that is a dsgrace that should be addressed immediately, if you are to consider The U.S.A. an example for the Democratic World to follow.
I swore I would not get into world politics on this Forum as I beleive it is not the place, and there are other topics outside of "Obama Wins".( 101 posts is ridiculous)This is a music based forum and should stay that way, but I took the chance here because the subject touched me deeply.
I think there is a case for a section outside the music threshhold to be added if enough posters wish for it, on other topics. Or is that what The Bar is ???
This is not personal Russ,You are obviously too caring a person to be the victim of my tirade, and I wish your friend all the good fortune in the world. I am nearly crying now, so I will get out of here now.
Ray

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Ray The Saint

Thanks, Ray. Sadly, there is no national health coverage in the US. On top of that, medical care is less efficient and more expensive here than in many places in the world. That's a national trajedy.


On top of that, this fellow doesn't speak English and is not a citizen of the US.

Your observations are on the mark and appreciated.

Russ

Man, what a sad education! Im cleaning my friends open wound every 4 hours. His blood sugar is so high (over 300) that there's not much chance it will heal. He has no money, no family in this country, and can't get it together enough to even eat right or take his medicine when he should. He is in major pain. He fell after the surgury and broke all the stitches open. The only fix is a graft. His mother lost both legs-same thing-in Mexico.

His children say they don't want him to come home. At 37, he thinks his life is over.

Luckily, there is an organization affiliated with a local University that provides fee based care. They show respect for their clients. I don't know what people like this would do without this kind of service. I'm taking him to daily appointments, and they're doing what they can, but they are a family health practice, and this is way more serious than what they usually handle.

Please, please take care of yourselves !


Russ

Diabetes is for real, and quite scary.

Diabetes is for real, and quite scary.

Diabetes is for real, and quite scary.