On 8/20/2013 6:31 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 20/08/2013 11:22 AM, Nancy Young wrote:

>> 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.

Beats the time when you went in and stayed a much longer, much suckier time.

> 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.

Your wife was smart. I don't know what that policy is about but it
has worked out for you.
>
> 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.

I'll pick it up next time I hit the library. It must be good, they have
15 copies out.

nancy