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In reply to the discussion: Trump's broken promise is a death sentence to thousands of his voters [View all]cntrygrl
(357 posts)since my teen years. Paid in to a system that will now turn me (us) to the curb. My first big health problems came while I was still driving truck. I developed IBS/Colitis, which wasn't diagnosed until suffering through the symptoms for 5 years.
I then injured my back which led to having surgery. This wasn't successful so there was another scan taken. The only thing the surgeon could say after looking at the results is that 'my whole back is a mess and he couldn't help me. Big whoop! I had hoped having the surgery would allow me to work until age 67, to full retirement.
So I quit my job and fought for disability. Cashed in my small retirement, (we were taken to the cleaners during the '08 fiasco) paid of my auto and a few bills.
I joined Affordable Care and found out I had 70% blockage of my carotid artery and diabetes II.
I'm now taking meds for the conditions mentioned which I couldn't afford without the insurance. I do all I can to watch my diet but I'm not able to walk or exercise do to the severe pain from my back and leg.
I'm toast if they take away our health care. Needless to say, I'm very scared.