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Has anyone had any luck getting reasonably priced life insurance? I had my surgery a little over 10 years ago. My doctor says I can lead a normal life and I have been,I have been lucky enough to…Continue
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Graeme replied to Bruce Blanchette's discussion Life Insurance"John and Bruce
Life insurance for our 'condition' is difficult. However I think in Johns case as he is in the UK (and we have quite strict laws on insurance) and also that he has not yet had corrective surgery for his…"
Bruce Blanchette replied to Bruce Blanchette's discussion Life Insurance"Well, its nice to know its not just me. I too am reliant on my company's insurance but they impose a coverage limit. Problem is I worry about becoming unemployed and not having any coverage. Even further down the line…"
John Norfolk replied to Bruce Blanchette's discussion Life Insurance"Hi Bruce
I've had no luck at all and have now pretty much given up, however i don't yet have a MHV, just waiting for the right time, but had repair surgery when I was 10, now 38. Tried to get LI it when I first got a mortgage 8…"
Jonathan F Bushey left a comment for Bruce Blanchette"the scar is healing pretty well... soon I can start using cocoa butter and vitamin E on it to help reduce it. Just got to wait for a couple of small scabs to clear off"
Bruce Blanchette left a comment for Jonathan F Bushey"Hey there Jonathan!!
I've been wondering how you were doing (I hadnt been back to this site in a while)
I am very glad things are going well. Happy Thanksgiving. I am sure it is more meaningful than ever.
How's the scar healing?"
Bruce Blanchette commented on Jonathan F Bushey's blog post Waiting is one of the hardest parts."I've been wondering how you were doing. Have they let you go home yet?
Keep ypur chin up...it will continually get better as the days pass."
Bruce Blanchette commented on Jonathan F Bushey's blog post Waiting is one of the hardest parts."Bring lots to read. Don't eat the meatloaf. (I had some nasty hospital meatloaf, just the smell of it ruined the rest of my day :)) The first night in intensive care wasn't that bad because I was so sedated.
I did found it helpful to get…"
Bruce Blanchette commented on Jonathan F Bushey's blog post Waiting is one of the hardest parts."I had to wait two months or so for my sugery. It was not an emergency situation.
It was a tough wait and what you are going through is normal. When I was waiting, the whole thing seemed very unreal. I just couldn't believe it was happening.…"
Bruce Blanchette replied to Bruce Blanchette's discussion Life Insurance"Thanks Graeme
By the way, It is very nice of you to have created this site.
You bring up something I hadn't thought of. I have so far only been getting estimates and not actualy gone so far as to
get checked out by a doctor. (Since I almost…"
A discussion started by Bruce Blanchette was featuredLife Insurance
Has anyone had any luck getting reasonably priced life insurance? I had my surgery a little over 10 years ago. My doctor says I can lead a normal life and I have been,I have been lucky enough to have group life insurance through my employer but when I try to get my own forget it. As soon as I mention I have an artificial heart valve they raise the price 4 fold.This is very frustrating and scary. I have 4 kids and I can't buy life insurance. I'd like to know if anyone has had any luck at…See More
Graeme replied to Bruce Blanchette's discussion Life Insurance"Hey Bruce
This is a new one! Have not even thought of this - and of course its A HUGE ISSUE! Frankly many of us with mhv are in better shape physically than many of those without..!!?? Here in the UK..I think - I am going to check - there is no…"
Bruce Blanchette commented on Mark Townsend's blog post post surgery"Mark, I assume you mean Hartford Hospital in CT.
I had mine done there as well, 10 years ago this past sumer.
I hope you are recovered at this point."
Bruce Blanchette posted a discussionLife Insurance
Has anyone had any luck getting reasonably priced life insurance? I had my surgery a little over 10 years ago. My doctor says I can lead a normal life and I have been,I have been lucky enough to have group life insurance through my employer but when I try to get my own forget it. As soon as I mention I have an artificial heart valve they raise the price 4 fold.This is very frustrating and scary. I have 4 kids and I can't buy life insurance. I'd like to know if anyone has had any luck at…See More
Graeme left a comment for Bruce Blanchette"Hey Bruce,
Welcome to the Mechanical Heart Valve Forum! Have a good nosey around on the site and don't be afraid to ask questions, post on the forum or even write a short blog about t your story - whatever - we are all here to help one…"
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- At 1:29 on November 24, 2010, Jonathan F Bushey said…
- the scar is healing pretty well... soon I can start using cocoa butter and vitamin E on it to help reduce it. Just got to wait for a couple of small scabs to clear off
- At 14:57 on October 6, 2010, Graeme said…
- Hey Bruce,
Welcome to the Mechanical Heart Valve Forum! Have a good nosey around on the site and don't be afraid to ask questions, post on the forum or even write a short blog about t your story - whatever - we are all here to help one another!
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