Dr. Geep --

I'll be praying for your rapid recovery.

Thanks for all that you have done, and for all that you intend to do.

You represent, far better than most of us, what this community could be all about.

You've led by example. It's up to the rest of us to attempt to be half as good.

Wow! I am blown away by that bill. Yep, that's worth more than my house, too. I wish I had some money to send, but I'm on disability and in desperate need of a new roof. :-( Dr. Geep: Please accept my best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Best of luck, and we'll see you soon. TT: Thanks for putting the link to get here in the merchants' forum! I don't frequent this one as often as I should. BillyGoat: We should all have friends like you! -Heidi

Poor Dr Geep. I live in England where we are lucky enough to have a health service which can cover most emergencies without us recieving terrifying bills like this. We all owe you so much - your tutorials are wonderful, I know I have learnt loads from you, where else could I have got that? And so entertaining as well! Best of luck with your continued recovery, lets hope it is a speedy one. Our thoughts are with you. Hugs (gentle ones coz you must be very delicate right now) from Elgyfu

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Unfortunately, here in the U.S., the uninsured get gouged. Insurers get a "bulk discount" for their own customers. And since so many of the uninsured don't pay, the hospitals try to make it up by raising prices for anyone without insurance. One recent study showed that the uninsured pay three times as much for the same services as people with insurance. Yes, it's completely crazy. I hope Geep is getting some expert advice on his situation. A lawyer who specializes in this kind of thing, maybe. Hospitals are usually willing to work out payment plans, but if the bill is really half a million, he might be better off declaring bankruptcy and starting over. I believe in Arizona you're allowed to keep your house, as long as it's not a mansion. (But I'm not a lawyer, don't take this as gospel.) SamTherapy, I don't have Neftoon Girl and I'm not planning to buy her. (Don't do toon girls. I'm not planning to buy The Girl from DAZ, either.) But if any of my friends have your set on their wishlist, I'd buy it for them.

My heart goes out to you. Get well soon. Your Fans need you.

I have been away for a few days and coming back tonight I fell upon this thread which gave me the shivers... Dr Geep, I wish you a quick recovery and I'll certainly join my efforts with those of your many devoted pupils to help in any way we can. Get well... We all love you very much. BillyGoat, thank you for letting us know. SamTherapy, yours is an excellent idea --and a generous one.

I thought that maybe geep had got sick of us all again and was taking a holiday but this is terrible news. You are one of the best Doc and I will certainly help you with some cash to pay those hospital bills. I do hope your recovery is swift and are back amongst us, in good health, very soon. 8) Catlin

Actually, if they haven't done so allready, Bondware should kick a sum of money at the Doc. He's a major contributor to this site and a reason why a lot of people visit this place. It would be a nice gesture indeed! Besides they SHOULD be able to afford something more than what most of us can contribute with.

One other note about that hospital bill above. Surgeons and anaethesiologists bill seperately since they usually aren't hospital employees. Outside labs will also bill seperately. Getting ill in the US can be devastating. All of you in England or Canada or Denmark or wherever, can thank your lucky stars that you do have comprehensive national health care. Carolly

I'm glad this wasn't a scam, and even gladder that Doc Geep is able to accept our donations - pride sometimes make folks do funny things. I can't think of the last time I was so proud to be part of a website - the generosity of the folks here is wonderful. Doc Geep is worth every penny!

Waitamoment - $592.05 for Education/Training? Is it just me or did anyone else here hope that the doctors/nurses were educated and trained BEFORE they got to the medical center?

The Education/Training has nothing to do with the doctors and nurses.. This is for social services to the patient and his or her family Ed

Oh, I figgered it was something of the sort - just trying to inject a little humor into a somber thread. And I can't express how happy I was seeing Posey today - it means Doc's alive, functional, and on his 'pooter.

Thanks Lon ... Yup, the 'pooter is still werkin'! ;=]

Oh, Doc! What a better way to start a day for all of us! :)

I never thought I would be HAPPY to see NaySay! But I am! Good to see you're stilll kicking, Doc :o)

If you make a product available to buy please make it a standalone. I don't have the neftis toon char and won't be getting it so an addon would be useless to me. Marque

Glad to see you back Doc, now TAKE IT EASY!! Just relax and get well, you may feel better but you still need rest. 8^) Marque

How the heck can a guy get any rest with NaySay in the studio, huh? ;=]

Oh Doctor our Doctor! You are absolutely welcome sir - I'm just so relieved to see you functional again. Marque is right - after getting your ticker so thoroughly worked over you need to REST! We'll be here waiting patiently when you get back. You could have Posey teach NaySayGuy the birds and the bees - that ought to keep him busy and quiet for awhile?

Oh LonGrey that has put a terrible image in my head..............you bad. lol 8) Well you must be getting better Doc if you're back in the studio with NaySay, just don't let him upset you. 8) Catlin

"You could have Posey teach NaySayGuy the birds and the bees..."

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahaha

Do you really think that's posable - oops, I mean possible?

;=]

Posable - fer sure! Possible - hm, I'm not so sure! Willy (I'm glad you recover, Doc :-)

Laughter is indeed the best medicine. {hug} Part of that education was probably some new routines to follow (a close friend also ended up in the hospital a few months back, similar situation but not as many bypasses, and he now walks daily and eats better and relaxes more... he's pulled through). Remember that is a pacemaker, not a peacemaker, so you don't have to take it apart to clean it after drilling your students. But your heartbeat isn't the only thing which needs pacing. Take it easier! Carolly