Yep. My cousin is a nurse. She said she's "lucky" to be an ER nurse because the "non-essential" medical staff is having their hours cut. Nurses, anesthesiologists, etc.
It's absolutely nuts. My sister is in the same boat. Lucky to be working. Almost overnight the US got every negative aspect of socialized healthcare. They've been telling people suffering from excruciating pain that their relief from is considered nonessential. Our Governor was even appalled by what has been getting brushed aside, even though they were his orders.
I had knee surgery cancelled because it was non-essential. Just a meniscus tear - no big thing. Not like the tear is getting progressively worse while we delay...
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can get in and that sorted out asap after things open up where you're at.
How'd you tear it?
I had arthroscopic surgery for the same issue. When the tear folded over, it felt like a knife was shoved into my knee. I watched the video of the surgery a few times. The tear looked like someone had pulled on a cotton ball. They used a very tiny "grinder" to shave off the torn part and fluffy stuff. Saline solution washed it away. I felt like new the next day and walked normally again. I really hope you can get this done soon.
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