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Billy Van
« on: February 24, 2024, 07:04:02 PM »
Van is laid up in the hospital in Bullhead City, AZ. He's sleeping comfortably but no other info is available. My best wishes to Van for a quick recovery and to Cheryl to get Van back to the bus, tom...
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2024, 12:18:42 PM »
Van Man sending you good thoughts and Mama is prayin for yous, Get well my friend.
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2024, 05:44:51 PM »
Get well Van. Lin and I are sending good  thoughts your way
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2024, 06:36:34 PM »
Van is still in ICU no time set when he have visitors yet ,Cheryl is the only person allowed  right now 
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2024, 02:31:44 PM »
How is he doing today Cliff?
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2024, 06:24:24 PM »
Van is still in ICU,Cheryl didn't go today she caught a bad cold and is sick so I haven't heard anything today
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2024, 08:36:01 PM »
Clifford do you know if Van is on a ventilator? He has COPD like me  Hope it isn't the Covid variant that is going around up here. It is nasty.
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2024, 06:26:29 AM »
Clifford do you know if Van is on a ventilator? He has COPD like me  Hope it isn't the Covid variant that is going around up here. It is nasty.


Dave I don't know for sure, but the way Cheryl describes it he on a ventilator. Vân has a tough go for the past year with breathing, weight loss and panic attacks .I feel for Cheryl she has washed the walls and ceiling in the bus 3 or 4 times to get rid of any trace of nicotine
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2024, 09:57:51 AM »
Van has had a fluid or some kind of Coagulent in his lungs, that the doctor has had a hard time figuring out for some time. It sounds like that has gotten worse. He has been fighting with the insurance, I see the hospital as a good way to analyze the problem, insurance was fighting...
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2024, 11:58:51 AM »
Van has had a fluid or some kind of Coagulent in his lungs, that the doctor has had a hard time figuring out for some time. It sounds like that has gotten worse. He has been fighting with the insurance, I see the hospital as a good way to analyze the problem, insurance was fighting...


Insurance sucks they have Medicare Advantage and Humna, problem is like I delt with for 6 years if Medicare will not cover the problem Humna will not pay either, our medical system for seniors has been out of control since 2010 .I spoke with Van this morning for awhile till the nurse came in and stopped it , he is hanging in there the best he can
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2024, 01:06:36 PM »
Cheryl, Van's wife sent this:
... He's spitting up alot of crap and getting it out. He slept good cuz of morphine... I have no idea when he may be moved.  I scrubbed and disinfected most everything and taking boo (their dog) out. Please keep praying. 🙏  at lease I got his hair brush and got in a pony tail. Lol it was driving him crazy...
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2024, 01:40:00 PM »
 On the 2nd day of January, I lost my wife to cancer after an 8 month battle,,total bill 568K..  My Humana advantage plan ( PPO) covered all but my "out of network" expenses..  My exposure was only $9700...  I'll take that deal anytime..>>>Dan
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2024, 03:44:30 PM »
On the 2nd day of January, I lost my wife to cancer after an 8 month battle,,total bill 568K..  My Humana advantage plan ( PPO) covered all but my "out of network" expenses..  My exposure was only $9700...  I'll take that deal anytime..>>>Dan
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My point is you have paid into it all your working life you shouldn't owe anything, if you are on Medicaid or a illegal it wouldn't have cost you a nickel. I paid my share of the 9 to $12,000.00 bills over the past 7 years and it sucks Dan everything has to be pre approved .If it wasn't for my FMCA they would have stuck me for 20 grand for my part of Sonja's Medivac flight to Vegas ,I don't get their out of network BS either it is another way to get more money from people that need help
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2024, 04:42:30 PM »
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2024, 04:45:51 PM »
I can appreciate that Cliff,, When my wife had to be carried to St. George,(47miles) the bill was $14700.00... They had billed it using a code that was wrong,, the code was for a helicopter instead of the  ambulance that was used..  You gotta be watching all the time..>>>Dan
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #15 on: February 27, 2024, 04:49:40 PM »
Beat the Deamon Van! Prayers for you & wife.
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #16 on: March 02, 2024, 08:02:25 AM »
Bump to see if anybody has an update on Van?
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2024, 08:40:38 AM »
Cheryl, his wife  will visit today and I'll report back...
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2024, 03:23:44 PM »
Van has been discharged from Valley View Hospital ,I just helped Cheryl.bring him home. He has long road ahead for recovery   
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2024, 03:53:06 PM »
Van has been discharged from Valley View Hospital ,I just helped Cheryl.bring him home. He has long road ahead for recovery

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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #20 on: March 03, 2024, 07:09:00 AM »
Billy Van, you'll get through this. I know you are tough as a boot.
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #21 on: March 03, 2024, 07:17:11 AM »
Van has been discharged from Valley View Hospital ,I just helped Cheryl.bring him home. He has long road ahead for recovery

That's incredibly good news. Thanks for the update.
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #22 on: March 03, 2024, 07:30:51 AM »
Cliff, Thank God for Friends like you.
 


Glen,Cheryl has been here for me for 2 years when I needed help with Sonja she was always here for me, she needs a help and I am here for her and Van the way it should be
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #23 on: March 03, 2024, 12:34:36 PM »
Clifford I am forever in your debt❤️.
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #24 on: March 03, 2024, 02:00:17 PM »
Great news. I know you'll be ridin and cracking wise soon, see you this week! Tom...
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #25 on: March 03, 2024, 05:18:34 PM »
Van it was so good to talk to you two today. Doreen and I were really concerned for you and Cheryl.
 
Clifford we hear you are a great care giver too.

Van you will get through this or at least make it a lot better and be able to deal with it with the breathing. Over time it will go back and forth but that's where you learn what to do to correct the problems. Good luck my friend and we are always here.
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #26 on: March 04, 2024, 05:39:05 AM »
Clifford I am forever in your debt❤️.
Van,  if anything we could help with , Hollar. Take care and get well.

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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #27 on: March 04, 2024, 08:46:01 AM »
Van and Cheryl are home! Van needs time for his throat and lungs to relax and recover. Cheryl has set up proper Doctor specialist appointments and it's time to recover, gain his weight back and clear his lung of the pneumonia. I'm confident he'll recover and get back to his old self, tom...
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #28 on: March 07, 2024, 04:45:46 AM »
Van is back to the bus. Going thru home care and doctors appointments. Talked to him yesterday and he is recalling wiring for my bus engine, and his voice got stronger by the end of the conversation. Long road back,  but I'm confident he will get back to his old self.
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Re: Billy Van
« Reply #29 on: March 07, 2024, 07:01:13 AM »
From Van's wife Cheryl,
Hey all!
The last couple days have been very productive. Last night the withdrawals from the morphine and anxiety pills they were giving him, have ceased. What a ride that was! We got a full night sleep for the first time...

Yesterday, we had our intro for Home Health Care. The nurse and supervisor were absolutely delightful. We will also have a therapist coming. Going forward, we have a specific nurse and lives close by, in Needles CA...
To our family, and extended family of friends all over the world. It's amazing how we have all met in person, bonded and gone our own ways. Forever a part of each other. We are truly humbled by the love and support of you all. 🌷
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