My wife is on the phone with #UnitedHealthcare because a surgery she had scheduled for Tuesday next week was denied by the insurance company. The woman who is speaking to her has informed her that there is a nursing support call that is free of charge if my wife needs to discuss the emotions of getting this claim denied and to plan future care. It is such bollocks. USians generally hate our healthcare plans and these companies. Imagine facing surgery and being told that they won't pay for it, but they will pay for a nurse to call you and console you about their decision. Absolutely horrific.

Oh, and I pay over $3,000 per year for this level of health insurance for my family.

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A week ago I had my third emergency detached retina surgery. Earlier today the surgeon conducted a one-week post-op exam and said I'm healing fine with everything looking good...so far.

The surgeon deliberately put a gas bubble in my eye, so I can't return to the mountains until that bubble is gone...in 4 to 6 weeks.

Once I get back home, I will do a few minor things to the glider, then assemble it again for a full-power taxi test.

I need to cultivate more patience....

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