Hello, friends! I am a former pastor and a Veteran of the Vietnam war, decorated for valor. It’s by God’s grace and mercy that I am here today! For the last 10 1/2+ years, I have suffered with a condition called Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia. It is the worst pain known to the medical field, and is VERY hard to control. Over these past several years, I have been to many physicians and tried several interventional procedures, none of which have worked. I almost died twice, and was in hospice twice, because of uncontrolled pain. I couldn’t eat or sleep, and was rapidly losing weight!
I have finally found a pain doctor who is willing to put in a pain pump for me. The trials are complete, and the surgery is scheduled for July 21st. The VA, who normally pays for all my medical care, is REFUSING to pay for this procedure. We have pleaded with them, and have even contacted the Washington VA hotline and our Congressman in Washington, but these efforts have been to no avail. I do not have Medicare Part B to cover any of these expenses (that is another story for another day!).
My wife has been my caregiver and advocate, and is by my side fighting for me every day! We thank the Lord for helping us get this far!
The procedure will cost $15,500.00. We are being required by this doctor’s office to put down $10,000.00 on the day of surgery (July 21st), and $5,500.00 within the 30 days following the procedure. Anything that any of you might be able to do to help would be GREATLY appreciated!!
God bless each of you, is our prayer!
Gene & Anita Poole