Last I spoke to Ed was likely 2 weeks ago +. He was still "waiting" to get to see a doc (HMO/Primary) to get a referral to see a foot doc who'd then need to do whatever to see a knee doc about THAT problem! :(
Man can't motate too good and he's loosing ground from the recovery of back surgery waiting to get other issues fixed so he can do his normal exercises to keep his recovery moving forward. Health declines because you can't get to a doctor to take care of problem "a" so you can work hard on problem "b."
Government... :(
If he were but an illegal alien.. :(
Prayers for healing and the Lord to bouy up our friend in need.