Official Brain Tumor thread

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 2:07 pm

Obama is the worst. Ugh.

Post by **brian** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 2:12 pm

Johnnie wrote:Obama is the worst. Ugh.

That was certainly an ACA irony. Companies were/are penalized for making sure their employees have excellent health insurance.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 2:30 pm

brian wrote:
Johnnie wrote:Obama is the worst. Ugh.
That was certainly an ACA irony. Companies were/are penalized for making sure their employees have excellent health insurance.

I'm not one of the wingnuts railing against Obamacare. Obviously it provides great social benefit. But, as Brian noted, there are unintended consequences. One being that companies are likely to eliminate their most generous ("Cadillac") plan options for their employees, so they don't have company insurance plans that will be subject to the excise tax. Effectively shifting expense from the company to the employees while still insuring them. My company already did it this year with the plan that cost them the most money. I was on that plan last year, and in open enrollment, I had to choose a different plan for this year.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:29 pm

It's pretty crazy how that actually shakes out. Weren't we inundated with "if you're happy with your healthcare plan, you can keep it" during the passage of it? Anything the government does is going to fuck over the consumer.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:47 pm

Is that not a loophole that can be closed?

Post by **brian** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:53 pm

Gunpowder wrote:Is that not a loophole that can be closed?

I don't know that there was much outcry about that particular provision to be honest. I'm not even really complaining about it as much as I am noting the irony of funding a law to help provide health insurance to the uninsured by taxing health insurance plans. Even if my employer didn't help pay for the deductible of our new plan between my health FSA and being able to deduct medical expenses on my taxes, I'd end up about where I was anyway.

howard · Post by **howard** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:31 pm

brian wrote:Just for grins I decided to look at my health insurance website to see my total bill so far (if I didn't have insurance).

It's not pretty. Before they even have taken saw one to my skull, it would be roughly the cost of a high-end European luxury car. Thinking when this year is said and done it should be well into six figures.

ETA: Fortunately we have really good insurance at work. Only a $1,000 deductible and the company refunds that anyway (we used to have what was considered a "Cadillac" healthcare plan, but had to get rid of it thanks to Obamacare.)

Yeah, neurovascular imaging studies ain't cheap. Neuroradiologist is a well-paying gig (if you like spending your life staring at computer-generated shadows of reality.) They do get to drive high-end Euro luxury cars (hey, mine is 15years old, and I bought it used for $14K.)

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Tue Aug 26, 2014 12:10 pm

Shit, Brian, I'm just seeing this. Good luck.

(FYI, the tax on Cadillac health plans doesn't kick in until 2018.)

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Aug 26, 2014 12:14 pm

Steve of phpBB wrote:Shit, Brian, I'm just seeing this. Good luck.

(FYI, the tax on Cadillac health plans doesn't kick in until 2018.)

I can't tell if you're telling Brian no to sweat it or not.

Johnny Hotcakes · Post by **Johnny Hotcakes** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 5:59 am

brian wrote:
Johnny Hotcakes wrote:
brian wrote:
Johnny Hotcakes wrote:Brian. Just wanted to come out of the woodwork to wish you the best as you go through this. Let me know the next time you're at a Lions game and beer is on me.
Going to the Monday night football season opener on Sept 8 if you're going.
Not sure yet if I will be able to get the time off to attend that game, but I will certainly keep you posted!
If you do go, get downtown EARLY. There's a Tigers game at the exact same time. It's going to be apeshit. (I'm kinda personally pissed that I'm missing a Lucero concert, also in downtown Detroit that night, though that's not going to have any impact on traffic obvs.)

Ironically (or not), it turns out that I am going to be in Vegas that day. You and me Brian, we're like two ships passing in the night.

Post by **brian** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 9:45 am

Johnny Hotcakes wrote:
brian wrote:
Johnny Hotcakes wrote:
brian wrote:
Johnny Hotcakes wrote:Brian. Just wanted to come out of the woodwork to wish you the best as you go through this. Let me know the next time you're at a Lions game and beer is on me.
Going to the Monday night football season opener on Sept 8 if you're going.
Not sure yet if I will be able to get the time off to attend that game, but I will certainly keep you posted!
If you do go, get downtown EARLY. There's a Tigers game at the exact same time. It's going to be apeshit. (I'm kinda personally pissed that I'm missing a Lucero concert, also in downtown Detroit that night, though that's not going to have any impact on traffic obvs.)

Ironically (or not), it turns out that I am going to be in Vegas that day. You and me Brian, we're like two ships passing in the night.

Bummer. Well, have fun in Vegas. As always, if you (or anyone) wants any recommendations on places to check out, let me know.

Post by **brian** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:30 pm

So after getting kind of jerked around by the insurance company and neurosurgeon and whatnot, somewhat suddenly my surgery is a go for Wednesday. So this is probably my last post for awhile. Catch you all on the flip side.

rass · Post by **rass** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:35 pm

brian wrote:So after getting kind of jerked around by the insurance company and neurosurgeon and whatnot, somewhat suddenly my surgery is a go for Wednesday. So this is probably my last post for awhile. Catch you all on the flip side.

Good luck man.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:11 pm

Someone tell Brian I said "best wishes".

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:21 pm

Mr. D says best wishes, and I do too.

Post by **Shirley** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:32 pm

Damn. Good luck, man!

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:45 pm

Talk at you soon, dtw.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:46 pm

Best of lucky buddy!

Johnny Carwash · Post by **Johnny Carwash** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:50 pm

Best wishes Brian.

Post by **brian** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:52 pm

Thanks guys (inc MrD). I'm going to see if they can zap the part of the brain that controls pro football memories while they're at it. My neuro's from Michigan so I'm sure he'll understand.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:03 pm

brian wrote:Thanks guys (inc MrD). I'm going to see if they can zap the part of the brain that controls pro football memories while they're at it. My neuro's from Michigan so I'm sure he'll understand.

It worked in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind, so why not? Me and J-Lo are praying for you. Look forward to reading you soon.

Post by **Sabo** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:19 pm

Good luck, Brian. Hoping for the best outcome for you.

DC47 · Post by **DC47** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:40 pm

My thoughts are with you Brian.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 9:07 pm

Thoughts and prayers. Be strong.

howard · Post by **howard** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 9:32 pm

brian wrote:Thanks guys (inc MrD). I'm going to see if they can zap the part of the brain that controls pro football memories while they're at it. My neuro's from Michigan so I'm sure he'll understand.

Tell him to be careful not to zap those pleasant Chips memories.

I'm sure you will be wide awake and good to go by Wednesday mid afternoon. Best wishes.

Keg · Post by **Keg** » Mon Oct 06, 2014 9:54 pm

Good luck Brian!

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:27 am

I'm hoping for some kind of Flowers for Algernon situation. But instead of becoming a genius, Brian becomes incredibly pollyanna'ish about the Lions... But eventually reverts back to normal.

(Take luck!)

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:58 am

"Who is this pudgy fuck at first base and how much longer do I have to watch him run at quarter speed every day?"

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:59 am

Nonlinear FC wrote:I'm hoping for some kind of Flowers for Algernon situation.

Underrated trade.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:59 am

Fuck this "Good Luck Brian" shit.

Good luck brainsurgeons!

Jerloma · Post by **Jerloma** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:00 am

How come nobody ever wishes the surgeon good luck? I mean all Brian has to do is lay there.

Jerloma · Post by **Jerloma** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:00 am

AB_skin_test wrote:Fuck this "Good Luck Brian" shit.

Good luck brainsurgeons!

Cock.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:04 am

DUDE. Don't step on my crass.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:20 am

Or your cock, ammirite?

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:38 am

Good luck, buddy.

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:45 am

#Prey4Brian

...Motherfucker is gonna be hungry after surgery.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:48 am

Thoughts are with you and the docs.....May the hardest thing about this surgery and recovery is coming up with a great story on how you got the scar for use to get free drinks and attention from ladies.

SportsDoc · Post by **SportsDoc** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 10:03 am

brian wrote:So after getting kind of jerked around by the insurance company and neurosurgeon and whatnot, somewhat suddenly my surgery is a go for Wednesday. So this is probably my last post for awhile. Catch you all on the flip side.

Good Luck, Brian. Make sure your surgeon is in bed early Tuesday night!

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 10:15 am

I'll rub one out for you, dog.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Oct 07, 2014 10:18 am

SportsDoc wrote:
brian wrote:So after getting kind of jerked around by the insurance company and neurosurgeon and whatnot, somewhat suddenly my surgery is a go for Wednesday. So this is probably my last post for awhile. Catch you all on the flip side.
Good Luck, Brian. Make sure your surgeon is in bed early Tuesday night!

Make sure he stays at a Holiday Inn Express