My Hip Replacement
Jeff’s life takes a turn as he get himself a brand-new prosthetic hip! Latvian medicine, is it worth it?
Update: Covid in Riga December 2020
Draugi, nav labi! That is what our Latvian Primeminister, Kariņš, said in his last speech about Covid. It translates as “Friends, it isn’t good.” Now they make t-shirts with the saying on it. It has quickly become his catchphrase. Earlier this year, I think I wrote about how Covid was pretty much under …
Quarantine: One Month Later
Quarantine: One Month Later an Update It is the middle of April, and as T. S. Eliot once wrote, “April is the cruelest month.” I am not sure what he had in mind when he wrote those incredibly accurate words, but April 2020 sure fits that bill. I do realize each and every day …
Recovery: One Month After Spinal Fusion
After spinal fusion surgery, recovery is a long process. I feel like it is going well, but I want to share the experience.
Spinal Fusion: Part 2 “Latvian Healthcare”
Latvian Healthcare Healthcare in the USA As a person from the USA, I grew up in a typical family with healthcare provided mostly through my father’s insurance, with deductibles and additional expenses paid out of pocket. Because I was a relatively unhealthy child with ear problems and constant doctor’s visits, I can still remember how …