Story
Name
Wade Landa
Injury/Illness
Total knee replacement, torn bicep
07/03/2020 I tore my bicep. I was uninsured at the time and used my paid benefits to attempt to heal without seeing a physician. I was working for the USPS as a city mail carrier. I exhausted my benefits and was unable to return to work. When I was able to qualify for insurance thru UCARE surgery for my bicep was attempted but unsuccessful. My doctor noted the condition of my right knee and replacement surgery was scheduled. I have been dealing with that knee since reconstructive surgery in 1985. This process of getting my body back to normal function is taking much longer than anticipated. Asking for help has been very hard for me. I spent a large portion of my working career in health care giving cares not receiving them.