“I went to Howard University hospital on May 9, but did not go to surgery until May 11. I had DC Alliance insurance, but they would not do surgery on me that night or the next day. They waited until Medicaid kicked in on May 11. Man, I stayed fucked up for two whole days because of medical insurance. When I finally got Medicaid, I went to surgery and got back feeling in my right toe. We were celebrating, but I still could not walk so I had to go to therapy. But, God is good. They said he can make the paralyzed walk again and I am prime example. I was so determined that I wasn’t going to live my life in a wheel chair. I went through a lot, but I can smile about it now. I am happy this happened to me and not my twin. She would not have survived because I am much stronger than she is.

via People’s District.

For crying out loud. This woman had just been shot numerous times and our healthcare system has the audacity to make someone wait for surgery until Medicaid kicked in. Regardless of what caused the situation and who’s to blame,  no one should have to wait in a situation like this because of their health insurance. Our healthcare system is not the best in the world it is far from it.