Farmer dies days after asking for help to walk again

#JamaicaStar
Last Tuesday, Elvis Pollack, a farmer who was paralysed after falling from a coconut tree, spoke with THE STAR expressing his desire to have his life returned to normal. His family members had reached out to this newspaper seeking help to raise funds for his medical care. However, in a cruel twist of fate, Elvis died on Friday, hours before a planned visit by the news team to his home in Mocho, Clarendon. His brother, Phillip Pollack, said the family is shocked, citing word from doctors that Elvis was "coming on".
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[@corinnematheson3446]

So sorry for your loss my heart goes out to the entire family

[@evaperry3000]

I am so sorry for your loss my condolences to your entire family love from the USA

[@claudettebrown6607]

My condolences to the family.

[@lawrence4480]

Sorry for your lost. Thats my biggest fear in life... loosing a loved one.... lost some already..... but there is still a fear

[@judysmart-deveaux6211]

So sorry for your loss. May God strengthen you all at this time.

[@graceabel6292]

Another sad story condolences to his grieving family members and friends.. comfort and STRENGTHEN them oh God ...be their Rock of ages oh God

[@tahira1]

Sorry for your loss may he rest in peace 🙏🏾

[@paulineshields1543]

Condulonce to you and all your family 👪

[@simsimsworld]

Sounds like he died from sepsis. The Jamaican government needs to ensure ALL hospitals provide FIRST CLASS CARE and allow access for the poor to get proper health care. This could have been avoided. R.I.P

[@nadzideaz9341]

My first thought...and they delayed his treatment Inform doctor none on duty Oxygen maybe not working Blood works no yellow top bottle ivabx maybe him Don't have cannula Iv fluids no cannula Monitor no staff he was at one of the worse hospital in Jamaica. The security guard decides who need to see the doctor... mek dem come attack me let me release the videos

[@ieatamclean6435]

Yes he did he was in the care of the university hospital

[@nadzideaz9341]

@@ieatamclean6435 why was he discharged

[@larporrer587]

Nadz ideaz, he was discharged because of money. Don't u c it's obvious

[@nadzideaz9341]

@@larporrer587 yes sweetheart 💕

[@JAMshortsDAILY]

Be strong brother..

[@coconutcoco8868]

Sorry for your loss❤️

[@claudettetitus3182]

Sad so sad

[@hemsmo4068]

Sincere sympathy for your loss🙏🙏

[@dionnewilliams2696]

Am so sorry my brother. My greatest condolences to the family.

[@Vannessa_factz]

Sir I'm so sorry for your lost I know you try your best with your brother and then to see him pass off like that smh your in, my prayer,stay strong my friend

[@charmainebetty5072]

My condolences for ur loss

[@colleenhenry8022]

So sad when a loved one passes, my condolences to the family at this sad time😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@rlvilla5128]

So sorry … this is heartfelt. I could have helped him with medical supplies (catheters, blue pads, pampers etc). If there’s anyone else who needs help, please contact me on this page. Blessings

[@beverleyubgwpplester1061]

Good morning I know of a sick child that really need some help with pampers and stuff I try to reach out to get some help for him from charity but didn't get any help because his story touch my heart and he is a only child and his father is trying his best

[@roxigra4723]

Good morning, I know of someone in need of adult pampers as well, she's unable to walk and uses a wheelchair.

[@shanicerowe2358]

I no alot of special needs kids who needs pampers ensure etc thank you

[@patriciastephens7974]

Good day to you,can u help me with some adult pampers for my brother,he has strokes.

[@rlvilla5128]

@@beverleyubgwpplester1061 … the stuff I have it’s for adults. Hopefully, someone else on this page will help this child.

[@angiehenry5756]

My condolence to the family, but not because he died, there is some very good doctors here in Jamaica

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in The Building !!!!!!!!!!!

[@ieatamclean6435]

I think an investigation should be done as it's in regards to the hospital that he was admitted to. I can remember I visited elvis his stomach and feet were swollen his bother took him to the hospital and they sent him home without help or medications. Phillip you've done all you could for your bother.

[@vilmasvacation8599]

Phillip seem to be a wonderful brother

[@ieatamclean6435]

@@vilmasvacation8599 hes an amazing brother

[@angelafindlay7123]

Am so sorry for him I broke my back years ago and I got good treatment I am in a wheelchair survival is from almighty am here 45 years life in this condition is helll for me so I can imagine what he was going through in Ja when disabilities in Ja isn't easy ones don't have time to help tou because you need a lot of help I can help myself to a degree but I can't walk I can put on my owe clothes wash them cook and go bathe myself if I couldn't do those things I couldn't be independent maybe I would be in a care home Almighty made me break my back at the lower degree L1 I hate this condition I was blessed to have children as a cripple woman and my children help me I drive my owe car hand control and I went to college and o am a professional tailor and Dress maker depression is my weakness because in our culture we don't love one's with disabilities we laughed after them curse them tell them they don't have faith we hide them we don't want them as boyfriend or girlfriend we care what people will say about you dating them but we are normal people with feelings we hurt more because we remember how we could walk and jump and run and dance but now we have a accident we can't walk no more we are sad we are never the same happy people we were I cry everyday for 42 years since I was 15 I was raped and I jumped from a 3rd floor window to get away from my rapist and I broke my back and damaged my spinal cord and end up in a wheelchair I know the pain and suffering ones go through I am now 56 I live in Ja with my mum and sister I was born in UK where they help you to be independent but I couldn't get work there for years in the field of fashion even though I have my qualifications and skills so I decided to go back to my parent place of birth JA and become a citizen and live my best life in the sun eating good fresh food and just live its harder to live in Ja because I can't push myself on the road like how I could in London since London have pavement and good roads but I rather live and not fussy myself in Ja public places treat me good I gey in the building before I re every else because of my disability my wheelchair stands put and most people are kind and caring towards me I can't get into public transport not like London the bus are design for wheelchairs to enter plus taxi in Ja charge me 3 times the price so I don't go no where unless a friend take me out I am more isolated in Ja than London so I feel it fir ones in Ja with disabilities like myself doctor is free for me in London but Ja it cost I have been blessed to be healthy as I said I have children five of them one girl four boys I looked after them on my owe in this wheelchair I give Almighty YAH all the praise for helping me I hope I can inspire other to treat people with Disabilities with respect and kindness and see that it can happen to them accident incident cause disabilities or you can born with it no one want to be disabled I hate it I can't except it like how I see White people except it our culture don't except it so its hard fir us as black people with disabilities to be happy living with our people judging you saying anything to you like I rather dead than be like you but guest what living like me is better than death I am black proud of who I am as a person my heart us clear I care about people I praise Almighty The Most High I am ambitious and humble and I hurt and wish to be healed one day I hope to teach disable people how to use a sewing machine with they hand like how I use my sewing machine to sew clothes and earn a living sitting in one place sewing is a prefect job for them that is my dream to help those in Ja who have no chance to train them in my field of career and talent please if you see me in Ja I have locks to my waist but I always wear a head wrap I awys wear a long skirt or dress I don't like to show my legs I am slim and most ones say am beautiful to look at say hi ask me what happened to me I will tell you my story to inspire you to give thanks for your legs and hands give Almifhty praise for your health and strength and remember to show kindness to those who can't not walk who ate blind and need help thank you fir read my story

[@larporrer587]

I love you and wish I could meet you. I'm in the fashion world as well

[@angelafindlay7123]

@@larporrer587 Thank tou kindly for your reply love to you too do tou sew where do you live late know good friends is better than pocket money and it's a good place to begin to know one another we are living in a dark world where people are not real k I ndness is lacking and good hearts ate few thank you for your kind reply I am grateful to you stay safe from me Aka Angel

[@JamaicanMillionaire]

Patient teaching is very important when patients are discharged from hospital .

[@marshagriffiths1348]

May his soul rest in peace my sincere condolences to you and your family God bless you

[@gibbsdorothy6705]

this story is so sad my heart goes out to the family RIP

[@Champion-f8x]

Sorry to hear. Let us all repent and serve God before its late. Death in sin is a terrible position

[@rebeccawright2001]

Sorry for your loss

[@shernettrobinson7994]

Be strong in the Lord

[@carmenbrown7761]

So sorry for your loss

[@hunniebee3080]

My condolences to the Pollack family. 🙏💐

[@candypollack7529]

Thank you

[@deyantamanriquez6544]

Condolences to the family 🙏🏽

[@adassagrant8435]

Condolences to the family may the good lord see you through RIP my dear

[@denisehenry7961]

Condolences to u an the family 👪

[@marvawilson-harrison1440]

Sincere condolences to you all.😪

[@karreen2642]

Oh Lord please provide...how can people assist?

[@eetv7840]

Sorry for your lost, I know this guy from the community.

[@strawberrythedancer]

So sad 🥺 R.I.P. ✨🙏✨

[@kevinmartin2464]

Sad sad. Condolences

[@amandasookhoo6845]

I'm sending sympathys💐☹️😤💔rip

[@puzzleddot3882]

My deepest sympathy to the family May his soul RIP

[@patriciaminguel120]

So sorry to hear that my condolences to the family and friends

[@deyantamanriquez6544]

It saddens me to know that this happen to this gentleman. I feel like the medical system in the West Indies is so outdated. It is a shame.

[@larporrer587]

Absolutely. I have similar experience with my love one at UWI. I went to have him pre discharge n the sister begged me not to. 5 days and no bed space after admission n cold food served to him to give dog. Porridge n smelly fish. Disgraceful and everybody pass an bounce up him foot hanging down the stretcher bed cuz he can't feel it hanging but the bounce vibrates his back. It's all about the money

[@deyantamanriquez6544]

@@larporrer587 same with my child father. At Public, They didn’t have specific up to date equipment to accommodate him and dragged their feet to transfer him to a next hospital all for the sake of money. He end up dying. Grieve me til this day! Smh

[@dorothydaley1452]

In these time so many problems lord cover this man father in time of trouble hide me lord

[@hughturner2638]

My condolences to you and your family

[@dianpowell6416]

This is so sad condolences to his entire family.

[@philosborn1840]

Sad story, u seem like nice people :(

[@juanitabaimbridge3351]

Sorry saddened by this ...my deepest sympathy ....Sepsis is taught in hospitals to be one of the first identifiers along with the pt vitals .....sepsis also moves throughout the body rapidly ......I'm so sorry this happened...my thoughts and prayers ...may his soul rest in peace 🙏

[@derrickbraithwaite-mais8469]

My deepest condolences.🙏🏿😪🕯🕊 💐

[@marshaarcher4477]

Rip cousin 😭😭😭😭

[@kevinmartin2464]

I don't know if it the star or just the person who or doing these interviews we need more info in these interviews. I seen an interview of a childhood friend of my a little while ago his house burn down. An the interview was just Flat. No name no cmunity no contact nothing smh. Please The star. we need to know what we are watching. Thanks and keep up the good work

[@uniciesmart8135]

Oh my sorry to hear this! Sincere condolences to his friends and family

[@alwaysjolly]

The Shock is usually the worst 😐 .Coupled with the death . My 🙏 condolences

[@younggbabytv2820]

My heart goes out to the family

[@judithhunter9668]

So sad 😞. Condolences 🙏 to the family. RIP.

[@karensmith4651]

So sad my condolences to the family

[@howerithiatownsend809]

My condolences to the families and friends.RIP Mr pollack.

[@leonietaylor7054]

Was he getting enough water?Was his foley been emptied on time? Was his intake and output been noted.Did he have a temp.Maybe they should have tested his urine for uti or bladder infection.I am not medical or nurse just a few thoughts.Poor guy .Oh God

[@elethinds4855]

Good questions Leonie, my thoughts r lingering on these things 2. The medical system is so inefficient.

[@kermithdyer9301]

in jamica u death if u don't have money jamaica isso disgusting what happening ja

[@ronalddino6370]

R.i.p

[@gloriarobinson1869]

My condolences to the family.

[@Bucannabismusic]

So sad bro😭

[@marcialivermore4066]

condolences to his family and friends may is soul rest in peace

[@vilmasvacation8599]

Condolences 💐 so sad 😭

[@scorpioreign1115]

Condolences to the family and friends. Appears as though he became septic from the infection.

[@redanthony7249]

My condolences to the family god knows why🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mjstar9107]

Condolences to the family.

[@akm1374]

Omg..this is heartbreaking..may his soul rest in peace 😔

[@karenmiller8297]

I am so sorry for your loss. But was he on antibiotics for the infection?

[@dianpowell6416]

Andrew Holness needs to provide the help necessary for this family to take care of this bill and funeral cost. Tax payers has paid their dues so Andrew needs to step in.

[@melissamerchant3039]

Condolences to the families

[@elainetaylor6941]

Not being able to urinate is very dangerous it causes infection in the bladder and kidneys, this will cause death. Sorry for your loss.

[@meskelsounds]

Sad sad

[@berylmorgan8482]

I am so sorry for your loss.. The doctors in Jamaica are the absolute worst..I know if he was in the US he would have gotten the appropriate medical attention he so desperately needed..While visiting Jamaica I passed out on the street in Brown's Town & was taken to the hospital..I have uncontrolled HBP..the doctor in Jamaica gave me a prescription for vitamins..I then returned to the US immediately & went to my doctor who could not believe that I was given a prescription for vitamins instead of Blood pressure medication!

[@carlenemarshall9214]

This is so true about the health care out there. Shame on them. My mother died because of misdiagnosis. The doctor told she gastroenteritis and prescribed gas medications for her and send her home. She got and was later returned only to find out that she has appendicitis which burst inside her by then, infection went in her blood (sepsis). God rest her soul. Incompetent medical professionals and system.

[@Sharonbless876]

@@carlenemarshall9214 so sorry to hear

[@andreaplummer3635]

So sad 🙏

[@primrosealegre9260]

I feel the pain …

[@lovemusicbadallgenres43]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@marlanharrow5597]

Condolence

[@mauleneadams2065]

Condolences to you and your family

[@chinleechin2480]

Carelessness once he's not urinating through the bag for 12 hrs the doctor or nurse should check the catheter because it didn't inserted properly n someone should notice that the urine went to the kidneys n damage it cause it's acid n rot the kidney sue the health department get a lawyer it's negligence

[@angellaphillips8064]

This hospital makes a lot of errors and so hard to sue them because most lawyers have connections to this hospital, KPH is the best hospital in Jamaica.

[@marvabucknor800]

So sad rip

[@fortherecord6412]

Sad,Sad they maybe didn't put him on the watch for septicemia. Jamaica think about health and safety. Coconut tree poor man.

[@jasminedouglas5004]

Sad

[@taneshawright2875]

Accidents. A worst nightmare. Cover is Lord.

[@kingstonrock3693]

Sad story 😞, praying for his family

[@carmenpetrson5120]

RIP

[@jerrymems6657]

Very good caregiver she sounded genuine and real to him. My condolences to the family and friends

[@philosborn1840]

Yes she was very sad so sad

[@azariahisrael5482]

Things like this can happen, and when you start to think of how you have lost control of your movements, and the things that you want to do may limit you, and what burden will befall you, you can shut down and give up . It is a possibility that he decided to shut himself down and go to the father . Sorry to hear of these things, but God is in the midst of all things, for it is his will .

[@hughturner2638]

I was shocked when he says the amount owed where are they going to find them kind of money

[@angellaphillips8064]

Dead man can't pay bills

[@jonhoybarrett7497]

😪🙏🏾

[@clareroper4275]

Why native Jamaicans are being treated worse than slaves of the past Mr/Mrs/ Ms Politicion ? Shame on you all.

[@ellem2293]

Why is every Jamaican reporter BLISSFULLY IGNORANT about us listeners being able to hear the people talk, WHERE IS THE MICROPHONE FOR THE PEOPLE??????? NOISEY BACKGROUND... CRAP REPORTING

[@karenpalmer1077]

Jesus was the way for that man people need to call an God why people don't love Jesus to call an him Jesus say I am the truth and the way

[@love-bt1rh]

May pen hospital is a killer. That what they did to my uncle

[@audreyspence5773]

I don't believe in doctors no more

[@kik7238]

Arm, Arm!

[@olivenegreen2908]

Spinal cord injury sad if he had a good neurosurgeon he would live .. I am a spinal cord suviour.. Jamaica not the best place to get spinal injury .. no signal to the brain .

[@nevamiller7792]

Omg 😂 my condolences to family and friends rip young man

[@shanepeart8519]

We all have to wonder where the taxpayer money is going in Jamaica

[@marranglin3720]

Sepsis contributed to his death I don't think they were provided with good health teaching re: catheter care.

[@andrewteape8758]

A lieutenant stitch brother this?

[@love-bt1rh]

It's all about money

[@julietduhaney8489]

King of de forest dark moon good time to cleanse the body

[@sandraclarke4495]

I'm sorry 😞 but I was VERY distracted by the buggers in her eye corner 👀