HEALTH sCARE IN THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA

Linda returns and discusses her recent experience with health care in the Villages.
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[@little5bee]

With Linda's upbeat, positive attitude, a complete recovery is a certainty.

[@Jeni6grands]

P.S. she is just a doll with that infectious smile!!

[@jenmidwest8026]

I am so glad Linda is on the mend. Praying for a full, fast recovery for Linda.

[@FloridaClay]

I'm watching this about 3 years later, so I know Linda made it through well, thank goodness. This also was an excellent nudge for me. I'm here alone in the Villages until early September in the processing of buying a new home here. This brought me up short that if I got sick I'd have no idea what facilities were associated with my insurance. I stopped everything and looked that up and printed a list. When I get back to my existing home I will contact my doctors there and see if they can recommended people here. I will need, at the least, a GP, a cardiologist, and a good dentist.

[@marykillingsworth9420]

Keeping you in my prayers, Linda.

[@wilmablacburn8412]

I'm glad your incident wasn't too bad... and it sounds like you got very good care... prayers for what else you have to have done.... enjoy watching you all...

[@DuaneWiseChristianC]

I'm just watching this show and learning about Linda's health scare. It seems she has fully recovered I sure hope that is the case and for what it's worth my prayers are with you all. I am a minister and I believe in prayer and my faith to get me through everyday. God bless, Duane in Lexington.

[@suebigsby3722]

I bet puppy was SO happy to see you when you returned home, Linda!

[@cindypatterson9029]

So glad to see you are better and back Linda. Jerry you looked pretty sad without your Cher. Thanks for sharing your experiences and allowing us to learn with you. You guys are in my prayers. You’ve got to stay health so I have a chance to meet you in person.

[@sandym4875]

Linda and Jerry, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry, you looked like you were ready to cry. That is so sweet to see a man love his wife that much. Linda, maybe this was a sign from God that being in The Villages is where you belong. That hole in your heart didn't happen overnight and evidently no one else saw it. I'm glad that the doctors know what is wrong and can repair it. You will probably have more energy when you recover. Prayers 🙏🙏🙏 for you Monday.

[@deestatham]

Great video! So glad Linda is better. I live in The Villages. I’ve found the health care here questionable. Have been through 4 doctors in 4 years at Mulberry. Very frustrated. Management is awful. The new CEO as ofDec. 2018, Bob Trinh, may be a God send. Good doctors keep leaving. And prayers are coming Linda’s way for sure🙏

[@EM-qz8wj]

Prayers for Linda's speedy recovery. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. Take care.

[@stellajameson1400]

Wishing you well, Linda and will be praying for you next week. You are in good hands...I can tell Jerry loves you so much! 🙏❤️

[@brfrench1]

wow. I am going back and looking at videos I have missed. As a retired RN I am ashamed to admit I haven't investigated the hospitals for myself yet. Been here since January....I have located a primary care and I am pleased. I have an appointment with an eye doctor but will be on the look out for dentist and hospital. Glad I saw this so I will get right on that. Glad Linda survived and is thriving.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Brenda!

[@Maulzi]

I am so sorry to hear this happened guys. I had a stroke when I was 49 and i am 56 now and feeling great. So listen to your Dr's and you will be fine. Prayers coming your way for next week. Good luck and God bless.

[@MicaelaKaibniRaen]

Glad you are okay. I am thinking about moving there and I’m 55. Health insurance is a big concern for me. Great video. Praying for You both.

[@jonstrumel8327]

As a retired hospital pharmacist who worked in the ICU/CCU, I can tell you that having good comprehensive health care insurance is the most important thing to have in this life. Health Care will be the number one issue in 2020, and it should be. You can be as healthy as a bull today, and tomorrow in the ICU of some hospital. Believe me, I have seen it many times. Glad she is doing well. My prayers are with her.

[@davidduff2343]

I made 5 trips to the Villages and was very impressed. Ultimately I bought in Fort Myers recently. The Realtor I worked with in the Villages wife is a RN at the Villages Hospital and he spoke about how bad the Hospital was. Her advice was go to Gainesville. The running joke here in Minnesota where we have excellent Healthcare lead by the Mayo Clinic is...."What`s the first thing to do if you become sick and are able to travel...Get on a plane back to Minnesota."

[@markphillipson3713]

I'm so glad Linda is ok and on the mend. Prayers for both of you from🇨🇦.

[@kennethbrooks9930]

I've had three major health events in the last 2 years. All three were resolved in the care of the Villages Hospital. I have nothing but positive comments for the hospital and its staff. They are not cheap, but what hospital is. Take care of yourselves and hope all is well soon......

[@aprilm3848]

Linda and Jerry, my thoughts and prayers are with you both. I’ll light a candle and include you in my Rosary. I missed seeing you both (and Gizmo) and knew something had to be wrong. Please take care of yourselves!

[@jennifermiller9130]

Rick and I are praying for you Linda and for Jerry. You look great and I know you’re going to pass this surgery with flying colors. Love you guys.

[@bigdaddy59]

We are glad Linda is getting through this. She looks great! We just closed today in Marsh Bend. We plan on looking for healthcare very soon. Thanks for the video's, they are very informative and a joy to watch. We are keeping Linda in our prayers!

[@kandd355]

Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers!

[@paulettewcain-israel3003]

I’m so sorry to hear about Linda i’m keeping her in my prayers for Monday We all love her so much blessings

[@happybudgiesify]

You're in our prayers, Linda!! May that beautiful smile of yours keep shining bright!!

[@mialorenzen3538]

Prayers for you both! You are a blessing to all of us and god bless you both! Get better real soon, Linda, and I hope and pray that your procedure on Monday goes super smoothly. Love, hugs and blessings to you both. :)

[@jacy298]

Yes, Linda, you will be in my prayers! Thank you for another informative video. You have give us something to research!

[@annthiel6514]

Brad and I are praying for your speedy recovery. We are happy to hear you are on the mend and doing well.💕

[@Dude-vu9lx]

Oh my. Just saw this. We arrived last Sunday, and didn't get cable/wifi until yesterday. Good to see Linda is recovering well. The move was quite an adventure. So sorry this happened, but I took your advice and made a Dr. appt today. It isn't until November, but I got it on the books. Take care, and maybe you'll see us 'now that we are down here'. We are in Pine Ridge.. 110 miles on the golf cart already.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Hi Tom! Fantastic! Today's storm was a doozy... we are neighbors, and we had about 2" in an hour. We also had hail!! Welcome!

[@janep8487]

Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers 🙏. Stay strong and positive and have a speedy recovery Linda 😘

[@joemanzione4044]

My heart goes out to both of you....BE WELL....BE WELL

[@kathywood5740]

Glad you are on the mend. You do look good. Prayers from Michigan.

[@Jeni6grands]

I have worried about Linda and looked each day for any reports on how she was doing!! You met my brother Billy and Susan shortly after you moved there. I’m so thankful she is doing better and I will definitely keep her in my prayers for her upcoming surgery procedure!!

[@Theflylover]

I am so happy to see the both of you. I didn't even finish llistening to the whole story - just have to say THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR YOU BOTH, LINDA I HOPE YOU FEEL AS GREAT AS YOU LOOK! Now I will finish listening.

[@cathybrown5293]

SO happy you are ok, Linda! Sending prayers that you will stay in good health!

[@lailja21]

What a generous smile you share with us Linda!

[@byond8188]

We wish you a speedy recovery Linda. Our prayers are with you!

[@sherryhall1259]

Oh my goodness! So glad to see that you are on the mend. Thinking of you both...

[@craigvernon360]

The most heartfelt prayers for a quick recovery.

[@MsLucky443]

Thank you for sharing. Glad you are doing better.

[@susanbundy3490]

So glad you are better! Luv you both.

[@tomjay932]

To Jerry and Linda , best of luck with the procedure and hopes for a speedy recovery 🙏👍🏻 prayers are with you!

[@ronseguin7289]

Your health is a big part of your wealth. I am so glad to hear Linda is getting better. God bless you both.

[@mikey0360]

Get better Linda! We all love you!

[@harryp1665]

I’m so sorry to have heard about Linda scare. Really glad she’s ok. Prayers for Monday.

[@theresatitus-lawson3431]

Will definitely keep Linda in my prayers. Putting her name on a prayer list also for complete recovery of this episode and her future heart procedure. Love to you both!

[@1lewtime]

Jerry and Linda, I’m glad Linda is back home and doing well. We will keep you both in our prayers.

[@tahant00]

Sending prayers and good thoughts to the both of you. I know how stressful it is to watch someone you love go through something so scary. But remember everything happens for a reason and always for the best. You may not have found The hole in Linda’s heart until it was too late. Much love to the both of you

[@mr.cheez-its1732]

I'm glad that Linda is back and getting better. Good luck next Monday and we will be sending prayers your way.

[@lindadrewl]

Glad you are doing better. I will be praying for your procedure to go well & fast healing. 🙏🏽❤️❤️

[@patblough7574]

Prayers are with you Linda. Praying God's healing hand be upon you and give you both a peace for Monday's procedure. So good to hear and see you again, knowing it could have been much worse. Love and prayers coming your way.

[@jocjrnyc]

My thoughts and prayers are with you Linda! You got this! We got your back.

[@beachgal5062]

Oh my goodness. Just saw this. Jerry, those words you spoke before Linda came in, were so sweet. And Linda, my heart just sank, but you have bounced back nicely. So glad everyone is doing great! Take care, stay safe and well, and as always Love you Gizmo!!!!

[@Sparkl4860]

So sweet! Best of luck! Love your dog. Always call 911! If you are suffering from a heart attack or a stroke, anything, the ambulance can start treatment on the way to a hospital, a car ride cannot! Always call 911. It saves lives.

[@carolehaines7092]

So happy things turned out ok. Obviously an experience you could have done without. Prayers to you both. Blessings.

[@marty2958]

I’ve been a viewer from the beginning but never commented, but I feel compelled to wish you the very best.

[@morganz286]

My thoughts and prayers are with you Never thought about in network insurance Good advice thanks for information Keep up your vlogs great info

[@scredola]

You are very special people to share your experiences to help others as they consider The Villages. I have been a fan of both of you since you started making these videos and now I’m even a bigger fan. God bless and good luck.

[@gyloir]

Sending all my best to Linda, will keep you two in my prayers and hope for a quick and full recovery for her heart surgery. No one should have to worry about losing their life savings or that much money from a medical emergency. Prices in the US are absurd for healthcare.

[@tmch0018]

Thank you for sharing your medical experience. I was concerned. I am a loyal follower, and I knew something was going on. I am so pleased that you are on the mend. Prayers coming your way for Monday and everyday. Keep us posted, your followers will want to know. Thank you.

[@5150skb]

So sorry to hear of Linda’s medical issues. Best of luck to you both. Hoping for a speedy recovery.

[@tanthonybl]

Praying for Linda and asking for complete recovery and restoration to total health! Best to you both!

[@willowcoulter8274]

Sending prayers and good wishes for your continued recovery. Linda you look just as pretty as ever!

[@karenbrant7753]

Jerry and Linda, Will be praying for Linda and for her heart procedure! God Bless both of you! So glad you are doing better and prayers for continued healing!!

[@deannawoehler525]

Hi Jerry & Linda. Our thoughts and many prayers for you both. 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Linda your looking great. Speedy recovery!! Take care!!💗💖💕

[@sdedes2654]

So thankful Linda is ok for now and received the care she did. Will be praying the next procedure goes well!

[@janeg.4194]

Great to see Linda looking so well. Best wishes for an easy procedure. Excellent PSA for newcomers!

[@brendaburke345]

We have been wondering how everything was. Definitely will hold you in our thoughts and prayers.

[@trishanett3925]

So glad to see Linda is doing better! I'll keep you in my thoughts for your next procedure! I understand from personal experience how frightening these things are. Stay strong!

[@captaina9155]

God bless you Linda and Jerry. We will keep you in our prayers Linda. You look great. I'm sure the procedure will go great, and you will be 100% in no time. Our best to both of you.

[@alexcopher1533]

Welcome back Linda! Jerry and Gizmo look so happy! As always...great videos.

[@elizabethchamberlain6893]

Linda, I have been absent from your videos lately and just saw this. I am so happy to hear you are having a full recovery. I will be thinking of you for your surgery. Best wishes to you!

[@fredasman04]

Get well soon Linda. Glad to see you both again

[@pattiwolfe2737]

Linda, glad to see you back and I wish you a speedy recovery! I'm headed down there in two weeks for a quilt retreat with my sister who lives in Hadley. I hope you continue to heal and good luck with your procedure next week.

[@migilco]

Very glad Linda’s doing so well now. Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery from the heart procedure. Hopefully things will be back to normal for you both real soon.

[@billobrien7246]

Best wishing Linda and Jerry. Scary how fast things can change so thanks for the advise to find doctors as soon as we arrive. Good luck to Linda with her upcoming procedure- you are in our prayers.

[@janicekeller9609]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Our health is such a concern to all of us as we get older. It's the unknown factor thats hard to plan for. So glad you are getting better and our prayers are with you and Jerry and Gizmo!

[@Tommy3Putts]

Wow. Thank you both so much for sharing this with us. Your incident is a wonderful lesson for all of us. Get well soon and keep those videos coming! Cheers Tom W

[@sherrycampbell9196]

Praying ms Linda's procedure for her heart went well...she is loved by many

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

She is fine! That was two years ago! 🙂🙂

[@catherinehillier9155]

Prayers for an excellent procedure and continued recovery

[@ronfreeman2738]

Linda, we will be thinking about you on Monday. You are in our prayers.

[@lauralampe1664]

Linda and Jerry, keeping good thoughts for both of you. Wishing Linda a complete and speedy recovery. ,

[@deborah6085]

So glad to see Linda back in action! Linda gives added star power for your video's! Thank you for sharing your private experiences of Healthcare in the Villages a serious and necessary interest for those of us contemplating moving there.

[@barbaras8932]

Linda has been on my mind and I’m so glad to see her back looking beautiful as ever. Linda, you will remain in my prayers as you go through your procedure on Monday, as will you Jerry.

[@karendeboer1835]

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

[@rawfoodgirl3]

Glad you're feeling better Linda. BTW, you looked beautiful, as always, even from your hospital bed! Great info Jerry. Thank you.

[@rameye]

Glad Linda is back and looking well..Take care of yourself--stick with your "new" program moving forward, I want to enjoy your vids for years to come. Prayers for you both!

[@floridafunprof6750]

I really love to see Linda smile - such a cute and sweet woman; you two really inspire me to find my soulmate....all your videos are very appreciated. Thanks again. One health care tip; have in your wallet a list of all the prescriptions you're on and your medical history. Best of luck for good health in the future for both of you wonderful people. Andrew

[@carolapostolos8929]

Wow. Thank you for sharing this personal and very important information. When we move to TV in 2 years I will be sure to make looking for a hospital and medical coverage a priority. Sending hugs and prayers from Michigan to you both.

[@auroranite]

Have missed you Linda. You look good. Bless you and Jerry. ❤️and prayers. Blessings you have each other.

[@lizburtelow1892]

OMG I am so glad you are alright. I will keep you in my prayers. This is my biggest fear moving away from home. Keep us updated. You look great!

[@kittyconner1653]

Prayers for you Linda ...so glad to see you home. Prayers for the Drs doing your surgery Monday...also prayers for peace for you Jerry. Enjoy your videos and smiles.

[@donnacaco6321]

Praying for you Linda. Take care. Hope all goes well.

[@janicew6222]

I'm so very sorry to hear about Linda's stroke, but happy to learn you are doing so much better. Praying your procedure went well today. I'm a heart patient, I know how scary it can be, but they do great things now. God Bless.

[@edgrossman517]

Prayers for your recovery. Good info on insurance dos and donts

[@snapperkc9317]

I just recently came across your channel Linda & Jerry. We enjoy Jerry’s stories and Linda’s happy face. So sorry you went through this but thankful the Drs identified the cause. Sending Prayers & Healing Thoughts...a little late but you can never have to many!

[@walterthorne4819]

Wish Linda a healthy future.

[@andrewschmitz9707]

Glad you are getting better Miss Linda! Great job Jerry, when any of us are sick a loved one is the best medicine.

[@geoffreyholliday1971]

Hello Linda thanks for sharing your personal experience with us. I am glad you are better now. This shows tremendous character :)