Sorry to hear about all those complications. It sounds like you're having a rough year! But I'm so glad you have access to the care you need.
It's hard not to despair of ever seeing a single-payer system here in the US. The current system generates so much money for corrupt interests, all of which have too much lobbying power. So it's hard to see them letting that go. Billing and Insurance Related expenses are half a trillion dollars a year. That's political-assassination type money.
It has been a rough 2-3 months with more coming BUT the good news is, it is something I should heal from and carry on. Considering that I had seven years of zero medical needs, I'm pretty grateful it's not worse.
I tend to be aware of what I eat and try to stay away from foods that are processed, contain a lot of sugar and even flour. I think a lot of our health is driven by what we consume. I know I should exercise more, but, I really hate that. Although I am working on doing more walking around and doing things to increase my steps daily.
I have noticed more discussion by my American acquaintances about a single payer system. It seems as though the efforts to repeal Obamacare is generating that discussion. With your current government, I suspect you are correct, there is no hope of moving to a single-payer system. It may become a future issue though.
There are efforts by mainly conservative types to bring more private, profit driven health care into Canada. I suspect a lot of that is the US insurance industry looking for new markets. I will support governments that stand against that effort. I believe there are improvements that can be made to the system but not by privatizing and giving the insurance industry a foothold.
Stay healthy and keep fighting, for sure!
Private health care is like an infection and once it gets in it can spread out of control.
interesting and most timely analogy :) lol