gistfile1.rbx

 def refresh
    if params[:last_check] && params[:last_check].respond_to?(:to_i)
      @last_check = params[:last_check].to_i

      if current_user.current_status.id > @last_check
        @last_check = current_user.current_status.id
      end
    else
      @last_check = nil
    end
    @status = current_user.current_status <--- You added this?
  end