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One reason to Go Overseas for medicine - Lunar - 03-20-2017
Hello Again,
I just wanted to stop in and say hello again. Chances are this is probably my first hello to some. This place is a beacon of light in a dark web of disinformation. I am so happy that I found it.... and for that matter, all of you.
I have been backpacking throughout Colombia for the past three months and I am forever changed because of it. For one (and most importantly, in my opinion,) I met my future life partner. But secondly, and more importantly to the community here, I bring back with me valuable information about a medical system not so rife with greed and corruption that one trembles with trepidation at the mere mention that "OTC might not do the job".
For example,
My friend , who I was staying with for the first month I was there, found himself needing stitches in a most unfortunate way. My first thought was, "F**K! That's gonna be expensive."
And then.... "Oh wait, he probably has insurance." (unlike me)
But to my surprise....
I end up finding my jaw slack when I witness the receptionist cringe while she hands him the bill and says, " I'm really sorry sir. It's quite expensive because you don't have insurance."
Words I've heard before. Words that normally make my stomach drop.
Then my friend shows me the bill with a delight of glee on his bronzed face. 20,000 pesos stood out in red among the black print on the small slip of paper.
I wanted to smack his plump cheeks and say, "are you mad?" But then I remembered where I was. Normally a bill with that kind of zeros waving in my face would have me experiencing one of those odd sensation where you'd swear your nuts had just crawled up the back of your throat and lodged themselves in the most uncomfortable place they could find. (I say that like they're exists a comfortable place for nuts in the back of your throat.)
After conversion, that 20,000 peso note was actually only about seven or eight dollars US. I had imbibed an imaginary Pepe for naught.
After that the four of us went to a restaurant and gorged ourselves on pork ribs, potatoes, a variety of plantain preparations and some deep fried root that tastes a lot like tapioca for a whopping total of $16,000 pesos or roughly four dollars a person.
That is the end of that story, but I have many more. Please don't hesitate to ask. I intend on going back as soon as I can.
More on this and why this is a true story later if you guys are interested.
RE: One reason to Go Overseas for medicine - Charon - 03-20-2017
awesome news, lunar. glad to hear it.
RE: One reason to Go Overseas for medicine - nickolyko - 03-20-2017
Oh Lunar this is like a paradise to me . Almost free medical services but if you also as doctors there they are doing their job maybe for 1000 $ or even less per month not for millions like in USA . There are some places that have a positive impact on your life and it is so nice you find one. And most important u find your life partner wow ! I hope u will tell other nice stories from Colombia like that.
RE: One reason to Go Overseas for medicine - Ladybugsrcool - 03-26-2017
Wow, thats amazing!! I have really poor coverage through my employer and am in a rural area. It's so difficult for me to be seen by a Dr thats decent. And costly too, I might add!! Congrats on your awesome trip!!
RE: One reason to Go Overseas for medicine - Lunar - 04-28-2017
Thank you all for your replies.
I intend to return June or July. This time I will make it a point to discover exactly why it is so cheap. Everyone I asked said the same thing, supply and demand. It isn't that government is subsidizing it , it's just that most of the people there are so poor that that seems to often dictate the price of goods and services, not just medical care and drugs. If they raised the prices people would simply stop buying and there would be no more demand.
P.S. Although I did notice that Macro actually has several things for cheaper than in Colombia.
RE: One reason to Go Overseas for medicine - IceWizard - 04-28-2017
Lunar ... Sounds like you've had life changing experiences as of late
and the information you've gained, first hand, cannot be found in books and papers ... Colombia can be a dangerous place (so I've heard) so please watch yourself, it can, as you know, show how we take thing for granted in other parts of the world ... You are lucky indeed to have found your life companion, some never do...Best of luck to you in your travels and please keep us apprised of your journeys as most of us will never know the sights and sounds of the places you witness...
Bravo Lunar , Bravo...
Ice
RE: One reason to Go Overseas for medicine - andybones - 04-28-2017
Great story Lunar!
Amazing that you found your significant other. Such a hard thing to do. Congrats!
Great things happens when we least expect!
Thank you for sharing.
RE: One reason to Go Overseas for medicine - Pineapplepen - 05-02-2017
Sounds like a most wonderful trip. I want to hear more
RE: One reason to Go Overseas for medicine - solarpunch - 05-02-2017
Amazing that you discovered this with first hand experience. Not everything is wrote or put into a video completely these days. Thank you for sharing this. Loom foward to hearing more. Life is amazing in many aspects of just going out in the world and exploring to find out what's really out there.
RE: One reason to Go Overseas for medicine - JennaChell - 05-06-2017
i have one question though what if he needed anti antibiotics or even pain meds could he just go to a store in get them or does he still need a prescription I am assuming still on the cheaper side though. good info thanks for sharing.