Dealing with a medical emergency on the road (EP 49)

[@dianal.1279]

Don't rush recovery: recover well, take the necessary time, so that you don't get post-OP problems. You can post videos of the place where you're staying, no need to rush back to the road. I wish you all the best and a perfect recovery!🌻

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you and will do 😀

[@ianmatlock1]

you guys produce consistently great videos. You deserve way more followers. Here's trusting you channel grows quickly.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Much appreciated! We hope so too, but most importantly we’re enjoying this awesome world tour we’re on 😊

[@tomjet1000]

wow, you seem to be well taken care of in Mexico, get well soon Nik and I am sure Mathilde will be the perfect nurse 😉

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

She is 😃 thank you!

[@ronfinch5532]

Everyone needs a friend like Ricardo. Not enough of folks like him.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Ricardo is unique. We really gained a friend in him.

[@CC-hm9zc]

Yes..!, non daily make a real friend.

[@Joni.b.]

Who knew that a frog kick could cause such an injury?! You two are the epitome of calm and composure in this situation.! (Qualities that no doubt serve you very well in general on your journey.)

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

I know hahaha surreal

[@barbaratudor8502]

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Nick! I also admire both your composure and even good humour during this time! All the very best! xxx

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks Barbara 😊

[@ursinidaho]

Thank you for this video. It's crazy how a wrong breaststroke kick can do that. I thought for sure you had slipped on rock. Man, what a great place to be for recovery... It's great that your insurance worked with you! This video is a bit behind but I will say, I hope that the time spent was wonderful and educational and relaxing! I hope that you recover fully. It will take a couple of years and one day, you will think," Oh yeah, I hurt that knee once, but wow it's fine now!" Cheers!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes eventually it will make for a good story! Recovering real good! hopefully soon on the road

[@CC-hm9zc]

First of all, I'm really sorry for this event, fortunately you were close enough of a big city, I hope you have a speedy recovery, in the meantime, enjoy Can Cun..!!!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you very much!

[@RichardVac]

Wishing Nicolas a prompt! Recovery

[@rhousto1]

Felt like I was watching a suspenseful movie even though I knew the outcome. Nick is a star patient...smiles much of he way even though it's an outcome no one wanted. Admire how you both handled such a disappointing experience. My one experience in Mexico with the health system was also positive. Hope the recovery is going well.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you!

[@jetstream57]

Prayers Nic, Wishing you well soon..

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you very much Larry

[@garyleonard4009]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Nick. You guy's are awesome 👋👋🌷🌷❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks so much, you re the best Gary!

[@windchaser333]

All the best for a speedy recovery! You both handled this unexpected event with such positiveness and calm, very inspiring!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

😁 we tried, but really want to get back on the road

[@Srflzrd]

Get well soon and I’m glad you are OK.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Jeff!

[@EulipionOutpost]

Best of luck, you two! Hope you don't get too bored in Cancun. But it looks beautiful....

[@Polarbearmom]

Sending love and healing vibes for an easy and quick recovery!

[@ronaldpage2005]

Sorry for your injury I hope you heal up well. Take your time and don't rush things.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we did that and staying put right now! but hopefully we will be back soon soon on the road

[@franciscosaldana2879]

Unforeseen and unexpected, wishing you, Nick, a quick and successful recovery, good video ,Mathilde, explaining how everything evolved

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Francisco!

[@readerenergy]

I hope nick's recovery is easy and complete. I have a feeling he is going to do just fine. Take care you two!!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes he progresses super well!!

[@midnightsunfilmspr2545]

Happy recovery Nick. God Bless you. Stay calm during recovery and get well. You are in my Prayers bro! Hugs from Puerto Rico in the Caribbean. Mathilde...take care of Nick! Keep in touch guys.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

I appreciate that. WE will be back soon soon on the road. In the meantime it is just about being patient! all the best to Puerto Rico !

[@aseekersjournal]

Speedy recovery! A good reminder why good health insurance abroad is key.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Very true!

[@ianchewyy]

Speedy recovery Nick!. Can't wait to see more adventures on the road after your recovery

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! And we can’t wait either 😁 very soon we’re back on the road!

[@lesterglorioso5237]

Get well soon Nick!!! Good luck to you both!

[@russmartin4189]

All the best to you. Get well soon. So happy you found a good doctor and hospital. AND.....No problems with the insurance. Could have been a nightmare.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It was not easy but eventually got figured out. thank you very much for your kind wishes.

[@russmartin4189]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Mexico is a relatively modern and up to date country. Can you imagine if it happened in a place like Vietnam, Cambodia, Pakistan, the Congo, or some other African nations? Maybe they are OK, but I am not betting on it. You may want to check with your insurance to find out which countries they will and will not cover medical claims in and avoid the ones where they won't. What if your knee goes out in one of those? Or, you may just want to stay in N. America or Europe. There is a lot to see that I am sure you have not seen yet.

[@justinlucero6652]

Speedy recovery for both of you and thanks everyone who is known through and met you guys in those region area and thanks to those cool people who knows the areas and opinions of ideas. Awesome enjoy ur stays

[@Dovid2000]

Nick, my sincere wishes for your speedy recovery. Your good mood and demeanor are amazing to see, even in such hours of stress.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you very much! Yes good mood helps recovery we heard hahahah

[@dagmarsigridmanondenijs-bl7156]

I am sorry this has happened to you two. Although, an accident will be remembered through your experiences in Cancun, Mexico. Hope you both will be able to enjoy the sun.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes! things will get better and it will stay part of the adventure.

[@imherenow9072]

I hope you well soon! Take care Nick! Love you two ❤

[@rastersplatter]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. ❤During this down-time and painful convalescence, count your blessings Nick, you are very lucky to have such a good caregiver as Mathilde.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you, I will! and soon soon back on the road

[@aislingbooks]

Wow - you all handle this emergency very well. Impressive. And cheers to Nick for facing it and dealing with it in good spirits. Amazing. A lovely place you found to stay as you recuperate too. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Shers!

[@mitchipeket2101]

Salut les aventuriers, Tout ne va pas toujours tout seul et là c'est un dur moment à passer. Courage à tous les deux et bon rétablissement à Nick. Michel

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merci Michel, oui ca va aller! ca fait parti du voyage!

[@Badfinger7761]

I hope the recovery went really well, Nick. It’s nice to see that there are family and good folks around when these problems occur. Hope all the paperwork wasn’t too much of a headache Mathilde! Best wishes for safe and happy travels in the coming weeks and months.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Much appreciated ! Yes hopefully soon we are back on the road

[@ptchippy]

Never a dull moment, so lucky to be near a good hospital in the Nick of time, heal up fast I really enjoy your travels.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes !!! it was all good in the end . Thank you!

[@PhillJ]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Nick!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Phill!

[@Donneczka1]

Oh my goodness! So very sorry that Nick has had this mishap! ☹️ Freaky things can hit out of the blue sometimes! You two are REMARKABLE in how well you have handled it. Must have been a nightmare to sort out all the logistics, but you did it!!! Glad Ricardo could help make things better! Wishing Nick a speedy recovery and hope you both get to relax by that pool and and plan for the better days to come. Better days will come! Sending healing vibes! 🙏

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much for your kind message! we will hopefully be able to be back on the road soon soon !

[@aleksandartonev3393]

Get well, buddy 🙏 Sending positive vibes

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks Aleksandar! That is appreciated!

[@lucillegil5306]

Than you Ricardo🙏

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always. Nick I feel your pain I myself have twisted my knee and had to have surgery as well. Don't let it get y'all both down it gets better with time. Just a little piece of advice you may want to keep a good brace on hand just in case. Prayers for y'all both for a speedy recovery.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Good point. We have It with us now but maybe we shall keep it longer.

[@paulwinskill5810]

Wishing Nick a speedy recovery 🙂

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Paul!

[@malc121]

Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much!

[@pastormarkbrand]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Bon rétablissement!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merci Mark!

[@rmetzger7368]

From Port Angeles, Washington- a BIG GET WELL SOON! We enjoy watching your ongoing adventure, and feel bad you're having this awful ordeal. Looks like they fixed you up pretty good, so we wish you a speedy recovery. I bought a decal to put on my jeep and wear with pride. Good luck to you both!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Wow so cool! Thanks a lot. Hope you received it well.

[@ronfinch5532]

Always an adventure. Definitely not one you want. I’m hoping it heals quickly.

[@forestshomer4043]

Nic, I had a partial meniscus tear (left) about 10 years ago, managed to heal without surgery (tropical ocean waters helped a lot), and it seems like the recovery is about 99% of my former condition. That is, about once a month I get a twinge of discomfort to remind me to be kind to the knee! The only real change is I now wear an athletic knee sleeve for long or strenuous hikes just as a precaution. Easy walks, even up to 5-7 km, no problem, no sleeve. Be well!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Advice noted! impressive recovery!

[@eopal-uk265]

Poor Nick - Good Luck for a speedy recovery !

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you!

[@Jonty_and_Chantal]

Get well soon, Nic! You're in lovely spot to recover. Enjoy the downtime, Matilde.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you, I will! hopefully we will go back on the Road with plenty of energy!

[@sandrawenger7921]

I love your videos! This was so interesting. So sorry this happened but you handled it so well!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much!

[@emarrama]

Well that’s one way to see a different side of Mexico. Just another story to tell

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

True true

[@wynniiiet5080]

HAPPY HEALING NIC!!! ON THE MEND!!! SENDING GOOD VIBES!!!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks !!!

[@paachi]

That sukks that you had the injury but I’m glad things worked out in the end. Take care and heal fast Nick. Sending good thoughts your way

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you very much! it is so kind of you!

[@nehechodane1013]

Oh my god, what emotions! I can imagine how many movies you made in your head about your trip, the costs, the risk of surgery, the administrative stuff with the insurance and the hospital, if everything is fine afterwards and you can walk and run. Fortunately the accident happened next to the car with people to help you.I think during a hike in the desert or isolated in the mountains, it would have been more complicated. Good recovery to Nick and congratulations to Mathild for the videos in these delicate times. Have a safe and nice stay!🙂

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you for the wishes and now I’m doing really good 😊 on the 24th we get back on the road!

[@nehechodane1013]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Really happy to hear and your trip can going on😃

[@Anji2010100]

Get well soon Nick!!!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you!

[@joseemarchand8138]

Bonne chance Nick !!!! Prompt rétablissement! Good luck !

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merci beaucoup !

[@lucillegil5306]

Good luck you will be ok

[@MrDonJBerg]

It's easy to overcome problems with a great partner..Good job both of you

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Don!

[@harritimonen4018]

Hi guys, recovery tip as you have pool: water running in the pool is a great way to start using leg again because you don't put so much weight on your knee. (Of course, discuss this with your doctor first.) I have done it both for my knees and ankles as doctors recommended it. You just need something on your hips to float. They do make even special water running belt. Maybe you can find it in Cancun. Anyways, hope you get on the road again soon and enjoy your travels!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Wow good idea. We will look at it thanks for the tip. Hopefully soon back on the road indeed.

[@thoughtuk]

All the best, with speedy recovery

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks!

[@pacobrezel]

You unfortunates! Nick, succesful recovery! May you become the same man as before!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes! let s hope so!

[@goingnowhere7845]

I've been following this on Insta. I broke two vertebrae last summer and I can tell you, I wasn't as smiley as Nick (I was on the day but less so the following few days). You both have a very impressivly positive attitude to things. Incidently, I'm quite jealous of the surroundings of your accident (I fell of a computer chair whilst doing data analysis - IN A CENOTE! (last bit not true)). Keep smiling both.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

hahahahahah good luck with the recovery from this

[@anamsohail8904]

Take care Nic! Hope you have a speedy recovery 💛

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you very much! hopefully soon back on the road!

[@davidw5629]

Get better Nick. Yeah Ricardo. Good support Mathilde

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Ricardo is the star!

[@thegallivanthropologists]

Nice. Bear snuck around and swam underwater at the same cenote, but our footage was not as good. However, I am glad his knee was all good. Sorry to hear about the injury, but glad you shared this anyway. We are reaching out to our friends on here to let you know we changed our name in an effort to better reflect what our future sponsors for our carbon-neutral UNESCO Around the World Drive. We are glad to be subscribed to your channel and appreciate your continued support of the Channel. We hope you are enjoying our vlogs, as well. Keep up the good work and we will talk again soon. - Turtle and Bear (formerly Old Soles Travel)

[@brucelumsden94]

All the best with your recovery, know a lot about that sort of thing. Not a medical person, just accident prone. You have youth on your side.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

True!

[@davidthomas9267]

looks like everything went well - don't try to rush the recovery time. stay away from high risk tourist areas.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we took our time we were lucky to figure it out so fast.

[@ssh_dash]

Get well soon Nick bro!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Will do thank you for your wishes

[@markmitchell457]

When you do your healthcare in foreign countries, please tell us what you found out about insurance. Thanks, and we can see Nick is progressing well in later videos. That's very good to see!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Will do! Noted. Thanks for your input Mark. Yep yep he is progressing amazingly!

[@markmitchell457]

Friends were vacationing in Los Cabos. One fell with an unopened beer bottle at poolside and was injured pretty seriously. Her American insurance required her to fly home for surgery. A real hassle all around. Glad you were able to get Nick taken care of locally. Flying back home and leaving Albo would have been a problem. I'm really interested in the next part of your journey. Belize should be beautiful. Take care.

[@darrylmoffett8323]

Godspeed and get well soon.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks!

[@stog9821]

It would be interesting to know if you bought travel medical insurance. As a general note for anyone considering traveling abroad, travel insurance that will cover medical emergencies is not expensive. Some will even fly you back home if necessary.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we will cover that. Agreed it is not the biggest investment for an incredible safety net.

[@erikcele1604]

😢 get well soon!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! working on that!

[@batfalcononyoutube]

My wishes fpr a speed and full recobery are sent your way. Have patience and always watch your body. You have only one.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much!

[@sajjadaslam6502]

Get well soon

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks!

[@jackmeyers40]

Ricardo is a good human . Hope you get well soon ..man.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Ricardo is a star ...

[@lynettestauffer]

Hope you heal quickly!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Lynette!

[@oscargarcia-vz6jg]

Hi there, so glad yuor surgery went well. Keep the faith and the adventure going! Ya'll take care. :)

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! we will! take care

[@damianorizzi1621]

E' incredibile, con tutti i luoghi avventurosi percorsi, ti sei fatto male nell'unica occasione turistica del viaggio, ma forse, il destino era proprio quello, di avere un infortunio vicino a dove potevano curarti... Forza Nick, sei giovane e con Matilde vicino, farai presto a riprenderti. Il viaggio continua, è sarà proprio quello che avete sognato per tanto tempo, quello della vita...

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Grazie mille! Sì, alla fine siamo stati fortunati che sia successo qui e non in un posto più remoto. torneremo sulla strada più forti!

[@henkisa]

wow good recovery stay save

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much Henk!

[@bolanos3]

Get well, mucha suerte

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Gracias!!!

[@joemartino6976]

All the Best!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you!

[@VintageWanderer]

😊. Glad it went as well as it could. Cheers 😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Us too! We were lucky!

[@richarddoonrod6491]

Bad luck Mate🤕 get well soon..

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Richard!

[@sj143]

Have a room and 1/2 of house in Florida if you want a place to stay stateside free to keep your journey alive. Even if there in Mexico is better place for surgery you are short flight to Miami area to bunk and recover for weeks and easy return to Mexico 😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Wow that is so nice! Thank you very much. We eventually are almost done with completing the recovery but we will keep it in mind if anything happens in the future

[@pedrooliveira3360]

much love !! keep going

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Always! thank you Pedro

[@KarenKaiser]

Blessings to you both. Praying for a full and speedy recovery.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much!

[@jazziergf927]

Yay ! It's da Frenchys That was a lot of fun considering the circumstances 😳( love the count down) haha, super apartment too, you made it all look a breeze... awesome !! back on da road ? nearly let's go !!!! carefully 🥳😜😎❣

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yay, thank you! We are not really back on the road just yet but not too far from it! hopefully two more weeks and we can go !!

[@vancrosby794]

I see that its been a month since his surgery---how is he doing? were the doctors competent? I am pleased the insurance company paid for it all. Looking forward to seeing you two back on the road. 🙂A nd thanks----

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hi! We are back on the road and travelled until Guatemala so far. The knee is all back together perfectly. Doctors were super competent they work on football players so it worked super well. Thanks for checking !

[@richardelder256]

Hi Nick Sorry to hear about your meniscus injury. I had the same injury 15 years ago, but fortunately much less severe than yours. A few months wearing a knee brace and I was good as gold. Hopefully you too in a few months! Look on the bright side! Top level Mexican hospitals like the one your great friend Ricardo found for you are reputedly the equal of any in the world. It could have happened when you were in Jackson Hole! There are many skilled orthopedic surgeons there because of all the extreme skiers, But they all work through the same hedge fund owned hospital. The doctors don't do the billing---just the holding company. Standard billing practice for that business model is to bill as much as they think they can get away with from the insurance providers. (Bribes help!) I'd bet your initial bill would be $130,000+. Once they find out how much the insurance company will pay they take it all and hit the patient for a co-pay of 20%. If the patient has no insurance the hospital lawyers just take all the money they have, sometimes including their house. Medical bankruptcy is the largest cause of insolvency in the US.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes this is crazy. Already in Mexico it seem very expensive and so much linked back to money compared to what we are used to in France. I can t even imagine in the USA. This is out of understanding for us... So hard for people...

[@richardelder256]

I lived in a small town in the mountains of Colombia when I was with the Peace Corps 40 years ago. I was paid $89 per month and could rarely spend all of it. I'm retired in the US now and am preparing to leave permanently. There is a small city in the mountains of the Colombian coffee region called Manizales. I was there once for a feria and still have fond memories of it. So as soon as I sell my car and furniture I'm off for an open ended exploration of the next place to settle in---which will be in Latin America unless Eastern Europe somehow escapes from WWIII. I'm a mountain person rather than a beach bum, so Manizales 70 degree weather and fabulous bird life is just right. Y se habla espanol. Right now Colombia is the best place in the world for second world amenities and $300 per month rental housing. Keep in touch as you pass through.

[@In_MT]

Glad you found a nice place to live while recovering. More adventures before you know it :-).

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Definitely! We stay motivated!

[@grahames9228]

Who would have thought a breaststroke kick would cause such disruption. Hopefully you are back on track soon.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

I know ! Yes we hope soon.

[@kirstyangus4155]

Best wishes, Nick

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Kirsty !

[@kenmason9354]

Hope you are bette ,good luck..

[@lapcevics]

Damn. My friend had similar issue in Bali (he fell from my scooter), but insurance didn't want to cover it because he drove without "scooter driving licence" , and then he had to fly back to europe with broken knee (it was really broken, not dislocated). Terrible experience altogether. Wish you fast recovery 😇

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

OMG sounds like a nightmare... That is horrible...

[@IRELANDANDBEYOND33]

best wishes from ireland 🌍

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Best wishes from Mexico !

[@angelas4681]

Rehab in Cancun? C'est La Vie. 🌴

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Correct!

[@yazidmohd7835]

Get well soon bro…

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Will do Thanks !

[@eprohoda]

good evening!Love it~you made splendid editing~ 😈

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks 😆 that is super motivating to read

[@MarcelEling]

Bad luck, but also time to take a rest:)

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

yes exactly!

[@julianawong2169]

Mathilde, when the camera zoomed in at the monitor lizard, my thought was Nick was bitten by a lizard. My heart was at rest when I saw his family is around and both of you have someone to turn. Good to know his surgery was smoothly over and it is time for him to really rest, physically and mentally. It will be some time before he can put weight on his leg as the fractures in his knee joint are still not properly healed. If you are in China, a bone setter could re-set the dislocation, cast it with herbs with no operation needed. Nick, to help bones heal fast, drink seaweed or bone soup (pork, chicken or beef). They are rich in calcium. But strictly no seafood (except fish) after surgery - wound scarring and delay healing. The trauma and pain are gone now. Next time you need not kick so forcefully. Relax. You are not participating in the Olympics. The Lord will send His angel Raphael to watch over you. Get well fast because when you reach Chile you can eat as many abalone as you want. On the upside, thank you for giving us a good shot of the corals. Envious.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you very much for the kind advice and wishes !

[@teresakinney955]

These things happen in a wink!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

They Really do!

[@radioactivebanana6774]

Glad you stayed in Mexico! Excellent drs and good prices!

[@kylekislingbury36]

How is the recovery going?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Super well! more news coming up in next week's episode but we are super happy of how it is going.