My friend just had a healthcare nightmare in the Philippines, know this before coming

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Just spoke to Jerry and he said he wouldn't even send a rat to that hospital in Mactan 😅 there seems to be a big difference between the 'good' hospitals and the 'bad' ones. And depending on what you are dealing with I've heard about bad experiences in the better hospitals in Cebu too (although many bad stories in the US and Canada as well). In the province you really have to be extra careful but of course it all depends on the severity and what kind of care you need.

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

I don't understand why these "oldies" with limited money, relying on their vlog revenue, wants to live in a 3rd world country, then critique their facilities because it's not the same as Western level?? What the heck old people?? Why don't you move to Switzerland , Germany, Uk or France where facilities are top notch? Why are you punishing yourselves by living in a country that could not give you comfort? You can go home anytime, the airport is wide open 24/7. These people whose only source of income supplement is vlogging. They love vlogging in the philipines because they get views, and therefore money. Hey, GO HOME. The Philippines doesn't need you. The Phillipines will survive without your presence there.

[@rossjurecka5372]

I have been to Philippines, total nightmare. Thailand hospitals are amazing.

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

@@rossjurecka5372 Stay there then, or back to your country. And just work til you drop because even Western people are now struggling back in their homeland. Fact.

[@WilliamFluery]

@@rossjurecka5372 Yep…in an objective side by side comparison, Thailand is head and shoulders above the Philippines in some many ways…BUT…it all comes down to the emotional comparison and what moves your heart and soul…for me…Thailand wins every time.

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

Surgery in the Philippines is likely to sacrifice the involved organs for the rest of your life. I speak from experience and numerous examples. Might have improved in the past 2 decades, but probably those improvements are spotty. I am blind in one eye thanks to St Lukes Hospital in Manila. Thank you Saint Luke.

[@WilliamFluery]

The best defense against a healthcare nightmare is to eat healthy and exercise. I lost 73 pounds from my peak weight in 10 months, got off 7 medications I had been taking for 20+years and have had the best blood test results ever. Just say’n!!!

[@ericsmith-VN]

What diet did you lose so much weight , curious

[@Jackson-e4k]

Hell yeah man! Nice work

[@Jammer411]

BEEF BUTTER BACON EGGS SAVED MY LIFE LOST130 LBS REVERSED TYPE2 DIABETES A1C IS NOW 5.4 RESTORED MY EYESIGHT NO LONGER SLEEP APNEA 63YO MALE 2MAD NO FRUIT NO VEGGIES NO SNACKING NO CARBS NO SWEETS

[@WilliamFluery]

@@ericsmith-VN Keto…meat, salmon, eggs, sardines and BIG A$$ raw, multi-vegetable salads with EV Olive Oil and balsamic vinegar. I also walk 8 miles every other day. I eat my one meal over 4 hours and fast 20 hours a day. I am never hungry. I continue to eat this way after 2 years 8 months. Had another blood test last week and it was better than my best in 2022.

[@hannahd5542]

Travel insurance is your best protection against high hospitalization costs regardless of where you travel especially in Philippines. Consider the insurance premium costs versus the final bill when you get hospitalized. Even healthy people or young people wouldn’t be able to predict what health emergency one will have. Best investment and protection one must have when traveling, get a medical health insurance.

[@jeffjeff4477]

I always buy that travel insurance when going to the Pi Always wondered how it worked

[@hannahd5542]

@@jeffjeff4477 See your local insurance agent ot go online for an instant quote, a Rep can also explain the contract coverage for you. Hope this helps.

[@Aidenstravels]

I had an ear infection in Cebu and went to Sotto Public Hospital because it was the only one I could see an ENT Dr on a holiday. Went through emergency and triage, the hospital was a bit run down but i was in and out in 2 hours with meds after seeing a great doctor and it was all FREE! In the west I would have waited 10 hours before even seeing anyone.

[@bradleymiller7375]

Thank Chad! Good information, I'm 71 and in great health, praise God!

[@Gemmahaven]

You lost medicare if you live overseas unless you are retired military. I’m Pinay retiree in US and won’t move back to PI because I like my doctors here and have great hospital University of FL hospital near me.

[@jimvan-m7y]

I had cancer went to hospital in Cebu they cut me like a pig my tumor grew back double the size, I went back to the states went to the Doc next day I was in the hospital, it was terrible all about money,

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

Surgery in the Philippines is likely to sacrifice the involved organs for the rest of your life. I speak from experience and numerous examples. Might have improved in the past 2 decades, but probably those improvements are spotty. I am blind in one eye thanks to St Lukes Hospital in Manila. Thank you Saint Luke.

[@MikeHoncho884]

This topic is why I think I’m going to try Thailand first and visit the Philippines once in a while. I’m going to take Thai lessons and learn some of the language. The hospitals in Bangkok are top-notch from what I hear or at least a couple of them. Medical infrastructure and quality of food. I have a touchy stomach. I don’t think I can handle the Philippines food from the sounds of it way too. I can handle spicy, but I just can’t handle the risk of street Food in the Philippines would have me shooting through a screen door. Without touching it. lol I’m about 8 to 10 months from dipping my toe in the pool. I’ve been walking 6 1/2 miles a day since I retired trying to be proactive . But it’s really hard to find a family doctor here in the United States or at least in Michigan. I don’t think the United States healthcare is all what it’s knocked up to be when you compare it to Thailand. And I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. And eventually, Medicare. But I think I’m going to try to elect to not pay for Medicare if I’m living overseas permanently. But like I said, I still have to go dip my toe in the pool. And test the waters. Great topic great video. Can’t wait to see you back in the Philippines.

[@damncars2618]

Your health is so important, and I'm not willing to compromise the best possible care. I go to the US every 6 months for a checkup with my primary care physician and get my teeth cleaned. My Medicare advantage plan reimburses emergency medical internationally and pays for my care and meds.

[@BlutoBlutarski-z3v]

Come here poor, live here poor. First thing i did when I got here was buy a Pacific Cross health insurance policy. $200 a month, all the bells and whistles, $1,000 deductible. Chung hua hospital is great. I show them my insurance card, get admitted to a private room. Budget enough money for health insurance. If you can't afford $200 a month, stay in the US and use medicaid/medicare.

[@oliviade5048]

Thank U for this insurance info! Just turned 50 and ready to retire in 5-7 years in the Philippines. I have no kids and my partner (52) is worried about health care.

[@BlutoBlutarski-z3v]

​@@oliviade5048 insurance premiums are based on age. I pay my rate based on age 63. Yours should be a bit lower.

[@Jackson-e4k]

I can’t get a quote for less than $300 a month. 45 and very healthy. I’ll check out pacific cross

[@fnqwaz5816]

Was that as easy as going to their website and directly buying it there? Or did you use a broker? Thanks

[@ericjames7819]

People have to pay almost $200/month for Medicare

[@Billy_B_Goat]

Chad, I'm completely of the same opinion regarding friends and a network. It's one of the reasons I can't understand why guys would opt to go it alone when there are so many wonderful partners to choose from and have each others back. Another Very Excellent option to consider when addressing health issues is establishing yourself with a Top Private Hospital in either Thailand or Vietnam. Thailand is 4 hours from PH and appointments are quick and easy, doctors and hospitals are world class, and the costs for me where less than the deductibles where back in the States. I used Bumrangrad in Thailand and they were amazing. I had a complete battery of heart and stress tests done with their top Harvard trained cardiologist and the entire bill was $269. I stayed in a hotel on the same street as the hospital downtown Bangkok for a week for $143. For anything that is not an emergency, Expats have world class facilities at their fingertips in SE Asia. Peace and Love, B Goat

[@ChadFosterExplores]

@@Billy_B_Goat hey Billy thanks for sharing that, yeah I've heard so many good things about the healthcare in Thailand. Yeah it's all about networking for so many beneficial reasons. Thanks as always for watching and leaving your thoughts, cheers

[@Chinky_and_Papis_World]

Yes I’ve been to Bumungrad 2 years ago. I’m familiar with healthcare and my family has two physicians. The physicians at Bumrungrad are world class. It’s amazing. It’s worth knowing about.

[@woutergijs5246]

I have to react on this: following the vlog of Steady Eddy Travel adventures: he got a fit in Pattaya and went to the best hospital of the East Coast in Sri Racha. They did a scan. They found some fluid in his brain . And had to wait to get a device to suck out the abces. After repatriation to the UK, it turned out he has brain cancer. ( in a normal NHS hospital)

[@CruiseShipBeanieBaby]

billy goat is a simp

[@MSWcryptoworker]

I agree with everything u said. Thank u

[@rogerwilco4736]

I live in Philippines, the health care here is abysmal. Over the past decade three friends have died prematurely due to inadequate health care and misdiagnosis. If I become ill here I'm prepared to fly back home before my situation becomes too bad the I'm unable to travel

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

I don't understand why these "oldies" with limited money, relying on their vlog revenue, wants to live in a 3rd world country, then critique their facilities because it's not the same as Western level?? What the heck old people?? Why don't you move to Switzerland , Germany, Uk or France where facilities are top notch? Why are you punishing yourselves by living in a country that could not give you comfort? You can go home anytime, the airport is wide open 24/7. These people whose only source of income supplement is vlogging. They love vlogging in the philipines because they get views, and therefore money. Hey, GO HOME. The Philippines doesn't need you. The Phillipines will survive without your presence there.

[@RickWalkerSaunders]

U.S. healthcare is different from like 30 years ago, MDs are always in a hurry and you will argue with your insurance because i’m a hospital case manager and believe me there is a lot of restrictions of what is covered and what is not, and your appts are pushed back 1 to 2 months behind because the homeless and welfare people are ahead of you, and restrictions of medicare are getting worst as we speak, the technique is save money because healthcare in the Philippines is only 30% cost compared to the U.S. and will be more cheaper if you have Philhealth & Senior discount, get a good doctor before you get sick and stay close to good hospitals like Chong Hua in Cebu or St Lukes in BGC, lots of expats have found better doctors here in Philippines if you look close enough, check your blood pressure twice a week and have bld draws every 3-6 months with MD check ups, these are very cheap here in the Philippines, if your body will have something, believe me you will know it ahead of time and can manage it.

[@Goez-e7j]

@@rogerwilco4736 privat Hospital one must ,but cash to buy ,my last bill 360'000 Peso all Ok

[@Synfulz]

I live near Manila and am able to use my Fed BCBS. That is a blessing.

[@alancollins7370]

Standard or basic coverage ?

[@Synfulz]

@@alancollins7370 full coverage. Same as if I were in the US.

[@Synfulz]

@@alancollins7370 I can use my full coverage.

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

A blessing or roasted turkey dressing in disguise?

[@bobsamson563]

Probably one of the best videos on what to plan for when looking to go to another country from the US. Don’t wait until a health crisis when you need a team you trust that already know of you and your health conditions. Really should be done whether you live in BGC but more so if you live farther out.

[@gemmaleandado]

Heathcare here is a problem for foreigners having illness or health problems because the health care services here is a way far from the West, so it's good to travel for few months in the PI and back to your country it is not good to move for good. So think many times before you decide to move and live here.

[@MarcRichard-b1u]

I remember him….what a nice guy….I had to go to the hospital in Manila for food poisoning and I got better care than in the USA Chad. I’m in Michigan but will be in the Philippines September 4th for almost a month than I will return to get things in order to move there as I will retire.

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Yeah great guy.. that's good to hear about your experience there at the hospital, I think that's the whole thing there are really great hospitals and clinics and really bad ones. Just have to do your due diligence and find the right care

[@MarcRichard-b1u]

@@ChadFosterExplores Absolutely 👍

[@paulthurson]

which hospital in Manila?

[@woutergijs5246]

Some specific issues like food poisoning can be cured very well by local doctors because they recognize the symptoms and know immediately what to do. Had this in Thailand and was treated very well in Udorn Thani and Nong Khai. Same with malaria and dengue fever. And … out of first hand: they could heal a man who got mortally ill of tetanos , was kept in coma for a month and made full recovery after 1/2 year . Khon Kaen uni assisted Udorn Thani hospital in this case.

[@kennyl.TheSilverJewelryGuy]

@@paulthurson I hear St Lukes in Manila is good

[@archiecruz6336]

shit, i live in Vegas and my wife worked at UMC and even the nurses there said not to go there unless u have to lol people have died here when they were just going for something non life threatening. happens everywhere. the key is to get in the top tier hospital of any city/country. ive read St Lukes in number one in Pinas

[@sfrealestatedealmaker6001]

St Luke’s BGC is the ONLY place I would go. 🏆

[@Kimonha]

Jerry is a cool guy. I’m glad he had his gf through this.

[@dosbaggos5575]

I worked in Pathology for 13 years; We cared; But it was usually too late.

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

Thanks for admitting honestly the utility of the Western medical system.

[@woutergijs5246]

Serious question to all concerned: with so many elderly foreign citizens … what happens in reality in The Philippines? Are there elderly homes? Do the elderly help eachother with paper work? Or even funerals?

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

Nope, they came poor, and they live poor, simple as that.

[@benyoung6655]

Hey Chad. I wanted to say thank you for this video and thank you to Jerry for sharing his situation with us. Thank you for your advice about having a health coach and building our network. This message is well received and your advice will be heeded. As always, thanks for a great video. Be safe.

[@RickWalkerSaunders]

As much as the province life or beach properties are tempting i am retiring in Cebu City and i will stay in Cebu Business Park which is located in between Chong Hua Reclamation Area & Chong Hua Fuente Osmena, the other nice remote areas i can always stay short term for fun but healthcare is very important close by.

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

Always triple mask, wear 16 seat belts, do not cross the street without the police clearing the entire city of vehicles for you, etc.. Just lock yourself inside the hospital. Come on you know what you really want out of life.

[@woutergijs5246]

Good vlog about most important issue: health. It is remarkable that the main subject between elderly citizens is “ health”.

[@nikumimito3164]

I just watched several videos from another youtube made over the past almost year about his health struggles, his name is Juellz and he had a very rough final year there in PH. Probably one of the absolute worst nightmare scenarios i've ever seen someone and their family go through. Luckily he did have good friends there in PH.

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

Yeah but some of us survived and made it out and regained our health. Most do not.

[@imveryhungry112]

He got cirrhosis from his hepatitis. If he was in america they would have tested him for hepatitis and treated it before he got too sick. My dad has hepatitis. They have antiviral medicine now that nullifies the hepatitis so people do not get cirrhosis and die.

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@@imveryhungry112 my experience is that Philippines and liver disease is doomed (even Makati Medical Center, MRIs, etc could not diagnose me properly). Luckily I was able to go to Singapore for a battery of tests and they discovered I had Tuberculosis (which was impacting my liver as well, and not I had also a perforated ulcer in the Philippines which I nearly died from but luckily I refused emergency surgery else I would not be alive), which is endemic in the Philippines. I actually do not believe that hepatitis is a viral disease. But the oil they put in al the fast food in the Philippines can give you liver disease based on my experience. We have a disease of processed food and over medication in the West. But most of you participate in that demise. Enjoy.

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@@imveryhungry112 YT shadow-banned my reply. You will need to short by Newest at the top.

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

Sorry to hear Jerry had a serious health problem and had some negative experiences at his local hospital. I have heard of people having both good and bad experiences with healthcare there. Often we hear of the negative experiences. I agree - prevention is by far the very best approach. However, it’s always important to be prepared in case the unexpected happens.

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Yeah it's unfortunate it was a real setback for him but he's battling back. You're right prevention is key and being prepared for the worst is wise for everyone going over there.

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

Why are they moving to teh Philippines?? Nobody needs them. Let all the oldies foreighners leave the country immediately. They are an eyesore to the country.

[@erikmichael3493]

Hey Chad, how is Jerry lately. Was that a pre-condition that he had prior to going to the Philippines? Any chance he needs to go back and use his Medicare benefits in the US and get that taken care of? I wish him well.

[@thomasc4777]

An important part of planning is the payment for a health emergency. It's not a matter of having the money, at least for me, but immediate access to it if required for treatment. What are the insurance options? They should be vetted for deductibles and a lengthy hospital stay. I think one should know the options and have a plan in place upon arrival. Do you know of any reliable health insurance professionals in the Philippines? Thanks, Chad.

[@franky3231]

I think I heard Monty say, he was feeling okay after his first stroke and I guess normally hospitals suppose to give you some kind of medication right after the first stroke so you won't have a second one and he didn't receive it and second stroke was much more severe and did a lot of damage. I don't know if that is true about the medication but I heard him say that once.

[@LarryFournillier]

Chad, a great and relevant video! You touched on key points regarding a preventive approach. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Your health is your wealth! Wishing your friend continued good health.😊🙏🏾

[@CyberScott86]

I have some questions for the community. Currently, I’m working as a travel nurse in the United States. Making great money and I’m thinking longer term about visiting the Philippines. If I move there, I’m not sure my license would have the same weight per se as stateside any suggestions for working from home as a nurse living in the Philippines? I don’t even know if that’s an option.

[@jaqsmom]

United Healthcare and large healthcare insurers hire nurses to work over seas. I saw some online that is based in Makati or BGC.

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

There are a lot road side hospitals like the US too. I've been to one and just wasted by copay each visti.

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

Have health insurance. My family is totally covered and it costs me 1kUSD pa. I got bust up in a traffic accident and the costs were around PP200,000. I was paid back immediately.

[@usererror1563]

Can you please share which insurance company you use? Are you saying $1K USD per month or per year?

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

A legitimate use of the medical system is for accident triage.

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

@@usererror1563 It's 1k per year. It goes through my bank so I cannot be certain as to the provider - all of my financial dealings, investments, trusts, educational funds are run through the bank. I suggest you have a chat with your own bank officials and they can recommend a plan forr you.

[@NightLetterLondon]

What you say is obviously all good, and 'emergency' care is vital and should be planned for. but what no one talks about is the daily management of a pre-condition. And by that, I simply mean the ongoing prescriptions that many people of a 'certain age' (or even younger age) require on a daily basis. I'm a personal trainer, but I'm also a type 1 diabetic, and need insulins and blood testing equipment, needles, etc, daily in order to take care of myself. Most healthcare plans do not cover pre-conditions, and it would be very useful for someone to find out what it takes (and what it might cost) to turn up in the Philippines and find a doctor who will prescribe and a pharmacy that can deliver (without fail), the ongoing prescriptions one fundamentally requires..

[@andyrozman9477]

Even if you had healthcare plan that would cover pre-existing conditions it wouldn't be helpful in this case... I am also type 1 diabetic and I was researching type 1 in Philipines (I am coming down for 2 month visit and was checking if I could get insulin in case something happens to mine) and is abysmal. Not only is it expensive, but you wouldn't be able to get what you need (maybe not even correct insulin), even if you had money. From what I read a lot of type 1's in Pi are left un-diagnosed and die of simple thing like diabetes. If you use pump or CGMS I am sure you wouldn't be able to get it there... This is just 2nd hand data, so maybe its not that bad, but I would be careful.

[@NightLetterLondon]

@@andyrozman9477 Appreciate your reply. I suspected much of what you say. It is disappointing what you relate. I am extremely fit (though no longer 'young'), yet this health issue is a real downside when it comes to any travel to (or when considering living) outside of 'first world' countries. I have a girlfriend in Lucena City (Quezon Province) and would normally like to consider the possibility of moving over there (probably Manila). Be interested to hear how your 2 month visit goes.. Good luck.

[@andyrozman9477]

@@NightLetterLondon If I were you I would try to contact local endos around place you want to live and they might give you more detailed results. Most of what I read is mostly centered around type 2 (no real studies about T1), because amount of T1 compared to T2 is miniscule, even though it has been rising for last 30 years (everywhere). You might be able to get hands on correct insulin, but all other stuff (CGMS and Pumps) are almost not used. Since patient has to pay everything out of his own pocket, that would be very expensive. Here in Europe this stuff is not as expensive as in USA, but still pump supplies and CGMS would get you to fork over 400 EUR per month (if you use it), I would imagine that if you would be able to get hands on this material in Philippines, it might be twice the price, if you could get correct stuff anyways. My visit is planned next year in April if I will be able to get consensus how to do it with my boss, so it will be quite a long wait...

[@olvisimmigration]

Your friend went to the very worst hospital on Mactan Island he should have gone to the ARC hospital that is Allegiant Regional Care Hospital just about one K from New Town, this is a hospital that is on Par with Chong Hua, that hospital he went to is an offshoot of Cebu Doctors Hospital here in Cebu City and it has a very bad reputation

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Thank you for the heads up on that I will definitely pass on the message to Jerry.

[@paulmackie5622]

do you run into expats who live in the filipines keep there medicare part A+B & spend 6 months there and go back to the USA for 6 months to make more Money and maybe fix a health issue on occasion? i think some people are afraid to move to the filipines even part time because there worried about possible health scare,any way great video,have a good day

[@Randall-p7z]

You are 100% correct, i died last year of chronic dictoyou.

[@jerrystanley6820]

Thats great advice Chad for us old guys but anybody really

[@imveryhungry112]

Don't have to be old to get sick or injured.

[@ericsmith-VN]

You only have your health Thats it .

[@Jammer411]

Everybody knows Monty

[@raycin1664]

Hi Chad I sent you an email about a week ago, I love your channel. Keep it up. Thanks

[@joelb099]

Use common sense guys..if you are over 55, like Chad looks to be.., you should not live in the provinces..or even a second tier city..you have to live in Manila, cebu, dummygete or any city in the top 10 of population in the Philippines..

[@pfirem]

Cant wait to move there.. thanks for the info.phil 65 🇬🇧

[@markwilliams7091]

Do concierge doctors exist in the PI? I got my mother a concierge doctor in the states and it was some of the best money I ever spent.

[@jtns2845]

all physicians are “concierge” in the philippines, rich or poor in that there are no networks and payment is generally cash on service delivery, regardless of medical insurance. the advice about setting up a medical network is off target and stated by someone who has never used the philippine medical system extensively if at all. getting physical trainers or nurses to check on you regularly as your “medical team” isn’t part of the usual expat’s landscape, unless the caregiver is your girlfriend or you are connected and wealthy. medical care there is hospital based, find a good one, get an executive medical checkup package as a baseline and take it from there in that hospital. have medical insurance. remember that even at the best hospitals medical care isn’t world class.

[@jerrystanley6820]

old saying ounce of prevention worth pound of cure Chong Hua I found to be good as well just had an ear infection but had went to small local hospital seen very old doctor first not even saying he did anything wrong basically just got a cleaning but would not give me any meds Chong Hua got meds with the visit got better

[@simbiotik8480]

Fix the phone camera to something. Makes for more comfortable viewing😊

[@MarcRichard-b1u]

I will go to the gym 3 times a week when I move there….I only hope I can find a gym with aircon…..😊

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Depends where you are but there are lots of gyms with AC and nice equipment but it can be pricey compared to other things in the Philippines.

[@MarcRichard-b1u]

@@ChadFosterExplores Yup …I was there before Covid-19 and it was expensive but I wasn’t impressed with the small gym so I will explore to find what works for me….

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

@@ChadFosterExploresWhat is the average monthly membership fee for a gym there?

[@ChadFosterExplores]

@@ShikokuFoodForest similar to North America, around $30 US is what I have found but to be honest I've been doing more short term drop in. There's a great one in Duma I think it's like $3.5 drop in

[@Re3iRtH]

​@@ShikokuFoodForest In Cebu it's 2500 - 3000 pesos a month for a DECENT gym. Even the low-cost gyms in the US are better and cheaper.

[@AZ_Bill]

I went to Mactan’s Doctor’s hospital on a Saturday. I was traveling and had an ear infection and needed a prescription for an antibiotic. I was told that a doctor would not be available to see me until Tuesday. Crazy.

[@Philippinesbound42]

True dump

[@JN-R21]

Stop complaining. Go back to US make an appointment and wait for 6 months.

[@AZ_Bill]

@@JN-R21 I was also able to see a doctor quickly at a clinic in Roxas City. My comment was about a specific hospital.

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

@@AZ_Bill Why won't you go back home to the US and have a comfortable life? Why are you staying in a poor country then complain of their sub par facilities?? Typical western people arrogance who thought that having a few dollars would make them live like a king in the Philippines, and yet, they also struggling in the US.

[@nelsonsack2694]

Do you have any experience with hip replacements among expats?

[@ChadFosterExplores]

Lots of experience with hip replacements but I haven't met anyone that had it done in the Philippines. I met a guy that was planning to do a hip replacement in the Philippines he was just looking into it and said he felt comfortable doing it there with what he had found out. But he was getting some other procedures done and was going to Thailand for that. I would do a lot of research first. Hip replacements are one of the less complicated orthopedic procedures and I would imagine in Manila there are some good orthopedic surgeons.

[@nelsonsack2694]

@@ChadFosterExplores Im 65 and will do it here but I plan to move to BGC in January. Im hoping I can find some quality PT if something goes wrong

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Good lord. Go HOME for that.

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

@@nelsonsack2694 Stay where you are. Don't come to the Philippines. You won't be comfortable living in a poor country. I know Western people coming to live in the Philippines don't have money too, it's just your dollar have higher exhange. Because rich Western people don't come to Asia, they go to Europe.

[@woutergijs5246]

Small side note for those concerned: living in Bruges, Belgium, our local hospital figured out a new kind of hip replacement: through the groin instead of at the outside. My neighbour had it done at 8am. At 10am he got an ice cream in recovery (?) . At 11am he was in his room, adressed by a physiotherapist and at noontime he did his first steps around the room. Same day!!!