I was admitted to KPJ Specialist last year. The day i was registered, they took blood for lab test, and send to ward for rest. The next day, the doctor came, check and ask me to go for MRI, X Ray. The next morning doctor came and ask me to start fasting. On the afternoon my operation started. I had to stay for 1 week for pnumonia and now, back to health. For most of the time in ward, they asked me to go rest and sleep. I feel like it was my 1 week holiday without need to think about work😂
@@mcgdoc9546 it was really fast and efficient i would say. If i admit into government hospital it would be more than 1 month procedure but the total costs of it almost 60k😂. But the government’s hospital costs less than. 300 ringgit. But pneumonia will not solve by just simple fasting. They need to suck all the water inside lung and keep antibiotic for quite sometimes
Not true. The govt hospitals are fast n immediate with urgent cases as in my relative's pneumonia case. Cost RM500 @ the max they can charge for senior citizens
Of course is different service between Government & private hospital. The Govern. Hosital more patient for sure the prosedure take more time. But the cost is cheaper. RM1 for registration & the rest all free for Malaysian Citizen.
So glad you got to bottom of issue. Amazing you can get all that done so quickly. In Canada we have good healthcare but wait times are horrendous. To have so many specialists and tests done same day is amazing and well worth cost. Very reasonable
So go to Malaysia if you got Healt issue, i think Malaysian Government need to make New Visa with Long period!!! like call it Medical Treatment Visa that can be gained with Hospitals Backup info and the time to stay like more than 8 months!!! In here Saudi we got visa extension if we got support or backup info from Hospitals or Doctors!!!
Glad to see you’re feeling better. We have good universal healthcare in Canada but would never have access to all these tests and specialists in that timeframe. Sending you positive vibes and hoping that things keep improving 🤞💕
so a good Tips So go to Malaysia if you got Health issue, Go to have your medical treatment there and touring around!!! Stay in cold weather like a freezer not so good for your humanly body,You not A Draconian Dragon or a polar bear!!! save some money then take your journey,then eat Hot and Spicy food in Malaysia To detox and clean your Stomach,Decades of your stinky foods and drinks,since Malaysia is a majority muslims Country,i think its a better Chance to quit Alcoholic Drinks for a moment!!! if you can quit for good its better i think Malaysian Government need to make New Visa with Long period!!! like call it Medical Treatment Visa that can be gained with Hospitals Backup info and the time to stay like more than 8 months!!! In here Saudi we got visa extension if we got support or backup info from Hospitals or Doctors!!!
We have 'universal' health care in Canada? Hardly universal: many services are de-listed, i.e., you can't get 'em, and hardly good unless you're prepared to live with your condition while on the waiting list... and many people die on such lists. So good? No. Universal? No. Free? Consult your tax bill. I'm leaving Canada to get the health care I cannot get in Canada.
I’m so happy you were there and they found the right treatment for you. If you were on Canada it would have done all those appointments in 2 years or so or you’d be dead by now. Can’t wait to hear all about the exercise regimen and if they recommended you some kind of diet. Stay well you and Sarah.
Good to know that the condition of your health improved a lot now ... as we aged, it is important to be more careful with the food that we consume, the amount of rest as well as the need to reduce on alcohol intake if not totally stop taking any at all. I am 65 and alhamdullillah I am quite healthy and have not experienced any health issues. What I had and is still practising is that I fast two days in a week ie.on every monday and thursday... maybe you and your wife could try this new challenge ! 😄 ... anyway, I wish you all the best, take care and stay safe always ... you are always welcome to come back to Msia for medical treatment 🌺🐈⬛🐈🐒💐
So glad you’re doing better and persisted until you found a better solution for your conditions. We are just a few years from retirement and Malaysia is top on our radar. We look forward to letting our “happy feet” roam again. Stay well. Your good health is your best ticket to happy travels.
Glad to hear that you are feeling better. As someone who is planning on semi retiring in Penang, your confirmation that the quality of medical care there is excellent checks another box for me. Thank you!
That is amazingly affordable. In the US, a 5 min consult with a doctor is like $300 without insurance. Even with insurance, the out of pocket costs for all those procedures would be be much more than what you paid. Get well soon!
And they are going to private health care. I usually tell my American friends that the cost of giving birth in the govt hospital is cheaper than a drink in Starbucks
I am not sure what your consultation is about? Is it like a normal flue or fever that cost you that much? Here in Malaysia if you have a flue you go to a small clinic/shop, you don't go to a hospital for minor illness like that. It will cost you like 30-50 ringgit & that includes the medicine price, consultation alone not including medicine is probably like RM 20. I noticed the problem with privatizing all of the healthcare industry like the US is, there is no other alternatives to a more affordable healthcare. Everything is private and since people have no other alternatives, the hospitals can charge you ridiculous fees. Pharmacies can charge you ridiculous prices because they worked with the hospitals to keep the prices high. Where else in Malaysia where most hospitals are state owned, the government have to ensure cost are minimize to the fullest extent if they don't want a high budget deficit. In the US, I hear so often people are addicted to prescription drugs. It is unheard of in Malaysia for people to be addicted to prescribed drugs. Because government hospitals don't want to waste money paying for medications repeatedly when you are not even that sick. Private hospitals in the US love to make you continue to be dependent on that drugs even though you don't need to so that they can continue charging you consultation fees and Pharmaceutical companies are happier than ever.
$560 for me in the US, seeing the orthopedic for about 10 mins about a fractured collar bone. I showed him the x-ray from the emergency room visit , he suggested a surgery to fix it, surgery will cost about $20k. I have a high deductible health insurance, which the first $12k is out of pocket. I flew back to Malaysia, it’s fixed for less than $25. 😂
It's True; but I am from the USA, and I just came back from Malaysia and is NOT ALL NICE and Top Notch; the Cost is AFFORDABLE IN MALAYSIA; but if you are from the USA, you will be SHOCKED at things they DO there that will Alarm Your GUT. They don't take Certain Precautions that are taken in the USA in order to Avoid Contaminating other patients with the Bodily fluids and Germs of Another Patient. They have medical Knowledge but their Concept of HYGIENE in hospitals in NOT near the same as in the USA. And, Malaysians are NOT what they Say in these RUclips Videos; Some are really NICE people and humble in a way; but MANY ARE SHADY; liars, Money-Hungry, incredibly Rude & Some Are fake & Anti-American and anti-foreigners.
Hi Neil, happy to hear that you get to your bottom of your problem in Malaysia. Please do come back for the follow-up. Enjoy your trip and stay healthy!
Brilliant informative video. Thanks for being so open about it all. What a price! It's worth booking a holiday just to have these tests done. The NHS is failing here (ahem... It's not free!!) Hugs to you & Sarah
Glad to hear that our health facilities been able to help with ur health issues. Alhamdulillah.. Hope u will fill better soon.. All the best for ur future travel plans.. Do take care of ur self n take the medicine in time as prescribed..
Aren't you lucky to be treated that well and cheap in Malaysia? As you know, we (UK) don't really have that wonderful mixture of private and public health care like they do over there. It's either one or the other. How I wished we do have, because then at least you can have a second (or first) opinion. Free NHS is great, but it's a massive bureaucratic behemoth and it's lagging behind as you yourself confirmed. To do that many tests (still not as comprehensive as you had) pretty much all at once, you'd have to be admitted to E&A, otherwise it's a long wait. Glad your health has improved. Simple advice: Eat healthily and exercise! Wished NHS can learn a few tricks from Malaysia. Funny thing is that many of their health professionals are trained abroad, quite a few from the UK! And they then go on to improve their health care/services.
Very good of you to take the time to upload this . I do hope you feel better , it’s a hectic schedule you have and the tropics are unforgiving . I’m 60 myself and have been travelling for nine months , another month to do then back to the uk but lugging a backpack about across the tropics is hard work, tired now . Good luck .
Glad to have you "back." During our five years in Mexico, we received outstanding medical care at a small fraction of the cost in the US. The five hospitals frequented by expayts were like 5-star hotels. The scare tactic employed in the USA is simply smoke and has not merit. We also paid out of pocket and simply set aside a dedicated charge card for any medical disaster. That's what other expats advised. Bill
Hi Neil, thanks for sharing all this, I hope you and Sarah are doing better. It is very good of you to share all this no doubt stressful experience on RUclips. My mother has suffered with high blood pressure for decades. She does not watch her weight or exercise (despite constant nagging) and it has progressively impacted her ability to do things. Sounds like you have the opportunity to put diet and exercise first. I know that is not an easy challenge. I wish you both the best and I am looking forward to following you for many years.😊
Amazing document of your extraordinary experience in Malaysia. I am glad the doctors managed to fix some of your problems. With all those consultation, tests and medicines I think the costs were quite acceptable (especially for a foreigner). I pray you will be getting better and better going forward.
Great video, thanks for sharing your story. We agree with your asseessment about Malaysia's top notch medical care. We are hoping you enjoy good health as you continue your travel adventures around the world.
Your cardiologist prescribed just about the exact same regimen that I'm currently on. It took me almost a decade to find a doctor who cared enough to get my bp under control 🙃
So glad you are feeling better and that you found Dr's that listened to you. Bp and inner ear stuff is awful. All of those services would have been more than 3 times what you paid in the USA. The most important thing as we get older is to make sure our Drs are listening to us. Drs like to push it off as age. Glad you kept going for answers.
I'm so glad you're feeling better. Really appreciate these types of videos that show the ins and outs of dealing with real life on the road. It's not always beautiful views and tasty treats. Thanks for letting us peek behind the curtain. Also, your financial videos (I've watched them all) really helped me shift the way I manage finances and have my husband and I on a better track then we were. Pat yourself on the back and take the bow. You've changed two lives for the better with just those videos. Thank you.
So happy to see you feeling better. Looking forward to you and Sarah continuing your travels and share them with us. The health service you have received has eased my mind to travelling more.
Hi Neil and Sarah, Glad you are able to get tests done and are on the right path. Americans will be stunned at how cheap and the great quality you are experiencing in Malaysia! The scare will keep you on the less alcohol, eating better, more exercise and weight loss path. Being British or American, it is difficult to really get a feel for our lifestyles since compared to most you are doing much better than an awful average. I didn’t consider myself overweight until my Japanese colleagues chose me to play Santa Claus at the Christmas party when I used to live there! My commentary is not intended to dismiss the likely real health issues you are dealing with, but you and Sarah have another 40 years to go and lifestyle matters! We have witnessed the changes from your early days in Mexico where you had some UK cravings! By the way, I have been on the road for over 3 months with my flat let out in Honolulu for 6 months! Cheers, Rod
@@ST-ff7pf I would be happy to do that except that there is a 3 month minimum per the condominium policy. At the moment I am using Vacasa who are horrible (Airbnb isn't allowed) The current tenant is in for 6 months and is apparently initiating a lawsuit against Vacasa due to their ineptness. Ideally, I am looking for someone who wants it for at least 3 months, but no more than 6 months - Vacasa has it rented out at USD 4,500 a month - given that they have "hidden" fees and other indirect costs I am getting less than USD 3,500 which I would be fine with doing directly. Let me know if a longer term rental could interest you - it is in East Oahu and has amazing amenities (pools, gardens, barbecue pits..) and is well furnished with nice mountain, sea and marina views.
Nevertheless, keep chill coz there are always silver linings to these sort of circumstances. You’ve been terrific so far n Malaysian hospitality will always b here for ya. Cheers
Glad to see you feeling better Neil! Malaysia does have a very good medical care. Dr.Lim is really a cool and good doc. Malaysia and Thailand are well known for their medical tourism due to the fantastic care and costs
I was so relieved to hear there is a solution to your health issues. I hope it's still working for you. I have to reach out to Sarah to wish her well because I know how stressful it is when your spouse is having medical issues. So stressful for both of you. I can't believe how low the medical costs were. I hope today you are feeling better than your old self considering the high blood pressure. And BTW I never would have guessed that you would be in the obese category! You look marvelous! Wishing you both the best!
Good to hear you are on the mend Neil! I would have liked to have heard more about lifestyle changes that may help you to come off the drugs. Everything in moderation food, alcohol, caffeine and regular exercise. The health assessment was very thorough and I think extremely affordable . Thanks for sharing and stay well 👏
So happy to see you looking and sounding better. Sure, there may be some lifestyle and diet changes in your future, but better that than stroking out, yeah? It's all selfish self-interest on my part, as I love your videos and want you and Sara to continue making them for years to come! Cheers to both of you. Stay healthy.
Brilliant video with so much useful information. So glad you are feeling better & most importantly that your blood pressure is back to normal. My heart sings when I hear of another person understanding how dismissive our "first world" medical care is. I just roll my eyes when people ask me how I manage without Canadian health care. Personally, I have never been treated better (as a human being) by doctors & dentists in foreign countries. I'll take medical care from those "supposedly" 3rd world countries any day over the assembly line process they call medicine in Canada. Looking forward to the next video.
I have enjoyed this video a lot so thanks for taking the time to record and share. Mustn't be easy with your neighbour who was addicted to "hitting" things ! 😂 I found your description 😂😂. Glad you are feeling better, long may it stay that way. Take care 👋🤗
I am glad you got to the bottom of what was ailing you, Neil. Hope you and Sarah can relax now and feel less weight on your shoulders, and just enjoy the next chapter of your slow travels. I appreciate you sharing this medical journey w us. The total cost was phenomenal, and the level of care you received sounds brilliant 👏🏻 👌🏻 Look forward to your next video! Have a fabulous week!
With your health condition, probably the weather is too hot for you to walk around in Malaysia, you need to keep your trip less hectic, easy and stress free. Stay safe and healthy. Cheer...
Hope you get to the bottom of this soon Neil as I know it can be very worrying not knowing what’s going on. Good to know the health care system is doing a good job in Malaysia and also isn’t charging an arm and a leg for its services. All the best to both you and Sarah and take care.
Neil, so glad their found the problem and gave you the right treatment. Certainly, not a high cost and timing comparing with experiences in Australia. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to new videos, now you feel ok.
Great video as I am an expat in SE Asia it was very useful. I looked at you as you were told you were obese and I think if you compare to people in the USA you are quite slim.Quite funny.
Thank you so much for a very informative video. Best of luck with you improving your health. I hope your quitting alcohol is beneficial. I'm working on cutting sugar out. I'll never escape it completely but I can stop the big stuff for sure. I really believe the quality of my health is directly dependent on the quality of my diet. Changing diet sure is a challenge.
Excellent video, thank you for that. My biggest concern about travelling is medical access, the fact that your medical issue may well not have been sorted without travelling is a wake up call to me in that regard. So glad they were able to get you sorted so we can continue to travel vicariously ;) PS Put more Sara on the next one LOL
Neil, glad you are doing better. You never indicated what you think made the difference in the way you are feeling. What was the "fix"? I hope you are both doing well.
Seems we are always following the same things, but with me over 10 years older ! In October before I went to Thailand for a month my doctor wanted to re asses my blood pressure tablets, I’ve been on them 20 years ! So he decided to do it on my return, but no sooner than I returned I was off again and I’m finally seeing him this Wednesday. The efficiency of the tests out there is remarkable & it’s good to see your feeling better. I only wanted to travel for a year, but I’m so close to stopping now and just having holidays
I had post viral vertigo it lasted a few years on and off. It’s called BVP and is a balance disorder. Occasionally now after a cold I’ll get a few days of it- but I now know what I need to do. BTW when you’ve got the symptoms alcohol and caffeine make it worse.
Thank goodness you are feeling better! This video was quite the roller coaster, I found myself worried sick for 3/4ths of the program! After experiencing some similar symptoms to yours, my friend recommended Dr. Michael Greger’s book, How Not to Die. (He also has a RUclips channel called Nutrition Facts.) I completely changed my diet according to the book, and have never felt better. Like you and Sarah, I was frequently eating on the go. Unfortunately, restaurant and packaged foods are loaded with sodium. It’s really too bad we feel the need to alter our food so much to be palatable.
Relieved that you’re getting better, Neil. Praying for your complete healing so you can continue to enjoy your travels with Sarah. My thoughts are with Sarah too. Hugs…
I'm Malaysian, i went to a public clinic called the Titiwangsa KKM, it's like a one stop centre clinic where there are certain specialists there instead of just GPs. Paid RM1 (USD 0.20) lol, to have my eyes checked (astigmatism) then it turned out that i had an eye condition called Keratoconus 😢, well, they did thorough examination on my eyes, and along with explanation and what to do, just for RM1! The waiting time wasn't even that long, took me only 25 minutes before i was summoned to the room 😮😮
In M'sia, the physician will prescribe the meds after consultation for us to get it in their hospitals regardless it's publics (gov) or privates. We do have independent pharmacy to go to, but it's people choice with some limitation. If it's controlled drugs, prescription or approval from expert/ Dr is still required
Hi there. Glad to see you’re doing well after all those hospital visits here in Malaysia. One thing I’d like to point out is that Penang hospital is a well known charity hospital and that is the reason why your cost of treatment there was very low. Had you gone to a ‘commercial’ hospital in Penang, I would estimate the cost to be triple at least. Even with that higher cost, I expect it to be still reasonably priced. Looking fwd to seeing more of your videos - cheers Amirul
Thanks for sharing this very personal experience. As you said, it's not something we like to think about, however, healthcare is one of the most important topics for nomads in my opinion. I think there is a lot of anxiety over this topic and it's not addressed enough. I'm very happy to hear that you are finally having some good results and feeling much better. I'm also happy to see your dedication to doing what needs to be done. It is good to hear that your experience with healthcare in Malaysia was so positive and that you will consider it as a potential health care home base. We have had similar thoughts due to our own positive experiences with the health care system there. I should say that I also totally agree with your sentiments regarding health insurance. Ours is there for catastrophic coverage. We plan to pay out of pocket for things that won't create financial hardship for us. It's always good to get a bit more reassurance that we are on the right track with our thoughts regarding heath care and nomadic travel. So, thank you for that. I look forward to the following videos and your progress.
I hope this makes you feel better. I am sure if you had been told to do all of this back in the uk it would have solved it earlier but it would have cost a fortune.
Happy to hear you're feeling so much better! Must be an huge weight of your mind. Did i miss something or did you not say what the actual diagnosis was? Was it your blood pressure?
Glad to hear you're starting to feel better Neil. I know what you mean about "fearing the worst". Keep enjoying your travels and wonderful experiences. Take care both.xx
Thank you for sharing your experience. Glad you are doing much better. Here in the US, medical/dental costs can break you. Luckily my family has decent healthcare insurance. So when my daughter had a small surgery done few months ago, we had insurance paying a lot of the costs. The scary part is you don’t know how much it’s all going to cost. We didn’t stay overnight at hospital, went home the same day. now after months of bills trickling in, I think the total is around $115,000. We paid about $2,500 out of pocket. I don’t know how people pay that if they can’t afford insurance through an employer.
I’m glad you’re feeling better. Out of curiosity, as I’ve watched your videos I’ve noted that you seemed to get worse after you had COVID. Did anyone ever suggest that had aggravated your cardiac health? Not uncommon. Do take care. You two have become members of the family.
wow that is cheap. In KL health check can come out to RM2000.! You better check with cardio. Could be some of your blood veins to your head obstructed. I had almost same symptoms . I had 3 stents . And the headache disappear.
Thanks for sharing your experience Neil!! Glad your health is improving 😊 I think the basic principles of health; watch what you are consuming & do exercise regularly (makes it your routine if you can by walking 10000 steps everyday) to maintain. Of course, alcohol is a big no in M'sia NHS 😅 It's great that you are challenging yourself, keep it up & take care you both 🤗🥰
This was helpful for me - as I had been considering retiring in Malaysia or at least spending a number of years there. The health care in my country is good and free, which has been a boon given a serious health diagnosis recently, but it has made me wonder whether I should re-think my plans. Videos like this however provide a level of comfort about making the move.
Incredible care, incredibly fast, and incredibly affordable. That would take 6 months where I live and only if our primary care doctor and insurance signed off on the tests!
OMG Neil! So glad you are feeling better but what a time Sarah and you have been going through!! YIKES! Delighted you are feeling better for the sake of both of you! Amazing healthcare and at a cost that is stunning for anyone here in the US or Canada. Thanks for the update and "No Worries" about droning on- the drama you have gone through had kept me riveted!
Glad to hear that you are doing better 😀. Wishing you many happy years of travels. High BP is an insidious disease and can lead to a whole host of negative consequences. The prices are so much better than they would have been in the US; likely, it would have barely covered your co-pays after insurance! The alcohol challenge sounds like a great idea: alcohol is a neurologic depressant drug.
Glad to hear your feeling better.. I was going to ask you did you prefer the uk for hospital but you answered that ... effectively you were private abroad but at a very good price.. it makes me question how good is the NHS system... ?
But u didnt mention who d cardiologist was in KL as u did in PNG...pls do. Also afyer d long video, we still dun get wat the diagnosis was. Did u do an angio test as doc intended to? All this wud help us who r facing similar issues gauge TM & price esp those without insurance. Pls kindly reply with info. Tqvm
Sorry to say Neil. I strongly advocate that you find somewhere to settle and allow yourself and also Sarah the chance to recouperate. After your loss and the stress of returning to the UK and both of you having to deal with that added to the sizable stress of continual roaming and travelling this is a recipe for stress and illness. I would suggest that if monitoring your health condition is important you and Sarah return to Thailand, get a Retirement visa and go somewhere such as Phuket with good air for a year. The air quality in the North is not good now. The hospital system is very good here as you know. Apply mindful meditation and similar. I think you need rest and recuperation. A vestibular issue will be disrupted by air travel..
I have been diagnosed with Vestibular hypo function. Experiencing light headed/dizziness with some degree of nausea. Had CT scans and MRI, with no apparent issues. What specifically has helped you with your dizziness issue?
Glad that you are now in good hands in Malaysia.. take care and stay safe.. Malaysia has one of the best Medical Tourisms in the world.
I was admitted to KPJ Specialist last year. The day i was registered, they took blood for lab test, and send to ward for rest. The next day, the doctor came, check and ask me to go for MRI, X Ray. The next morning doctor came and ask me to start fasting. On the afternoon my operation started. I had to stay for 1 week for pnumonia and now, back to health. For most of the time in ward, they asked me to go rest and sleep. I feel like it was my 1 week holiday without need to think about work😂
It sounds like a fishing expedition frankly. Simple fasting would probably solve most of the problems due to eating bad food. 😂
@@mcgdoc9546 it was really fast and efficient i would say. If i admit into government hospital it would be more than 1 month procedure but the total costs of it almost 60k😂. But the government’s hospital costs less than. 300 ringgit. But pneumonia will not solve by just simple fasting. They need to suck all the water inside lung and keep antibiotic for quite sometimes
Not true. The govt hospitals are fast n immediate with urgent cases as in my relative's pneumonia case. Cost RM500 @ the max they can charge for senior citizens
Of course is different service between Government & private hospital. The Govern. Hosital more patient for sure the prosedure take more time. But the cost is cheaper. RM1 for registration & the rest all free for Malaysian Citizen.
what are the cost of surgery there
alhamdulillah. This video will reach a lot of people around the globe. I hope!
Thank you so much. I hope it helps many people.
Thanks for your comments on Malaysia's private health care. Yes they are world class and fairly efficient and extremely affordable. 👏
So glad you got to bottom of issue. Amazing you can get all that done so quickly. In Canada we have good healthcare but wait times are horrendous. To have so many specialists and tests done same day is amazing and well worth cost. Very reasonable
So go to Malaysia if you got Healt issue, i think Malaysian Government need to make New Visa with Long period!!! like call it Medical Treatment Visa that can be gained with Hospitals Backup info and the time to stay like more than 8 months!!! In here Saudi we got visa extension if we got support or backup info from Hospitals or Doctors!!!
For cholesterol I took a supplement called tocotrienols made from palm oil.
Glad to see you’re feeling better. We have good universal healthcare in Canada but would never have access to all these tests and specialists in that timeframe. Sending you positive vibes and hoping that things keep improving 🤞💕
so a good Tips So go to Malaysia if you got Health issue, Go to have your medical treatment there and touring around!!! Stay in cold weather like a freezer not so good for your humanly body,You not A Draconian Dragon or a polar bear!!! save some money then take your journey,then eat Hot and Spicy food in Malaysia To detox and clean your Stomach,Decades of your stinky foods and drinks,since Malaysia is a majority muslims Country,i think its a better Chance to quit Alcoholic Drinks for a moment!!! if you can quit for good its better i think Malaysian Government need to make New Visa with Long period!!! like call it Medical Treatment Visa that can be gained with Hospitals Backup info and the time to stay like more than 8 months!!! In here Saudi we got visa extension if we got support or backup info from Hospitals or Doctors!!!
We have 'universal' health care in Canada? Hardly universal: many services are de-listed, i.e., you can't get 'em, and hardly good unless you're prepared to live with your condition while on the waiting list... and many people die on such lists. So good? No. Universal? No. Free? Consult your tax bill. I'm leaving Canada to get the health care I cannot get in Canada.
I’m so happy you were there and they found the right treatment for you. If you were on Canada it would have done all those appointments in 2 years or so or you’d be dead by now. Can’t wait to hear all about the exercise regimen and if they recommended you some kind of diet. Stay well you and Sarah.
Good to know that the condition of your health improved a lot now ... as we aged, it is important to be more careful with the food that we consume, the amount of rest as well as the need to reduce on alcohol intake if not totally stop taking any at all. I am 65 and alhamdullillah I am quite healthy and have not experienced any health issues. What I had and is still practising is that I fast two days in a week ie.on every monday and thursday... maybe you and your wife could try this new challenge ! 😄 ... anyway, I wish you all the best, take care and stay safe always ... you are always welcome to come back to Msia for medical treatment 🌺🐈⬛🐈🐒💐
So glad you’re doing better and persisted until you found a better solution for your conditions. We are just a few years from retirement and Malaysia is top on our radar. We look forward to letting our “happy feet” roam again. Stay well. Your good health is your best ticket to happy travels.
Glad to hear that you are feeling better. As someone who is planning on semi retiring in Penang, your confirmation that the quality of medical care there is excellent checks another box for me. Thank you!
That is amazingly affordable. In the US, a 5 min consult with a doctor is like $300 without insurance. Even with insurance, the out of pocket costs for all those procedures would be be much more than what you paid. Get well soon!
OMG, what's wrong with the States medicare??
And they are going to private health care. I usually tell my American friends that the cost of giving birth in the govt hospital is cheaper than a drink in Starbucks
I am not sure what your consultation is about? Is it like a normal flue or fever that cost you that much? Here in Malaysia if you have a flue you go to a small clinic/shop, you don't go to a hospital for minor illness like that. It will cost you like 30-50 ringgit & that includes the medicine price, consultation alone not including medicine is probably like RM 20. I noticed the problem with privatizing all of the healthcare industry like the US is, there is no other alternatives to a more affordable healthcare. Everything is private and since people have no other alternatives, the hospitals can charge you ridiculous fees. Pharmacies can charge you ridiculous prices because they worked with the hospitals to keep the prices high. Where else in Malaysia where most hospitals are state owned, the government have to ensure cost are minimize to the fullest extent if they don't want a high budget deficit. In the US, I hear so often people are addicted to prescription drugs. It is unheard of in Malaysia for people to be addicted to prescribed drugs. Because government hospitals don't want to waste money paying for medications repeatedly when you are not even that sick. Private hospitals in the US love to make you continue to be dependent on that drugs even though you don't need to so that they can continue charging you consultation fees and Pharmaceutical companies are happier than ever.
$560 for me in the US, seeing the orthopedic for about 10 mins about a fractured collar bone. I showed him the x-ray from the emergency room visit , he suggested a surgery to fix it, surgery will cost about $20k. I have a high deductible health insurance, which the first $12k is out of pocket. I flew back to Malaysia, it’s fixed for less than $25. 😂
It's True; but I am from the USA, and I just came back from Malaysia and is NOT ALL NICE and Top Notch; the Cost is AFFORDABLE IN MALAYSIA; but if you are from the USA, you will be SHOCKED at things they DO there that will Alarm Your GUT. They don't take Certain Precautions that are taken in the USA in order to Avoid Contaminating other patients with the Bodily fluids and Germs of Another Patient. They have medical Knowledge but their Concept of HYGIENE in hospitals in NOT near the same as in the USA. And, Malaysians are NOT what they Say in these RUclips Videos; Some are really NICE people and humble in a way; but MANY ARE SHADY; liars, Money-Hungry, incredibly Rude & Some Are fake & Anti-American and anti-foreigners.
Hi Neil, happy to hear that you get to your bottom of your problem in Malaysia. Please do come back for the follow-up. Enjoy your trip and stay healthy!
He better do that.
Brilliant informative video. Thanks for being so open about it all. What a price! It's worth booking a holiday just to have these tests done. The NHS is failing here (ahem... It's not free!!) Hugs to you & Sarah
Glad to hear that our health facilities been able to help with ur health issues. Alhamdulillah.. Hope u will fill better soon.. All the best for ur future travel plans.. Do take care of ur self n take the medicine in time as prescribed..
Aren't you lucky to be treated that well and cheap in Malaysia? As you know, we (UK) don't really have that wonderful mixture of private and public health care like they do over there. It's either one or the other. How I wished we do have, because then at least you can have a second (or first) opinion. Free NHS is great, but it's a massive bureaucratic behemoth and it's lagging behind as you yourself confirmed. To do that many tests (still not as comprehensive as you had) pretty much all at once, you'd have to be admitted to E&A, otherwise it's a long wait. Glad your health has improved. Simple advice: Eat healthily and exercise! Wished NHS can learn a few tricks from Malaysia. Funny thing is that many of their health professionals are trained abroad, quite a few from the UK! And they then go on to improve their health care/services.
Very good of you to take the time to upload this . I do hope you feel better , it’s a hectic schedule you have and the tropics are unforgiving . I’m 60 myself and have been travelling for nine months , another month to do then back to the uk but lugging a backpack about across the tropics is hard work, tired now . Good luck .
First off, I’m so glad you’re feeling better! Also, very helpful information and the cost is extremely low in my humble American opinion!
Glad to have you "back." During our five years in Mexico, we received outstanding medical care at a small fraction of the cost in the US. The five hospitals frequented by expayts were like 5-star hotels. The scare tactic employed in the USA is simply smoke and has not merit. We also paid out of pocket and simply set aside a dedicated charge card for any medical disaster. That's what other expats advised. Bill
Hi Neil, thanks for sharing all this, I hope you and Sarah are doing better. It is very good of you to share all this no doubt stressful experience on RUclips. My mother has suffered with high blood pressure for decades. She does not watch her weight or exercise (despite constant nagging) and it has progressively impacted her ability to do things. Sounds like you have the opportunity to put diet and exercise first. I know that is not an easy challenge. I wish you both the best and I am looking forward to following you for many years.😊
WOW what a journey! Glad you got to the bottom of the problem
Amazing document of your extraordinary experience in Malaysia. I am glad the doctors managed to fix some of your problems. With all those consultation, tests and medicines I think the costs were quite acceptable (especially for a foreigner). I pray you will be getting better and better going forward.
Great video, thanks for sharing your story. We agree with your asseessment about Malaysia's top notch medical care. We are hoping you enjoy good health as you continue your travel adventures around the world.
Your cardiologist prescribed just about the exact same regimen that I'm currently on. It took me almost a decade to find a doctor who cared enough to get my bp under control 🙃
So glad you are feeling better and that you found Dr's that listened to you. Bp and inner ear stuff is awful. All of those services would have been more than 3 times what you paid in the USA. The most important thing as we get older is to make sure our Drs are listening to us. Drs like to push it off as age. Glad you kept going for answers.
Specialists you want! If you're into that kind of thing! 🤪 We love your sense of humor! Glad you're doing better! ❤
Hey you two! We are doing really good now thank you! Hope to speak sometime soon!
I'm so glad you're feeling better. Really appreciate these types of videos that show the ins and outs of dealing with real life on the road. It's not always beautiful views and tasty treats. Thanks for letting us peek behind the curtain. Also, your financial videos (I've watched them all) really helped me shift the way I manage finances and have my husband and I on a better track then we were. Pat yourself on the back and take the bow. You've changed two lives for the better with just those videos. Thank you.
Thank you! Amazing that we have made a difference for you. That has made our day!!!
Best regards,
Neil & Sarah
So happy to see you feeling better. Looking forward to you and Sarah continuing your travels and share them with us.
The health service you have received has eased my mind to travelling more.
So glad you got the health assessment ❤ it’s hard to stay positive when you’re not feeling good! Stay safe and healthy 😊
Hi Neil and Sarah, Glad you are able to get tests done and are on the right path. Americans will be stunned at how cheap and the great quality you are experiencing in Malaysia! The scare will keep you on the less alcohol, eating better, more exercise and weight loss path. Being British or American, it is difficult to really get a feel for our lifestyles since compared to most you are doing much better than an awful average. I didn’t consider myself overweight until my Japanese colleagues chose me to play Santa Claus at the Christmas party when I used to live there! My commentary is not intended to dismiss the likely real health issues you are dealing with, but you and Sarah have another 40 years to go and lifestyle matters! We have witnessed the changes from your early days in Mexico where you had some UK cravings! By the way, I have been on the road for over 3 months with my flat let out in Honolulu for 6 months! Cheers, Rod
@@ST-ff7pf I would be happy to do that except that there is a 3 month minimum per the condominium policy. At the moment I am using Vacasa who are horrible (Airbnb isn't allowed) The current tenant is in for 6 months and is apparently initiating a lawsuit against Vacasa due to their ineptness. Ideally, I am looking for someone who wants it for at least 3 months, but no more than 6 months - Vacasa has it rented out at USD 4,500 a month - given that they have "hidden" fees and other indirect costs I am getting less than USD 3,500 which I would be fine with doing directly. Let me know if a longer term rental could interest you - it is in East Oahu and has amazing amenities (pools, gardens, barbecue pits..) and is well furnished with nice mountain, sea and marina views.
Nevertheless, keep chill coz there are always silver linings to these sort of circumstances. You’ve been terrific so far n Malaysian hospitality will always b here for ya. Cheers
Glad to see you feeling better Neil! Malaysia does have a very good medical care. Dr.Lim is really a cool and good doc. Malaysia and Thailand are well known for their medical tourism due to the fantastic care and costs
I was so relieved to hear there is a solution to your health issues. I hope it's still working for you. I have to reach out to Sarah to wish her well because I know how stressful it is when your spouse is having medical issues. So stressful for both of you. I can't believe how low the medical costs were. I hope today you are feeling better than your old self considering the high blood pressure. And BTW I never would have guessed that you would be in the obese category! You look marvelous! Wishing you both the best!
Good to hear you are on the mend Neil! I would have liked to have heard more about lifestyle changes that may help you to come off the drugs. Everything in moderation food, alcohol, caffeine and regular exercise. The health assessment was very thorough and I think extremely affordable . Thanks for sharing and stay well 👏
It's not often I laugh out loud watching youtube, but your dietitian description did it for me!!! So glad I wasn't in public. x
So happy to see you looking and sounding better. Sure, there may be some lifestyle and diet changes in your future, but better that than stroking out, yeah? It's all selfish self-interest on my part, as I love your videos and want you and Sara to continue making them for years to come! Cheers to both of you. Stay healthy.
I am relieved you are better..feeling better is much more of a relief than the costs..🙏🙏🙏
Great video and so helpful for those of us who travel and are over the hill. Thanks!
Brilliant video with so much useful information. So glad you are feeling better & most importantly that your blood pressure is back to normal.
My heart sings when I hear of another person understanding how dismissive our "first world" medical care is. I just roll my eyes when people ask me how I manage without Canadian health care. Personally, I have never been treated better (as a human being) by doctors & dentists in foreign countries. I'll take medical care from those "supposedly" 3rd world countries any day over the assembly line process they call medicine in Canada.
Looking forward to the next video.
I have enjoyed this video a lot so thanks for taking the time to record and share. Mustn't be easy with your neighbour who was addicted to "hitting" things ! 😂 I found your description 😂😂.
Glad you are feeling better, long may it stay that way. Take care 👋🤗
I am glad you got to the bottom of what was ailing you, Neil. Hope you and Sarah can relax now and feel less weight on your shoulders, and just enjoy the next chapter of your slow travels. I appreciate you sharing this medical journey w us. The total cost was phenomenal, and the level of care you received sounds brilliant 👏🏻 👌🏻 Look forward to your next video! Have a fabulous week!
With your health condition, probably the weather is too hot for you to walk around in Malaysia, you need to keep your trip less hectic, easy and stress free. Stay safe and healthy. Cheer...
Great to hear you are feeling better! That was an exhaustive video and really, really useful! Well done.
I had similar symptoms after a Covid booster. Happened on he 5th day. Recovering slowly.
Hope you get to the bottom of this soon Neil as I know it can be very worrying not knowing what’s going on. Good to know the health care system is doing a good job in Malaysia and also isn’t charging an arm and a leg for its services. All the best to both you and Sarah and take care.
Neil, so glad their found the problem and gave you the right treatment. Certainly, not a high cost and timing comparing with experiences in Australia. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to new videos, now you feel ok.
Malaysia has a lot of Australians retiring here on the M2H visa. Some just come for medical care esp dental.
.What i found lowers blood pressure best is Raw garlic crushed and steeped in olive oil later use liberally every day.
So happy to hear you are doing so much better. Very useful info. Thank you
Great video as I am an expat in SE Asia it was very useful. I looked at you as you were told you were obese and I think if you compare to people in the USA you are quite slim.Quite funny.
Thank you so much for a very informative video. Best of luck with you improving your health. I hope your quitting alcohol is beneficial. I'm working on cutting sugar out. I'll never escape it completely but I can stop the big stuff for sure. I really believe the quality of my health is directly dependent on the quality of my diet. Changing diet sure is a challenge.
Hopefully this is you on the mend Neil. Looking forward to seeing where you are next. 🤙 Stay safe guys.
Excellent video, thank you for that. My biggest concern about travelling is medical access, the fact that your medical issue may well not have been sorted without travelling is a wake up call to me in that regard. So glad they were able to get you sorted so we can continue to travel vicariously ;) PS Put more Sara on the next one LOL
What a turn round Neil glad your feeling better carry on with your videos they are brilliant
Neil, glad you are doing better. You never indicated what you think made the difference in the way you are feeling. What was the "fix"? I hope you are both doing well.
Seems we are always following the same things, but with me over 10 years older ! In October before I went to Thailand for a month my doctor wanted to re asses my blood pressure tablets, I’ve been on them 20 years !
So he decided to do it on my return, but no sooner than I returned I was off again and I’m finally seeing him this Wednesday.
The efficiency of the tests out there is remarkable & it’s good to see your feeling better.
I only wanted to travel for a year, but I’m so close to stopping now and just having holidays
All the ~gist consultancy costs are higher than other costs. And they are usually foreign trained from UK, US. 😀
I had post viral vertigo it lasted a few years on and off. It’s called BVP and is a balance disorder. Occasionally now after a cold I’ll get a few days of it- but I now know what I need to do. BTW when you’ve got the symptoms alcohol and caffeine make it worse.
Thank goodness you are feeling better! This video was quite the roller coaster, I found myself worried sick for 3/4ths of the program!
After experiencing some similar symptoms to yours, my friend recommended Dr. Michael Greger’s book, How Not to Die. (He also has a RUclips channel called Nutrition Facts.) I completely changed my diet according to the book, and have never felt better.
Like you and Sarah, I was frequently eating on the go. Unfortunately, restaurant and packaged foods are loaded with sodium. It’s really too bad we feel the need to alter our food so much to be palatable.
Thanks for sharing this. I e read the book you mentioned but didn’t know about the RUclips channel nutrition facts
What a scare you Got. Im so glad you feelbetter at last. Love to both of you
Really glad to hear you are feeling better!
Happy to hear that you're getting better.
Thank you for your good information and video.
Hope both of you are doing well and having a good time.. 💛
Relieved that you’re getting better, Neil. Praying for your complete healing so you can continue to enjoy your travels with Sarah. My thoughts are with Sarah too. Hugs…
I'm Malaysian, i went to a public clinic called the Titiwangsa KKM, it's like a one stop centre clinic where there are certain specialists there instead of just GPs. Paid RM1 (USD 0.20) lol, to have my eyes checked (astigmatism) then it turned out that i had an eye condition called Keratoconus 😢, well, they did thorough examination on my eyes, and along with explanation and what to do, just for RM1! The waiting time wasn't even that long, took me only 25 minutes before i was summoned to the room 😮😮
I hop between Thailand and Malaysia for any checks. FYI, can even get your heart meds over the counter in both countries, without a prescription, ;-)
In M'sia, the physician will prescribe the meds after consultation for us to get it in their hospitals regardless it's publics (gov) or privates. We do have independent pharmacy to go to, but it's people choice with some limitation. If it's controlled drugs, prescription or approval from expert/ Dr is still required
Hi there. Glad to see you’re doing well after all those hospital visits here in Malaysia. One thing I’d like to point out is that Penang hospital is a well known charity hospital and that is the reason why your cost of treatment there was very low. Had you gone to a ‘commercial’ hospital in Penang, I would estimate the cost to be triple at least. Even with that higher cost, I expect it to be still reasonably priced. Looking fwd to seeing more of your videos - cheers Amirul
Thank you Amirul, thanks for the heads up!
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Thanks for sharing this very personal experience. As you said, it's not something we like to think about, however, healthcare is one of the most important topics for nomads in my opinion. I think there is a lot of anxiety over this topic and it's not addressed enough. I'm very happy to hear that you are finally having some good results and feeling much better. I'm also happy to see your dedication to doing what needs to be done. It is good to hear that your experience with healthcare in Malaysia was so positive and that you will consider it as a potential health care home base. We have had similar thoughts due to our own positive experiences with the health care system there. I should say that I also totally agree with your sentiments regarding health insurance. Ours is there for catastrophic coverage. We plan to pay out of pocket for things that won't create financial hardship for us. It's always good to get a bit more reassurance that we are on the right track with our thoughts regarding heath care and nomadic travel. So, thank you for that. I look forward to the following videos and your progress.
I hope this makes you feel better. I am sure if you had been told to do all of this back in the uk it would have solved it earlier but it would have cost a fortune.
Happy to hear you're feeling so much better! Must be an huge weight of your mind. Did i miss something or did you not say what the actual diagnosis was? Was it your blood pressure?
Glad to hear you're starting to feel better Neil. I know what you mean about "fearing the worst". Keep enjoying your travels and wonderful experiences. Take care both.xx
So glad you're feeling better!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Glad you are doing much better. Here in the US, medical/dental costs can break you. Luckily my family has decent healthcare insurance. So when my daughter had a small surgery done few months ago, we had insurance paying a lot of the costs. The scary part is you don’t know how much it’s all going to cost. We didn’t stay overnight at hospital, went home the same day. now after months of bills trickling in, I think the total is around $115,000. We paid about $2,500 out of pocket. I don’t know how people pay that if they can’t afford insurance through an employer.
Wow, that much for a small surgery and often they can’t even tell you how much it’s gonna be
I’m glad you’re feeling better. Out of curiosity, as I’ve watched your videos I’ve noted that you seemed to get worse after you had COVID. Did anyone ever suggest that had aggravated your cardiac health? Not uncommon. Do take care. You two have become members of the family.
8:34 you described my dietitian perfectly 🤣🤣
Being sick away from home is awful! I’m glad you are feeling better now, and that it didn’t cost you fairly anything.
Very informative n so we'll said gentleman jst lovin' it
wow that is cheap. In KL health check can come out to RM2000.! You better check with cardio. Could be some of your blood veins to your head obstructed. I had almost same symptoms . I had 3 stents . And the headache disappear.
Medisafe, good idea. I got myself a fitbit, track heart rate, sleep pattern etc, blue tooth with phone. Get those daily 10000 steps in, 😁
That Chinese hospital has many indonesian visitors. Lam Wah Ee.
Most private hospitals in Penang fulled with Indonesian esp Chinese Indonesian.
@@salinamdnoor603 melaka too
Glad you are feeling better and hopefully Sarah too. All the best.
Thanks for sharing your experience Neil!! Glad your health is improving 😊 I think the basic principles of health; watch what you are consuming & do exercise regularly (makes it your routine if you can by walking 10000 steps everyday) to maintain. Of course, alcohol is a big no in M'sia NHS 😅 It's great that you are challenging yourself, keep it up & take care you both 🤗🥰
Thank you very much for the good video
Glad to hear that u r ok now. Take care
This was helpful for me - as I had been considering retiring in Malaysia or at least spending a number of years there. The health care in my country is good and free, which has been a boon given a serious health diagnosis recently, but it has made me wonder whether I should re-think my plans. Videos like this however provide a level of comfort about making the move.
Incredible care, incredibly fast, and incredibly affordable. That would take 6 months where I live and only if our primary care doctor and insurance signed off on the tests!
OMG Neil! So glad you are feeling better but what a time Sarah and you have been going through!! YIKES! Delighted you are feeling better for the sake of both of you! Amazing healthcare and at a cost that is stunning for anyone here in the US or Canada. Thanks for the update and "No Worries" about droning on- the drama you have gone through had kept me riveted!
Well done, looks like your on the mend✌✌
that's a lot of medicines. glad to hear your health improved.
Glad to hear your health is getting well
Glad to hear that you are doing better 😀. Wishing you many happy years of travels.
High BP is an insidious disease and can lead to a whole host of negative consequences.
The prices are so much better than they would have been in the US; likely, it would have barely covered your co-pays after insurance!
The alcohol challenge sounds like a great idea: alcohol is a neurologic depressant drug.
Take care of yourself sir, I know the feeling because I have been there, change of lifestyle is important that I do
“I’m rabbiting on…” we know that about you Neil and we ❤ you for it! Don’t change.
🤣 that's so true!
OMG!!! that's amazing!
Glad to hear your feeling better.. I was going to ask you did you prefer the uk for hospital but you answered that ... effectively you were private abroad but at a very good price.. it makes me question how good is the NHS system... ?
this is one of your best vidio
great news, glad Ur better NHS is broken🙁 xx v
Thanks for sharing all this personal information. But what was the cause? Was it the high blood pressure? 🤔
But u didnt mention who d cardiologist was in KL as u did in PNG...pls do. Also afyer d long video, we still dun get wat the diagnosis was. Did u do an angio test as doc intended to? All this wud help us who r facing similar issues gauge TM & price esp those without insurance. Pls kindly reply with info. Tqvm
I want to be able to get an assessment like you have gotten and I'll probably wait until I get into that country. What else do you recommend
Sorry to say Neil. I strongly advocate that you find somewhere to settle and allow yourself and also Sarah the chance to recouperate. After your loss and the stress of returning to the UK and both of you having to deal with that added to the sizable stress of continual roaming and travelling this is a recipe for stress and illness.
I would suggest that if monitoring your health condition is important you and Sarah return to Thailand, get a Retirement visa and go somewhere such as Phuket with good air for a year. The air quality in the North is not good now.
The hospital system is very good here as you know. Apply mindful meditation and similar. I think you need rest and recuperation. A vestibular issue will be disrupted by air travel..
I have been diagnosed with Vestibular hypo function. Experiencing light headed/dizziness with some degree of nausea. Had CT scans and MRI, with no apparent issues. What specifically has helped you with your dizziness issue?
Benadryl, also maybe an allergy pill like Walston. Ask your doctor.