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| Help! I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up... And I'm in Mexico |
Part III - The Surgery
Not long after the accident, an orthopedic surgeon came to our
home to review the x-rays and discuss options. Unfortunately,
due to the severity of the break, surgery was the only option. And
because I didn’t have any medical evacuation insurance, I could
either have spent an inordinate amount of money to pay for an
international evacuation, or pay an also significant amount of cash
to have the surgery in Caborca.
I was heartened by the fact that the surgeon was well respected.
In addition to having many years of training and surgical
experience, he’d also studied orthopedic surgery in the United
States, at the University of Kansas, Wichita. In the days that
followed the initial consult I was surprised to get visits from friends
with testimonials regarding how this doctor had operated on them,
or people they knew, always with good results.
Still, I was nervous to be facing the prospect of surgery, especially
in another country. I was also frustrated that I hadn’t prepared
for this possibility. I’m in good health, had never had a serious
accident, and so had traveled and lived in Mexico without a second
thought about what would happen if I had a serious accident.
Be aware that accidents do happen, and when they happen in a
foreign country it adds a whole new dimension to the event. I
would highly recommend that you click on the Medexassist ad on
this page to investigate options for travel medical insurance and
evacuation insurance. You may be surprised at how affordable
the coverage is, especially when you consider the potential
alternatives.
About a week after my accident, I underwent surgery in a local
private clinic in Caborca. The surgeons implanted a plate and
seven bone screws to repair the broken bone, and the medical
care was excellent. The surgery was a success, and fortunately I
didn’t get any infections or other post-operative complications.
Sometimes it takes a tragedy like this to bring clarity to the
possibility of events we don’t necessarily like to think about –
accidents, illness or other medical emergencies, especially those
that happen when visiting a foreign country. I hope this
experience is helpful to you as you consider and prepare for your
travel adventure.
Part I - The Accident
Part II - The Hospital
Not long after the accident, an orthopedic surgeon came to our
home to review the x-rays and discuss options. Unfortunately,
due to the severity of the break, surgery was the only option. And
because I didn’t have any medical evacuation insurance, I could
either have spent an inordinate amount of money to pay for an
international evacuation, or pay an also significant amount of cash
to have the surgery in Caborca.
I was heartened by the fact that the surgeon was well respected.
In addition to having many years of training and surgical
experience, he’d also studied orthopedic surgery in the United
States, at the University of Kansas, Wichita. In the days that
followed the initial consult I was surprised to get visits from friends
with testimonials regarding how this doctor had operated on them,
or people they knew, always with good results.
Still, I was nervous to be facing the prospect of surgery, especially
in another country. I was also frustrated that I hadn’t prepared
for this possibility. I’m in good health, had never had a serious
accident, and so had traveled and lived in Mexico without a second
thought about what would happen if I had a serious accident.
Be aware that accidents do happen, and when they happen in a
foreign country it adds a whole new dimension to the event. I
would highly recommend that you click on the Medexassist ad on
this page to investigate options for travel medical insurance and
evacuation insurance. You may be surprised at how affordable
the coverage is, especially when you consider the potential
alternatives.
About a week after my accident, I underwent surgery in a local
private clinic in Caborca. The surgeons implanted a plate and
seven bone screws to repair the broken bone, and the medical
care was excellent. The surgery was a success, and fortunately I
didn’t get any infections or other post-operative complications.
Sometimes it takes a tragedy like this to bring clarity to the
possibility of events we don’t necessarily like to think about –
accidents, illness or other medical emergencies, especially those
that happen when visiting a foreign country. I hope this
experience is helpful to you as you consider and prepare for your
travel adventure.
Part I - The Accident
Part II - The Hospital
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