Boy have I got a personal tale interlaced with Korean experiences for you.  I have no idea where to start. Perhaps I should first get out of the way that I very much love the Korean medical system, despite the one moment of frustration I had checking in before surgery, but that was due to language barriers.

I’ve had a deviated septum (aka broken nose) for 8 years now. For some people it may not be a big deal, but over time I have  developed all sorts of health problems.  Why had I not gotten surgery in the States? The costs. It is impossible for me to afford surgery in America. In fact, I would never be able to afford the combination of CR scans, X-rays, blood tests, medicines, consultation fees, etc. All those fees cost me the equivalent of a normal to the doctor in America when I need a vaccine (about  250-300 dollars). Additionally, I have never heard of anyone in America getting a CR scan, X-rays, and blood tests in the same season; in Korea I did it in one day.

So I was pleasantly surprised to wake up and find a virtual ribbon on my Youtube account.  

Sure its been a little bit since I updated but really there hasn’t been a whole lot to write about. For the most part I have been getting things ready for the move. I have gone to Mexico a couple of times too to see the dentist and bought some antibiotics (I hear doctors don’t give you many in ROK). Its just so much more affordable to travel to Mexico and get anything medicine related than to go to the doctor here and get charged just for the consultation.Of course getting around is pretty hard without a car here, so I have been using the public buses.

Also got 5 immunizations since I had not been keeping up with my record, and I have to say that they really hurt! As for repacking, I had rebalance and take out things between both cases since airlines only allow a max of 50lb on each and 25 on the carry-ons. If worst has to come, I will simply wear an extra layer of pants and shirts.Trying my best to simplify the things I have to take, nothing but clothes, medicine, and my laptop + video equipment. Some books too.

Why don’t Americans normally share food?

Having a strong background in biology & chemistry, when it comes to things such as diseases or illnesses, I tend to look at things from a medical perspective & somewhat backlash at people with science and facts.