RE: Mom’s surgery process – from eve, actual day to post operation
I'm so glad that your mom's surgery was successful, and I hope the condition of her eyes continues to improve. My mother had this surgery on both eyes two years ago (two operations) and it's changed her life for the better. Before the op she couldn't tell the difference between green and blue. Each time she got her bandages off she was so excited at the improved clarity of her vision.
I live in the UK, so we didn't have to pay for the op, as we have free healthcare. The cost is shockingly high, and I'm glad you got this big discount. I think people in the UK sometimes take our free healthcare for granted and complain about the NHS, when we are so lucky to have it.
Your mum is very lucky to have you looking after her, not just in a financial sense, but to be with her at times like these. I try to do the same for my mum too. She was always there for me when I was ill as a child!
I am really happy that you guys benefited the free health care easily in the UK. We too have that for Malaysia, unfortunately it is usually for under privileged citizens since our income tax is not high.
May of us can opt for semi-government specialist check ups which is a lot cheaper than privatized hospitals, and my brother has benefited from it when he moved from government hospitalization to semi-government university hospital.
The only criteria is that those who are admitted there are exposed to students studying them; which my brother did, and he got massive discounts of large supply of Albumin (protein) to fight his Nephrotic syndrome where his bill came out to about 2,000 USD instead of at least x4 times more for privatised hospitals.
I am happy you have that heart for your mom too. Seniors truly need help and often times we children who have all grown up could easily overlook that our parents need us more in their golden years!
Thank you so much for making time and your well wishing @natubat . I truly appreciate that!
Thanks @littlenewthings. It sounds like the Malaysian health system has some good policies then, though it can still be incredibly expensive.
Well, I guess it is better than paying 100% on privatised hospitals, at least the citizens are given a choice. :)