Where is/how is Matt/cdnmatt

[francois]

I have seen no recent posts by cdnmatt. Has anyone any info on him?

[dinagam]

He's probably somewhere in idyllic Laos, paying homage to his new in-laws ;-)

[Mancs]

He posted on September 14th so not that long ago.

[francois]

Almost one month ago; usually it is every day.

[Smiles]

Beachlover-like?

[cdnmatt]

Still here. Just blind now, that's all. Sorry if this message comes out messed up, but just got back on the internet today. Thanks for the concern, and will update further once I get learn how to use a computer again.

Oh, for the gossip lovers,, sorry, but no cool stories aabout how I became bline. I juar dwll abour doue monrga ago when replacing the bum guns. Went out back to to turn the water tank off, it was raining good so tiles were slippery, and I took a good fall. According to MRI, caused les ions in right optic nerve, and 3 months later blood was drained from eye sockets to brain.

[RonanTheBarbarian]

Jeez, that's bad luck Matt.

Hope you get better soon.

Ronan

[cdnmatt]

Jeez, that's bad luck Matt. Hope you get better soon.

Thanks. If yuou ever want to testwhere your emotional limits are, strap a blindfold on for a month without takin it oddg for a single second.

Anyway, can't seem to post new topic yet, but got reply figured out. If anyone by chance has recommendations id high-end eye specialists in Bangkok, would be greatly appreciated if you could contact me with info. Leo left yesterday for Loy Kratong, but will beback in about 6 days, os assuming I ca nget my work lidw in oeser by then, o hopefully we can to Bangkok then to find a proper eye specialist.

Currently use the eye specialist at KK Ram, which is supposed to be to be the fancy private hospital, but he's a totally useless piece of shit. The only conclusive thing the doctors know right now is the blindness is due to blood leaving my eyes, but they don't know why.

The MRI scan was simply a shot in the dark, he seen the lesions, probably thought to himself, "right on, that must be it, case closed", and that was that. He even confirmed to me 3 days ago he actually doesn't know what the cause, has no desire to search for it, and is unwilling to provide any treatment except vitamin suppllements. This really infuriates me considering my vision has probably improved from 2% - 5% in the past few weeks naturally. This means I can do things like make out pparked cars and escalator railings, and these smallthingsaaerreallyfucken big deal when you're blind, so bit miffed wy he's unwillinng to help.

Personally, I believe it's a blood issue, or more specifically, lyme's disease. I'm now 95% sure my one dog recently blind in the past couple weeks,initially went to hospital with both anemia and blindness, we've had a massive problem with dogs fleas & ticks this year, all these problems began when I switched to sleeping in the master bedroom which I allowed the dogs to sleep in last winter, and the lisst goes on.

Anyway, any recommendations for eye specialists, please let me know. Thanks!

[francois]

http://www.rutnin.com/eng/

[colmx]

Matt, get yourself the hell out of KK and to Bkk or Pattaya now... Go to one of the international hospitals where they actually treat people...

[catawampuscat]

Francois must have sixth sense. His perception that something happened to Matt, right on
the money.

[scottish-guy]

It's his other senses we sometimes worry about :D

Just kidding, Francois

[destiny]

I don't know MATT but wish him the best and if he really wants to find the best eye specialist in BKK, I strongly recommend him to send member SHERYL of the thaivisa Forum a PM.
She is a health care expert herself, worked for NGO's and seems to know virtually EVERY great physician in the country. Or start a new topic there asking for an eye specialist, it will usually be less than 24 hrs until she will react when she sees such a post. In 12 years living in BKK I used her recommendations many times and it was spot on in 100% of the cases. Good luck

[Up2U]

Rutnin Eye Hospital on Asoke in Bangkok has a sterling reputation. I can personally recommend and the costs are reasonable which of course is a secondary consideration when talking about one's vision.

[Smiles]

Matt, get yourself the hell out of KK and to Bkk or Pattaya now... Go to one of the international hospitals where they actually treat people...
Actually I'd go slightly further. GO HOME TO CANADA YOU BLOODY FOOL! The medical system at home is heads and shoulders for the better, and it's free.
Don't fuck around with your eyes ... did I say "bloody fool", yes, I think I did.

[cdnmatt]

No, Canada is out of the question for a host of reasons, which I don't want to get into as I'm stuck using a screen reader to write messages. But no, I would not have access to free healthcare if I moved to Canada. I would first have to reside in the same province for 6 months before being eligble to apply, and from there it's about $60/month, although fee varies on province. For the initial abouy 7 months, I wouldbe charged full non-resident / tourist prices.

And screen reader is pissing me off, so I'm done.

[fountainhall]

Don't fuck around with your eyes
For anyone with serious eye problems, flying is the last thing you should consider. The pressure changes can cause serious damage especially if there are retina issues.

[latintopxxx]

....in the name of Jesus/Buddha/Allah?whatever....get some real help...some of these conditions are very ( as in very very) time sensitive as nerves/tendons/ligaments die over time if not seen to. personally without being offensive I think u r a fuck idiot for not doing something IMMEDIATELY....but then thats me.
And lastly...the crap u carry on about Canada and how u would not qualify......I find it simply incredulous that if u showed up blind at a Canadian hospital with a condition that could be resolved in a timely fashion....that u would be turned away due to a lack of funds...its not the US!?

[Smiles]

If Matt had of kept up his monthly fee to the BC medical system (now $75 a month) he'd be under care immediately he hit the ground. Apparently he chose to forego that, and may well pay a higher price.

I had not heard about dangers of eye problems during flights mentioned above by Fountainhall. I defer to him on that part.


" ... No, Canada is out of the question for a host of reasons ... "

So what would any one (of a host!) of those reasons be? Are you hiding away?
Very very odd indeed. Fascinating as well.

[cdnmatt]

No Smiles, making monthly payments while being an expat would be breaking the law, and you still wouldn't be covered if found out.

I'm not hiding from anything. Grab a blindfold, have someone install something called "NVDA Screen Reader", then while blindfolded login to GT and type up a long post. You'll quickly realize why I have no patience to ecxplain anything in detail.\

[fountainhall]

I had not heard about dangers of eye problems during flights mentioned above by Fountainhall. I defer to him on that part
My only experience was with a detached retina. Since I had to go on a major business trip within a few days of its being discovered, I was told I either had to cancel the trip as the changes in pressure in an aircraft would likely tear more of the retina away or undergo immediate cryosurgery. I opted for the surgery and was able to fly 4 days later.

[Smiles]

No Smiles, making monthly payments while being an expat would be breaking the law, and you still wouldn't be covered if found out.
No Matt, it's not 'against the law', it's against BC Med rules.
The worst scenario for myself would be that I'd have to wait 3 months and after that I'm back on the rolls. No BC Med SWAT teams crashing down doors.

[latintopxxx]

I really find this whole issue impossible to comprehend, that someone would put their sight at risk?!?!?!?!?!? I would move heaven and earth and then some to get proper medical care in the shortest time possible.

[cdnmatt]

Wow Smiles, you weren't very condascending in that post. I'm guessing that's the closest we'll ever get to you admitting you're wrong? :) If you pulled that stunt and got found out, they'd probablyfigure out what date you became a non-resident, then bill you in full for all medical fees incurred since that date. I can't just live in Thaailand for over 6 years, then show up up at a Caanadian hospital and drop $30k of taxpayers money on medical expenses, even if I kept up my monthly fee. CThe Canadian healthcare system is reserved for residents, not citizens.

Anyway, point was I'm paying out of pocket regardless, so if I en up out country for this, it will most likely be Singapore, as I see no benefit whatsoever in going back to Canada. Problem there is I highly doubt I can get Leo into Singapore, and I need him these days, as I can hardly go by myself. Regardless, Bangkok should have everything we need.

[Surfcrest]

Getting healthcare in Canada for a Canadian is as easy as landing at the airport by plane. I'll even pick you up for free and drive you to a hospital. Getting your new Medical Services Card (MSP) might take a lot longer, but if you have an old BC Driver's license, that would be enough. They can renew both into one card for you, not that you'll be wanting to drive here, blind and such...although I'm sure no one would notice.

You'll have to argue with them (MSP) later about paying your premiums, but I'm guessing you'll be back on a plane by then and viewing all that in your rearview mirror.

Surfcrest

[GWMinUS]

I am not a Canadian, but I am now experiencing problems with Cataracts...
So for any eye problem my sympathies are with CD Matt!!
Hope you can find an qualified eye doc there in Thailand!!

[Yraen]

Cataracts. Yep, I am right in that group.

On my TH trip in April this year, I sought estimates for cataract plus refractive surgery (a one-day procedure per eye) from Bumrungrad, Bangkok, Nakornthon and Bangkok Christian hospitals. The least expensive was BCH. I was uncomfortable about the eye Drs at Nakorthon. Bangkok Hosp and Bumrungrad quoted prices about 2 1/2 times the Sydney price.

When the time comes, I will probably get the work done in Sydney at about $3,500 per eye.

Best wishes.

[Surfcrest]

http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/25/europe/british-airways-incident-uk-canada/index.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

Look! Even the crew of this British Airways flight stopped by unexpectedly to take advantage of our free healthcare system late last night.

[Smiles]

" ... Look! Even the crew of this British Airways flight stopped by unexpectedly to take advantage of our free healthcare system late last night ... "
:)) Pretty sure that British Airways will be footing the bill for everyone on this gig. Health care or no health care.​
Seems to be a lot of whiners and wingers on this flight about delays, hotels, smokey economy class aisles. Frankly, if there was any kind of 'problems' on any flight I'd be deliriously happy that we would've made it down in one piece, even if it was Tuktuyuktuk (sp?).

[Patanawet]

Cataracts. Yep, I am right in that group.

I sought estimates for cataract plus refractive surgery (a one-day procedure per eye) from Bumrungrad, Bangkok, Nakornthon and Bangkok Christian hospitals. The least expensive was BCH.

Do you still have the estimated prices quoted please?