Friday, Jun 21, 2019
Where Did the Sun Go
The June gloom is definitely here. The week itself over all has been gray and rainy. I am thankful however that yesterday was full on blue sky and sun for about 5 hours. I sat out on my terrace and soaked up the rays like a warm pancake being covered with maple syrup.
The bad weather wasn’t a total disaster though. Earlier in the week I was still house sitting, and in my friends roof top hot tub, I could be nice and warm while enjoying the cloudy, mist covered ocean.
Surprise Visitor
I was out having a beer this week with friends when a visitor decided to land on my head. I like dragonflies, and apparently they like me too.
The wildlife has been hanging with me this week. On another day, I was walking on the beach to Olon and a bird decided to walk with me. Well, at least in front of me.
Time for a Doctor Visit
I think I might have a hernia. Maybe two. Nothing is visibly apparent, but when I cough or sneeze it feels like wack-o-mole going on in my groin. I decided to go to Cuenca next week to have it checked out. Hopefully I don’t have one, but if I do, looks like I will be experiencing Ecuadorian surgical healthcare.
I have IESS, the national insurance, but I didn’t even attempt to begin that process. All I could foresee was a lengthy wait to be seen, then another lengthy wait to be scheduled for surgery if it’s necessary. I also have my doubts if laparoscopy is available through that insurance. The difference in recovery time between laparoscopy and open surgery is a few days vs a full month. At any rate, I’ll keep you posted on how this process works here.
Enjoy your weekend.
Chau
I pray there is nothing serious, where you would need surgery. However, if it comes to
that my trust is that you would come to the states and have any necessary surgery done
here. Love you, Mom
All is well mom. Love you. 🙂
I have’t done it myself yet but from what I gather it’s a real good idea in Cuenca to hire someone that’s bilingual AND knows the IESS system to work with you. You can get the run around if you don’t know the system, even for Cuencanos.
I found an email I mailed to myself sometime ago just in case I ever need to use IESS in Cuenca. Isabel Mosquera knows the ropes at IESS. 099-960-3663 or isabelmosquera@hotmail.com. I’ve seen her advertisements and I believe she charges $10 an hour and has her own car.
Thank you Paul, appreciate your input, it is encouraging.
Great resource. Thanks Paul!