Dentists, Doctors, Bodyworkers
The last couple of years in the US, I put off a lot of things because I was working so hard going to school and working, while simultaneously trying to stay sain.
Anyway, I figured that I better get some things taken care of here, and I am still amazed by how efficient and cheap everything is!
I saw a doctor the other day for $10. I got my teeth cleaned yesterday, $12! They also recommended that I get my wisdom teeth out which I've been hearing for a couple of years, so I decided to go for it. It is so funny because I think with my insurance and my co-pay in the US, it would have been about $400 US dollars. I'm getting all 4 done for $75 US dollars here. He did one side the other day, and is waiting a couple of days to do the other side. It was relatively easy and relatively painless. My top tooth came out right away, but he pulled on my bottom tooth a good 25 minutes before he got it out. Everyone looks so young here, including the dentist, and I started freaking out for a brief couple of minutes thinking, "What had I gotten myself into?" This was obviously some imposter dentisit who probably didn't have his credentials, etc... Anyway, it came out, and worked out just fine. (I had seen his credentials before I underwent the operation).
The other day, I also embarked on my motorbike to find the elusive Mr. Poo, who is supposed to be the best bodyworker in all of the Northern Province. Anyway, about an hour later, (the labeling and numbering system for roads doesn't make much sense), I found him. He is a master teacher for experts wanting to improve their thai massage, and he was able to detail all of my body problems (my knees, hips, back, and shoulders have been seriously messed up since I was on the rowing team about 6 years ago), by simply looking at my feet, and the way I carried myself. Anyway, he said he should be able to fix it all with 3 appointments, and he charges the huge sum of $30 for each appointment (relatively expensive by thai standards). It's so great because this is all stuff that has been bugging me for a while, which would cost about 4-5 times the price in so. cal.
I've also recently discovered the "oil massage," which is similar to a traditional Swedish massage, definitely a sensual experience. While I like the traditional thai massage, one is clothed, lying on the floor, and sometimes the recipient isn't sure if they are getting a massage or being bruised and beaten, ouch! Anyway, it all so amazing, $5 for an hour.
Anyway, I figured that I better get some things taken care of here, and I am still amazed by how efficient and cheap everything is!
I saw a doctor the other day for $10. I got my teeth cleaned yesterday, $12! They also recommended that I get my wisdom teeth out which I've been hearing for a couple of years, so I decided to go for it. It is so funny because I think with my insurance and my co-pay in the US, it would have been about $400 US dollars. I'm getting all 4 done for $75 US dollars here. He did one side the other day, and is waiting a couple of days to do the other side. It was relatively easy and relatively painless. My top tooth came out right away, but he pulled on my bottom tooth a good 25 minutes before he got it out. Everyone looks so young here, including the dentist, and I started freaking out for a brief couple of minutes thinking, "What had I gotten myself into?" This was obviously some imposter dentisit who probably didn't have his credentials, etc... Anyway, it came out, and worked out just fine. (I had seen his credentials before I underwent the operation).
The other day, I also embarked on my motorbike to find the elusive Mr. Poo, who is supposed to be the best bodyworker in all of the Northern Province. Anyway, about an hour later, (the labeling and numbering system for roads doesn't make much sense), I found him. He is a master teacher for experts wanting to improve their thai massage, and he was able to detail all of my body problems (my knees, hips, back, and shoulders have been seriously messed up since I was on the rowing team about 6 years ago), by simply looking at my feet, and the way I carried myself. Anyway, he said he should be able to fix it all with 3 appointments, and he charges the huge sum of $30 for each appointment (relatively expensive by thai standards). It's so great because this is all stuff that has been bugging me for a while, which would cost about 4-5 times the price in so. cal.
I've also recently discovered the "oil massage," which is similar to a traditional Swedish massage, definitely a sensual experience. While I like the traditional thai massage, one is clothed, lying on the floor, and sometimes the recipient isn't sure if they are getting a massage or being bruised and beaten, ouch! Anyway, it all so amazing, $5 for an hour.
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