tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005183909843018870.post4435815954345596500..comments2024-03-25T19:30:07.450-04:00Comments on A Retired Teacher in Mexico City: Venting at HomeRetired Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03697897155105288077noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005183909843018870.post-49471489866886415892018-03-08T22:10:42.960-05:002018-03-08T22:10:42.960-05:00Another thing that amazingly is not covered is dia...Another thing that amazingly is not covered is dialysis. It may be cheap by U.S. standards, but it is beyond the means of an ordinary Mexican family. When Alejandro said that his mom did not want dialysis, I said that I would help if it were a matter of cost. But he said that his mother did not want to go through that torture.Retired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03697897155105288077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005183909843018870.post-63426508877514093512018-03-05T13:41:03.098-05:002018-03-05T13:41:03.098-05:00Still, in defence of what Mexico has to offer. It&...Still, in defence of what Mexico has to offer. It's better than it used to be. In that universal health care does now actually exist. Even if it isn't terribly good.<br /><br />One of the biggest weaknesses in Mexico's public health service is the UK's strongest points - drug prescriptions. The mother of a nephew-in-law was diagnosed with whatever cancer it was. It was potentially treatable. She got a prescription. The cost was so far beyond being affordable that it was pointless even trying to sell her house to raise the cash. She died no so long after. It's not an exceptional story. But yeah, it's great to hear the expats go on and on about how marvellous the Mexican health service is.Gary Dennesshttp://garydenness.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005183909843018870.post-67314671632035188402018-03-04T10:07:09.152-05:002018-03-04T10:07:09.152-05:00I was talking the other day with a Mexican friend ...I was talking the other day with a Mexican friend who lives in the U.S. She was not the least bit surprised by the horror stories I told her about the hospital where Alejandro's mother was. She said that she has never been a patient in a public hospital in Mexico, and would never wish to be. So apparently the dreadful care is not something limited to that particular hospital.Retired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03697897155105288077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005183909843018870.post-8385369610984845632018-03-04T06:17:22.092-05:002018-03-04T06:17:22.092-05:00I've read so many posts over the years from ex...I've read so many posts over the years from expats praising the Mexican health service. It's a fair point, when they are simply describing how much further the dollar will stretch in Mexico for retirees. But the same is true whenever you move to a country where the change in economy makes you a 1%er.<br /><br />Yet I read too many posts that indulge in a fantasy that the Mexican health system is in some way superior, full stop/ Failing to acknowledge that their dollars have in fact simply moved them up the ladder, to fairly lofty heights.<br /><br />And there are even some who brag about it. Which is childish, ignorant and only one step away from declaring that their daddy could beat up your daddy.<br /><br />I've experienced both sides of the health system, in Mexico City and Merida. Personally and as a friend or family member of the person needed help. Private care has been great for the smaller problems in life. On the other hand, I've seen quite a few people suffer lingering and painful deaths because the private system is prohibitively expensive and public system is slow, ineffective and limited.<br /><br />I plan to retire to Mexico one day. Where I hope to be a 1%er. But I'll acknowledge that fact and be eternally grateful for it.Gary Dennesshttp://garydenness.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005183909843018870.post-74036900260609787462018-02-24T13:06:21.344-05:002018-02-24T13:06:21.344-05:00Thanks, Scott.
AMLO is currently leading in the po...Thanks, Scott.<br />AMLO is currently leading in the polls, although the PAN candidate is getting closer. I hope you are right about him if he should be elected.<br />The flights were typical... Interjet was very comfortable and pleasant... United was crammed to the gills.<br />Saludos,<br />BillRetired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03697897155105288077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005183909843018870.post-53743089579677941832018-02-24T13:03:13.282-05:002018-02-24T13:03:13.282-05:00But how are your skills at making Swiss cheese? :...But how are your skills at making Swiss cheese? :-)Retired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03697897155105288077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005183909843018870.post-58365045714907503652018-02-24T11:00:08.680-05:002018-02-24T11:00:08.680-05:00I have never spent any time in a Mexican hospital,...I have never spent any time in a Mexican hospital, but your comments in that arena do not surprise me at all. Also, I am sorry for yours and Alejandro's loss; at least (no small consolation, I know) his mom is no longer suffering.<br /><br />As for politics, AMLO, in his third time running, hopefully learned enough from his first two failed attempts to campaign towards the left but govern towards the center. I don't think his government (that is, if he wins - anything is possible) will be as far left as, say, the failed government of Venezuela.<br /><br />Hope you had good flights back to the states. I was able to get out of town for a few days myself; it was merely to the other side of Tennessee.<br /><br />Saludos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005183909843018870.post-29080806989659147092018-02-23T18:08:56.195-05:002018-02-23T18:08:56.195-05:00As I often say, no where to run, no where to hide,...As I often say, no where to run, no where to hide, and though I'm pulled by Canada. I'm of no use to it as a retired Senior. Oh, and then there's the Mr. and my grandchildren...Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752954281889030418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005183909843018870.post-15179317565638738052018-02-23T17:26:39.937-05:002018-02-23T17:26:39.937-05:00P.S. And thank you for reading my blog!P.S. And thank you for reading my blog!Retired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03697897155105288077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005183909843018870.post-23044210392824047802018-02-23T17:25:21.231-05:002018-02-23T17:25:21.231-05:00I certainly have not given up on Mexico. I will b...I certainly have not given up on Mexico. I will be returning in April. (I have lost track of how many times I have been there, but it may be over 100.)<br /><br />What irritates me is that even though the country has made great strides (it is considered a developing economy and is a member of the G20) it still in some respects comes across as a third world country, largely as a result of its political corruption. The sorry state of the hospitals and earthquake relief would certainly improve if the politicians weren't lining their pockets! Retired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03697897155105288077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005183909843018870.post-66243959491134839982018-02-23T11:58:54.495-05:002018-02-23T11:58:54.495-05:00So well said,So well said,Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01620463868890752069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005183909843018870.post-18756655168066904242018-02-22T19:06:49.176-05:002018-02-22T19:06:49.176-05:00Thank you for your interesting posts, I look forwa...Thank you for your interesting posts, I look forward to and read them all. Having just got back to the UK after 10 days in Oaxaca/Huatulco/CDMX (about my 7-8th time in the country) I too felt some unexpected mixed emotions this time. I noticed the rampant commercialism/advertising and pollution (mainly cars) got to me quite a bit. The only areas that I felt this less were in attractive places frequented by affluent Mexicans and foreigners such as Condesa and Roma but they instead just felt like privileged bubbles and not real life. They have over gentrified and have lost something of what made them special, even only a couple of years ago. Lots of moneyed people afraid to look each other in the eye and everyone walking around with expensive pedigree dogs when so many lovely yet unfashionable mongrels need a good home. I also got sick of the sight of so much meat everywhere, especially when no one takes the time to consider how the animal lived and died. Also I got sick, and completely went off Mexican food! Given there is no shorter route to my heart than through my stomach this was the real kicker! The smell of corn and the sight of meat everywhere just made me feel permanently sick. These things never bothered me before, I thought Mexico to be the best country in the world. I guess we all change. Instinctively I feel like my next destination needs to be somewhere closer developmentally to the First World. I'm liking the look of Chile. I still plan to return to Mexico City but will leave it a few years. I hope you have a chance to reconcile your thoughts and don't give up on Mexico completely! Regards, BenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com