I was RUSHED to a Dominican hospital and This HAPPENED...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ธ.ค. 2024
- Watch this vlog to see what happened when I was rushed to a Dominican hospital after calling 911. It was a crazy experience that I'll never forget.
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My husband felt down from a hamac in Punta Cana and we take him to the hospital. They made a scan in his head and found he had a tumor in his inner ear!!! It was there before and because of this fall was found. We went to Cedimat and got a wonderfull doctor Who after many many test and checks made a four hours surgery. This would have cost thousand and thousands of dollars in US, but we paid about 2,000 for a tumor surgery in the head 😮 Excellent attention, professionals, doctors all of them Who studied and had practice in US and worldwide. They treat people like family, that I loved.
Sad to know that many families go bankrupt in the US just for treating conditions like this. Glad to hear you had a good experience and your husband is doing well.
Thank you for sharing this experience. Glad everything worked out for you and your husband. 🙏🏾
I went to the Dominican Republic for the first time in 2008 and I immediately fell in love with the country. I obtained residency and in 2015 I became a naturalized citizen of the DR. I have lived in Santiago, Puerto Plata and finally in Santo Domingo.
I now live in Colombia but I still visit the DR several times a year, the most recently being early this month.
All praise to the Most High that you're still here, brother. We're glad to see that you're doing better
Amén 🙏🏾
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I was in Santiago in May due to the passing of my grandmother and got really sick due to the stress of having to fly in such rush, at the airport for hours, lack of sleep to the point I had to go to the ER. I was treated very well at a public hospital, they put an IV and 2 injections. When released I asked for the bill and was told it was free. It was a public hospital which was the closest to my grandmothers house. I was born in DR but came to the states as a child so that was my first visit to a hospital ever over there. Not everything is bad, I was treated very well, they were all friendly and attentive. Glad you’re doing ok now and had a positive experience.
@@mabelnunez265 Lies Lies Lies public hospitals are NOT free for Dominicans only for Haitian. You are such a liar 🤥 it has been like this for over two years already . Nice try!
Probablemente pensaron que eras haitiana, sólo ellos son atendidos de forma gratuita
@@marianelaacosta9175 Ese es un haitiano haciendo se pasar por Dominicanos. Tenemos muchos haitianos que se acoplan a la cultura Dominicana y niegan sus raíces. LOs haitianos nos están sustituyendo robando nuestra identidad. Pero son haitianos para lo que les conviene 😄porque si se siente Dominicanos que pague el servicio de hospitales como nosotros.
@@Sofia-tx2lr Ignorance, Ignorance, Ignorance. As I can clearly see that your reading comprehension is very limited let me repeat myself. I talked about MY experience, NOT yours, nor anyone else but MINE. I don’t know nor I will speak about someone’s experience without been there as YOU do, but just because you have had a different experience doesn’t mean I wasn’t treated well and taken good care of as I mentioned above.
@@marianelaacosta9175 No se si hayan, pero nunca he visto a una Haitiana blanca con ojos color avellana.
Glad to hear you are doing well. You tested the DR health emergency system and it worked for you…great!
Yo, glad to hear you are doing fine. A big thing that shouldn't be glossed over by all of us from this incident is the support Jay has that was able to come to his aide. We should all be so lucky to have that kind of support if we were to fall into an emergency situation. So salute to all of those good human beings. Lastly, I was trying to see on the papers if they did a liver test. If not I'd get one done, just to be safe. Continued Much Success to you & your family!!!
Well said. That support system was very key. And good call for me to check my liver. Not sure if they did that. But will have that checked also.
in case of any major affect on meds. take charco capsules and call 911 and neighbors & leave your door open
A few other people mentioned taking charcoal. I'll have to look into that.
I went to the Dominican Republic for the first time in 2008 and I immediately fell in love with the country. I obtained residency and in 2015 I became a naturalized citizen of the DR. I have lived in Santiago, Puerto Plata and finally in Santo Domingo.
I now live in Colombia but I still visit the DR several times a year, the most recently being early this month.
Sound good. Best of both worlds.
OK, no more supplements for you. You scared the heck out of me because I thought you had a heart attack or something, but I'm glad that you are doing well now.
Facts, no more for me ever! Thank God it wasn't a heart attack but it felt as if they both could have had the same outcome. Yes I'm good now. Thank you.
Thanks be to God you are feeling better now. Please be safe with taking those pills. God bless you and your beautiful family. @@JayAbroad
@@tonyalaw8197 Thank you. I'm done with the supplements.
@@JayAbroad
Herbal supplements are the ones that carry risk because they have medicinal properties and certain herbs are the ingredients for some potent medicines. As for vitamins, only Vitamins A and D can be toxic but you’d have to take massive doses over time to overdose. Avoid the herbal supplements but the vitamins are okay.
Wow you went to a good hospital actually and the treatment looks really affordable. It's great to know you are fine and alive. I'll share this video with my American friend. She always complains about hospitals in USA.
Yes this hospital was nice. Clean and modern equipment. And yes I'm doing better.
Appreciate you being vulnerable and sharing. Wishing you perfect health Brother! 🙏🏾
Thanks🙏
Wow, I feel so bad about what you went through and thankful that everything worked out. I'm sure that it was scary as hell not knowing what was wrong.
Thank you. Yes it was scary!
Here in USA specifically Massachusetts just the ambulance ride would have been anywhere from $900-$1500. And treatment at the hospital probably another $800-$1200….i was shocked your total came to less than $300. Glad you’re good man!
Yessiiirr 👊🏾
I'm glad to hear you are ok, my Brotha. Stay safe and sending blessings and prayers.
Thanks bro, they are well received🙏
Glad to hear you're doing well and thanks for sharing.
Wow that's scary to hear. Glad to see you are doing better. Thank God! 🙏
Yes, thanks bro💪🏾💪🏾
God bless you bro! Amen! 🙏
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Oh wow! What a scary experience you had!!! Glad that everything went well and that you had a healthy recovery. It definitely looks like you were in good hands, and you were well taken care of at the hospital in SD. What a huge difference in medical costs you had to pay versus elsewhere...!! Stay safe and healthy!
Thank you🙏🏾
I’m so glad you are doing well!
Me too😅, it was terrible.
Thanks Jay, I’m glad doing better.
You're welcome.
damn bro no lie you just got me mad teary... I just went through a situation like this 4 weeks ago its like I just relived that situation with you. Bro I'm glad you ok people don't know how it feels going through this
Facts. Did you have a reaction to supplements?
Very glad that it worked out for you and that your ok, God bless and stay well.
Thank you!
Oh no! I’m sorry you went through that! Glad that they took good care of you, as you deserve.
Wow James! That’s scary. Your body was expelling that thang by any means necessary. Glad you’re good and had a good experience
It's sure was and it was bad. Thanks God I'm better now.
Good to see you back. I hope you're fully recovered, and thanks for sharing your experience.
Yes, I'm fine now. Thank you.
I’m glad you are doing better brother stay blessed..
Thanks 👍🏾
Your editing is wonderful 😂😂. So glad you're ok and thanks for sharing.
Lol...you're welcome 🙏🏾
Great that you are fine.
Good to know that the experience in the hospital was good.
Now you got to find out what exactly cause the allergy reaction to your body to avoid it in the future.
Take care of yourself, we need the videos coming 😊.
Like the old saying goes "Stick to what you know." Sometimes trying different brands aint good. There's a negative and positive to it. Im glad u well again. 💯
I agree. Thanks again.
Hey brother I'm glad you made out that safely 🙏. Great content fam...keep up the great information and stay safe jay.
I appreciate that fam💪🏾
Be well. Glad everyone teamed up to make sure you had the needed medical attention.
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Good to hear you're doing well! 👍🏿 👍🏿 👍🏿
Much appreciated
Good to hear your doing great
Yessiiirr, I'm much better.
Brother, I'm glad you are well!
Yessiirr. I'm good now.
Thanks for sharing about your ordeal with us bro. Really glad you’re ok.
You're welcome 🙏🏾
Being proactive with your health is a good thing. But be careful when mixing chemicals. Glad u still standing
Facts. You're right.
James, I'm thankful to God that you are good and having a sense of alertness to call for help. Say away from supplements they do not work my guy..Blessings!
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I appreciate you being so open and sharing this story. Glad you are well bruh. 👍🏾
No problem. Yes I'm good now.
Would you consider doing a video or short about how you produce & edit your videos. What editing software do you use, camera & mic? Everything is crisp and the edits are smooth. This style is dope.
@@actionvj thanks for the suggestion. I look into possibly doing something like this.
Uncle Jay thanks for sharing this highly informative and enlightenly content! AMEN-RA!
You are very welcome
Wow! Glad you are are doing well and sending positive healthy vibes your way!
Yes, thank you.
Glad to see you are OK 🙏🏼 Health is Wealth 🎉
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Wow that must have been a horrible experience on the situation you encountered. Yes herbal tea and water moving forward, but im glad you got the people in DR to take good care of ya and glad your good fam.
Terrifying experience, wouldn't wish it on no one. Thank God, I'm good now.
I love your videos! Also you have a great attitude
Thank you!
Brother Jay, be careful ordering supplements off of Amazon. Those supplements are stored in a warehouse for God knows how long. Always order from the source itself. So glad you are thriving man!
I concur with that!
Thank God your better! 🙏
Yes, thank God!
Glad you are doing good!
Thank you!
Glad to hear you are okay.
Yes🙏
Thank God everything went well with you man; we got some good doctors and very competent health care professionals too; glad they could help my favorite Expat and TH-camr 😅😊
Lol...yes Luis they took good care of me.
Glad to hear you're okay and made it through this experience, bruh. God bless!
Yessiirr...I'm better now.🙏🏾
@@JayAbroad I stopped by that joint, Fusion, last week. That’s a nice little spot!
Yep! I like it.
Glad you are feeling better. Scary.
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Priceless content as always! gtfo the matrix! stay up kings 💪👑💰✈
Thank God you're ok brother. Im glad you were able to get some help but thats crazy how long it took.
Yessiiiir. Thank God!
Praise Yah you’re fine brother. Recently subscribed and looking to move abroad. This helps me to see unforeseen circumstances that can occur while living abroad. APTTMHY
Yesssiiirrr. Make sure you get insurance. It's mandatory.
Damn Jay I'm just now seeing this man be careful brother we need u man hope u doing better. U in your wife are 2 incredible people keep this going yall doing great God is always with u 🙏🏾
Thank you brother. I appreciate it. I'm much better now. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
@JayAbroad God is Good 🙏🏾
Happy to hear and see that you made it through. I agree with you that the medical facilities and experts here in the RD are professional and are seeking the best treatment for their patients. For those nre to the island and plan to stay for a time, it is important to obtain medical insurance from a Domincan provider. I'm not selling anything other than the idea of being prepared for the unexpected. Keep up the good work with your videos Jay.
Great advice. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏾
Thanks god you’re ok bro,had a good experience with the staff too 👏👏👏
Yes, I'm feeling better now.
Thanks the Lord you’re Al right bro.Peace unto you. Psalm 91.
I appreciate that🙏🏾
Jay glad your feeling better sir!
Yesssirr, definitely feeling better.
Glad to see you’re all good fam. That must’ve been crazy.
Yes it was insane and scary. But thankfully, I'm all good now.
Glad to hear and see that you are ok Bro! Some of these supplements have crazy side affects. 🙏
I started watching your videos not too long ago and I want to thanked you and your wife to let us know that we can still live and enjoy our country,we are so used to United’s state that we forget our roots.iam going to be honest with you; when I see videos about Americans talking good things about our country I feel guilty and embarrassed because most of us should be doing the same and not be listening about all negative things that other people are doing. We have a beautiful country and it is time to start enjoying it as much foreigners are. After I started watching TH-cam videos about dr my perception has change drastically.thanks again
You're welcome. Well said. This is not the DR of 20 years ago not even 10 years ago. It's not the DR that shown on the news. Yes the country is beautiful and the people are warm and welcoming.
Thats incredible! Glad you doing well man. Taking over the counter stuff can be risky, but most of us take supplements. As a kid i got sick with hepatitis in DR and i honestly cant complaint of the medical care because they saved my life, this was in a public hospital like 35 years ago.
Yeah man, I'm doing much better. Thank God.
I experienced something similar with supplements once….the key is to eat something that will hold in your stomach and space it out throughout the day. Glad you are doing well and keep it up love your videos bro!
Thanks for sharing this. I appreciate it fam.
I’m glad you ok brother, you had a bad reaction to the supplements, I had something similar to zinc supplements I vomited constantly . You lucky you had good people around. Get well
Thanks fam. That zinc is wicked😅
@@JayAbroad Yea Bro I’m sticking to fruits 🍉 and vegetables 🥗 I’m leaving the He-Man pills alone !! 😂
He-Man pills😂😂
Dear Lord! You went through a lot. Glad you’re okay now and was treated appropriately. I stick to a daily multivitamin and anything additional I get from the same company (Nature’s Bounty).
Good advice👍
I'm glad to know it was the supplements and there's nothing wrong with you. God bless you, brother. 🙏🏼
Thanks🙏🏾
James glad you are ok. Must have been a scary situation for you and your family. One moment you are cooking, the next moment your health is challenging your body. Funny how life can change in a minute. Thanks for sharing. Be well.🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿.
Exactly just that quick. That's what made it scary. Thanks bro.
Omg my hole family was listening to the story
Am glad your experience
Was not a bad one
☝️ keep up the good 👍 work Jay 👍🇺🇸🇩🇴🇺🇸🇩🇴🇺🇸
Thank you! Will do!
Glad your okay now bro.
Man I don't blame you to switching to natural herbal tea's.
God bless you and DR 🙌🏽
Glad you are ok. That vomiting and diarrhea, added with the sweating. And delirium Is just awful. I had a similar experience about a year ago. So, I HEAR YOU! So glad you went to the emergency room at a good hospital for you.
Scary times. Stick to your natural herbs and teas!
Fa sho, no more supplements for me.
Thanks for sharing! I’m so glad you’re okay!! I work for amazon and I often pick supplements that I have never heard of. Now I know not to order anything of the sort! Continued blessings
It really is so many brands now that you say that. I'm staying away now...lol!
Glad you're good bruh!👍🏿
Me too. I appreciate it👊🏾
Wow. Glad you are better. Emergency room visit including ambulance service all for $200!!!
I paid $26 after my insurance kicked in but without insurance yes it would have been $200
@@JayAbroad that's unbelievable. In the states the copay would be in the thousands. Makes DR even more impressive.
Facts!💯
Glad you are OK brother.💯
I appreciate it
first thank God you are ok. blessings to you and your family to recover from the situation that affected you.
i have to say that the support of the family and friends was very important in the outcome. you are blessed to have people around you and your wife like that. also your wife leaving what she was doing is a testament to her dedication to her husband. do you honestly think she would listen to you and not come?
i would like to know what that supplement was from amazon that caused your body to react
like that because i take supplements also and go to the gym.
also, what insurance do you have(medical and car)?
again, peace and blessing to be alive to tell your story for others.
Yessiiirr I appreciate that, bro. Lol...even if I told her to stay she would have came. The supplements were ProstaGenix. The insurance company I use is Universal for both health and auto
@JayAbroad thank u for the info bredda I will be there end Oct. Again all praise to the most high that you are well
Thank you for sharing your story, man. This had my anxiety extremely high until the end. I’m glad it all worked out. God was with you the whole time and protected you. The island continues to show the wonderful things it has to offer.
You didn’t share the supplement you took, but I believe you should so we are aware, or at least write a review for them. It really makes me think they put illegal substances in their products. Your body was physically telling you it wasn’t right and was rejecting it in any possible way: vomiting, diarrhea, and sweating.
You're welcome brother. The supplement was ProstaGenix. It is amazing how the body works to save you.
@@JayAbroad 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Good to hear your ok, I have used 911 services in SD for my son and in La vega for my parents, never had an issue, they have alway arrived within minutes. At one point, a policeman arrived first on a motorcycle.
CEDIMAT I have used and it is a great hospital, but my go to clinic in the greater SD is Corazones Unidos in Naco.
Thanks bro. And yes, I've seen Corazon Unidos and heard its good. I thought it was more like a general clinic. I didn't know they treat emergencies such as this. Good to know.
Welcome back Jay 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
Yessiiirr I'm back, like never left😅
@@JayAbroad Word👊🏾
Glad you're OK! Thanks for educating us about the specifics of the cost for your treatment. Do you mind telling us how much your health care plan costs?
It cost us $185 for a family of 3
Thank god you’re ok! That’s crazy!
Yes🙏
Wow that sounds scary, glad you're ok. My cousin always tries to get me to take different supplements and makes fun of me when I'm like nah I'm good. One of my doctors told me if you eat well and get adequate exercise and rest, the less things you take the better.
You're doctor is correct.
Wow! So glad you had fam and friends near and you're ok. I know here in U.S. that ambulance ride would have been $1500 out of your pocket. Insurance doesn't pay for it. The D.R. is looking better and better with every video I see.
Yes, I'm doing better now. I feel normal now. $1500 for an ambulance ride it is INSANE!!
That’s good to hear because you always hear horror stories about people being taken advantage in DR by the hospitals. Needless to say much cheaper than the US just the ambulance ride would have ten times the expense. Glad you’re doing well and thanks for sharing it.
I would guarantee those stories are from people who didn't have health insurance. If you are covered by an insurance company here they are obligated to provide the same level care doesn't matter who you are. I don't think DR is unique in a sense where if you don't have health insurance and you have an emergency in a developing country you pay first before being treated. I've heard this in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, etc
Wow man stay well and safe brother 🙏🏽
Will do. I know better now.
Yo man with good to see you ok. I did also have an episode like yours and my coverage was awesome. Lay off them supplements James, later.
No more supplements for me. PERIOD!
Dayum bro! Glad you're ok. I know that was sum scary shiiii. It's a blessing that you had family and friends to support you through that ordeal. I know you probably wanted to punch whoever made those supplements right in the mouth. It's good that you're focused on maintaining your health but you should probably look to natural foods and herbs to get what your body needs. Praying for long life and health for you my bro!
Definitely moving toward more natural herbs. No more supplements 😅
Glad you alright bro
Glad ur ok GOD Bless would love to buy you a beer and chop it up at the tabilta tomm here in town for a few days from Bmore, MD
Hit me on my IG at @iamjayabroad
Greetings, glad to hear you're all okay
Yes, I'm doing better. Thanks!
I'm glad you're good! 🙏 I'm feeling dizzy too can you send her my way 😅
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Wow that’s a great insurance you have. $26.00 here in the states for all the services you received would have been more than that.
Bro, that sounds like it was scary. Glad you are good now, bro.
It was absolutely scary. I feel like normal again.
Bro’s please be careful with prescription drugs and supplements. I learned to ask my pharmacist or physician and even google if two drugs are compatible. I took an herb Ashawagandha which helps you relax and sleep but it lowers your blood pressure and I am taking amlodipine. Check my pressure it was 112/60. Now I check everything. Blood pressure pills limit the supplements that you can take.
Yessiiirr, definitely learned my lesson. I will consult with a physician next time. Preciate it💪🏾
Thank God you're doing well.
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did your blood pressure drop? I'm glad you are okay man...we lost enough good men this year...be safe..was very nice of you to take care of the ladies that took care of you at the hospital. Look forward to the next upload.
Actually my blood pressure was very high. Yesssiirr, I'm much better now. I feel normal again.
I had same issues with supplements and almost went blind I have never used supplements again and never will glad you are OK please stay off of supplements they are unregulated you have no idea what you are taking.Glad your ok takecare.😊😊😊
Yes, definitely I'm staying away from them. Thanks for the kind words.
I’m glad your good bro
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Thanks god you are good man.
I appreciate that🙌🙌
I believe he was treated well because he has health coverage and lives there. If you a tourist, you wouldn't have been treated like that. They ask for money up front before they treat you. I know for people where it was horrible. Especially my friend who broke his leg. They wouldn't even give him anything for th3 pain till he came up with the money. That's why I usually get travel insurance.
Brother, it sounds like you're speaking from a level of limited understanding of how the Dominican Healthcare system works. Understand this is not the States and things work differently. Going to another country an expecting things to be the same is naive at best. I was not treated well for any of the reasons you mentioned. I was treated accordingly because I had the proper documentation that addressed the issue I had. Had nothing to do with me living here. They had no idea that I lived here. Bottom line was I was insured and covered. You're correct, if you are tourist with no insurance they will ask you to pay upfront. It's just the way it is, this is not the US. If you are a tourist with insurance they would have received the same level of care as I did. Furthermore, if you are a tourist and you don't have insurance, any public hospital in the country will treat for free. However, public hospitals can be overcrowded and lack certain resources but they will see you. Had your friend went to public hospital he would have been treated. Sounds like he went to a private hospital and the rules are different there. If they treat him without pay how do they get their money from foreigner who's leaving the next day? We can debate the moral aspect of this but doesn't mean its wrong if it's their system and one should understand this before traveling to another country. That's why travel insurance is offered with every flight purchase. You're making sound as if your friend or tourist will be mistreated under the DR healthcare system. Just sounds like he wasn't prepared in case of an emergency. You're smart to always get the travel insurance.
Glad you good bro. God bless.
Yessiiirr, I doing good now. Thanks again brother.
Just an innocent act of looking out for your health almost cost you you life James. Something was definitely on your side that day. You went through a lot James, you went through a lot in those few hours. I always say. What don’t kill you will only make you stronger; and your stronger because of this. Thank you James for sharing this and i am going to show this video on to my wife; because she can’t understand why I have insurance there. James your not just lucky; but your blessed. I hope you will always remember that.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍
It really did almost cost me my life. And yes you need insurance here. That's a non-negotiable especially as a foreigner.