Please quit smoking Paul. I know its not easy, I have done it. 6 weeks of real discomfort, cloudy mind & wow was I grumpy old fart. Supprised I still had friends at the end.But Mate I can tell you, after that 6 weeks, I was on a natural high that lasted 2 years. It was aaesome. Im in your corner cheering you on no matter what. . All the best Mate.
Paul stop smoking immediately. I smoked for 20 years at 2 1/2 packs a day. It hard to quit and I felt miserable for at least 2 months but things got better but a first I craived a cigarette every hour I was awake. Just be strong and quit.
Good advice I was on the same program went cold turkey,after 20 minutes of acupuncture I was done, but painfully missed a cigarette the next 2-3 months.
Please mate. Bag the Fag Paul. 😂 I would stay in Philippines with baby May that way you are both close by. All joking aside mate. Stay in PH. I have to have L 4/5 S1 fusion very soon I don’t want it but I now can’t walk much laying down NOT good fractures been waiting now 17 months but C 5 ,6& 7 in neck stenosis and fractures med I care old 😂 take care hope all goes well best wishes.
Just had mine done a week ago at St Lukes in Manila. I went with the multi focal lenses. Very happy with the outcome, can see 20/20 and read the smallest text on the test card. Didn't notice before surgery but when in his office for my follow up visit I noticed his diploma from Harvard Medical School.
After I had mine done I noticed two things right away. Colours were brighter, even whites. (I never knew how clean my tub and sinks were.) And HD TV was really sharp!
I always thank the doctors and nurses who have decided to practice or return to practice medicine in the Philippines. There is a huge brain drain here due to overseas immigration.
Paul, as I told you before, the cigarette smoking is counter to healing and most surgeons would make you quit before doing elective surgery. The blood flow to the skin is especially affected by nicotine.
Very informative video Paul. Thanks for sharing. Praying for your good health in all of this. Keep rocking and do what your doctor says and of course what Baby Mae says too.
Way to go Paul. I substituted tooth picks for cigarettes 30 years ago. Fidgeted, cleaned teeth, nawed and chewed them to shreds. The key to stop smoking is simple. You have to want to quit more than you want to smoke. Hundreds of skinny drink straws got chewed on too.
My luck with doctors has been terrible even here in the USA, so I gave up and if over-the-counter drugs don't fix me, I am done. I am now a full-time nomad RV van life and save one round for the day I can no longer do things alone. Good luck, Paul.
I was put on statins after getting a pacemaker last year in the US. I stopped taking them after a few months after countless stories of the issues they cause. I'm no doctor but I'm very skeptical of a lot of the meds that are foisted upon us in the name of good health when it's in the name of good profits. My situation was unusual. I was with my wife in Davao last year and she insisted I get a full physical with blood work. All my numbers were decent, a little improvement needed here and there. This was in March '23. Fast forward to Oct '23, I was fighting a persistent cold r so we went to a dr's office in a hospital here in Cavite. They checked my vitals, told me to sit down and they admitted me. I had a low heart rate in the 30s. My daughter in the US is a RN at a cardio hospital in Texas, so she told me to get out there immediately. I ended up getting a pacemaker 6 days after getting on Medicare after turning 65 in November. I'm doing great now and then (kids said I got my color back immediately). I felt good enough to drive OTR trucking for a friend for 3 months before returning to the Philippines. My wife is all over me like a cheap suit to eat and live healthy. I never smoked and now my coffee is down to one 16oz cup per day. BTW Paul, I was in Dumaguete for a week plus a couple of weeks ago. My wife is a marketing manager and her co has an office there. I don't know if you have a coffee shop you like to hang out at.. maybe we could meet up? I saw so many foreigners there vs here in Cavite.
Very helpful Paul to show us the hoops and ropes here as many of us will face similar issues. I at 63 was told i had early cataracts years ahead of surgery need but I k its coming. So your walk thu is very informative! Much thanks! John C
Some suggestions Paul, from experience and a clinical background: -Blood pressure goes up and down by about 20 points or more in a circadian (daily) cycle - morning is high - the "morning surge" - and afternoon/evening is lower. If you measure before noon say at 11 am it will be higher than at say 3 pm, eg, 150 vs. 130. When did you see the doc? Use your monitor (buy one) to check in evening as well as morning. Also, "white coat effect" from being nervous in doctor's clinic often will raise it by 10 or more. They rarely admit to this. And have them take it at least twice if not three times for an average. Once only could give an error. Hypertension is defined as a morning BP of 135/85 at home or 140/90 at the clinic but you may have had a white-coat effect. Essential that you repeat your test. Repeat or buy a cheap monitor before concluding anything. -I have had both eyes cataract surgery. Mono as you called it is simpler, cheaper, and less side effects/problems than multifocal so a good choice. Many complain about the multifocal and they are always under research and development to try to improve them. -You could even do mono-far in one eye and mono-near in the other. I have that. It allows reading _and_ seeing distance although if you don't mind glasses all the time, your vision will be perfect. But _without glasses you will NOT need glasses to read_ normal print size as your mono-near will do nicely. Ask about this - it's called "monovision" (just to be confusing) but it means each eye is set up with a lens for a different distance. It works well without glasses and with glasses you will have better than 20-20 vision. (Hint: J&J Technis zcboo model is a simple, well-tested, highly popular lens, rather than some other weird model or brand they might suggest to you - ask them about this one). -Statins have many good side-effects *including anti-cancer benefits* as they are increasingly finding out...so don't dismiss them. Yes, you have not been given statins for BP but probably ACE, ARB, or diuretics. Again, you may not even need them depending on your true BP. Some may be more effective than others and you may need to have them let you try several. ACE pills can cause an itchy throat. Check your BP at different times of the day and certainly not just after 2 coffees and a stressful trip. Buy your own $40 blood pressure monitor and show your doc pics of your own readings with time taken (or the average). -Quit smoking (and any heavy drinking) and you may be able to avoid BP pills altogether. -I have had a couple of retinal tears too. If your doc says he can fix these too then he is likely a well-experienced retinal surgeon and will be able to do a simple cataract operation with his eyes closed although stay awake during it and ask him to tell you what he's doing so you know he is not sleeping. I would be keen to know his name in case I need him one day if I am in PH. -
Paul, you're still a very handsome man in your sunset years. And you have a beautiful young wife to enjoy your life with. Enjoy every day and give thanks to God for all the blessings.
I have a neighbor in Seattle that had eye surgery and 6 months later he went Blind, so there's no guarantee especially with something sensitive as eyes. But there are plenty of "U.S." trained Docs in Philippines. Personally i would consult Makati med, St. lukes, Asian hospital, or Medical city. But glad everything went well for you, also you are a Bank of information, many Thanks!!
I am from Canada and i am also over 60 years old and had cataracts removed in both eyes and never had to go true all mof this check up and it was very easy done.
G'day Paul and Mae. I had cataract surgery in 2022 at the Perth Eye Hospital in Western Australia. They didn't appreciate my pirate jokes after the surgery or my referring to the cafe where I had to wait to be picked up after the surgery as the Cyclops Cafe. They did my Left eye first and then right eye a week later. Make sure you can get the post-surgical eye drops in Dumaguete before the surgery. Also, you may find yourself a candidate for a 3rd surgery after the first two, but this will only become apparent post-surgery. You may find that you start seeing floaters in your eyes after the surgery. They were there before but you couldn't see them. To fix this they have to replace all the goop/gel in your eyeball. I have them in my right eye but the left eye is fine. Keeps me in practice with my Australian Salute when I forget they are just floaters. Good luck.
Alright Paul, I have high BP but I also have anxiety (military issue). If you take deep breaths through the nose and release through the mouth slowly for about 15-20 mins prior you can lower your BP by at least 10 pts. 👍
Or move to Philippines, all that sex will lower your BP at first, then your BP will skyrocket again when kids and husbands you didn’t know about and relatives come out of woodwork😂, so you better bring the breathing technique with you. I am here in Cebu now hahahaha
Go buy a blood pressure monitor. Best investment I made. The BP will range up and down during the day. Tell the doctor the highest and lowest it gets and the doctor can fine tune your BP medication. Statins are for cholesterol not BP.
Had cataract removal done. Stay with the mono lens. Best move I ever made. Less issues down the road. Easy operation. Get a doctor with steady hands and great reputation as you are doing. Best wishes
Hello Paul, I watched your whole video. I had cataract surgery about 5 years ago. I am very happy with my results. During that month where you have one done, and the other eye is not done. You will see the difference in colors. You will look at something that is bright white with one eye and is antique white with the other eye. I am a truck driver by trade so I consume approximately 20 to 35 oz of coffee a day. I do take my medication as prescribed. Best wishes, health, and happiness to you, Sir
I had cosmetic eye surgery at Bumrungrad in Bangkok. Better than Philippines hospitals and cheaper than U.S. Quality for most surgeries is higher than most U.S. hospitals.
we pray you will have successful surgery and recovery. Also, it’s very good to have all tests done to find out how your heart and other organs are doing since you have a risk factor which is smoking. Good luck and Bless you.
I noticed several things in your video, Paul. First of all, quitting smoking only works if YOU want to. I smoked for 20 years and went through the incessant nagging of family, friends, coworkers, and patients to quit. I was a Medical Assistant, X-ray Tech, and finally an Emergency Room RN after military service, so I certainly knew better. I finally quit when my (now ex-wife) popped up pregnant. I was 42. The first 6 months was extremely tough. Constant cravings, developed a really bad producive cough about 6 weeks after stopping that lasted 3 weeks. Once the cough cleared up, I started noticing that food was more flavorful and I could smell the rose bushes and fresh cut grass. That I wasn't winded after 2 flights of stairs, or after finishing a 2 minute cycle of chest compressions performing CPR on a patient. After a year, I could not stand the smell of cigarettes to the point of causing nausea. My son is about to turn 12 and is my most cherished accomplishment. Enough of that though, you are an intelligent man and you will make your choice. Okay, the next thing I noticed is that your Primary Care Doctor put you through all the testing for SURGICAL CLEARANCE, not just medical clearance, which is used for local anesthesia. I'm not a gambling man, but I'm willing to bet that your PCP just took the opportunity to run a full medical checkup because you are stubborn and noncompliant. You probably hadn't been in for a while. All the testing that was completed is recommended as part of an annual medical screening once you have enough birthdays under your belt. Next.... take that BP pill. At least till you quit smoking. Don't worry about the coffee until you beat the cigs, one thing at a time. And caffeine is life! You are going to love your fresh eyes.
Hello Paul, I'm glad you talk to that Dr. that will help you. It's really hard if you have to find your own way to save your eye. Were happy for you. we'll be following your channel and the update of your cataract. Everything will be fine. Your a good person. Your the reason that some foreigners came hear to visit. Thank you. My husband and I give you a big, big hug. Have a good one. Hi to your beautiful wife. Salamat sa iyo din. mabait ka sa kanya.
Oh man Paul. You being in the car business must have used that sales line a couple times. Oh give me a second I think that car is sold. Oh this is your lucky day, the customer just cancelled that deal you can buy that car but you have to buy it now, there is a line of people waiting for that car. Come on Paul. LOL
I get what you're saying, but I don't think that's the case here. When doctors perform surgeries, they usually rent an operating room for a day or a half day. It's expensive to keep a room in a properly sterile state, so it's more cost efficient to rent as needed than to own their own. Also, they try to maximize that cost efficiency by booking surgeries back to back as much as possible. The doctor doesn't even leave the room, they just have the nurses wheel the patients in and out. They had probably booked a patient temporarly pending payment, and the patient couldn't make payment in time so they lost the appointment. Also consider that Paul was already sold on the whole deal, so if anything they'd use that openng to sell another patient who was undecided.
Something doesn't add up with this doc.He said this only happens to white people and then later says he repairs so many of these each month he cant count. Is there that many white people in the philippines having this procedure. Im sure this guy will do a good job and I am defiantly on team Paul but I don't think it hurts to ask question when things don't add up. Me personally, I would go somewhere there is a lot of white people if this is a white person thing.
As I mentioned in your previous video about Cataracts, it's always best to get them done ASAP. They can grow hard and you can be blind in no time just like I was. So much better after I had both mine done. I was also in the same position as you are with similar eye bags but I'm of European background. Had both upper and lower blepharoplasty done and I have not looked back. Not only does it help your vision but man, you will look 10 years younger for sure. haha Good luck Paul.
I did cataract surgery 2 years ago and went with the mono. I went from foggy 20/120 vision to 20/25. I do have to wear glasses to read but couldn't be happier.
I respect your decision Paul. we only get one set of eyes for life.. I hope your outcome comes out my friend!! as long as you have confident in the eye Dr, you'll be ok..
In my lifetime I know 7 people who are not here anymore because they didn’t take their Blood Pressure and Cholesterol medications. I take my medication religiously because I love myself and am not arrogant to play doctor. If you still only eat chicken your blood sugar is will be ok. Otherwise you may have a glitch with your blood sugar. Best wishes with your tests. I just had thorough testing and all was great but I am very conscious with my lifestyle and daily exercise.
Hey Paul I smoked for many years I understand it is very hard to quit but I finally put them down 35 years ago by using the nicotine patch it really helped try it if you can get them there Praying for you brother
Blood pressure med is different from a statin. Not taking the statin will not increase your BP. It is for lowering your cholesterol.. I agree with you on not taking the statin. I got on keto and my cholesterol went way down, so my doc took me off the statin..
I remember watching this TV show with two of the best plastic surgeons in the country in Beverly hills was called Botched. They take cases of other surgeons mess ups and tried to fix them. One was nose and face other one was breast and tommy. One of the things I remember they always asked the patients after the surgery was to stop smoking because it would restrict the blood flow to the skin and could cause the skin to turn black and die. Even if they stopped smoking temporarily. You might want to think about that for your facial surgery.
Im glad you got the surgery scheduled. I had both eyes done with the most expensive lenses in the US and I paid $3800 for those lenses. So your most expensive lenses in the Phillipines are a little higher priced. But that is a good price you are paying for the mono lenses, which in the US are completely paid for with Medicare. Just remember to use eye drops in your eyes after you get the new lenses, it's very important to continue that forever. Prevents dry eyes and keeps those new lenses in great shape. Glad you have confidence in your eye dr. Everything will be fine and you will love restoring your vision. Best of luck to you Paul.
Good luck. I think it's great that we live in an age where they can correct cataract problems. I had my eyes operated on 8 months ago by Kaiser in California. It took 3 months just to schedule the surgery. It's takes time to schedule cataract surgery because it's the most popular elective surgery.
Hey Paul, I live in Australia, after seeing a clip on youtube from the US, I decided to mix & match lenses, i.e. Trifocal in my non-dominant eye and monofocal in my dominant eye. The idea was to have one eye better at reading and the other better at medium to long distance vision. It worked out perfect for me, I'm completely glasses free now.
I had emergency, as opposed to elective, surgery in the Philippines, following a traffic accident so I really had no choice about where I was treated. I am fully insured, so cost was not an issue. It's simple; get comprehensive medical insurance, it's only about USD1000 p.a. (I must also add that my wife and I own a block of bedsits near the hospital, which we rent out to the nurses at a decent rate, so they weren't going to cut any corners with my care. Maybe they feared a rent increase or eviction if things went bad!).
Hey Paul Hypertension or High Blood Pressure is well known as the Silent Killer. Just to give you a comparison to a machine, just imagine driving your car on first gear all the time even on freeway! Have you blood pressure in control!
great Paul..good info I had cataract surgery 2 years ago... I can't remember the technical term but one eye sees distance the other sees close up....Works great I don't wear reading glasses at all...(I was really near sighted before surgery)....for a guy that wore glasses since 7 years old it's a eye miracle!! thought i'd mentioned..I just turned 70...good luck..!!
Hi Paul. Longtime subscriber here who’s been quietly been watching your video from the comfort of San Diego,CA, Pahoa, Hawaii, or from areas of the Philippines where I have been these last two months - including Your home city of Dumaguete where I’m at as of this writing. FYI I had my cataract surgery performed a year and a half ago😊. The surgery to both eyes was done simultaneously with no thirty day separation. I chose mono lens giving me 20/20 vision and requiring only low powered spectacles for reading. Medicare fully covered the entire procedure. NOTE: for me, my glucose level was required to be at acceptable level before surgery was performed.
Hi Paul, If it was me, and some day might, I'd be off to Gordin-Schanzlin New Vision Institute, La Jolla, Ca. They specialize in cataract surgery. I can vouch for Dr. Gordon going back to 1986. Best in the business.
My daily BP average over the past 3-weeks is 142/87. My diet is terrible, I'm overweight, an insomniac, enjoy beer, and drink gallons of black coffee but at least I don't smoke!!! My Dad fought in Europe during WWII and came home a chain smoker. He stopped cold turkey in the mid-1960s when the health consequences became known. Greatest generation folks were stronger than us wimps today. They didn't ignore challenges, they defeated them.
All the best Paul - - - glad you found an answer' 'there' - so a trip to the USA could be avoided - a tremendous EXTRA expense for travel --&-- accommodations ? 🙏👍❤🤞
Aaah the joy of aging! I'm also a 2 on the cataract scale. Seeing the optometrist next month to set up an appointment with the surgeon next month. She told me in May that the multi focal lenses with give you a 18/20 on both near and far vision (I also have astigmatisms). I will discuss this with the surgeon. I'm told there will be about a 6 month wait for the surgery. As for cost as I'm in Canada at lest he basic lenses are covered by our medicare system. The post op will also be covered. I'll be following up on your progress. Friends who have had the surgery are happy but do mention the halo effect in bright lights. I'm starting to get use to it! Bet of luck. G in Montreal
In the 2.5 yrs i have lived in the philippines, i have not found a single person who took pride in his work and tried to the best of his ability. If u had same experience as me, get it done in the U.S. Elective surgery should never be trusted to a doctor in philippines.
I work in healthcare in California. The Filipino nurses here are no different. All these vloggers talk about Filipinas like they're the special forces of nursing. What a laugh. They do the bare minimum to keep their jobs. Good luck getting a Filipino to advocate for you and argue with a doctor. Bitchy white karens are the best nurses because they enjoy confrontation with the physicians.
Sounds like you hit gold. Still if and when I have a serious medical problem, if I am able, I'm going home to my trusted VA hospital. Not all VA facilities are equal but mine is tops.
😂YES passenger with my wife driving😂
Please quit smoking Paul. I know its not easy, I have done it. 6 weeks of real discomfort, cloudy mind & wow was I grumpy old fart. Supprised I still had friends at the end.But Mate I can tell you, after that 6 weeks, I was on a natural high that lasted 2 years. It was aaesome. Im in your corner cheering you on no matter what. . All the best Mate.
Please QUIT nagging
@@tilapiadave3234 He is not nagging , just sharing a positive experience
@@tilapiadave3234he's giving good advice
@@tilapiadave3234 you will get over it im sure.
Paul stop smoking immediately. I smoked for 20 years at 2 1/2 packs a day. It hard to quit and I felt miserable for at least 2 months but things got better but a first I craived a cigarette every hour I was awake. Just be strong and quit.
Smokers are basically unable to quit
Your weak ,, no longevity in your dedication to the wonders of the mighty cigarette
Paul you wearing make up
Good advice I was on the same program went cold turkey,after 20 minutes of acupuncture I was done, but painfully missed a cigarette the next 2-3 months.
Please mate. Bag the Fag Paul. 😂 I would stay in Philippines with baby May that way you are both close by. All joking aside mate. Stay in PH. I have to have L 4/5 S1 fusion very soon I don’t want it but I now can’t walk much laying down NOT good fractures been waiting now 17 months but C 5 ,6& 7 in neck stenosis and fractures med I care old 😂 take care hope all goes well best wishes.
100k Subscribers Paul, congrats Sir. I have been here for most of this journey.. Good health to you & Mae.
It is typically advised to wait at least 7 days before flying after eye surgery to avoid complications with pressure changes
yep
Just had mine done a week ago at St Lukes in Manila. I went with the multi focal lenses. Very happy with the outcome, can see 20/20 and read the smallest text on the test card. Didn't notice before surgery but when in his office for my follow up visit I noticed his diploma from Harvard Medical School.
My best friend went with the Multi-Focal as well. He's very-very happy he did.
After I had mine done I noticed two things right away. Colours were brighter, even whites. (I never knew how clean my tub and sinks were.) And HD TV was really sharp!
Smoking personn
What is the location and name of the doctor ?and cost if you wouldn't mind sharing please.
I always thank the doctors and nurses who have decided to practice or return to practice medicine in the Philippines. There is a huge brain drain here due to overseas immigration.
Best wishes Paul I hope all works out well from the surgery ! Thank you for sharing 👍🏾👌🏾✌🏾!
Paul, as I told you before, the cigarette smoking is counter to healing and most surgeons would make you quit before doing elective surgery. The blood flow to the skin is especially affected by nicotine.
Your kidding me..still smoking
At least switch to vaping
Exactly!
Worse @@RMcKnightMD
@@RMcKnightMDnope
Very informative video Paul. Thanks for sharing. Praying for your good health in all of this. Keep rocking and do what your doctor says and of course what Baby Mae says too.
Way to go Paul. I substituted tooth picks for cigarettes 30 years ago. Fidgeted, cleaned teeth, nawed and chewed them to shreds. The key to stop smoking is simple. You have to want to quit more than you want to smoke. Hundreds of skinny drink straws got chewed on too.
Paul Thanks for being so thorough. You’re a super communicator.
Good luck Paul - I hope and pray that all goes well well
Paul, I do not comment often, but quit smoking! live longer, better and Mae will be happier you are doing a positive thing for your well being.
Maybe Mae is pushing the smokes to off him quicker.
My luck with doctors has been terrible even here in the USA, so I gave up and if over-the-counter drugs don't fix me, I am done. I am now a full-time nomad RV van life and save one round for the day I can no longer do things alone. Good luck, Paul.
Good luck with the operation and hope everything goes according to plan. Light and love from here in Denmark 🙏🌹🌞🇩🇰
X-rays don't show much, but if you really wanna know the condition of your lungs, get a CT scan.
My dear brother and law good luck with the upcoming surgery god bless.
Statins are not for high blood pressure but for high cholersterol
And high cholesterol does not harm you at all.
And statin does .. Causes bad cramps I know I was on them ..
@@kevinandgemma7740 It's proven they are very bad.
@@DavidStrickland-np1gm Exactly.
I was put on statins after getting a pacemaker last year in the US. I stopped taking them after a few months after countless stories of the issues they cause. I'm no doctor but I'm very skeptical of a lot of the meds that are foisted upon us in the name of good health when it's in the name of good profits.
My situation was unusual. I was with my wife in Davao last year and she insisted I get a full physical with blood work. All my numbers were decent, a little improvement needed here and there. This was in March '23. Fast forward to Oct '23, I was fighting a persistent cold r so we went to a dr's office in a hospital here in Cavite. They checked my vitals, told me to sit down and they admitted me. I had a low heart rate in the 30s. My daughter in the US is a RN at a cardio hospital in Texas, so she told me to get out there immediately. I ended up getting a pacemaker 6 days after getting on Medicare after turning 65 in November. I'm doing great now and then (kids said I got my color back immediately). I felt good enough to drive OTR trucking for a friend for 3 months before returning to the Philippines. My wife is all over me like a cheap suit to eat and live healthy. I never smoked and now my coffee is down to one 16oz cup per day.
BTW Paul, I was in Dumaguete for a week plus a couple of weeks ago. My wife is a marketing manager and her co has an office there. I don't know if you have a coffee shop you like to hang out at.. maybe we could meet up? I saw so many foreigners there vs here in Cavite.
Very helpful Paul to show us the hoops and ropes here as many of us will face similar issues. I at 63 was told i had early cataracts years ahead of surgery need but I k its coming. So your walk thu is very informative! Much thanks! John C
Wishing you best of luck, Pauley with those results and for a successful surgery🙏
Some suggestions Paul, from experience and a clinical background:
-Blood pressure goes up and down by about 20 points or more in a circadian (daily) cycle - morning is high - the "morning surge" - and afternoon/evening is lower. If you measure before noon say at 11 am it will be higher than at say 3 pm, eg, 150 vs. 130. When did you see the doc? Use your monitor (buy one) to check in evening as well as morning. Also, "white coat effect" from being nervous in doctor's clinic often will raise it by 10 or more. They rarely admit to this. And have them take it at least twice if not three times for an average. Once only could give an error. Hypertension is defined as a morning BP of 135/85 at home or 140/90 at the clinic but you may have had a white-coat effect. Essential that you repeat your test. Repeat or buy a cheap monitor before concluding anything.
-I have had both eyes cataract surgery. Mono as you called it is simpler, cheaper, and less side effects/problems than multifocal so a good choice. Many complain about the multifocal and they are always under research and development to try to improve them.
-You could even do mono-far in one eye and mono-near in the other. I have that. It allows reading _and_ seeing distance although if you don't mind glasses all the time, your vision will be perfect. But _without glasses you will NOT need glasses to read_ normal print size as your mono-near will do nicely. Ask about this - it's called "monovision" (just to be confusing) but it means each eye is set up with a lens for a different distance. It works well without glasses and with glasses you will have better than 20-20 vision. (Hint: J&J Technis zcboo model is a simple, well-tested, highly popular lens, rather than some other weird model or brand they might suggest to you - ask them about this one).
-Statins have many good side-effects *including anti-cancer benefits* as they are increasingly finding out...so don't dismiss them. Yes, you have not been given statins for BP but probably ACE, ARB, or diuretics. Again, you may not even need them depending on your true BP. Some may be more effective than others and you may need to have them let you try several. ACE pills can cause an itchy throat. Check your BP at different times of the day and certainly not just after 2 coffees and a stressful trip. Buy your own $40 blood pressure monitor and show your doc pics of your own readings with time taken (or the average).
-Quit smoking (and any heavy drinking) and you may be able to avoid BP pills altogether.
-I have had a couple of retinal tears too. If your doc says he can fix these too then he is likely a well-experienced retinal surgeon and will be able to do a simple cataract operation with his eyes closed although stay awake during it and ask him to tell you what he's doing so you know he is not sleeping. I would be keen to know his name in case I need him one day if I am in PH.
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I had cataract surgery in Nicaragua and the Dr., the service and cost were all excellent. I was very impressed.
It’s always good to get rid of excess baggage
Prayers And Blessings to you Paul
Paul, you're still a very handsome man in your sunset years. And you have a beautiful young wife to enjoy your life with. Enjoy every day and give thanks to God for all the blessings.
Paul just had my cataract eye surgery this past month in Savannah 8000.00 two eyes .It really makes seeing a pleasure. Tony C. 81 yrs old
I am having the exact same problem, so you gave me a great summary of what I will be having done. Thanks for all the videos .
Best wishes during this surgery and may you make a full recovery and be stronger than ever 💯🙏🏻
Looking good so far, Paul. Good to hear that. I wish you all the best! 😊
I have a neighbor in Seattle that had eye surgery and 6 months later he went Blind, so there's no guarantee especially with something sensitive as eyes. But there are plenty of "U.S." trained Docs in Philippines. Personally i would consult Makati med, St. lukes, Asian hospital, or Medical city. But glad everything went well for you, also you are a Bank of information, many Thanks!!
I am from Canada and i am also over 60 years old and had cataracts removed in both eyes and never had to go true all mof this check up and it was very easy done.
G'day Paul and Mae. I had cataract surgery in 2022 at the Perth Eye Hospital in Western Australia. They didn't appreciate my pirate jokes after the surgery or my referring to the cafe where I had to wait to be picked up after the surgery as the Cyclops Cafe. They did my Left eye first and then right eye a week later. Make sure you can get the post-surgical eye drops in Dumaguete before the surgery. Also, you may find yourself a candidate for a 3rd surgery after the first two, but this will only become apparent post-surgery. You may find that you start seeing floaters in your eyes after the surgery. They were there before but you couldn't see them. To fix this they have to replace all the goop/gel in your eyeball. I have them in my right eye but the left eye is fine. Keeps me in practice with my Australian Salute when I forget they are just floaters. Good luck.
Alright Paul, I have high BP but I also have anxiety (military issue). If you take deep breaths through the nose and release through the mouth slowly for about 15-20 mins prior you can lower your BP by at least 10 pts. 👍
@FranklynFe This is what I do and it works!
Or move to Philippines, all that sex will lower your BP at first, then your BP will skyrocket again when kids and husbands you didn’t know about and relatives come out of woodwork😂, so you better bring the breathing technique with you. I am here in Cebu now hahahaha
Playing the Native American flute will help your BP. Not a joke. That 16 seconds of exhaling while playing (even badly), just drops that pressure.
15 minutes a day.
Sorry to hear about your medical condition. Whatever you decide, do what you feel is in your best interest. Good luck! Enjoy watching your videos.
Go buy a blood pressure monitor. Best investment I made. The BP will range up and down during the day. Tell the doctor the highest and lowest it gets and the doctor can fine tune your BP medication. Statins are for cholesterol not BP.
Best of luck Paul , looking forward to seeing the results
Had cataract removal done. Stay with the mono lens. Best move I ever made. Less issues down the road. Easy operation. Get a doctor with steady hands and great reputation as you are doing. Best wishes
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Good luck Paul with your test results and your cataract surgery. You have the right attitude to get through this. 💪
Good luck, Paul, on your diagnostics and x-ray results and on your upcoming eye cataract surgery and your eyebags surgery 🙏 God bless 🙌 🙏 you ❤️ 🙏
Good luck Paul, wishing you all the best and thanks for the information and sharing.
You will do great. It's not easy to step up and get all those tests done. Proud of you!❤
Paul this is one of your crazy people subscribers, good luck on your surgery. 🙏
Hello Paul, I watched your whole video. I had cataract surgery about 5 years ago. I am very happy with my results. During that month where you have one done, and the other eye is not done. You will see the difference in colors. You will look at something that is bright white with one eye and is antique white with the other eye. I am a truck driver by trade so I consume approximately 20 to 35 oz of coffee a day. I do take my medication as prescribed. Best wishes, health, and happiness to you, Sir
I had cosmetic eye surgery at Bumrungrad in Bangkok. Better than Philippines hospitals and cheaper than U.S. Quality for most surgeries is higher than most U.S. hospitals.
Bumrungrad is a great hospital. Lots of people from Asia and Middle East go there for medical treatment. I understand that it is American owned.
we pray you will have successful surgery and recovery. Also, it’s very good to have all tests done to find out how your heart and other organs are doing since you have a risk factor which is smoking. Good luck and Bless you.
I noticed several things in your video, Paul. First of all, quitting smoking only works if YOU want to. I smoked for 20 years and went through the incessant nagging of family, friends, coworkers, and patients to quit. I was a Medical Assistant, X-ray Tech, and finally an Emergency Room RN after military service, so I certainly knew better. I finally quit when my (now ex-wife) popped up pregnant. I was 42. The first 6 months was extremely tough. Constant cravings, developed a really bad producive cough about 6 weeks after stopping that lasted 3 weeks. Once the cough cleared up, I started noticing that food was more flavorful and I could smell the rose bushes and fresh cut grass. That I wasn't winded after 2 flights of stairs, or after finishing a 2 minute cycle of chest compressions performing CPR on a patient. After a year, I could not stand the smell of cigarettes to the point of causing nausea. My son is about to turn 12 and is my most cherished accomplishment. Enough of that though, you are an intelligent man and you will make your choice.
Okay, the next thing I noticed is that your Primary Care Doctor put you through all the testing for SURGICAL CLEARANCE, not just medical clearance, which is used for local anesthesia. I'm not a gambling man, but I'm willing to bet that your PCP just took the opportunity to run a full medical checkup because you are stubborn and noncompliant. You probably hadn't been in for a while. All the testing that was completed is recommended as part of an annual medical screening once you have enough birthdays under your belt.
Next.... take that BP pill. At least till you quit smoking. Don't worry about the coffee until you beat the cigs, one thing at a time. And caffeine is life!
You are going to love your fresh eyes.
Hello Paul, I'm glad you talk to that Dr. that will help you. It's really hard if you have to find your own way to save your eye. Were happy for you. we'll be following your channel and the update of your cataract. Everything will be fine. Your a good person. Your the reason that some foreigners came hear to visit. Thank you. My husband and I give you a big, big hug. Have a good one. Hi to your beautiful wife. Salamat sa iyo din. mabait ka sa kanya.
Your hair is looking good dude, like a Hollywood film star from a bygone age
happy for you that you're finally getting the procedure.
I hope things go well and I am glad you are getting a thorough checkup before any surgery.
What do you mean the little girl behind the counter? They are ALL Little Girls over there !!! Good Luck Paul !! 😊
I have the same surgeries upcoming soon, too. Monofocus or ClearView EDOF lenses are what I'm considering. Good luck to us both.
Best of luck, Paul. Thanks for the great info.
Best of Luck! Please keep up the wonderful work!
Oh man Paul. You being in the car business must have used that sales line a couple times. Oh give me a second I think that car is sold. Oh this is your lucky day, the customer just cancelled that deal you can buy that car but you have to buy it now, there is a line of people waiting for that car. Come on Paul. LOL
I get what you're saying, but I don't think that's the case here.
When doctors perform surgeries, they usually rent an operating room for a day or a half day. It's expensive to keep a room in a properly sterile state, so it's more cost efficient to rent as needed than to own their own. Also, they try to maximize that cost efficiency by booking surgeries back to back as much as possible. The doctor doesn't even leave the room, they just have the nurses wheel the patients in and out.
They had probably booked a patient temporarly pending payment, and the patient couldn't make payment in time so they lost the appointment.
Also consider that Paul was already sold on the whole deal, so if anything they'd use that openng to sell another patient who was undecided.
No that is something that happens all the time, in Australia you can put your name down for any cancellations
@@brucelovell1346 Oh I know I was just messing with Paul.
Something doesn't add up with this doc.He said this only happens to white people and then later says he repairs so many of these each month he cant count. Is there that many white people in the philippines having this procedure. Im sure this guy will do a good job and I am defiantly on team Paul but I don't think it hurts to ask question when things don't add up. Me personally, I would go somewhere there is a lot of white people if this is a white person thing.
The fact that he said he didn’t have to dialate his eye for an exam. Huh? How did he look behind the eye then? Magic?
Good plan, Paul . Good luck on your tests !
As I mentioned in your previous video about Cataracts, it's always best to get them done ASAP. They can grow hard and you can be blind in no time just like I was. So much better after I had both mine done. I was also in the same position as you are with similar eye bags but I'm of European background. Had both upper and lower blepharoplasty done and I have not looked back. Not only does it help your vision but man, you will look 10 years younger for sure. haha Good luck Paul.
I did cataract surgery 2 years ago and went with the mono. I went from foggy 20/120 vision to 20/25. I do have to wear glasses to read but couldn't be happier.
I respect your decision Paul. we only get one set of eyes for life.. I hope your outcome comes out my friend!! as long as you have confident in the eye Dr, you'll be ok..
Great story makes for a great video. Good luck with your medical issue. Thank you.
Keep us posted, Godbless you both
Thanks Paul for sharing your experiences Maurice from UK and also the same age as you with a filipno wife.
Thanks Paul I'm 72 you make me feel healthy lol...all the best for your op...and hope you can quit smoking you won't regret it
Good luck my friend. Wishing you the best
option C) go to Thailand to get surgery. high quality, and cheap
Wishing all the best for you, Paul. Git 'er done!
Great video. This is a bargain for this type of the procedure. Lucky that you have found a rock start surgeon. Good luck.
In my lifetime I know 7 people who are not here anymore because they didn’t take their Blood Pressure and Cholesterol medications. I take my medication religiously because I love myself and am not arrogant to play doctor. If you still only eat chicken your blood sugar is will be ok. Otherwise you may have a glitch with your blood sugar. Best wishes with your tests. I just had thorough testing and all was great but I am very conscious with my lifestyle and daily exercise.
Depends on how much chicken ie protein one eats . Over 4 to 5 oz coverts to sugars
Going against doctors advice is not necessarily arrogant.
I have been to ACE many times and most of the time I was pleased with the service
Hey Paul I smoked for many years I understand it is very hard to quit but I finally put them down 35 years ago by using the nicotine patch it really helped try it if you can get them there
Praying for you brother
I'm praying all your test come back perfect. Can't wait to see your new look...10 years younger, Mae is not going to let you leave the house alone
GOD BE WITH YOU PAUL. Walter here in the Philippines.
Best of luck. Hope you fill us in on everything.....
Always enjoy your posts. Hope all goes well.
Blood pressure med is different from a statin. Not taking the statin will not increase your BP. It is for lowering your cholesterol..
I agree with you on not taking the statin. I got on keto and my cholesterol went way down, so my doc took me off the statin..
And high cholesterol is a worthless indicator of heart disease.
White coat hypertension! Take your BP at home everyday for a month and see your average BP. And yes!! Please stop smoking!!! Do it for your Mae.
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I remember watching this TV show with two of the best plastic surgeons in the country in Beverly hills was called Botched. They take cases of other surgeons mess ups and tried to fix them. One was nose and face other one was breast and tommy. One of the things I remember they always asked the patients after the surgery was to stop smoking because it would restrict the blood flow to the skin and could cause the skin to turn black and die. Even if they stopped smoking temporarily. You might want to think about that for your facial surgery.
Im glad you got the surgery scheduled. I had both eyes done with the most expensive lenses in the US and I paid $3800 for those lenses. So your most expensive lenses in the Phillipines are a little higher priced. But that is a good price you are paying for the mono lenses, which in the US are completely paid for with Medicare.
Just remember to use eye drops in your eyes after you get the new lenses, it's very important to continue that forever. Prevents dry eyes and keeps those new lenses in great shape. Glad you have confidence in your eye dr. Everything will be fine and you will love restoring your vision. Best of luck to you Paul.
Good luck with the operation
Looking forward to a Chinese Paul in the Philippines video
Respect brother ,I quit smoking two years ago, after medical issues.Its tough to quit but do it brother,you only live once
Good luck Paul & I hope is nothing else wrong.
Just had cataract surgery at St Luke’s 2 weeks ago, very professional clinic
Can you share the name of your Dr. ? ..and share how was your overall experience with the procedure ? Thank you kindly
Good luck. I think it's great that we live in an age where they can correct cataract problems. I had my eyes operated on 8 months ago by Kaiser in California. It took 3 months just to schedule the surgery. It's takes time to schedule cataract surgery because it's the most popular elective surgery.
Hey Paul, I live in Australia, after seeing a clip on youtube from the US, I decided to mix & match lenses, i.e. Trifocal in my non-dominant eye and monofocal in my dominant eye. The idea was to have one eye better at reading and the other better at medium to long distance vision. It worked out perfect for me, I'm completely glasses free now.
I had emergency, as opposed to elective, surgery in the Philippines, following a traffic accident so I really had no choice about where I was treated. I am fully insured, so cost was not an issue. It's simple; get comprehensive medical insurance, it's only about USD1000 p.a. (I must also add that my wife and I own a block of bedsits near the hospital, which we rent out to the nurses at a decent rate, so they weren't going to cut any corners with my care. Maybe they feared a rent increase or eviction if things went bad!).
Hey Paul Hypertension or High Blood Pressure is well known as the Silent Killer. Just to give you a comparison to a machine, just imagine driving your car on first gear all the time even on freeway! Have you blood pressure in control!
great Paul..good info I had cataract surgery 2 years ago... I can't remember the technical term but one eye sees distance the other sees close up....Works great I don't wear reading glasses at all...(I was really near sighted before surgery)....for a guy that wore glasses since 7 years old it's a eye miracle!! thought i'd mentioned..I just turned 70...good luck..!!
Hi Paul. Longtime subscriber here who’s been quietly been watching your video from the comfort of San Diego,CA, Pahoa, Hawaii, or from areas of the Philippines where I have been these last two months - including Your home city of Dumaguete where I’m at as of this writing. FYI I had my cataract surgery performed a year and a half ago😊. The surgery to both eyes was done simultaneously with no thirty day separation. I chose mono lens giving me 20/20 vision and requiring only low powered spectacles for reading. Medicare fully covered the entire procedure. NOTE: for me, my glucose level was required to be at acceptable level before surgery was performed.
Hi Paul, If it was me, and some day might, I'd be off to Gordin-Schanzlin New Vision Institute, La Jolla, Ca. They specialize in cataract surgery. I can vouch for Dr. Gordon going back to 1986. Best in the business.
Good luck Paul. You made the best choices.
Good luck on your tests! I got cataract surgery when i was 40 and had a detached retina fixed and that was quite an ordeal but it all came out great
My daily BP average over the past 3-weeks is 142/87. My diet is terrible, I'm overweight, an insomniac, enjoy beer, and drink gallons of black coffee but at least I don't smoke!!! My Dad fought in Europe during WWII and came home a chain smoker. He stopped cold turkey in the mid-1960s when the health consequences became known. Greatest generation folks were stronger than us wimps today. They didn't ignore challenges, they defeated them.
All the best Paul - - - glad you found an answer' 'there' - so a trip to the USA could be avoided - a tremendous EXTRA expense for travel --&-- accommodations ? 🙏👍❤🤞
Aaah the joy of aging! I'm also a 2 on the cataract scale. Seeing the optometrist next month to set up an appointment with the surgeon next month. She told me in May that the multi focal lenses with give you a 18/20 on both near and far vision (I also have astigmatisms). I will discuss this with the surgeon. I'm told there will be about a 6 month wait for the surgery. As for cost as I'm in Canada at lest he basic lenses are covered by our medicare system. The post op will also be covered. I'll be following up on your progress. Friends who have had the surgery are happy but do mention the halo effect in bright lights. I'm starting to get use to it! Bet of luck. G in Montreal
Thanks Dog. You have reassured me about health care there.
In the 2.5 yrs i have lived in the philippines, i have not found a single person who took pride in his work and tried to the best of his ability. If u had same experience as me, get it done in the U.S. Elective surgery should never be trusted to a doctor in philippines.
I work in healthcare in California. The Filipino nurses here are no different. All these vloggers talk about Filipinas like they're the special forces of nursing. What a laugh. They do the bare minimum to keep their jobs. Good luck getting a Filipino to advocate for you and argue with a doctor. Bitchy white karens are the best nurses because they enjoy confrontation with the physicians.
Paul I will pray all the tests come back good
Sounds like you hit gold. Still if and when I have a serious medical problem, if I am able, I'm going home to my trusted VA hospital. Not all VA facilities are equal but mine is tops.