What you are doing for Ian is absolutely brilliant! You are so thorough with small details that are often important but also get lost in confusion here in the Philippines because of communication issues.. You are a Godsend for him. Wonderful!
Poor guy I really feel sorry he surrounded by people who don’t know how to get anything done. If you don’t take him to these appointments that money will be wasted.
Hi Derek, Thank you for helping Ian, you're such a kind and caring person! I was on IV Antibiotics for 2 weeks, when I had Cellulitis in my leg and it was swollen and very red. The IV Antibiotics are much more effective, I am sure the Doctor will know what the best course of treatment would be! Hang in there Ian, you will get there!😊 I think the medication should be much cheaper over there! The swelling of his foot will go down too, as mine did too;! Hang in there Ian, you will get there!😊
@QAdventures Always the hero Derek and kind and understanding hehe.. Your not ignorant Derek your just trying to help him and communicate with him,so that he understands why he needs to see the doctor. We will see Ian on his feet soon thanks to you and the generous subscribers bro 🤞🙏
He really should scoot over to Thailand for the surgery. It may be hard for him to get there but they’ve got some of the best and affordable healthcare in the world and it’s a very short trip.
Very well done to help that guy to get him to a specialist...and 12k should be more than enough for that purpose...however I didn't hear him thank you for your efforts...if he thanked you off camera then ok but great job 👍 😊
Ian is in a hard place now. With his age and leg issues. It will be hard and time to heal after operation. I hope he gets the help he needs to make his life and family a little easier.
@@qadventures Im still grounded here til my son gets home from Nevada he holds the keys to my $$ - hes a full time poker player- a good boy not the best communicator tho-I swear ill be there ASAP and i still remember that Steak i promised you and Ai- ---patience is a virtue
He needs iv antibiotics to get rid of Psychologist , he needs it for 10 days at least. I pray he gets the help he needs. Do you have infectious disease doctors there ? If so, that's who he needs to see !!! Blessings 🙌
I like your channel and catch videos here and there. The bottom line is many old foreigner are going to PHL and are borderline disabled or already going to PHL with multiple chronic illnesses. As an RN my entire career and now working administration for health plans and hospitals. These types of issues are going to only continue to increase. Unfortunately it’s going to end up being the unassuming poor Filipinos that get stuck being caregivers to disabled patients.
I have done a back surgery.. I would suggest that he try to talk to a physiotherapist that work with ppl post.op and show the x-ray. They can most of the time give advice and talk about rehab.
Ian has a lot of needs, but this is what I would do if he were my dad: 1. Make an appointment with an internist for a baseline physical. He will need an order for blood work and one or two views X-rays of his leg. An EKG or ECG would be good to have now. But he'll definitely need it before any surgery. He should also get a referral to an ortho surgeon and physical therapy. When he eventually sees an Ortho, don't be surprised if the Ortho orders new X-rays to get the views he needs . But ask if he can give general information based on the X-rays Ian submits. But, it's understandable if Ortho requires new X-rays. -- Have Ian use a wheelchair when young out. Check UA-cam on how to transfer from wheelchair into and out of a car. Do not use a tricycle. The seat is too low. He and the person helping him could get hurt. Ian looks like a big guy. 2. While waiting to be seen by an ortho, Ian should be working with PT to gain strength. Whether he gets surgery or not, PT will help him! PT will need to see the X-rays and any labs he has so they can help him safely. 3. If he can afford it, two 1 - to 2-hour PT sessions a week would be very helpful for his physical and mental health. I suspect Ian has some contractures on his leg that surgery will not be able to fix. 4. Regarding Ian's questions: A) Pain is normal post surgery. There are meds that can help, but you will have pain. B) The metal, typically titanium, used on surgery to fix fractures does not need to be removed. Most people (99%+) tolerate the metal well. I would recommend Ian to drink plenty of water 1 to 1.5 liters per day, despite having to urinate more often. The family can buy a urinal (a plastic container) that he can use bedside. He can either sit on the side of the bed or he can stand to pee. If he can stand, that will be best. Just make sure he has a way to wash his hands well afterward. Most older adults do not drink enough fluid, and it affects their kidneys negatively. Since he's on antibiotics, he needs to protect his kidneys. Of course, this advice is only good if Ian has no fluid limitations. A magnesium supplement would help with stress for his wife and for Ian. Most adults, even young adults (40s), are low on magnesium. Good luck! Get that PT.
If Ian gets the surgery will he be able to walk without his walker. If the doctors agree he can take the surgery okay, then I would do it if I were him. I feel so bad for him - he's having such a hard time. His wife and daughters are going through a very hard time as well - it's not easy to be caretakers for an ill family member.
Hi Derek (Q)...I have seen on youtube, many people using sad stories to get views and income. I can see your heart is in the right place with your vids. Ian's family is relying on him for the source of their income. If anything happens to Ian...then no income. At Ian's age, he has many co-morbid diseases such as high blood pressure. Derek (Q)...you would have to ask the doctors what is the percentage survival rate after the operation to see the risk. It is Ian's decision to have the operation or not. My filipino father in law had a stoke and was on maintenance medicine for many years. He also had an ulcer on his foot because of poor circulation and it was hard to promote healing. After the maintenance medicine failed ...I rushed him to a private hospital for a week. He was transfered to a public hospital in Davao City and after another week died of kidney failure. I can assume you have not seen a public hospital yet. Goodluck.
Henry Cy (RIP) of Shoe Mart (SM malls) was half Chinese - half Filipino.. Uyangorin (China Town) of Davao City. Philippines is a great adventure but not for the sick and very old. Philippine Village people (YT) Komander Daot (YT) Goodluck with your adventures Derek (Q)
Hi Derek (Q) Whatever your religion...your life has a life span. Your born and die and hopefully get to do some interesting bits in the middle. My life in the Philippines didn't work out as expected... Steady Eddy Tours (YT) took early retirement age 62. He vowed never to return to England, UK after selling up. Three months into his retirement in Thailand he had a suspected "stroke" then the doctors thought it was a brain abscess... After further tests it was discovered he had stage 4 glioblastoma (aggressive brain tumour) Luckily he had taken out travel insurance to be repatriated to UK for free NHS medical treatment.
If a consultant thinks you won't benefit from the procedure, or survive an operation he wouldn't do it. You have to have a consultation to see where you stand, and go from there, nobody can advise without a medical assessment and consultation.
Ian does not talk to people well. Im sure his wife takes care of him really well and he needs to wake up and talk and treat her better. He has so many excuses. He has to remember this is the Philippines and if you want help you jave to be patient. I dont understand how this was good news. Your help was good news and the viewers donating is great news but he has to show some love. The word you are trying to is pronounce like sellyou lightus At the end he thanks Melonie and shows some kindness. Teach Ian to pray. This is exactly like the Ken sutuation. Ken had a great woman to help him also
I totally get you. But Melanie and I were also compassionate on his situation being "imprisoned" in that bed for so long. Putting myself in that situation, my mind wouldn't be right neither
@@qadventures Derek remember I live in the Philippines throughout the year also. I see people foreigners treat their wives in a not so appreciated way. All I am saying is the tone and how he speaks should not be accepted. I understand his frustration with his situation however he still needs to show a little love. I'm sure his wife misses some things in life that they can't do together. She is imprisoned also
@andyh5822 I agree with you, but there are a lot of old boys here that firstly came from a broken relationship from their countries and are also losing patience, compassion and are more irritable due to their aging. That's what you will have to put up with if your a Filipina woman especially one that is a lot younger than her man. On top of that, his a Brit, we can be miserable as he'll lol
Can we donate for a larger bird cage? The cage is too small for one bird, let alone 2. I was watching them and they seem stressed, trying to stretch their winds and fly. Sad.
Sad to say i think the some locals can help but only for a HIGH price- ive been visiting Cebu since 1983 and its not only in Cebu its a mentality that many have there- if your a foreigner your rich-(My family is also filipino) so im not racist.
Listening to you talking him into a medical consult is like trying to talk someone straight in a dystopian insane asylum. You're a good guy Derek but his daughters need to resolve this nonsense. By the condition of his teeth I suspect his neglect of his health started a long time ago.
again, what is he doing living in a tin roof hut in a foreign country with these kind of issues? Judging by his accent does he have connection back in his home country to fast track his treatment?
Another Western dude who is worried about a few thousand pesos. That money and the cultural and bureaucratic issues make for challenges. People need to prepare for these issues long before something bad happens....and it will. Derek, you are a good man....
It’s good to see Ian’s doing somewhat better and (cell u li tis)👍 appears to be clearing up a little compared to before. Those type of tablets cost approx 20 to 50 php per tablet, depending what is prescribed (I looked online👍) Hopefully the price of a driver taking him there and back and waiting was possibly heard wrong😮, 100 or 10?php per hour maybe, NOT 1000 php per hour to wait. Someone must be pulling his leg at that price…pardon the pun🤭😅 Yeah I want to be paid a job at that price too😂 There are people a lot older than Ian had re-set bone operations are walking again, though, with extra care. Could any other expats in the area or surrounds willing to lend a helping hand occasionally if that happens…who knows? Or a visit to have a chat? Also maybe information from the doctors can be written down for Ian to understand and possibly translated too.
Just learned from Derek that he has ADHD ?!? ( when replying how he would feel when locked up at home because of sickness ) Well Derek, or you were joking. Or you reflect a bit on your own situation. Hope you were just a bit cynical You do not seem to suffer from ADHD .
What you are doing for Ian is absolutely brilliant! You are so thorough with small details that are often important but also get lost in confusion here in the Philippines because of communication issues.. You are a Godsend for him. Wonderful!
Thank you for speaking so highly. We are doing our best
You guys helping Ian is very nice. You're good people. God bless you
Thanks 👍
I hope Ian gets the help he needs. ❤
Doing our best
Its been a long time since Ian has spoken to anyone with a logical flow in the conversation thats why he seems so blown out.
Logic is key
What is wrong
Poor guy I really feel sorry he surrounded by people who don’t know how to get anything done. If you don’t take him to these appointments that money will be wasted.
Jesus, my patience would have long ran out by now if i was Derek unfortunately, Derek you're a much more patient person than me!
Patience is virtue
Hi Derek,
Thank you for helping Ian, you're such a kind and caring person! I was on IV Antibiotics for 2 weeks, when I had Cellulitis in my leg and it was swollen and very red. The IV Antibiotics are much more effective, I am sure the Doctor will know what the best course of treatment would be!
Hang in there Ian, you will get there!😊
I think the medication should be much cheaper over there! The swelling of his foot will go down too, as mine did too;! Hang in there Ian, you will get there!😊
That info is so invaluable and I thank you
Thank you for replying to my comments, I hope he gets well soon!😊
@kimfrykholm4166 I like to interact with supporters. Even though I have a small team now, I still respond personally. Just a way to show I am grateful
@QAdventures Always the hero Derek and kind and understanding hehe..
Your not ignorant Derek your just trying to help him and communicate with him,so that he understands why he needs to see the doctor.
We will see Ian on his feet soon thanks to you and the generous subscribers bro 🤞🙏
🙏
I understand his concern about the surgery at his age.
He really should scoot over to Thailand for the surgery. It may be hard for him to get there but they’ve got some of the best and affordable healthcare in the world and it’s a very short trip.
Very well done to help that guy to get him to a specialist...and 12k should be more than enough for that purpose...however I didn't hear him thank you for your efforts...if he thanked you off camera then ok but great job 👍 😊
You can tell by Ian's cheerful demeanor that he is appreciative. ❤
Step daughter can surely explain his report from the doctor.
Also an appointment shouldn't be a massive task! 😮
He's grateful. Otherwise, I wouldn't be there
Ian is in a hard place now. With his age and leg issues. It will be hard and time to heal after operation. I hope he gets the help he needs to make his life and family a little easier.
Blessings from Bruges, Flanders
I you like working with younger folk but these type of videos are exceptionally wonderful- they will go viral
If it does, I will be able to help so much more
@@qadventures Im still grounded here til my son gets home from Nevada he holds the keys to my $$ - hes a full time poker player- a good boy not the best communicator tho-I swear ill be there ASAP and i still remember that Steak i promised you and Ai- ---patience is a virtue
He needs iv antibiotics to get rid of Psychologist , he needs it for 10 days at least. I pray he gets the help he needs. Do you have infectious disease doctors there ? If so, that's who he needs to see !!! Blessings 🙌
I like your channel and catch videos here and there. The bottom line is many old foreigner are going to PHL and are borderline disabled or already going to PHL with multiple chronic illnesses.
As an RN my entire career and now working administration for health plans and hospitals. These types of issues are going to only continue to increase.
Unfortunately it’s going to end up being the unassuming poor Filipinos that get stuck being caregivers to disabled patients.
You are not wrong
I have done a back surgery.. I would suggest that he try to talk to a physiotherapist that work with ppl post.op and show the x-ray. They can most of the time give advice and talk about rehab.
Great advice
Ian has a lot of needs, but this is what I would do if he were my dad:
1. Make an appointment with an internist for a baseline physical. He will need an order for blood work and one or two views X-rays of his leg. An EKG or ECG would be good to have now. But he'll definitely need it before any surgery. He should also get a referral to an ortho surgeon and physical therapy. When he eventually sees an Ortho, don't be surprised if the Ortho orders new X-rays to get the views he needs . But ask if he can give general information based on the X-rays Ian submits. But, it's understandable if Ortho requires new X-rays.
-- Have Ian use a wheelchair when young out. Check UA-cam on how to transfer from wheelchair into and out of a car. Do not use a tricycle. The seat is too low. He and the person helping him could get hurt. Ian looks like a big guy.
2. While waiting to be seen by an ortho, Ian should be working with PT to gain strength. Whether he gets surgery or not, PT will help him! PT will need to see the X-rays and any labs he has so they can help him safely.
3. If he can afford it, two 1 - to 2-hour PT sessions a week would be very helpful for his physical and mental health. I suspect Ian has some contractures on his leg that surgery will not be able to fix.
4. Regarding Ian's questions:
A) Pain is normal post surgery. There are meds that can help, but you will have pain.
B) The metal, typically titanium, used on surgery to fix fractures does not need to be removed. Most people (99%+) tolerate the metal well.
I would recommend Ian to drink plenty of water 1 to 1.5 liters per day, despite having to urinate more often. The family can buy a urinal (a plastic container) that he can use bedside. He can either sit on the side of the bed or he can stand to pee. If he can stand, that will be best. Just make sure he has a way to wash his hands well afterward. Most older adults do not drink enough fluid, and it affects their kidneys negatively. Since he's on antibiotics, he needs to protect his kidneys. Of course, this advice is only good if Ian has no fluid limitations. A magnesium supplement would help with stress for his wife and for Ian. Most adults, even young adults (40s), are low on magnesium.
Good luck! Get that PT.
Thank you for the thorough feedback. I am certain Ian will make use of this
@qadventures -- you're a good person, Derek. May you be blessed.
If Ian gets the surgery will he be able to walk without his walker. If the doctors agree he can take the surgery okay, then I would do it if I were him. I feel so bad for him - he's having such a hard time. His wife and daughters are going through a very hard time as well - it's not easy to be caretakers for an ill family member.
Not at all. Most patient unit I have seen
Someone needs to help this old bastird!!!
try volunteering you bastard !!! put your hand in your wallet and donate , this could very easily be you in the future
Hi Derek (Q)...I have seen on youtube, many people using sad stories to get views and income. I can see your heart is in the right place with your vids.
Ian's family is relying on him for the source of their income. If anything happens to Ian...then no income. At Ian's age, he has many co-morbid diseases such as high blood pressure. Derek (Q)...you would have to ask the doctors what is the percentage survival rate after the operation to see the risk. It is Ian's decision to have the operation or not. My filipino father in law had a stoke and was on maintenance medicine for many years. He also had an ulcer on his foot because of poor circulation and it was hard to promote healing. After the maintenance medicine failed ...I rushed him to a private hospital for a week. He was transfered to a public hospital in Davao City and after another week died of kidney failure. I can assume you have not seen a public hospital yet.
Goodluck.
Thank you for the advice, which I take deeply to the heart. And thank you for seeing through my intentions.
Henry Cy (RIP) of Shoe Mart (SM malls) was half Chinese - half Filipino..
Uyangorin (China Town) of Davao City.
Philippines is a great adventure but not for the sick and very old.
Philippine Village people (YT)
Komander Daot (YT)
Goodluck with your adventures Derek (Q)
Hi Derek (Q) Whatever your religion...your life has a life span. Your born and die and hopefully get to do some interesting bits in the middle. My life in the Philippines didn't work out as expected...
Steady Eddy Tours (YT) took early retirement age 62. He vowed never to return to England, UK after selling up. Three months into his retirement in Thailand he had a suspected "stroke" then the doctors thought it was a brain abscess... After further tests it was discovered he had stage 4 glioblastoma (aggressive brain tumour) Luckily he had taken out travel insurance to be repatriated to UK for free NHS medical treatment.
Wow!!! Sorry to hear
@@qadventures that's life..
@@qadventures
A foreigner looking for justice.
Filipina Pea (YT)
@@qadventures 🤣🤣🤣
If you think I am crazy..
House ni husband.
Gina Ashcroft (YT)
@@qadventures
Blessing time sa among banka...thankyou.
Gina Ashcroft (YT)
Blessing our elf with our family.
Gina Ashcroft (YT)
nice
If a consultant thinks you won't benefit from the procedure, or survive an operation he wouldn't do it. You have to have a consultation to see where you stand, and go from there, nobody can advise without a medical assessment and consultation.
That is correct
Ian does not talk to people well. Im sure his wife takes care of him really well and he needs to wake up and talk and treat her better. He has so many excuses. He has to remember this is the Philippines and if you want help you jave to be patient. I dont understand how this was good news. Your help was good news and the viewers donating is great news but he has to show some love. The word you are trying to is pronounce like sellyou lightus At the end he thanks Melonie and shows some kindness. Teach Ian to pray. This is exactly like the Ken sutuation. Ken had a great woman to help him also
I totally get you. But Melanie and I were also compassionate on his situation being "imprisoned" in that bed for so long. Putting myself in that situation, my mind wouldn't be right neither
@@qadventures Derek remember I live in the Philippines throughout the year also. I see people foreigners treat their wives in a not so appreciated way. All I am saying is the tone and how he speaks should not be accepted. I understand his frustration with his situation however he still needs to show a little love. I'm sure his wife misses some things in life that they can't do together. She is imprisoned also
@andyh5822 I agree with you, but there are a lot of old boys here that firstly came from a broken relationship from their countries and are also losing patience, compassion and are more irritable due to their aging. That's what you will have to put up with if your a Filipina woman especially one that is a lot younger than her man. On top of that, his a Brit, we can be miserable as he'll lol
@@jonrend Im glad that me and my Filipina wife are the same age. We are 47 and 46. We should be able to live and grow together
@@andyh5822 yeah, that totally makes sense
Can we donate for a larger bird cage? The cage is too small for one bird, let alone 2. I was watching them and they seem stressed, trying to stretch their winds and fly. Sad.
I'm sorry. As much as I love animals, my emphasis is on human suffering
There used to be yahoo messenger!
I overlooked that
Ian gives too much personal information regarding his family. Some things are private and not to be shared with anyone else.
Sad to say i think the some locals can help but only for a HIGH price- ive been visiting Cebu since 1983 and its not only in Cebu its a mentality that many have there- if your a foreigner your rich-(My family is also filipino) so im not racist.
You know like ah
Another Ken
Listening to you talking him into a medical consult is like trying to talk someone straight in a dystopian insane asylum. You're a good guy Derek but his daughters need to resolve this nonsense.
By the condition of his teeth I suspect his neglect of his health started a long time ago.
Diabetics can cause Cellulitis
again, what is he doing living in a tin roof hut in a foreign country with these kind of issues? Judging by his accent does he have connection back in his home country to fast track his treatment?
No
Prisoner, but he sentence himself. Sad
Another Western dude who is worried about a few thousand pesos. That money and the cultural and bureaucratic issues make for challenges. People need to prepare for these issues long before something bad happens....and it will. Derek, you are a good man....
I try to be.
if a few thousand pesos not bother you then kindly donate 5,000 to Ian
It’s good to see Ian’s doing somewhat better and (cell u li tis)👍 appears to be clearing up a little compared to before. Those type of tablets cost approx 20 to 50 php per tablet, depending what is prescribed (I looked online👍)
Hopefully the price of a driver taking him there and back and waiting was possibly heard wrong😮, 100 or 10?php per hour maybe, NOT 1000 php per hour to wait. Someone must be pulling his leg at that price…pardon the pun🤭😅
Yeah I want to be paid a job at that price too😂
There are people a lot older than Ian had re-set bone operations are walking again, though, with extra care.
Could any other expats in the area or surrounds willing to lend a helping hand occasionally if that happens…who knows? Or a visit to have a chat?
Also maybe information from the doctors can be written down for Ian to understand and possibly translated too.
Prices varies based on timeof day, type of service, and him not being a local has a little to do with it
GCASH, PAY MAYA etc
Just learned from Derek that he has ADHD ?!? ( when replying how he would feel when locked up at home because of sickness ) Well Derek, or you were joking. Or you reflect a bit on your own situation. Hope you were just a bit cynical
You do not seem to suffer from ADHD .
I was never diagnosed, but I feel the symptoms I read
@@qadventuresoh so it is real? Sorry to hear that. We all know about ADHD with kids. But nobody talks about it when you get older.
Hi Q
Hope you doing well.
Is it possible to call you on WhatsApp regarding your business
Shoot me a message on WhatsApp 1st. Tell me what's on your mind. I get busy on the weekends
@qadventures
Yes, I'm interested in buying a motorcycle preferably a PCX,and I was hoping you can share me your valuable assistance