Tour Day 7, Hospital Day 4

Wow - when I woke up, still no running water in the hospital. I just think that's crazy! Finally at 8am it was back on. The Traumatologist came by around 9am and removed my dressings. Ick, but nice to get clean bandages. Finally my IV was taken out, and I was freed to go pay my bill. I have medical travel insurance and should get reimbursed, but I was surprised at the bill. Three nights in hospital, surgery to fix my right arm, and all the prescription drugs they sent with me -- $1,800. I suppose those bare bones amenities contribute to the low cost. They provide no toilet paper, no towels, no toothbrush/toothpaste. Patients are expected to bring their own. The staff was kind and helpful but it was just sort of bizarro world. I was released as promised at noon, with paperwork and drugs. Woohoo! Transferred 90 minutes by car to the Puerto Montt airport, where I began the three-flight journey home.Read more