Recent "live market rates" for some Medical proceedures

bufalo says on Sep 14, 2007, 06:55:

Did you get any of these services done? We should be hitting Medellin soon and I need some dental done, considering eyes. How do you find doctors here? It's so-so for me. I had old metal filings that I had changed because they look better, but have to have them changed almost every year! At first I thought the doctors here were better, but am starting to question that.... (due to other experiences as well)

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lpdiver says on Sep 14, 2007, 08:35:

All items listed were performed satisfactorily.

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"cook some rice!"

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Man Tequila says on Sep 14, 2007, 09:15:

Very intersting, thanks lpdiver.

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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miamimike says on Sep 14, 2007, 09:29:

Bufalo-I had my Fillings changed also from Silver to the white natural type by my Bogota Dentist and its been over 5 years and they are holding up great.

I also priced some Surgery recently at the Clinica de Las Americas(well known and reputable) in Medellin and myself and a Colombian Resident received TWO different prices in the same week and my price(as an american) was approx 30% higher. After I called about a price, I asked a Colombiana to request a price for the same exact operation a week later. Still a good price but I don't like the idea of such a large price differential based soley on the fact I am an American. . If a Colombian comes to the USA to purchase something, its the same price for everyone. I would advise anyone contemplating Medical Procedures to check this double pricing standard to insure you are getting the correct going price and not the "American Tourist" price,,,If in doubt, ask a Colombian friend to call or go to the clinic/dentist office and ask what the price is for the same procedure you are interested in,,,If you are OK with the double price standard, go for it! If not, look for other clinics where this double standard doesn't exist...

On Sept 17, 2008: Senator John McCain said, as he had many times before, that he believed the fundamentals of the economy were "strong."Hours later he backpedaled, explaining that he had meant that American workers were Strong.

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vicshere says on Sep 14, 2007, 10:13:

you guys think the prices are cheap because you are paying in gringo dollars which you make in the US.... trying being an average Colombian.....those prices are not cheap for the average Colombian who's is make 30,000 a day......27 days pay for laser eye???? would you pay nearly 2,500 dollars in the US for the same eye surgery (where average wage is $80-100 per day) i dont think so

listo

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Waterdawg says on Sep 14, 2007, 10:20:

Shoot Miami , the gringo price has been here forever ! That something that will never change .. Would really like to break down and have the Lasik .. The thought of work on my eyes makes me a chicken shit .. Most folks I know have had great results .. Any thoughts about Doc's here in BOG.

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bufalo says on Sep 14, 2007, 10:45:

Vicshere's right!

Gringo pricing, true. In Argentina they outright asked if you were a tourist or not and openly showed the different prices.

Can Miamimike and IPdiver post where they had said work done???

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

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RUV says on Sep 14, 2007, 10:58:

Nat you do not need a nose job.

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bufalo says on Sep 14, 2007, 11:55:

Nat doesn't need anything

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miamimike says on Sep 14, 2007, 13:25:

Nati If it makes you feel any better, I'll accompany you when you get your Lipo and hold your hand throughout the Procedure,,,:)

On Sept 17, 2008: Senator John McCain said, as he had many times before, that he believed the fundamentals of the economy were "strong."Hours later he backpedaled, explaining that he had meant that American workers were Strong.

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miamimike says on Sep 14, 2007, 13:28:

Waterdawg says on Friday September 14th, 2007 10:20:

Shoot Miami , the gringo price has been here forever ! That something that will never change .. Would really like to break down and have the Lasik .. The thought of work on my eyes makes me a chicken shit .. Most folks I know have had great results .. Any thoughts about Doc's here in BOG.

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WD-I am aware of the double pricing standard for most things but was somewhat disappointed to see they applied the Tourist price in this well known clinic.I was hoping they wouldn't attempt this in the Medical Area ,,,

On Sept 17, 2008: Senator John McCain said, as he had many times before, that he believed the fundamentals of the economy were "strong."Hours later he backpedaled, explaining that he had meant that American workers were Strong.

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bufalo says on Sep 14, 2007, 16:48:

Nat, that's got to be an old picture if you need lipo now, unless there's something we don't see in the picture.


I met this one paisa in NYC, hot as anything and things were going great everytime I went to her work to make phonecalls. She was one of the gals that sold phone time. Then one day she stood up, holy mackrel! Her hips were HUGE! I mean barndoor-thunderthighs. I can imagine what my face must've looked like...

Hey, I can hold your other hand if need be... Seriously though, I don't see any work needed.

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bufalo says on Sep 15, 2007, 07:45:

I used to live in Barcelona, wathcing home vid now and would do anything to move back, lived around the corner from Museo Picasso. The spider was a guest in our place when we lived in Leticia, Amazonas. He kept showing up in the bathroom.

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bufalo says on Sep 15, 2007, 07:50:

new pick is of the street

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elregaloperfecto.com says on Sep 15, 2007, 08:19:

Maradona was in Bogota last week getting some, ummm, work done. Does he have financial problems and was trying to save a buck or is it that Colombian MDs are awesome?

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bufalo says on Sep 16, 2007, 05:29:

fist through a painting? What a moron. I went to MoMa in NYC a few years back with a Paisa, real cute, but not much upstairs. While walking around she asked how long it took to copy each painting for display! I quietly told her they were all originals and she blurts out "They're all real!" in front of everyone, I was so ebarassed. I actually don't have any pics from the museum, I only went in once quick. Most of my Barcelona experience was having a great time with my daughter, who was 2. The really great thing about it there is that the whole city is a museum. Out in the streets there's tons of things by Gaudi, Miró and Picasso. Well maybe not the last two so much, but there is art everywhere. Singing around one corner, musicians on another, festivals, parades, capoeira, films, street theater, etc. We'd spend all day outside and not get bored at all, and almost everything is free. Even the Barrio Gótico is huge, right where we lived, easily beats Cartagena's Ciudad Amurallada. I really love Colombia, but here in Armenia I'm bored out of my mind!

Casino owner.... Ever see most of the clients there? He's onlyone up on them.

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

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bufalo says on Sep 16, 2007, 05:30:

where's your pic from? doesn't look like any beach I know in Colombia.

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robi666 says on Sep 16, 2007, 05:40:

Hey Bufalo, just got back from SM. El Pirata is still around. If you hit Medellin send me a PM!

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bufalo says on Sep 16, 2007, 07:30:

Will do! I should be heading there for 2 weeks or so come Oct. Glad to hear El Pirata is still there.

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