AmbergrisCaye.com Home Forums Talk Belize Chat Area Hello at last!!!

Finally, a couple of computer idjits like us and our equally pitifull computer actually made it to the chat area!

Just wanted to say hello to all. We're from the states and are poking around with the idea of relocating there. We'll be boring you silly with questions. Gotta hit the FAQ's first.

Ree (Jer's other half)

Jerry and Ree, welcome and believe me this group have been there before. So ask away, but ready to learn how to "search", but above all have fun! Belkin's and One Barrel Rum work wonders!

Hi, Bob! Noticed you a while ago because of the name. One of our other internet buddies is arkiebob. Now we know an azbob, too.

Tried the search feature.....strange. Under "costs of medications in Belize" we came up with every single thread that's on here. Our stupidity, I'm sure. Can you enlighten us on how to use it? We did try it using various things, including making the search more (and less) specific.

Since prescription meds ARE our major concern, can we go ahead and ask about them? Both of us are on literally thousands of dollars worth of meds a month, all paid for completely by our infamous Uncle Sam (that disabled vet thing). BUT, it seems he doesn't like his little neices and nephews leaving the nest, and won't pay for them once we're down there, even if we remain U.S. citizens. We're TRYING to get around that from another direction, but if that doesn't pan out do you know if medical insurance is expensive, or how much difference there is in the cost of meds here and there?

That one issue can make or break the whole issue since the meds cost well more than our monthly income, so we'll save other questions till we figure this one out.

Ree

Ive been on this board for years and still have difficulty with the search engine. I decided it isnt me.

Ree, I agree with Elbert, the "search" is not as easy as "google" and takes some work.

My best friend is also under the same circumstances as you are. Annual exam at VA then a years worth of meds, but they will only fill 90 days at a time and will not ship overseas. He is now in Zimbabwe. The only thing we came up with is: I'm on his records as local contact and next of kin. I will order the 90 day supply that is shipped to my house and then I ship them to him, whereever he is. This has worked for several years now with no problems. Of course, you have to pay the mailing cost, but it is worth it.

In San Pedro you could get set up with a local Doctor, such as Dr. Rodriquez at Poly Clinic, for on going care and he could be backup if the meds don't arrive. Cost is very low compared to the States.

Wow, computer geeks from the states planning on relocating in Belize.....What a novel idea.

hahahahaah Bing be nice!!

One way to use the drop down search feature on this site is to use quotation marks. The way you typed it in, the search engine actually searched for any of the words, not just the phrase (meaning it gave you results if it found something with the word Belize in the thread, thus the huge list you got back). Try something like "medication" "medications" "medicine cost" etc. That will narrow the results you get back.

What's up everyone, I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say hey. Hopefully I posted this in the right section!