You’re making a HUGE mistake. I was a paramedic for 30 years. Stroke treatment is all time dependent on treatment from onset of symptoms. Get your ass to the best hospital you can find. Only decision to make is getting to hospital ASAP, EVERYTHING else is secondary.
@@jbs9231 With his condition now, it might not be safe to fly at altitude and ultra-long haul for many many hours . Just get the scan done in Thailand. And get on the right meds and change diet. Being in England or being in Thailand makes no difference to your body.
Eddy. If it was a stroke please take it as a warning to adopt a healthier lifestyle. I had a mini stroke a few years ago and now run 5kms daily aged 69. Best wishes for a full recovery but the beers and unheathy diet and lack of exercise could see an untimely end for Steady Eddy. If you want to spend a few days or weeks recovering at our house in Nonthaburi you are welcome. My Thai wife is a nurse and will take good care of you.
I'm a UK based GP. Eddie please you must get this treated. The cause of the stroke must be found. It could be an irregular heartbeat. It could be clots within your neck. It could be high blood pressure. It may even be a bleed in the brain (part of the reason for needing a brain scan). All of this can be treated. There are many other causes. If this is not treated you could have a massive stroke and die. I'm serious you're in a very risky period immediately after a stroke. You also need intensive physiotherapy and rehabilitation to get your arms and legs working again. It's essential that this is done as soon as possible leaving it late will affect your recovery dramatically. Please please get this sorted even if it means going back to the UK. You need to be seen by a neurologist particularly a stroke consultant. An ordinary doctor in a hospital is not expert enough 🙏
Eddy, he's completely right of course. What happened to your insurance? Both Bangkok Hospital and Pattaya Inter have very good facilities but are expensive yet there's no waiting. Banglamung Hospital in North Naklua is a very good state hospital (lower cost) but you'll have to wait a few hours.
hi Eddie, the hospital I went to when I was sick a couple of years ago in Thailand is  Bumrungrad International Hospital I can fully recommend it... excellent doctors..just off Sukhumvit.. not far from Nana... cheers 🍻
@@rinkadink66 Absolutely - Bumrungrad is phenomenal. I've been there a few times now for minor issues and medical checks. They are extremely thorough and professional. They'll babysit you every step of the way, nurses escorting you from room t room, zero language issues etc. The last time I went in there, there were three patients (including me) in the lift, and all had our "own" nurse. Mine was talking to me in English, while the others were speaking Korean and Chinese to their respective patients. I'm sure the pricing (like everything these days) is creeping up since I last was there, but I remember it being very good value for money, and they were upfront about all of the respective charges and fees, They understood not everyone was on a "two week millionaire" budget, or had the fanciest travel insurance, so would give cheap, mid-range and premium treatment options.
Bit of a silly remark go back to the UK the flight could cause further problems and plus he would need a doctor certificate saying he is fit to fly he needs treatment were he is in Pattaya
The last checkup he had in the UK showed high blood pressure and he doesn't seem to have taken any steps to address it as per his last live stream on "STEADY EDDY LIVE".
Something went very wrong for me in my own birth city…..and all of a sudden it became a very lonely and scary place. (Major cardiac artery blockages. Had to have open heart quadruple bypass surgery.)
I lived in Bangkok for 16 years and returned to the UK four years ago I am now 63 ,I left Thailand for exactly these reasons a bad day in Thailand is a very bad day , glad I returned home and feel a lot more secure exactly
@@stephentoy5210 Actually, people from any country….when something bad happens want to go back to their birth area. A Thai person living in Canada might want to return to Thailand. A person from India might want to return to his home city in India. It’s a feeling of “security….I’m home”. But sooner or later….the final day comes for us no matter where we are. These feelings of “security” ….in reality…..are false feelings.
Eddy, this is no time to be alone and worrying. My Thai wife is a nurse and we would like to invite you to to spend time and recover at our lakeside home in Nonthaburi. The World Medical Centre is walking distance if you need urgent medical care but I suspect you just need a good rest.
I honestly cannot believe you. I will give it to you straight.. Many on here are giving you excellent sound advice about having a scan. And here you are saying on this video that you don't know what to make of what is wrong with you. Get your act together fast Mr. and have that scan instead of blathering on RU-vid.. Get going. NOW.
I had a mini stroke (it's called a TIA) They put me on tablets for life! Not the end of the world! All replies are sound advice! If you are scared of a brain scene! Get them to knock you out! Job done! Get your shit together and have a scan. All the best Steady Eddy! If you don't like hospitals your definitely not going to like morgues! All most certain they want operate on you!
Ediot Sweeney not a person who with rational thinking, also description on live steam didn't want to stay in UK & marry a 20stone woman!! WTF surely it's not compulsory
A brain scan will tell you what the next steps to avoid death would be. To gamble your life over £250 doesn't make any sense. Good luck and here's to a speedy recovery.
Eddie, a brain scan will tell the neurologist what type of stroke you’ve suffered.They can then assess your treatment.Take it easy and best wishes for a full recovery
A MRI of the brain will simply confirm or rule out the stroke. i have experience with a person who has had 5 strokes over the last 10 years. We reviewed a brain scan after the 2nd event and were pointed out a loop or broke circle in a picture of brain material. The cracked and missing material from the circle was the blood vein and the missing material was the result of an explosion, perhaps caused by some stuck junk which decided to take a river boat cruise and floated around in the blood veins. In this person case, the fix was an operation on the neck to replace clogged arteries. Your very very lucky but you do require follow up care to find the source and to manage the problem. Doing nothing will likely kill you or else leave you seriously crippled but with proper care you should stay safe and the weakness should dissipate. You might want to suspend this trip for a while to get some medical care. Good luck.
@@JC-lu4se That’s nonsense, I’m nearly the same age and if I was told that I may have suffered a stroke then I’d have no hesitation in seeking medical attention.
Seriously, cant believe what im hearing. Get yourself back to hospital and get that brain scan ASAP. whats 10,000 bhat, £300? Honestly, forget Cambodia for now, look after your health right now. We know you are frightened Ed, but it needs to be done. There wont be a 'brain op', most likely multiple tablets taken daily. You have 50k people here on your side, willing you to do the right thing and make the right choice here buddy.❤❤❤
Hi Ed, I’m a healthcare worker and my advice is to get a scan. I understand you don’t want to know the ins and outs of all the details but if you have it done at least you can move forward. Take care of yourself mate 👍
@@user-uf1nf5tk1c Honestly getting on a 12 hour flight when you've just had a suspected stroke and may have clot(s) is not a great Idea. He needs to be properly evaluated in situ in Thailand with scans and blood tests, echo etc etc to see where he's at. IF he's stable to travel then yes I agree he should go home to the NHS as he's clearly made absolutely no provision budget wise for his health care needs abroad.
You first ignore your symptoms for a week, then refuse a brain scan after learning you had a stroke and then go out and eat that for your dinner? Maybe change Steady Eddie to Silly Eddie.
Eddy. Please contact me ASAP. We have prepared our guest room for you and will see that you have the best care while you recuperate. We recommend an MRI ASAP to ascertain any risks or damage to your brain and will be with you during the entire process if you elect to have one. If you choose to stay with us there will be a well planned daily gentle exercise routine and a healthy meal plan, all with our compliments......but no beer. 😂
He should be forced to have an MRI! Your nurse will be saving his life! No options! When someones comming into the Accident and Emergency Department and it’s a life saving situation, the patient not given an option!
You're a champion, Gordon. That's so kind of you. If you do hear from him, could you post here to let us know? Obviously, I'm sure everyone is hanging out for news. Cheers, mate.
Wonderful to see that there are still selfless people in the world that sincerely want to help others in need. Again I tip my hat to you and your wife.
The human body usually gives you a warning sign before anything serious happens, get a scan done, change your lifestyle and enjoy a healthy retirement. Don't let £250 and a fear of hospitals get in the way. Look after yourself
YES, because guaranteed you will be seeing hospitals MORE as you age, get over it, get informed and consider you'll have to make some lifestyle changes. Might get one of those smart watches that track blood pressure, etc. And not the cheaper ones, my brother swears by his Samsung
That day on soi 6 was a sign. I'm guessing your BP was high then. Ed, I urge you to get this taken care of asap. Right now, medicine will probably fix you up but time is not on your side. I'm counting of lots of retirement videos from you.
Yeah…..I had three bad dizzy spells within a few weeks time. To the point I was seriously thinking I was going to pass out. I ignored the first two. But after having a third one in a food court at a mall, I figured I should get it checked it at the hospital. After lots of scans, including a tube sent into an artery into my heart, plus nuclear medicine and other scans…l got the news that I had to go to another city and speak with a special surgeon. I found out that four of my cardiac arteries were 85% to 90% blocked. And I was heading for a heart attack or major stroke. Luckily….I realized that something was seriously wrong BEFORE I had a heart attack or stroke. I had no heart damage and no stroke. Went and had quadruple cardiac artery bypass surgery and I have to take meds now. If I hadn’t listened to my body, and hadn’t had the open heart surgery……I’d be dead today. Yes…..listen….pay attention to signs your body is giving you.
His travel insurance is invalid if he tries to leave Thailand without declaring his change of health plus he's not insurable while he's in this state of health. The guy is partially paralyzed and not sounding great in the vid, it's not a short trip down the road to get there either.
There’s no price on you’re health Eddy. And burrowing you’re head in the sand won’t help you either mate. Do what you need to do Eddy, and get sorted ffs 👍
Eddie I have been to that very same hospital. It’s basically a training hospital. It’s too long a story but go to the hospital at the opposite end of Soi Bukou and turn left. They saved my life there in 2019. If you have had a stroke I strongly urge you to call off Cambodia and at least get scans. You are not committed to surgery there. I’m thinking of you and wishing you all the best. 🙏
@@NDTViThailand Near Soi 8 across 2nd road (for people who've never been there). I've gone there a couple times and they helped sort me out when my shoulder was in extreme pain. I took my Thai girlfriend there and they cleaned her leg and gave her medication after a motorbike accident ( a good hospital IMHO).
PLEASE READ THIS EDDY, i went to the hospital in Pattaya for a suspected stroke, like you, i didn't want to pay the money for a scan, as i never had insurance, a week later i collapsed on Jomtien beach. My wife and 2 guys got me into a taxi, took me to my room, i was on the bathroom floor for 2 days being sick fighting for my life, when i was able to sit up, i couldn't talk. That was 1yr and half ago. I am still not 100%. I still have trouble speaking and spelling. don't be stupid like i was , take 75mg of Aspirin everyday and carry 300mg with you if you feel a stroke coming on. The scan would have put me on medication to reduce the chance of having a massive stroke that i did
aspirin is a life saver if clots are the cause, but deadly to take if a bleed is triggering the stroke (you just bleed more)... he needs the scan to find out what's causing it
After having major open heart cardiac artery bypass surgery …I’m now taking six pills a day of various types of cardiac medication Three in morning and three in the evening. One of them is a tiny 81 mg low dose aspirin…(acetylsalicylic acid). One a day. Doesn’t really matter what time I take it. They just said take it the same time every day if at all possible.
I told him months ago to go easy on his eating habits on a Live video, and Ed was like.. If i drop dead, I drop dead. Look at him all scared now. Get all the needed Bloody scans Sweeney!
A stroke ain't nothing to f* around with, and now is not the time to be a Cheap Charlie. You're extremely lucky to be up and about, and not suffering more serious problems. You need to take is a bit easier for a while.
Do not under any circumstance get on an airplane ! A guy who lived near me had a mini stroke, his doctor told him not to fly anywhere he ignored the advice went to Thailand for two weeks soon afterwards and the pressure on the aircraft caused him to have a massive stroke and he died . You need to think very carefully before doing anything for a while. Take care mate I wish you well.
I was happy for you, when you stated you were quiting drinking, but you didn't. All my friends who continued to drink as they grew older have had heart attacks, strokes and half of them died from them. All my freinds who stopped drinking, exercised and adjusted their diet are vibrant and enjoying their retirement. Your choice.
Don't mess around with the public hospitals just claim on your health insurance policy and go to a private hospital and get the insurance company to pay for everything. That's why you brought the health insurance policy for so please use it.🙏
@@user-bg2ig5xc3e he said in an earlier video that he had travel insurance,this policy should cover him for medical emergencies such as this . And Steady Eddy is a seasoned traveller he knows full well that you should never travel without full insurance for emergency situations like the one he is unfortunately experiencing now. If it's a quality level of insurance it will cover all of his medical needs.
My wife can arrange a cat brain scan for 3000 baht or less and an MRI at low cost if required. Dont worry. Early diagnosis and treatment of mini strokes is inexpensive here if you know where to go. My wife will help you.
@@Richard.oo7 The way he said this has thrown a spanner (wrench) in the works, sounds like he might call it all off and fly back to England. But flying with stroke possibilities might be a bad idea with the stress and change of air pressure during flight. If something happened half way through the flight…..it could be many hours before arriving at a hospital.
Gordon Gorman’s super kind offer is your best bet Eddie. His wife will help you navigate the medical world in Thailand and probably save you a lot of money and stress
At today's rate of 46.2 Baht to the UK £, 10000 Baht is less than £217 (about $270 US). Who would worry about such a paltry sum relative to their health, unless they were paupers?
Hi Eddie, 23 december 2013 I was stuffing my face at one of my neighbours party. It started with pins and needles, then I felt "strange"...after a while I felt that if I got up, myleft leg would not support me. I asked my friend to help me walk to my house 30 meters away. Friends said my speech was slurred and I should go to hospital. I was not used to hospitals much and it scares me. 2 hours later I could walk again. Being XmaS I only went to hospital on 26 december, saw a young lady doctor who told me I had had a TIA ( mini stroke, you look it up). She then sent me to see a senior doctor who was a neurologist, lucky me. I had a cat scan and he confirmed TIA, small blood clot, gave me medicines. My left arm was weaker for a couple months and then I was ok. So far, 2024 I am still here. I would recommend you see the doctor again, just getting checked. I hope this helps. Best of luck.
Well yeah that's if he's lucky. If he's unlucky, he'll have a much more serious stroke and end up permanently crippled in a wheelchair drooling on himself with a ladyboy pushing him around feeding him porridge and washing his ass for him. God forbid! But he is a stubborn man.
Eddie, first off thanks for being so up front and honest. You absolutely need a brain scan, it will merely confirm where you stand. Don’t worry there’s no operation following a stroke, just medication and lifestyle change. Ignoring this and hoping it will go away is going to end your life early. Forget Cambodia for now… are you really in the right frame of mind for that?? Come on Eddie, get the scan tomorrow and go from there, it will not be painful. Recovery can only begin when you know your starting point.
Eddie, a mild stroke is a "heads up" and not a death sentence. My friend had one last year, he changed his lifestyle and is doing just fine. Nudge nudge wink wink. Cheers.
Agreed, thank your lucky stars you've had this 'heads up' The tablets you've be perscribed are probably blood thinners (aspirin). The flight, stress and exercise of a trip to Cambodia is not a good idea... but hey, I'nm not a doctot. Get well soon
Thank god I'm not this stupid. "I'm not gonna have an operation on me head." If you want to have any quality of life after this, you're going to need one.
i'm guessing Eddy doesn't have proper health insurance? He will continue to meander about until he ends up having a larger one that renders him admitted to the hospital (and hence the typical gofundme) or worse: dead. doesn't seem to give 2 fcks about his health.
Eddie is probably feeling quite afraid and alone right now, must have been quite a shock. He's not daft though, he'll eventually do the right thing, which is to get the scan and get the right drugs and therapy from it. As a few on here have said he shouldn't fly anywhere until he's had a risk assessment. If I was him I'd thankfully accept gordongorman's very kind offer for several days or so and would abandon plans for Cambodia. See how things are in a week or so before making any more plans.
Hi Eddie, all the best for a speedy recovery. Listen, please don't take this the wrong way but back last summer you did a video in a garden in the UK entitled "HOW I INTEND TO LIVE CHEAPLY IN SOUTH EAST ASIA", it might be worth taking a look back at that video at how healthy you looked back then. The healthier living at that time was clearly working for you.
Can someone go to his condo and check on him, if his symptoms are getting worse chances are he’ll have another one shortly with the pressure from the blockage doing more damage
F.F.S. Ediie you are in one of the best places on the planet to access world class medical care with no queuing or appointments that never come, the Doctors are waiting for you, Cambodia can wait, health first every time. Phil
Eddie, have you ever heard of F.A.S.T. when a stroke is suspected? Speed is of the essence. I'm glad you finally took advice. Go back for the scan FFS. Btw, it's standard to put anyone in a wheelchair when going for X-rays in Hospital. Hope it's not too bad long term.🙏
Eddie. health is the most important thing in life. Now you must start your new life. Eat healthy, all these roasts are no good. Pack in drinking alcohol. Start drinking water , change your eating habbits. Start exercising . Stay in Thailand, maybe go to Bangkok and get checked out. Its not the end Eddie , it is your second life , so get down to it and I sincerely hope you make a good recovery,
As if he’s gonna do that! He can’t even change his crazy travel habits like dragging that oversized suitcase around, or using taxis in Bangers instead of the excellent MRT & BTS. Reminds me of a stubborn old friend of mine who has since passed. You can’t tell these guys anything … 🤡😵💀
I would think something must have happened to Mr Sweeney, hospitalized without means communication etc ,for him not to pin a update comment at top of page only takes 30s ,a lot of subscribers are genuinely concerned .I would find this very strange if later we find out he was able.
This has to be a wind up ? Seriously no one can be this naïve about there health. Best thing about a stroke is if it kills you, the worst you are left a vegetable not able to communicate or function. Get back in the hospital.
I was around my mothers house about 5 years ago. I heard her scream out, and I went into the kitchen and she was on the floor. I managed to sit her up on the floor and I raised both her arms. I told her to keep both arms up I let go and the one kept flopping down. Straight on the phone 999 and we're in an ambulance not long after. Luckily it was a mild one like yours appears to be. They kept her in a few hours and they didn't do a brain scan. She's been on blood thinning tablets ever since. Luckily, she's never had another one.
@@anthonydowling3356 you think his years of alcoholism, being overweight, eating crap food and high blood pressure aren't remotely involved? You lot love looking thick!
I had Atrial fibrillation (AFIB) a common heart arrhythmia. Caught it and stopped it in its tracks in very early stages w/ a procedure. Per my Electrophysiologist (EP) and Cardiologist care teams, I needed to control the afib (thru meds or procedure) to prevent a life changing stroke. Since my procedure I have addressed life style modifications: get good sleep, healthy diet, no alcohol, exercise most days, reduce stress, attend all follow ups with care team, refrain from processed foods (organic and whole foods only) watch the sugar & carbs. Per my EP: DIET, SLEEP, EXERCISE. Health is wealth. Being healthy enhances a blessed quality of life.
Hi Ed The brain scan is to confirm what type of stoke you have had. It could be a blood clot in the brain or if you have had a bleed on the brain. That's the reason for the scan. The good news is that many people make good if not fill recoveries from strokes. If you have had a stoke on the left side of your brain, it normally effects the opposite of the body hence you are having problems with your rofht arm and leg. This should recover after some rest. Alcohol will increase your bp which may have added to stoke risk. Tc bro
Edd so sorry to hear of your situation. I’ve just told my Mrs about your situation, as she Lived in Pattaya for 2 years when working for the British Government and she said they all used the “Bangkok hospital” in both Bangkok & Pattaya. She says it world class and they all speak fantastic English. It’s a huge white building on Sukhumvit Road. You can’t miss it !! Sod the expense mate get yourself over there. After all you can’t spend your savings if you’re no longer with us…. (Harsh I know but you need to think clearly) Good luck pal 👍🏻
If you’ve got a blood clot on the brain, the scan will show it and they can provide blood thinner medication, such as Warfarin. If the clot dislodges and travels in your blood stream to your heart, you could be dead before you hit the floor. For the sake of £250 your reluctance is unfathomable. And having now been diagnosed as having had a stroke, mild or not, there’s every chance the airline won’t let you fly next week. Some of the comments here may seem harsh, but it’s what you need to hear because you’re burying your head in the sand.
Hi all. Can confirm Eddy has been seen my a mate of mine in LK Metro. Was eating in time bar but not sure if he was drinking. He was apparently confused and slumped in his chair but he was ok. Apparently he is still refusing medical help and believes that the hospital is a scam. Not sure what else can be done ?
Funny how all of the same people encouraging his alcoholism and unhealth lifestyle are the first to pipe up giving advice about medical interventions and so on. Pure pub talk.
Who? You cant have been a sub for long or watched many videos, a lot of people have told him to lay off the booze and eat healthier. He did stop the booze last summer completely, lost weight and looked healthy. Then he goes on his travels and temptation is too much for him.
quite a few have. I comment before that you can't be boozing and eating crap everyday. I got abuse from the "he's on holiday, live a little" brigade.@@Richard.oo7
@@Richard.oo7 I've been watching since 2019. You are clearly offended because you were one of the vast majority (90% plus) who had been encouraging him to continue his unsustainable lifestyle. He claimed to stop the booze, did lose weight, but "looked healthy"? This demonstrates the circles in which you interact. He has never looked healthy and has always been overweight. You reap what you sow. He's been living recklessly for decades. Zero sympathy. Children are born with cancer and who have zero chance in his life through no fault of their own. It's his own fault for blocking all of the people who were encouraging him to give up the drink and rubbish food. He got a few subscribers on RU-vid (not enough to make any serious money) off people like you, and it went to his head. Best of luck with your dissonance.
Eddie, I am sorry this has happened. I am a doctor and I will give you some stern advice. You have had a serious medical episode and you require serious medical intervention. Your symptoms tell me you have either had stroke or TIA. You probably have had a bleed on the brain and require a scan to determine what type of bleed and what action to take next. If you ignore this and simply go on travelling you will die ! My advice is go back to hospital get this stabilised and once it’s safe to fly return to the UK for treatment and rehabilitation. Good luck.
He's not in a cheap condo in Jomtien. He's on soi Lengkee. Looks like JP Court or Opey de Place. My guess is he'll be on radio silence now and post from the UK. As was the plan all along...Same same Geoff Carter.
I have him on Facebook Messenger now, but he doesn’t respond. I guess he’s trying to maximise the suspense to boost the comments and number of people viewing this video. I sent him 3 stroke videos, 2 brief ones and a detailed 14 minute one.
Tbh he seemed pretty bored most of the time, just wandering around udon thani or wherever. Might be better with summers in the UK and winter (proper) holidays in SE Asia like he used to
I agree with the earlier comment Ed, the scan would be very wise, and would most likely inform approach to treatment. I know in the western hospitals they have some very effective drugs for stroke victims now and better to do something earlier and possibly reverse the damage experienced so far before it’s irreversible. Definitely would put off Cambodia for now. Hope you are okay 🙏
Ambulance to Bangkok hospital, no matter how much it costs! I needed the wheelchair pretty soon and still can’t walk 12 years later. I would tell my old self to hurry up and accept the offer to get the ambulance. Stroke or TIA is an emergency. Always.
Sorry about your stroke, Eddie, but you are not the sharpest knife in the drawer. It was a left hemispheric stroke since it affected your right arm. What’s a brain scan going to do? Well, let’s see. In August 2017, I woke up one morning with double vision that lasted for three months. The following day I went to the hospital. It was sixth cranial nerve palsy. It was requested that I get a brain scan. Why? Because the scan will determine what caused the palsy. The eye doctor said it could be cancer, or a brain tumor, or a stroke. So I had the scan. It was a mild stroke. I recovered. I will not tell you what to do. But the fact that you are hesitating does not show much intelligence.
Hi Ed, sorry to hear you had a mini stroke , the reason they want a scan is to see where the blockage was/is in your brain, the chances are you will be fine after physio therapy and blood thinners ( which I think they have prescribed) you should count yourself lucky you got a mini stroke not a full blown one, if you don’t go back for the scan you have high chances of a massive stroke, that’s real trouble, change all your plans and stay in Pattaya until you can get sorted, forget about operations, your functioning too well for that, I have no problem paying for the scan if you send me how to get funds to you, life is too short to ignore this, get back to the hospital and my honest guess is you will be fine.
Has he really had a stroke though? Without a brain scan you wont know. More like all the booze he has supped has given him brain damage. He repeats himself several times and the stuttering is worse than ever. Oh and he also goes and has a big Roast dinner, nice and healthy that, not. He shouldn't be knocking the NHS and UK again because he will soon be back.
@@chatkeow something has happened! He was clearly unwell and repeating himself heavily in that video, you don't lose use if the right hand side of your body for no reason!
@@Lat265 gareth ive no idea pal, im just replying to bloke who questioned if Eddie's insurance would be void etc if he's turned down Treatment. Ive no idea just know someone who went through same thing. 💯✈️❤️🙏
So sorry to hear about your misfortune mate and I wish you all the very best fir a speedy recovery and take heart from the fact you have many people wishing you well.... take care and good luck
If he never intended to retire in SE Asia, then why pretend? IMO a life of summers (earning money) in the UK followed by winter adventures seems way more desirable than permanently settling in Siem fckn Reap.
Really sorry to hear about this Ed, hoping everything goes OK. I have had 3 operations over the years and the techology is so much better than it used to be you can now often be out and about a couple days after surgery with no scars! Make sure to get properly checked out - it's usually far less bad than you imagine it to be before you get checked out. That will take all your stress away. Hang in there mate. We are all cheering for you.
In the nicest possible way, "you've got bloody insurance, USE IT!" This is the exact reason we take our insurance. Stuff the trip you've got booked, it's refundable, stuff the cost of the scan, it's refundable. The only thing non refundable is your bloody life. No refunds. Now get off your arse and check yourself in for a scan and hospital stay FFS, with all due respect. PS, we want volume 3 of your book series
