Total knee replacement

From serious cancer treatments to youthful cosmetic procedures, GMT clients are returning home saying they are thrilled with the results and grateful for the personal attention and sensible prices. 

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Joint replacement

Lori Shea, founder of Guatemala Medical Travel, suggests you take a look at the photos of the Guatemalan doctors in the operating rooms of the finest hospitals, plus a video of interviews with physicians and patients.

 
Visit Procedures section HERE .:  
The reason that northern patients are so interested in traveling to Guatemala is because of the cost savings.  Many procedures are listed here with accurate "all inclusive package" pricing. 
 
FAQ Links: HERE
Your "frequently asked questions" about insurance, legal recourse, pricing and experience are all answered here.  Click on links to former patients to learn about their personal experience.
 
Testimonials:   HERE
See what some of our patients over the last four years have to say about their own medical care in Guatemala.
 
Press:   HERE
Lori writes a column about medical care in Guatemala for Revue magazine.  Read some of the articles here, about cardiac procedures, cancer, dental care, as well as an interview by Huffington Post and links to on-line news articles. 
 
Contact:   HERE
”As a customer service based care provider, Guatemala Medical Travel is proud to offer our clients the attention and care of two globally-trained professional nurses.  Contact us on this page to learn about our services and schedule your first consultation,” says Lori.
 
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Richard -- needs some help from his friends

If you don't know him, here's your chance to help a good guy out so you can eventually meet him, shake his hand and welcome him back to the Rio.

Right now, he needs some help. He's flat on his back in the intensive care unit of Hospital La Esperanza recovering from a deflated lung, pneumonia and emphysema.

And no way does he have the money to pay his hospital bill. He's a master electrician and works when he's got work .. but sometimes there simply isn't enough work.

So, his friends in Rio Dulce are throwing him a fundraiser bash at Bruno's Wednesday, April 10 starting around noon.

Nothing fancy. But a lot of fun.

There'll be BBQ hamburgers at Q45 and hotdogs at Q35, with chips and baked beans cooked up by his buddies.

Jane, manager of Bruno's, said they'll be donating all proceeds received from the sale of the hamburgers and hotdogs to the benefit fund.

Beer and mixed drinks will be sold at normal prices from 12 to 4 p.m. but a Q3 donation will be made for each beer or drink served. Happy hour prices will begin at 4 p.m.

The list of raffle items and donations is growing each hour.

Contact Jane at 4680 7233 if you have a donation or raffle item you'd like to include.

When we get him back on the Rio ... well, we'll just throw another party!

Cash Donations
Keith Palmen     Q1000
John Ball            Q1000
Bill Martin           Q1000
Felipe                 Q750
Dusty                Q1000
Anonymous      Q1000
Anonymous       Q100
Butchie Boy       Q152
Jerry & Janet     Q1,520
Sage of Salem   Q986
Lone Star           Q385

And there's more in the donation box.

Raffle
1.         Miriam             Ron Botran 5 years
2.         Maria                           Bolsa
3.         Ingrid                           Ron Colonial

Sheila, Jody and John bumping

By Jody Aston

They had a whambam good time on the bumper cars, or carros locos, as the locals call them, and they will be at it again this year. The more people who join in, the more fun it is!

Come to the fundraiser for Richard at Bruno's at noon Wednesday, April 10, then stay until 6:30 pm. to meet up with Jody and the rest of the daredevils. We may even have a very special, very hairy guest!

We will make our way over to the fair, together, for a little bumping and grinding. There is a new bar next to the Bomberos station, which would be a good place to relax and have a cold one, afterwards. 

For the weak at heart, the bumper cars are about as calm as you will get from 'la feria.'

You don't have to think about things like the support structures being propped on a rotten log, or the ferris wheel being tied to the bridge!

Cast your fears aside and come bumpalong with the gang! What's a little whiplash when you're having fun?

Richard -- he da man

Jane, manager of Bruno's, said, "We are keeping it simple with BBG hamburgers q 45 and hotdogs q 35, chips and baked beans."

Also, a raffle is being organized in conjunction with the fund raiser.Let Jane know if you or your business has an item or service you'd like to donate to help raise funds. A list of raffle items will be published in the Chisme-Vindicator Monday or Tuesday.

Contact Jane at 4680 7233..

A donation box for Richard will be available at Bruno's throughout the day and early evening.

Friends of Richard living outside Rio Dulce who would like to make a donation via PayPal can do so by contacting Roy, editor of the Chisme-Vindicator, at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Richard is presently hospitalized in intensive care at Hospital Esperanza in Guatemala City. He is reported improving but his hospital bills are rapidly increasing.

He is a master electrician, boater and a long time Rio Dulce resident.

Richard

He had been transported to Bethesday hospital earlier this week then due to the serious nature of his condition, on to Guate.

Eugenio Gobbato of Tijax has been assisting with Richard's hospitalization but says the Tijax Fund for Wayward Gringos has been pretty much tapped out. It cost over Q10,000 alone just to get Richard admitted into the hospital.

 Since there will be more expenses incurred as his treatment continues a donation box will be placed at Bruno's and hopefully a benefit fund-raiser will be planned in the near future.

Richard is a long-time resident of the Rio Dulce, earning a living as a master electrician.

 (Update: Eugenio said he spoke with Richard last night and he´s still in intensive care. Doctors said they will try to fully return his lung to its normal position and capacity today after a second intervention.  He´s still on antibiotics but he was able to speak to Eugenio. Also, Jane at Bruno's said she'll be planning a benefit fundraiser soon.)

Las Cascadas

For example, the price of Residential Marina Las Cascadas has been recently reduced (slashed) from $1.1 million to $600,000.

That price is essentially what the owners have invested in the project. Health reasons prompt the drastic reduction.

This is a partially completed marina / residential project on the northern shore of Lago Izabal on the eastern fenceline of Finca Paraiso.  It includes a 1600 meter access road, a 40 meter by 120 meter lagoon and two long residencial canals. For larger image, click HERE .

Click HERE for more information.

m/v Irish Miss

m/v Irish Miss has a 120 hp Ford Lehman engine, double cabins w/ heads, fly bridge, satellite television and much more.

Click HERE for more information.