When the pain gets worse, and the weather turns colder, there’s a better way to heal—one where care, climate, and comfort work together.
For thousands of Canadians and Americans living in cold, snowy regions, orthopedic pain isn’t just a year-round problem—it’s a seasonal crisis.
Every winter, we hear the same stories from patients across Alberta,
For every patient who comes to us looking for surgery, there’s a moment—a personal, emotional moment—when they realize:
“I can’t keep living like this.”
Maybe they’ve tried physical therapy. Maybe they’ve taken painkillers for years. Maybe they’ve heard “just wait it out” one too many times.
But when pain starts interfering with your ability to work,
In our recent series, we shared the journey of a woman who came to Cancun for a rejuvenating procedure—unsure, skeptical, even afraid.
What changed everything for her wasn’t just the surgery. It was the care, the structure, and the trust she built with a team that saw her as a person—not a case number.
If you could wake up tomorrow and walk without pain—what would you do first?
Would you take that hike again? Pick up your grandchild? Sleep on your side without waking in agony?
We’ve asked that question to thousands of patients over the last decade. And the answer is always personal—but always the same:
“I just want to feel like myself again.”
At My Medical Vacations,
One of the first questions patients ask when considering orthopedic surgery abroad isn’t about flights or even price. It’s this:
“What about the implants? Are they the same quality as what I’d get back home?”
It’s a smart question—and one we welcome. Because at My Medical Vacations, we believe the only way to build real confidence is through total transparency and proof of quality.
By now, you’ve probably seen the stories—like the woman who traveled to Cancun for a procedure that changed more than just her body. Or the patients we’ve helped escape long surgical queues and unaffordable bills for rotator cuff repairs.
But this story is different.
Because for many patients, it’s not about aesthetics.
You’ve had the surgery. The doctor says it went well. Now what?
In most systems—whether public or private—you’re discharged, handed a stack of instructions, and left to figure it out yourself.
Who picks you up?
Who helps you shower?
What if you miss a dose, or can’t change your dressing?
When most people think of orthopedic surgery, they think of knees, hips, or shoulders.
But for many patients, the most disruptive pain isn’t in their back or legs—it’s in their hands.
We use our hands for everything: writing, typing, driving, cooking, holding a child, turning a doorknob. So when pain, numbness,
For athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and active professionals, a sports injury isn’t just a physical problem.
It’s a personal crisis.
It means time off work. Missed goals. Lost momentum. A constant reminder that something’s not right.
And worst of all?
You’re often told to wait months for surgery—or pay tens of thousands out of pocket.
Blog Series: A Patient’s Journey With My Medical Vacations – Chapter 10
A Journey Worth Sharing
Now that I’ve been through it, I understand why so many of MMV’s patients are repeat clients or referrals from previous patients. When something changes your life, you want others to know.
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