Oh, poor poor Ida! I have heard of this is in N Vietnam as well. A friend's aunty with stomach cancer. Interestingly, the doctors changed their opinion about her level of pain when they discovered that Aunty's family had lots of money, came from Australia and were prepared to pay for morphine. Morphine (which turned out to be dirt cheap) was supplied immediately, to great effect. Aunty went from "at death's door" to being sent home.

But I digress ...

There is nothing like being home, where you know how to access the services and hopefully you are in your own bed at least.

My very best wishes for Ida's recovery and wishing you no more bumps in the road.

Just a question: Why did you go to Brunei for surgery?