In a bold move, James and Meitalia Solis of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way have packed their bags and bid farewell to Maine, relocating to her native Indonesia. The driving force behind this decision is Meitalia’s mysterious illness, which had been plaguing her for months, leaving American doctors stumped.
Unraveling Meitalia’s Symptoms
Meitalia’s primary concern was a persistent feeling of having something lodged in her throat, accompanied by difficulty swallowing and frequent headaches. Despite numerous doctor’s visits in the United States, she received little relief and no concrete answers. She believes a cultural divide between her and American doctors hindered her ability to receive the help she needed.
Moreover, Meitalia struggled with feelings of loneliness in Maine, disliking the weather, and experiencing homesickness for her culture and family.
Meitalia’s Diagnosis and Recovery
After consulting Indonesian doctors and adhering to their recommended herbal remedies, Meitalia reports a significant improvement in her symptoms. She reveals that her diagnosis includes a tonsil and thyroid issue, and she’s feeling “so much better” with the swelling having lessened.
Family Reaction to the Move
Meitalia didn’t inform her family of their plans to relocate to Indonesia permanently, leading them to believe it was just a month-long visit. Back in Maine, James had a lucrative job with his family business, but in Indonesia, their plan for financial stability is unclear, except for working with Meitalia’s father’s banana chip business.
For the five weeks Meitalia spent in Indonesia without James, she worked for her sister’s ice pop business, earning a modest income.
Meitalia confided in her sister about their plans, but her sister was perplexed, advising her to visit Indonesia instead of making the move permanent.
On camera, Meitalia’s sister expressed her confusion over their decision to leave James’ job behind, citing the significant difference in wages between Indonesia and the United States.
She also highlighted the challenges James would face in communicating, given his lack of proficiency in Indonesian.
