More than a month has passed since my last post. I went to the Bali conference & back.
Meanwhile , Siti passed away on 30 th Nov . She was the double tranplant recepient. She sucumbed to infection following a double above knee amputation.
It was indeed heartening to see Tun 's healthy picture splashed over national newespapers. Then again, he was a very cooperative patient.
The girl from Timor leste "sponsored" by MM has been discharged after a succesful operation at IJN. She has made friends with Hui Yi , the double heart tranplant girl. Well done , MM. Your efforts have given new life to these girls.
Christmas is round the corner. Much has not been done yet - physically as well as spiritually. Got to be on my way .
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Friday, November 2, 2007
High Gear
Friday 2 nd Nov 2007.- all souls' day. Supposed to be one of those "ordinary " days , but turned out to be otherwise.
News of another heart & lung donor came early afternoon yesterday. The ICU team was again set on high gear. While the transplant team prepared to secure , the local resident team needed to do some housekeeping.. By the time the supply arrived at IJN, it was almost midnight. The ICU was on standby.
The 18 year old recipient was wheeled into ICU at 6 .30 am . Things went as routine until 10 am. There was a scare when the pressures plummeted. Doctors were called in. Finally , the haemodynamics steadied. We just have to wait . For acceptance & no rejection.
With the newly created awareness from Hui Yi 's case, transplants may be as common as CABGs.
News of another heart & lung donor came early afternoon yesterday. The ICU team was again set on high gear. While the transplant team prepared to secure , the local resident team needed to do some housekeeping.. By the time the supply arrived at IJN, it was almost midnight. The ICU was on standby.
The 18 year old recipient was wheeled into ICU at 6 .30 am . Things went as routine until 10 am. There was a scare when the pressures plummeted. Doctors were called in. Finally , the haemodynamics steadied. We just have to wait . For acceptance & no rejection.
With the newly created awareness from Hui Yi 's case, transplants may be as common as CABGs.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
circle of life
It was one of those rare occasions . Like those " schoolgirl " days when a bunch of giggly girls get to go out , have lunch & window shop. Grace , KC & I managed to meet up a few days ago . We planned to try out a new outlet in the Gardens , MVM , followed by some shopping.
We had a simple lunch at Red Ginger at North Point. No fuss food with a easygoing ambience. Good for a meet-up . Starter was pie tee , reminding us of Penang. The dory fish with that mustard coloured sauce smelled so enticing that Grace changed her order immediately she saw , or rather smelled my plate . For dessert , we ordered "pulut hitam ", another nostalgia food.
Shopping was a great flop. We did not manage to get anything. Not the things we planned to buy. Out of stock was one reason. But mainly because we spent too much time browsing & choosing. We were enjoying ourselves so much with the feast of our eyes that we forgot the time. Alas , we needed to leave or be caught in the homeward jam.
Ah, those schoolgirl days ..... retirement IS the beginning of childhood dreams.
We had a simple lunch at Red Ginger at North Point. No fuss food with a easygoing ambience. Good for a meet-up . Starter was pie tee , reminding us of Penang. The dory fish with that mustard coloured sauce smelled so enticing that Grace changed her order immediately she saw , or rather smelled my plate . For dessert , we ordered "pulut hitam ", another nostalgia food.
Shopping was a great flop. We did not manage to get anything. Not the things we planned to buy. Out of stock was one reason. But mainly because we spent too much time browsing & choosing. We were enjoying ourselves so much with the feast of our eyes that we forgot the time. Alas , we needed to leave or be caught in the homeward jam.
Ah, those schoolgirl days ..... retirement IS the beginning of childhood dreams.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
celebrity status
ICU is back to the normal " rat race " routine . The tidal flow has resumed.
Langkong has been transferred out to the normal ward yesterday. He appeared to be coping well. One ICU girl still has to be up there to monitor him.
Our little celebrity is beginning to live it up. She gets a minor make-up session a few times a day. Hui Yi has been on the mask again. The tube is out for more than 24 hours. The newspapers are showing outdated pics. She is able to order her meals. She is continuing her physio well with the assistance of Aleena. Looks like she too , is ready for exodus. Her parents are wonderfully supportive.
Very soon, this saga of celebrity patients will be over.
We really hope the effort given to these celebrities can be repeated for each & every patient who comes in.
Langkong has been transferred out to the normal ward yesterday. He appeared to be coping well. One ICU girl still has to be up there to monitor him.
Our little celebrity is beginning to live it up. She gets a minor make-up session a few times a day. Hui Yi has been on the mask again. The tube is out for more than 24 hours. The newspapers are showing outdated pics. She is able to order her meals. She is continuing her physio well with the assistance of Aleena. Looks like she too , is ready for exodus. Her parents are wonderfully supportive.
Very soon, this saga of celebrity patients will be over.
We really hope the effort given to these celebrities can be repeated for each & every patient who comes in.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Recuperation time
Raya has come & gone. For the Muslims , one can continue to share the celebrations with their friends for one whole month. One by one, the muslim girls are trickling back.
Over this season there is only a skeleton staff on duty in ICU. Fortunately , nothing "great" happened. Yes, " great " as in VVIPS or transplants.
Tun is recovering quietly in the VVIP suite. Syabas.
Langkong , the lung transplant man is behaving normal once again. He bathes in the bathroom. Go for his daily walk around the ICU. Eats normal food & watches AStro in his free time.
Hui Yi has just been re- extubated but needs a BIPAP machine to help her breathe. She was still unable to cope well on her own. Her parents spend a few hours with her every shift. She is able to watch TV with them. Her progress is still slow but she should be able to reach a normal lifestyle.
Again, I pray that those involved will continue to work for her progress genuinely.
Over this season there is only a skeleton staff on duty in ICU. Fortunately , nothing "great" happened. Yes, " great " as in VVIPS or transplants.
Tun is recovering quietly in the VVIP suite. Syabas.
Langkong , the lung transplant man is behaving normal once again. He bathes in the bathroom. Go for his daily walk around the ICU. Eats normal food & watches AStro in his free time.
Hui Yi has just been re- extubated but needs a BIPAP machine to help her breathe. She was still unable to cope well on her own. Her parents spend a few hours with her every shift. She is able to watch TV with them. Her progress is still slow but she should be able to reach a normal lifestyle.
Again, I pray that those involved will continue to work for her progress genuinely.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Raya open house
Today is Raya. Tun threw a open house at the lobby. Many relatives of patients are pleasantly surprised when they came to visit. Almost all stopped by to take a bite. Some of us on duty are unable to go down. Nevertheless, we managed to get a taste when our colleagues who were able to , shared their food with us. Thank you.
Hui Yi is still on the ventilator. She seemed to be taking everything in stride eventhough she is so very uncomfortable . The Chinese docs on duty are trying to sort out her infections. Let us continue to pray for her recovery.
Hui Yi is still on the ventilator. She seemed to be taking everything in stride eventhough she is so very uncomfortable . The Chinese docs on duty are trying to sort out her infections. Let us continue to pray for her recovery.
Friday, October 12, 2007
a bit of consideration
Today is the eve of Raya. Many Muslim doctors & nurses have gone on leave . The ICU can be considered fairly quiet. All cases cancelled due to closure of beds & lack of staff. Well...
Hui Yi is still ventilated. VVIPS are still coming. Photo sessions are still continuing. Who wants to put a stop & allow the poor girl to recuperate ? We can only pray that after having a third heart & a better chance to live , Hui Yi can get to see the world outside IJN.
We are very happy Tun is getting into the Raya mood. He is throwing a party at The IJN lobby itself. Selamat Hari Raya to Tun & all Muslims !
Let the spirit live on ....
Hui Yi is still ventilated. VVIPS are still coming. Photo sessions are still continuing. Who wants to put a stop & allow the poor girl to recuperate ? We can only pray that after having a third heart & a better chance to live , Hui Yi can get to see the world outside IJN.
We are very happy Tun is getting into the Raya mood. He is throwing a party at The IJN lobby itself. Selamat Hari Raya to Tun & all Muslims !
Let the spirit live on ....
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