I admitted to SJMC on last Sunday for high fever, 39.5C. Dr Alan said statistical show transplant patient used to get infections at 2 weeks interval. So , I am doing alright, as I only get once a month. I was discharged on Tuesday morning. This time the treatment is simple, Panadol 3 times a day + infusion of normal saline.
I am still recovering from the flu and cough. Hope the situation will improve in the next few days.
Chen Yoong 's father have stroke and currently still in Columbia Hospital. We pray for his father to get well soon.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
+Day 137 : Namo Tassa Bhagavata
Today, I am fine. Getting better energy.
妈妈赠印一百本地藏菩萨本愿经， 祝我早日康复.
Let me know if you want a copy.
妈妈赠印一百本地藏菩萨本愿经， 祝我早日康复.
Let me know if you want a copy.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Day +136 : How bad is the "Market" out there?
I am fine today. Miss the morning Qi Gong, my alarm failed to wake me up. I accidental put it on snooze mode.
Many people asked How bad is the market out there. It is definitely getting very bad ? The photo give the best picture on this.
Many people asked How bad is the market out there. It is definitely getting very bad ? The photo give the best picture on this.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Day +135 : Visit
I feel better today, recovery from flu, the coughing is still persist.
Last Thursday, my colleagues, Johnny Chiou (Regional GM), Eddie Neo ( AP HR manager) , Tee and Ronald Wong drop by to visit me. Like to thanks for their caring and blessing. Grace staff from Singapore, Shanghai, Malaysia and Hong Kong have donated some fund for my on going follow up. Would like to thanks them individually when back to work.
Yesterday, I asked Teck Ann to accompany me for the weekly follow up, instead of driving myself. The blood counts drop as expected due to GVHD and flu. Dr Alan is OK with the results.
Last Thursday, my colleagues, Johnny Chiou (Regional GM), Eddie Neo ( AP HR manager) , Tee and Ronald Wong drop by to visit me. Like to thanks for their caring and blessing. Grace staff from Singapore, Shanghai, Malaysia and Hong Kong have donated some fund for my on going follow up. Would like to thanks them individually when back to work.
Yesterday, I asked Teck Ann to accompany me for the weekly follow up, instead of driving myself. The blood counts drop as expected due to GVHD and flu. Dr Alan is OK with the results.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Day +130 : Coughing
Today coughing very frequent, and feel tired. I decided to see Dr. Alan today. Alan said my lip is getting too dry due to GVHD, prescribed me the Protopic Ointment. Alan also prescribed the new antibiotic.
Hope thing will get better in the next few days.
Hope thing will get better in the next few days.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Day +129 : Fong Ming's New House
I am well today. Fong Ming have moved in to his new house yesterday. Welcome !
His house is just behind my house. A corner lot double storey Terra house, with built up areas about 3,200+ sf. We have been a long time neighbour, started at Vista Komanwel , Sri Petaling in 1998. Fong Ming had been working at oversea for many years, I don't see him frequent during that time. We use to have a teh tarik at IMU when he back from oversea. Now, we have Chen Yoong, Teck Ann and Fong Ming stay around Bdr Puteri, enough kaki for a teh tarik gathering.
His house is just behind my house. A corner lot double storey Terra house, with built up areas about 3,200+ sf. We have been a long time neighbour, started at Vista Komanwel , Sri Petaling in 1998. Fong Ming had been working at oversea for many years, I don't see him frequent during that time. We use to have a teh tarik at IMU when he back from oversea. Now, we have Chen Yoong, Teck Ann and Fong Ming stay around Bdr Puteri, enough kaki for a teh tarik gathering.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Day +128 : So far so good
I am well today. Now, I wake up even earlier, at 6am, to catch up the Chi Gong at Taman Wawasan. The event was organised by two auntie who had started since 1999. They start at 6:30am, with warm up exercise, follow by Tai Zi 24, Tai Zi 18 , 健身舞。We have the music accompany to these Chi Gong, the member able to follow the step more promptly. We will start learning the 太极伞子舞 next month.
I take part most of the activities, except the light dance, as the sun is getting out. Exposure to the sun can trigger chronic GVHD.
I take part most of the activities, except the light dance, as the sun is getting out. Exposure to the sun can trigger chronic GVHD.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Day +127 : Follow Up
I am fine today. I have a follow up today, and this is the first time I drive myself to SJMC since my first Chemo March 08.
The blood count on 10 March 09:
Haemoglobin : 11 ( Nortmal 13 to 18)
Platelets : 131 ( Normal 150 - 400)
Total WBC : 4.8 ( Normal 4 to 11)
Overall the results is about the same compared to last week. This few days, I am doing more exercise, this may be the reason Haemoglobin raise. I have gain weight from 47kg to 48kg. I have asked Dr Alan Can I back to work by May, the answer is Yes. Alan said generally patient able resume work after 6 months.
I visited Hiap Soon's father at SJMC this afternoon. His father had recovered speedy from very minor stroke, discharged today. His doctor have asked a dietitian Ms Bee to explain how to lower down the cholesterol. It is very useful information. To control our cholesterol, eat more vege, more fruit, less meat, less egg, less sugar ( all cholesterol come from animal meat), Regular exercise and quite smoking.
The blood count on 10 March 09:
Haemoglobin : 11 ( Nortmal 13 to 18)
Platelets : 131 ( Normal 150 - 400)
Total WBC : 4.8 ( Normal 4 to 11)
Overall the results is about the same compared to last week. This few days, I am doing more exercise, this may be the reason Haemoglobin raise. I have gain weight from 47kg to 48kg. I have asked Dr Alan Can I back to work by May, the answer is Yes. Alan said generally patient able resume work after 6 months.
I visited Hiap Soon's father at SJMC this afternoon. His father had recovered speedy from very minor stroke, discharged today. His doctor have asked a dietitian Ms Bee to explain how to lower down the cholesterol. It is very useful information. To control our cholesterol, eat more vege, more fruit, less meat, less egg, less sugar ( all cholesterol come from animal meat), Regular exercise and quite smoking.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Day +123 : Tax Relief
It is time to submit our personal income tax for 2008. There is some goodies for the tax payer in 2008, less taxing. The benefit include subsidies on interest loan totalling up to RM300k for housing, car & education, petrol allowances, childcare allowances.
One of the goodies is medical expenses, I received the info saying the medical expense relief is no limit ?
Need to consult a tax consultant on this.
One of the goodies is medical expenses, I received the info saying the medical expense relief is no limit ?
Need to consult a tax consultant on this.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Day +122 : Tai Zhi at Taman Wawasan
I am fine today. Yesterday Hiap Soon and Teck Ann drop by. Hiap Soon brought me Wisley series book.
This morning, I started to learn Tai Zhi at Taman Wawasan. the activities was organised by the local community. member required to pay RM5 per month. Start from 6:30am to 8:30am. They also teach light dance. I quite enjoy doing exercise here. However my current energy can't allow me to attend the full course.
This morning, I started to learn Tai Zhi at Taman Wawasan. the activities was organised by the local community. member required to pay RM5 per month. Start from 6:30am to 8:30am. They also teach light dance. I quite enjoy doing exercise here. However my current energy can't allow me to attend the full course.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Day +120 : GVHD
I am fine today. Today mark 4 months after my transplant.
Again, Teck Ann was my driver for yesterday follow up. The blood count is about the same with last week. Dr Alan decided to removed the PICC pipe, as this may the source of infections as well. Right now, my left hand is free from any devices. Free to move. My next follow up with be at clinic, instead of the Chemo Day Care Centre
However the red spot is getting more on my hand, this is a sign of GVHD ( Mild GVHD is good, it destroy the bad cells). Dr can't reduced the drug, I still need to continue the cyclosporin and prenisodone.
Again, Teck Ann was my driver for yesterday follow up. The blood count is about the same with last week. Dr Alan decided to removed the PICC pipe, as this may the source of infections as well. Right now, my left hand is free from any devices. Free to move. My next follow up with be at clinic, instead of the Chemo Day Care Centre
However the red spot is getting more on my hand, this is a sign of GVHD ( Mild GVHD is good, it destroy the bad cells). Dr can't reduced the drug, I still need to continue the cyclosporin and prenisodone.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Day +118 : New Neighbour
Today, I started morning walk. Wake up at 6:30am, and have half an hour walking exercise. The energy level is better these few days. Compared to few weeks ago, I wake up quite late, 9am. Bcos I sleep after 12pm. I usual to take sleeping tablet, but I have stop taken it since Jan 09. The drug call Domingon, it have 7.5mg or 15mg. If you consume regularly, the 7.5mg probably can only keep you sleep for 3 to 4 hours. Doctor said the chance of addict to this drug is unlikely.
My next door neighbour is going to start the renovation soon, Mr Wong , retired from work many years ago. The family have three members, wife and his son, who currently study in Monash University, Sunway. I am surprise to know that, study accounting course, the fee is about RM3K per month. Based on 3 years course, (9mth per year), the tuition fee is about 80K. Wong said most of the expenditure is spending on his son. The couple own consumption is minimum. He want his son to be in bed by 11:30pm. but this never happen.
I am calculating the cost of education for my kids, based on 5% inflation, I probably need to fork out at least 130K for similar course after 10 years.
My next door neighbour is going to start the renovation soon, Mr Wong , retired from work many years ago. The family have three members, wife and his son, who currently study in Monash University, Sunway. I am surprise to know that, study accounting course, the fee is about RM3K per month. Based on 3 years course, (9mth per year), the tuition fee is about 80K. Wong said most of the expenditure is spending on his son. The couple own consumption is minimum. He want his son to be in bed by 11:30pm. but this never happen.
I am calculating the cost of education for my kids, based on 5% inflation, I probably need to fork out at least 130K for similar course after 10 years.
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