I went for a CT scan on Monday. The results will be out by tomorrow. Doc gave an indication that the tumour has gone slightly smaller. Well, I'm happy as long as it has not grown. The tumour at the pelvic is rather massive, I do not expect it to disappear overnight. It will take some time. The details (dimensions) of the scan will be out tomorrow.
I've been well. I'm slowly gaining my energy back. I've been walking and sitting (rather than lying in bed). Good news! I'm off diapers! I'm finally in control of my bladder.. :) No more nappy rash!
Things are looking bright. Its going to be brighter if I can remove the urine bag. I'm going to see the urologist in mid October. Hopefully it can be removed.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
My Early Menopause
Now that my ovaries arent working anymore, I am officially menopausing. I am most probably your youngest menopausing friend.
Menopause is a lot worst than PMS. I suffer from hot flushes and mood swings, mostly in the night. I will wake up in the middle of the night soaked in sweat and be in tears. I hate being wet. I am behaving like a spoilt baby (which I have little control over). I wonder how my mum and aunt tolerates my nonsense.
If your mum or someone close is menopausing, do spare a thought for them. It is certainly not easy to go through the period.
Menopause is a lot worst than PMS. I suffer from hot flushes and mood swings, mostly in the night. I will wake up in the middle of the night soaked in sweat and be in tears. I hate being wet. I am behaving like a spoilt baby (which I have little control over). I wonder how my mum and aunt tolerates my nonsense.
If your mum or someone close is menopausing, do spare a thought for them. It is certainly not easy to go through the period.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
14 Sept 2008
I was given 3 pints of blood on Wednesday. The most I have gotten, usually its just 1 or 2 pints. My blood count is now 10.7. It was 6.6 before the transfusion. Doc says the RT treatment caused the low blood count. The machine was beaming on my bone marrow.
Having enough blood really makes a difference. I can now walk up to my bedroom (3rd storey) without stopping on the second floor for a break.
I'm feeling better though I have lost a bit more weight. I have been eating but I cant eat much at a time. I think my stomach has shrunk. I try to eat more often.
I've been trying to walk around the house. My legs are very weak because I havent been using them. I have been lying in bed 24/7 . They are extremely wobbly when I walk. I'd better exercise more often or I will have to go for physiotherapy.
Having enough blood really makes a difference. I can now walk up to my bedroom (3rd storey) without stopping on the second floor for a break.
I'm feeling better though I have lost a bit more weight. I have been eating but I cant eat much at a time. I think my stomach has shrunk. I try to eat more often.
I've been trying to walk around the house. My legs are very weak because I havent been using them. I have been lying in bed 24/7 . They are extremely wobbly when I walk. I'd better exercise more often or I will have to go for physiotherapy.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
9 Sept 2008
Went to see Doc yesterday. The pus condition has improved. Thank God! There is less pus and its drying up fast. Doc says the pus culture shows that it is just a skin infection. I would like to thank everyone who were praying for me on this matter.
My diaper condition has not improved. Doc says these are the effects of RT. It will take a couple of weeks. I'm such a big baby. My aunt (who has came back from Australia just to look after me) changes my diaper every few hours. Some of you might remember that my aunt looked after me when I was 2 till I went to kindergarten.
I will be admitting to the hospital today. My blood count is all time low at 6.6. That explains my paleness and weakness. I need to stay in for blood transfusion. Just for 1 day.
Over the past months, I've developed a phobia for needles. There was once, I was poked 6 times just to get the IV plug fixed. It wasnt because of inexperienced nurses/docs. My veins has grown very thin, some of them has collapsed. Therefore, it is very difficult to fix IV plugs. I dont want to be poked anymore.
My diaper condition has not improved. Doc says these are the effects of RT. It will take a couple of weeks. I'm such a big baby. My aunt (who has came back from Australia just to look after me) changes my diaper every few hours. Some of you might remember that my aunt looked after me when I was 2 till I went to kindergarten.
I will be admitting to the hospital today. My blood count is all time low at 6.6. That explains my paleness and weakness. I need to stay in for blood transfusion. Just for 1 day.
Over the past months, I've developed a phobia for needles. There was once, I was poked 6 times just to get the IV plug fixed. It wasnt because of inexperienced nurses/docs. My veins has grown very thin, some of them has collapsed. Therefore, it is very difficult to fix IV plugs. I dont want to be poked anymore.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
4 Sept 2008
This morning, I found pus on my back , at the entry of tube to my kidney. Pa rush me to the hospital to change the dressing.
This is not good news . I've been warned about having any infections where the tube is.
Doc says we monitor the discharge, if there's more , I'm in trouble. One possible action will be to change the tube . That means going through the whole kidney procedure again ! !
God save me.
This is not good news . I've been warned about having any infections where the tube is.
Doc says we monitor the discharge, if there's more , I'm in trouble. One possible action will be to change the tube . That means going through the whole kidney procedure again ! !
God save me.
Monday, September 1, 2008
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