Yucky Chinese medicine to build up my body system in preparation for the surgery I was scheduled for a major surgery on 7th May but it was postponed twice. A day before my surgery on 4th June, my haemoglobin level was too low, so the surgery was called off.
Subsequently I was sent to different specialists to investigate the cause of the low blood count. They suspect a leak somewhere.
Tomorrow morning I have to undergo endoscopy procedures. They are going to put a tube with a video camera attached to one end to examine my esophagus, stomach, duodenum and colon. I hope the same tube is not used to examine my colon and esophagus. eewww.....
lol
Today is a whole day of fasting. Not fun to be sick. *pouts*
Wordless WednesdayFirst Commenter - Ebie
You take care of yourself. I've been through 2 surgeries already. I hope things will all work out for the good.
ReplyDeleteOh ECL I know what you mean... dO take care. Btw,I have good news to tell at MommaWannabe.com :)!
ReplyDeleteEbie,
ReplyDeleteThanks.
My body is telling me 'time for a rest'. :)
Jade,
ReplyDeleteI presume that's what we are both hoping for. :)
Hope it all turns out well! You sound like a very positive person and that will help! Stress weakens the immune system but you are going to beat this with your positive attitude =)
ReplyDeleteWill come back to check on you!
Oh dear I hope everything goes well for you. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteOohh hope you feel all better soon sound like no fun and that's not like you.
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better soon. Will keep you in prayers :)
ReplyDeleteahjie
ReplyDeleteWish you good luck
But not to worry too much
It is just a simple procedure, which Bernard do everyday :P
hope the test turns out alright. hugs. wish you well ecl.
ReplyDeleteHi Ms Latina,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouraging words.
I will not be beaten. :)
day-dreamer,
ReplyDeleteThanks sweetie. This is just a small procedure. :)
*hugs*
Sukhmandir,
ReplyDeleteyeah.... it's not fun to look at my kids gobbling down food.
I shall still remain cheerful.
*take eyes off the dining table*
Mei Teng
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your kind thoughts and prayer. :)
yenjai,
ReplyDeleteWhat Bernard does is not this simple! I don't want to end up on his surgery table!
:P
mistipurple,
ReplyDeleteThank you.
I pray for good news.
I don't know what kind of surgery you have to have, but I wish you all the best ! The chinese medicine looks like Worcester sauce ! Endoscopy sounds scary but isn't I had to do that too. It's kind of funny that they film your insides !
ReplyDeleteAll the best for your upcomming surgery. Will be praying for you :)
ReplyDeleteOh, got sick must take a drug. The Chinese medicine is good, is some painstakingly. : )
ReplyDeleteHealthy Life & Marvelous world
all the best!
ReplyDeletei hope everything goes well. I will send good thoughts your way!
ReplyDeleteHope it is nothing major, you will be fine one lah. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteGattina,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind wishes.
I wish the Chinese medicine was Worchester sauce. It was yucky.
I had endoscopy before... not a good experience. :(
Thanks for your prayers, Dominque.
ReplyDeleteskywind,
ReplyDeleteThere is no medicine prescribed for me at the moment.
I just have to wait for results of the tests.
Shufen,
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Life ramblings,
ReplyDeleteYour kind thought is appreciated. Thanks.
*hugs*
Doreen,
ReplyDeleteLittle obstacle lah.... still have many things waiting for me to complete. :)
I have good doctors looking after me, I'm not too worried.
Take care and hope you recover soon!
ReplyDeleteHope everything goes well with the surgery, take care and have a good rest. My thoughts and prayers with you.
ReplyDeletePete,
ReplyDeleteThank you. :)
Jama,
ReplyDeleteSo sweet of you.
I'm resting and also getting ready for my medical procedure tomorrow. :)
Aiyo...
ReplyDeleteHope to see you fine and well when I'm back. Take care! Scones waiting for you!;)
Take care and do have a good rest before and after your surgery.
ReplyDeleteWill think of you and pray for your well being too.
It's definitely not fun to be sick. Hope that all will go well for you tomorrow for the endoscopy procedures.
ReplyDeleteLots of care for you. Wishing you good health. Hope you can find the cause of the issue.
ReplyDeleteSher,
ReplyDeleteScones!!! *drools*
I'll get well asap! :D
Lina,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your prayers.
I'll take care of myself.... there are some good friends taking care of me too.
BK,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much. It's no fun being sick.
Hope you feel better soon. Happy WW!
ReplyDeletePY,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for always being there. :)
judy,
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Good luck, ECL. That looks tough. I hope you are strong enough soon.
ReplyDeletetake care! get well soon!
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Best wishes ECL! I hope the procedures are not too bad, and that you will have a speedy recovery when you have your surgery.
ReplyDeleteHope all will go smoothly. Get well soon!
ReplyDeleteIt's not much fun ECL. I hope your surgery goes well
ReplyDeleteEcl
ReplyDeleteNothing to worry about. After the procedure, you will be fine. Best wishes.
What surgery is that? I hope all goes well. :)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about this, ECL. What surgery are you going for, if you don't mind telling. (You don't have to tell if you don't want to): )
ReplyDeleteYes, low haemoglobin level means you have a leak somewhere. Hope all turns out well. Will also pray for you. Be positive and everything will turn out fine : )
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about the endoscopy procedures. They won't use the same tube for checking your colon. That would be colonoscopy. I have done a colonoscopy before and I didn't even feel a thing cos I was under anasthetic (not sure if I spelt this right! haha)
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I hate about colonoscopy is the preparation before the surgery. I have to clear everything from my colon and they made me drink 3 large bottles of some kind of liquid. It was the hardest thing for me to do cos I could not stand the taste of that liquid and almost vommitted every time I drank it!!
ReplyDeleteBut after that, had a nice video recording of my insides (the whole colon passage) for me to view. Still keeping that video in my house! Haha!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely not fun to be sick. Hope everything will work out well for you. Just give thanks to God for your good health and you will get over this, I'm sure : )
ReplyDeleteI hope it's not something bad. You take care of yourself. I'll pray for you.
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I pray it's nothing major and that everything goes well. Take care. :)
ReplyDeleteNo it is no fun. I've gone through some of the same tests myself, so I know what you mean.
ReplyDeleteTake care ECL and listen to your body signals - you've got a wake up call - remember we all love you :-)
alamak what happened, ecl? hope u get well soon, ya.. muaks muaks
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that ECL, I hope everything is okay. Hugs! :)
ReplyDeleteI think u need to take a nice long vacation after this ECL, enjoy a little RnR! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck, ECL...take care.
ReplyDeleteUgh! Very good luck ECL, my thoughts will be with you. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHope everything goes well, do take your rest. Take care!
ReplyDeleteYa know ECL this is just giving me the shivers thinking about it! (The Leeks) seetie I am sorry you're sick and I'll pray for you, but I know in my heart everything will be fine.
ReplyDeletexoxox
am unsure of what surgery you were referring to, but all the best nonetheless! we will be waiting (n supporting) you as always. :)
ReplyDeleteTake care and best regards. :)
ReplyDeleteHope everything works for the best. Nowadays, Endoscopy procedures are easier to do. Keep the faith.
ReplyDeleteMizé.
I hope everything is going well with you ECL! *hugs*
ReplyDeleteTake care, EC, and I hope that everything turns out fine! Yes, it does suck to have to go through tests and such. It sucks to have to go to the doctor, period! ;)
ReplyDeleteBe healthy, be well....
Hi! ECL
ReplyDeletetake care and hope everything will turn out okay.
that's a lot of medicine. Take a candy or something sweet after that might helps. Hope you will get well soon. Take care!
ReplyDeleteOh, I hate the word endoscopy. Go thru one 2 months ago. Hope everything will be alright after the checkup. Will pray for your quick recovery. Stay positive as the dark clouds will clear. "hugs"
ReplyDeleteHey, take good care. I had dengue in January and was hospitalised for 2 whole weeks and was on house rest for another 2 weeks. Mostly alone. I hope you are not alone.
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Gosh~ What happened to you?
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes well for you :)
eeks...done tt endoscopy b4 n i hated it. I did it while conscious but my fren says u can erequest for yourslef to b knocked out. I hate fasting or drinking tt gallons of fluid to flush out crap in the intestines etc. 1 day b4 the procedure. :P
ReplyDeleteMy sympathies. CLAIM INSURANCE!!!
Hi ECL,
ReplyDeleteAm back and been missing dropping by due to the entrecard issue but am here and reading. :) Hope your week has been wonderful. :) xoxo
I hope you feel better soon. It sucks to be sick for sure.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific day. :)
Alamak! What happened? You must take good care of yourself and avoid seafood after surgery, if not the wound would *ahem ahem* fester.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Pu Niao
Poor thing...good luck:) Happy WW and thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteHi ECL,
ReplyDeleteAm back to greet yah a great weekend ahead :) xoxo
Oh dear ... hope you feel better by now. What happens?
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