Back Home

 

After being re-admitted into the hospital two more times, I am now back at home. Changing the pace of life to really slow and am going to take it easy in the months to come. Just realized the sun rises at 6.30 am every morning.

Hospital Bills

Seeing 👀 my total hospital bills for the first time. Absolutely shocked but I've always known its expensive to get medical care. Medisave, insurance and savings should settle it. It's $1,000 a night in "C" class ward.

More Flowers

 

Received more thoughtful gifts from well-wishers. Still hospitalized.

Hospital Food

 

Never cared much for hospital food, was eating out most of the time I was in hospital. But now the second time around I appreciate it and its actually quite tasty, very agreeable with my stomach.

Re-admitted into Hospital

 

Need more injections and drips that I cannot do at home, so it's back to the hospital again for a few days. Was seriously not feeling well, am glad to have the neccessary medical attention.

Refilling Prescription Medications

My recent doctor appointments are mainly to refill my prescription medications. This is in addition to chemotherapy medications. I take 10 to 20 pills a day, everyday. This would have shocked me before but now it's a matter of fact.

Choosing a Hair Wig

 

At the hospital pharmacy trying to buy a hair wig from their vendor. Rather than a hijab (I'm not malay) or hat (I don't live in cool weather), I guess my only other option is this, any ideas? Finally, had it ordered and sent to me, costs under $500 a piece.

Dietitian Appointment

I thought my aches and pains were due to the chemotherapy, but the medical dietitian is recommending a change in my daily food intake to include foods that can help me like berries and bananas. Maybe I should get an acai bowl everyday for  breakfast.

More Blood Tests

 

Almost every doctor appointment has blood tests. Surprisingly the process is relatively painless with the PICC Line. It took a medical procedure to get it installed into my arm when I first arrived at the hospital. The most difficult part is the time spent in the waiting room.

Removing Surgery Wound Dressings

Finally removing my surgery wound dressings. Cannot wait for the medical plugs to go to. It's been more than 2 months since my surgery and the wounds are completely healed. Plan for stitches to go next year.

Out-Patient Rehabilitation

 

They call it Rehabilitation Programme coz it's not only physiotherapy but also support group activities to get me back to my normal life. I thought I could just do with walks around the neighborhood or park, but I guess having similar people to talk too helps as well.

More Chemotherapy

 

Started on chemotherapy when I was still in the hospital. Have more sessions scheduled for the next 6 months at National Cancer Centre. They sell hats and wigs for patients to wear regularly indoors.

Pharmacy Shopping

Making shopping trips to the pharmacy every other day to get medical supplies. Cannot believe how many things I need, at least the items are in stock *whew*. Also taking the opportunity to get them to buy snacks and drinks for me as well.

First Out-Patient Appointment

Made my first trip back to the hospital clinic after discharge. Quite troublesome and time-consuming but I guess it's gonna be like that for the next 6 months at least. Thanking my family for making time to accompany me.

Changes @ Home

 

Finally left the hospital and am home. Adjusting my home life for now at least. The follow-up medical appointments for the next 6 months are starting to look like a part-time job.

Diet Changes

 

Got moved to a new ward coz I caught an infection. Started chemotherapy this week. Doctors said no more TCM for me including ginseng and bird's nest. Living on meal replacement drinks.

Weigh In

 

My weight dropped drastically but still not back to what it was before. Instead of whole meals, I've been snacking on crackers. Lots of wound dressing changes and some new stitches. Found myself in need of sensitive skin soap and moisturizer.

Road to Recovery

 

My family has been bringing me to the hospital gardens in a wheelchair, glad to be out in fresh air. Working with physiotherapists and hoping to go home soon.

 

Post Surgery

 

Cut my hair short before surgery. Trying to keep my body cool with my own personal fan. Too many tubes coming out from me. 

Surgery

 

Watching the National Day Parade on TV in my hospital bed and waiting for my impending surgery.

Hospice Care

 

 Things are down to a routine now but still no end in sight. My aunt told me she was in hospital for 2 months. So gonna change the next few posts to road trips, partially guest written coz I haven't been to those places yet.

1 Month On

 

Time really passes fast, thought I would be out of hospital by now but it's not the case.

New flowers and new balloons.

Attracting sweet treats and small eats from all over Singapore from my family.

Changed Hospital & Ward

 

Changing to a different hospital for the specialisations not available where I was. More medical tests and procedures.

More surprise flowers from family and friends coz this hospital is not as accessible.

Hoping to go home soon 😄👍

Still Hospitalized

 

Current status: IV drips, blood tests, injections.

Switching to meal replacement drinks. It's tasty and convenient.

Lots of helpful gifts from my family and friends visiting. I like the aromatherapy eye masks.

In Hospital

Hospitalised due to health complications. Lots of scans and procedures to find out what's wrong.

Family and friends already dropped by with gifts.

More Makeup Things

 

Chanel makeup gift set from I don't know where. It has mascara, eyeliner, lipstick and two perfumes in an in-between size.

Temperature colour changing lipstick that the TV actresses use in Asia. Nicely sealed packaging and the lipstick case looks good. Comes with lip plumping serum. 

China cosmetics, there's lip balm, lipstick, blush, sunscreen, mask, hand cream and sugar scrubs that look like sweets (don't be fooled).

And more China cosmetics with jewellery. There's eyeshadow palette, mascara, lip gloss, lip scrub and various lip serums.

Lolita Lempicka le Parfum 100ml that came with a free gift set. I have been buying the perfume samplers all this time and love the scents as well as packaging.

Baylis & Harding Christmas handwashes in < Iced Winterberry > & < Frosted Mistletoe >.

Shopee Mystery Boxes

 

Lots of PU leather fashion bags that I absolutely love! Matching wallets for some and a wooden button on my new bucket bag.

Don't know what this is, it's either a dress for a toddler or one leg warmer. Those red packets are either sweets or compressed towels.

Whole bunch of Sanrio stuff both official and un-official merchandise. Including this Hello Kitty vape bracelet that's a portable humidifier I can wear on my wrist.

USB cable tester, multi USB cable, Christmas light-up ornament and watermelon soft toy.

Kpop merchandise and other stuff that's sold there like stationery, silver earrings, hair clip, keychain.

CNY box had some anime angpows, stickers, random notepaper and a bunny amulet keychain that is really cute.