[HOSPITAL MEMOIR] Day 8 - 27/06/2017 Image of an arm with a Dr inserting a needle for an IV ** This image & the 1 below is not my arm, it's a free image but looks quite alike to when the dr was inserting the needle for me besides the fact that the vein chosen … Continue reading 50 ~ A salient element ~
Month: April 2018
49 ~ Three years through the waves ~
[ 18TH APRIL 2016 ] "Fate fortifies faith" Are 3 words of acuity which capsulize my experiences as the previous Wednesday evening marked 2 years.. Of what I thought to be [ DECISIVE HOURS OF DARKNESS ] Ramadhaan (fasting month) was approaching like it is now & I wanted to make my own savouries from … Continue reading 49 ~ Three years through the waves ~
48 ~ Vital know abouts ~
Mention was made of CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the previous post. People should know this fast acting life saving action which helps to pump blood around the body when the heart can't due to cardiac arrest. If you don't know or like some people who confuse a heart attack & cardiac arrest for being … Continue reading 48 ~ Vital know abouts ~
47 ~ A bridge to transplant ~
In chapter 43 I mentioned that I feel "something" is needed to support my hearts pumping capability.. Unbeknownst, there is a device termed as a: LVAD - Left Ventricular Assist Device. A fact brought to my attention after that post, when I actually had no clue such a device to support pumping exists. Wow?? Really??? … Continue reading 47 ~ A bridge to transplant ~
46 ~ A festival in hospital
Two cute cards a few nieces & nephew created together 👆 "Designed with originality" 😍 My eldest sister in law forgot to bring the cards her kids made.. So they're not included in this picture. Lol, she told me to act as if I recieved them on the day itself because they'd be sooo upset … Continue reading 46 ~ A festival in hospital
45 ~ From lemons to lemonade ~
https://patientworthy.com/2018/04/05/from-lemons-to-lemonade-how-kay-refuses-to-let-her-rare-disease-stop-her-dreams/ Khadeeja Munchi – Kay for short! – of South Africa may only be 21 years old, but her spirit and tenacity would confuse anyone into thinking she’s decades older. “Life is a gift; Breathing is a blessing! Despite tremendous health limitations I strive to live each moment to its fullest, pursuing new adventures within … Continue reading 45 ~ From lemons to lemonade ~
44 ~ A startling mesmerizing surprise ~
(Present time) [ 04/04/2018 - WEDNESDAY ] *Stares* from mom & dad Me: Inquiring look? They: You breathing extremely heavy??? *Wondering to myself* Don't usually feel like this. It's true! Why am I breathing heavily with a Bipap device? This. Is. Weird!!! Message to friends who recieve daily updates: "Hey! Not much to say... But … Continue reading 44 ~ A startling mesmerizing surprise ~
43 ~ Greater schemes ~
*** This post was inspired by another fighter who posed a question inquiring: What defines you? Leaving aside illnesses. I've joined the 2 - life prior to falling ill & after. Absolutely nothing to boast about! Instead, a reminder to all fellow buddies that when chronic illness grips & takes over a major part of … Continue reading 43 ~ Greater schemes ~
Swimming Through The Waves 