Some of you have called me, i shall share a fun story with you.
I went to Hougang polyclinic yesterday morning for a routine blood test. Staff was efficient and I got out within 1 hour. Have to wait one week to follow up with doc for results. Sometime in the afternoon, I received many calls from a number I was unfamiliar. Late yesterday, I returned the call, and it was from the critical results doc. She asked me to repeat my blood test at any A&E as my potassium level was critically high at 6.5.
So, I went to TTSH, my favourite hotel. Even though I did not make an appointment with TTSH, the hospital already knew of my coming. I just showed them the hospital SMS, to make sure it is me.
Dracula took some blood and I was put on an ECG. To wait for the results, the nurse put me on a trolley and wheeled me to a waiting room. An hour late, the doc explained that my potassium was still high and need to repeat. Test repeated and an hour later, it was confirmed potassium at 6.5.
The doc welcome me to stay at TTSH hotel for the night for further review. Two giant tubes of medication injected into my blood stream. Gosh, it was painful, size of a large colgate toothpaste.
And the staff wheeled me to my room. Two hours later, I was sweaty and faintish. I pressed the button and my blood test now showed sugar level at 2.5. The hospital gave me some biscuits and my black coffee opium. Plus a cup of glucose water to bring up the sugar level which went back to normal at 6.5.
Had a good sleep, and now I have bread and coffee for breakfast. Morning doc saw me and just told me I can stay one or two nights more at a discount. Good value, I couldn’t say no.
I shall update u on this post. My WhatsApp is 9489-4360. No need to visit me, as technology is just as good. I welcome you to communicate with me on this post.
Have a nice Sunday.
Terence Seah
yo yo yo bro terence ,
wow wow dat scary ya !!! do pls take rest & relax alh !!
cheers bro sam
Terence , not to worry. Maybe you took too many bananas.
I had a surprise last month during a routine blood test. My creatinine recorded 124 when it should be 104 max. So the doctor asked me to repeat the test and go for an ultra sound test of my kidney. I have done both tests. The ultra sound test result shows everything is normal. My creatinine level has improved to 112 but still above the max. So I have to repeat the test again next year , six months later. Looks like when one gets on in age, there is no end to polyclinic visits.
Hi Terence
Interesting story. Like your sense of humour. Wishing you a speedy recovery. :)
Yea maybe too many Indian bananas?
Thank you everybody for your concern. If you look at me now, you will think I am ready to climb Mount Faber hill, and have a heart fish head curry this afternoon.
I think my blood and organs, especially my kidney beans are working fine. Morning DPC just told me a while ago that they will continue to monitor my beans today.
Had a horrible breakfast this morning. It was plain sticky white porridge with one or two pieces of green leaves. Had to peep into my drawer for a slice of resin bread. Wow, what a difference in the taste.
I guess my satisfaction was seeing the Filipino and Malaysian nurses go around doing their work. Come to think about it, Singapore seniors and aged cannot do without them. Saw a number of doctors, young ones. I hope they continue their career, as I just read 500,000 seniors over 65 by 2020.
But I do want to get our of this place, as I plan to go KL in a day or two. White char kway teow.
Guys and gals, take Carr.
Terence Seah
Hey man, you are good. If anything, this “emergency” has made you more exuberant in expressing yourself in writing. Wonder what jab they have given you. Anyway, say goodbye to your friendly doctors and nurses and get back to the real world. It is a jungle out there. Take care.
DC