Heart Sick (6)

Two weeks later I got the call from the hospital; my report from the Nuclear Viability Test was ready, and the cardiologist, Dr Aizai, wanted to see me.

The appointment date came and I went through the customary waiting routine (this time was quicker at only slightly more than an hour), and finally got to see the doctor.

My test results didn't change his mind of getting me the open heart surgery. The test showed 'salvageable' conditions; damages to my heart muscles were 'not too bad' and blood flow to my heart was assessed to be 'adequate' if some new grafts were to be made. The doctor showed me the color pictures taken from the scan, together with a scale model of a heart, tried to explain what was happening inside my chest, and what he planned to do to save me... nothing got into me, although I remembered nodding and saw him waving the films and plactic heart model, talking to me... I wasn't listening and all I could hear was myself, "looks like I've no choice!"

But I was cool - at least I thought so - I could remember the surgeon's name recommended by my earlier cardiologist, Dr Dewi from Gleaneagles, when I was asked if I had any preferred cardiothoracic surgeon I would like to consult in IJN. The doctor was kind enough and an appointment was immediately made with Dr KK Pau for 2 days later.

I made up my mind to have my surgery done in IJN; if the heart doctors in the National Heart Institute could not save me, I guess I couldn't complain much then! Called Dr Dewi the next day and she respected my decision. She even promised to check on me with the doctors in IJN. And I promised I'll be back to see her again after my surgery.

Scared? Yes.
Worried? Yes.
Panicked? Yes.

What's next? Let's do it lor!


-HS

Astro Fees

Friday April 27, 2007. The Star
Astro set to add nine new channels

Do i sense an increase in the subscription fees?

Tell me how to get free satellite channels???

- SC

No Camera!

Dear KLPac,

Your park is remarkably beautiful, especially the landscaped pond and preserved facade of the old building structures.

One incident spoilt my visit earlier today; one of your security guards felt I was a threat by taking photographs in the park. I was asked to leave unless obtained 'approval from the office'! I could only find 'No Smoking' signboards but didn't see any 'No Photographs' warning signs around. Unfortunately this is Sunday so I had no one to seek clarifications or 'approval'...

Why build a nice park but not letting others share; what harm can I bring by shooting your buildings and gardens with a camera, I wonder?

Nevertheless, if you insist, please tell me who should I talk to in order to get your approval?

p.s. you may not realized, the ‘Guest Book’ in your website’s ‘Feedback’ tab is not working; it shows ‘The website cannot display the page’ whenever I tried to submit my comment.

Yes this was on one of the walls in the KLPac. Thought it was a piece of art and didn't realize it's actually a Warning Sign!!

Yours sincerely,
-HS

Me and Smokers

I don't smoke.

I don’t exactly fuss over smokers; as long as they are considerate enough not to 'disturb' others. They know their risks and it’s their rights to decide what to do with that.

Who I can’t stand are the stupid ones. These morons are insensitive to other non-smokers, polluting the air in non-smoking areas such as air-conditioned malls, restaurants. These are the SOBs I wish they get lung cancer sooner so they’ll be rid of this world!

Then, there is this particular type of smoking-species which I think is bloody selfish, super-stupid and ultra-pathetic… that you can find them smoking in PUBLIC TOILET! Yeah for some strange reasons this species like to hang out in toilets, looking at each other, making small talks and office gossips and poisoning the air trapped in the confined area for other non-smokers. Perhaps the ammonia and smell of urines actually give them more kicks out of the nicotine from their cigarettes?

Come on you bunch of losers, you want to hang out and be seen 'cool'? Spend a few bucks and go to Starbucks-lah!! Standing in the public toilet where everyone goes to pee and do everything else they won’t do in their living room/bed room/car/office/dust bins/dog house/etc and looking in the mirror adjusting your pants while inhaling smells of urines and nicotine don’t really make you a Marlboro Man-lah!

BTW, do you know that even the original Marlboro Fella died of lung cancer?





-HS

Smiley

What made her so happy despite a big bandage on her head?

Guess this young girl has the guts and an extraordinary strong will to move on to face whatever life has to throw at her!

Young Tricia is only 19, and has just been diagnosed as having suffered from aneurysm and just gone through a brain surgery to remove the growths. No, I don’t know her personally, but only got to know about it via Moonfish. I have this special feel for Tricia probably due to my own experience going through my harder times after the heart attack; I was terribly scared and confused and sad and worry and everything negative… but she’s so much younger but amazingly brave and buoyant…

I just can’t stop feeling proud of her.

Wish you a speedy recovery, Tricia.

-HS

Picture taken from here.