Follow up Check-up I - 2013

This morning Abang had his follow-up check-up at NDC. A first for the year 2013. Alhamdulillah all went well.

His jaw bones are growing well. But Dr Lai said that the growth would never be the same as they were originally. As such, it, the jaw bones' growth need to be monitored and if in 2 or 3 years time, it does not meet their expectation, an implant will still be needed. Ya Allah, please make it easy for my son, for otherwise, the bones from his hips need to be taken for the implant.

Follow up Check-up I : Change of dressing

Ayah accompanied Abang earlier this morning for his check-up. Today, Abang needed a change in dressing. Alhamdulillah, I guess I made the right choice to not come along to NDC. The change of dressing was just too gross for me. Allah!! Lau ikot tadi ley pengsan aku >.<

How does a more than a half metre of gauze from inside the mouth sound to you? Ya Allah, dengar je dah gerun!!! berjela-jela ewwww!!!

gross!!

With that taken out, a new gauze was replaced, after stitches were taken off. Obviously kena bius la kan. New gauze in, stitched and done! That's really a BIG OUCHHHH!!! But alhamdulillah my boy's a hero, he endured. :') And his road to recovery is fast alhamdulillah.

According to Dr Lai, his jaw bones need to grow within a year. Otherwise, another operation is needed to fix them by taking the bones from his waist. Ya Allah!! Alhamdulillah, from the x-ray, we could see that the bone's starting to grow. But still, it hurts me so much to see him suffering. That's such a big hole now in his mouth :'(

Next appointment will be on 19th Dec, after we come back from our trip. It's just too sweet of Dr Lai to wish us a safe journey. May everything goes well, insyaAllah.

Of check-ups & counting down

Today Abang had his first check-up after his surgery. Check-up was at NDC-National Dental Centre. Alhamdulillah everything went well for Abang. Dr Lai did a check on his stitches and decided that Abang's recovering very well.

The first time Dr Lai did a check on him after his surgery, he said that Abang would be fully recovered the least for about 6 months. But today, he told us that recovery will be faster than expected, that is 3 months...alhamdulillah!!

Abang had so much to ask Dr Lai & one of his queries made me sigh a relieve. The lukewarm saltwater that he'd been gargling with was in fact a good mouthwash. We asked for his advice on our upcoming trip to Beijing, if Abang's fit for the trip, that is. Alhamdulillah Dr Lai gave us the green light, advising us that Abang must avoid any falls. He just can't fall! No rugged activities for him that might trigger any falling. He has to consume mineral water while in Beijing, no taking of the plain water in their restaurants or the likes. It's just a measure to ensure that he consumes clean water. And with regards to the very cold weather, Dr Lai said that Abang would not be greatly affected by it, that it would not cause any swellings on him. Alhamdulillah, alhamdulillah..what's important, he's able to go for the holidays, nevermind about not getting his hands on the winter activities though.

Now that green light's been given, we are now able to start counting down the days yey!! Beijing, wo lai ler kekeke

Abang's Surgery - Part VI - Post Surgery

Dr Lai made his morning rounds as early as at 8am to check on Abang. Abang's still having the drip of antibiotic on his left hand which caused a lil discomfort and pain. The urinal tube's still attached too. Dr Soong and Dr Fong came awhile later to check on Abang. Oh yes, yesterday we were given all the teeth that had been extracted minus the wisdom tooth which was planted way beneath the gums. That, with a lump of flesh had been discarded. And ya Allah, Ayah boleh na kluarkan itu gigi from the container to take pix..eeee tkley la nilunyerr!! >.<


hi! i'm so sexy & i know it hehehe

dr fong checking on abang

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Today they gonna remove the urinal tube and to monitor if Abang is able to pass urine at the toilet. They will also remove the antibiotic drip if Abang's able to eat his soft diet. Yes, today they gonna prepare a soft diet for Abang during lunch and dinner. If Abang's able to eat the soft diet ie porridge, able to go to the toilet without feeling dizzy, doesn't have any fever, he can be discharged in the evening.

The nurse came to check on Abang's temperature. Alhamdulillah no fever yey! Abang's so strong and so determined to get well, and most importantly, he's so looking forward to go home. Once the urinal tube had been removed, he woke up and tried going to the toilet. Alhamdulilah, just slight dizziness initially and no assistance needed.

Lunch was chicken stock porridge. He was able to eat but of coz at a very slow pace with drippings here and there around the lips. But that's an achievement alright. alhamdulillah.

Today, Abang received quite a number of visitors. Just like it was yesterday, it was quite chaotic to get in the ward. I wonder why they must impose such system where only 4 visitors in the ward at any one time. And that inclusive even the parents. Abang's friends, Syahir and Lukman came but only Syahir was allowed in. Lukman couldn't get to see Abang during the first visiting time. As such, he waited for 5pm visiting hour to visit Abang with another friend Fahmi. Kesian betol ar bebudak ni. Then Wak Ni, Wak Saleh & Kak Inah came as early as 3+, too early to visit. Then when it was time for them to go up the ward, Iwan, Lina & Syirah were already making their way up. That left them and Abang's friend to wait once more. Kesian betol ar! :( But alhamdulillah everyone managed to see Abang in the end. Maznie actually wanted to come. Told her about the hospital's visiting procedure and she decided to visit Abang at home instead after his discharge.

kenangan

good friends they are..too bad lupa nak snap syahir wif abang

Lukman & Fahmi took the longest time to be with Abang coz we left them to themselves at the ward while we had our dinner. Abang called while we were having our dinner and told us that he could be discharge tonight. Alhamdulillah! We went back to the ward to solat and packed up everything in preparation for Abang;s discharge. As expected the waiting is trying our patience but the little chat we had with the uncle next bed & his wife made it short. We left shortly after collecting his medicines.

Abang's Surgery - Part V - Post Surgery

Ayah left home as soon as after fajr prayer at about 6am. At 6.30am, a staff from CGH called to inform that Abang will be brought to the Operating Theatre at 7.30am. Alhamdulillah Ayah reached just in time. I went over a lil later with Kakak and Adek. Wak Lin & Iman.

patiently waiting for abang

Expected time for surgery - 4 hours But somehow the hours were stretched to 9 & that had caused so much anxiety for us. Though it ended at about 11+, Abang could still not able to be pushed back to the ward. He was put in the OT observation room till he was abit stable and regained his consciousness.

It was only at about 4.30pm that Abang was pushed back to his ward bed. And alhamdulillah the surgery went well. Dr Lai had to attend to another scheduled surgery. Thus, two of his assistants, Dr Fong and Dr Soong came to give reviews on the surgery. Abang had been very brave in that he didn't make any complains of pains or sorts before & after the surgery.

As soon as I saw Abang for the first time after the surgery, I broke down. It was truly heartbreaking to see him. And then I realised that I need to stay strong for him. Ya Allah as much as he needs the strength to carry on, please give me the strength I needed most.

As a post surgery side effect, Abang vomitted 9 times in all, and it's all blood all the time. It hurt me so much to see him in such condition :'( But alhamdulillah after 9pm the vomitting stopped.

Abang received many visitors today. Ida & Dini didn't manage to see Abang coz they left before he was out. Wak Yaya, Wak Esah & Fahmi had to wait till Wak Lin & Iman left to go to the ward. Wak Ru came with a friend in the evening after Wak Yaya left. Mak Long & Wak Misah also came in the evening followed by Fadzillah. Afiq stayed downstairs as Mak Long & Wak Misah had not left yet.

only sips of water for time being

Decided to stayover for the night and let Ayah go back with Kakak to rest since he's been at the hospital the whole day. Abang did great during the night & he was able to sleep well. Mama yang tkley sleep coz sejok giler!! Da kai sweater and slimot pon still sejok sey.

Abang's Surgery - Part IV - The Waiting

Today's the biggest event in Abang's life. He was pushed to the operating theatre at about 7.30 earlier this morning and the surgery will last for 4hrs insyaAllah.

A lie it is if I were to say that I'm not nervous at all. I woke up teary, palms up thanking Allah for giving me a chance to breathe for yet another day & say a prayer that everything's gonna be alright for my son. Ya Allah give him the strength emotionally, physically & spiritually to face this obstacle. I always believe that there's always a hikmah behind every musibah. Everything happens for a reason and Allah will not burden His slave more than what he could bear, insyaAllah.

As for now, the waiting begins.

Abang's Surgery - Part III - Hospital Admission

We reached Changi General Hospital earlier than the admission time today. Did some registration at the visitors' registration counter. It's abit troublesome here at CGH, just like it is at SGH. Visitors need to register before they are allowed to visit the patient and only 4 visitors are allowed to the ward at any one time.

After registration, we went back to the Patient Service Center. At about 3pm we were then ushered to Ward 39, Bed 22 at level 9 via Lift Lobby C. Abang got a bed near the window. Not quite bad for a C class 5-bedder room, air-conditioned with a nice view. Most importantly, there's a little space beside Abang's bed for us to solat, alhamdulillah. We did recce the space at level 4 & sure enough it's ideal to solat there but we preferred to do it at the ward instead.


view from abang's bed :)

Dr Lai, the surgeon in-charge wasn't around yesterday. Another Doc came in at about 5pm to explain once again the surgery procedures/pre surgery/post surgery tomorrow. Another blood test was done on Abang.

We went down for our dinner leaving Abang to rest before his dinner time at 6. Wak Na came at almost 7 with Hakim & Haris. Ayah & the kids had to go down to give way to Wak Na to visit Abang. Unfortunately, Ustaz & Aqi were also waiting to see Abang and had to wait for a bit. A good exercise for me though; up & down the ward & lobby. But alhamdulillah, on the bright side, everyone gotta perform Maghrib prayers at the wards, taking turns.


hannan happy giler! hehe

Abang was down with fever after dinner. Probably because of the blood test done earlier. Perhaps he was feeling nervous for tomorrow's surgery. He was given an ice pack to help bring down his temperature. Alhamdulillah, his temperature was down shortly before we left at about 9pm. InsyaAllah everything's gonna be alright for him tomorrow. Allah is with him.

On another note, my baby is missing me. Teha's down with fever, runny nose & coughs. Syafakillah dearest!

Blood Test

We reached CGH as early as 8.45am this morning. Our first at CGH. Not that bad la, though the journey was long, it wasn't difficult to get there.

Went to 2nd level, K clinic where Abang took a blood test today, just that..and it didn't take long..not even the registration nor the waiting for his number to be called, alhamdulillah.

We then headed to the Patient Service Center at the 1st level to register for his admission on Monday. After the registration for admission was done, went up to G clinic to see a doctor. Nothing much was done, except that Ayah and Abang were interviewd by the doctor & Abang was given some words of encouragement for his major surgery which is due on Tuesday.

Pastu, apelagik, sapadek ler pat Qiji before balek hehe
 Eh balek pon tak balek, singgah Tampines jap ar abetu hujan lebat hokay haha

Abang's Surgery - Part II

Today only Ayah accompanied Abang to NDC. Stitches were removed earlier. All went well, alhamdulillah. We have to send Abang for blood test at Changi General Hospital tomorrow.

The surgeon who attended to Abang told us that a major surgery is needed. The tumor is growing and it is said to have spread close to the ear. And as a preventive measure, 3 of his upper teeth need to be extracted as well, apart from the other 3 lower teeth, wisdom tooth inclusive. We were given 2 options. Option 1, to slit open parts of the jaw which might need to be temporarily removed during surgery. But the surgeon advised us on the 2nd option, that is to burn away the tumor, with a long term side effect though, that the inner right side of his mouth will stay permanently numb. Should there be any chances of healing, it might take a year or two. Rabbi Yassir wala tu'Assir..Rabbi tammim bilkhair.

Histopathology Report from physician:
banyak sangat scientific term, cukop la ini in short;
Gross Description : The specimen is received in formalin, labelled with patient's data and designated "soft tissue-cystic lesion over right posterior mandible". It consists of a flat piece of cystic tissue measuring 2.5 x 1x 0.3cm

Summary : 8 Nov - minor surgery/tissue sampling

14 Nov - stitch removal

15 Nov - blood test

19 Nov - hospital admission

20 Nov - major surgery

everything khair insyaAllah..Allah ma'ana :')