Visit
A former officemate was confined to a hospital after going to its Emergency Room thinking she would just be given medicines to address her ailments. I would think it is the best time to visit (instead of weekend) for there would be fewer visitors.
Left the condominium with my (black) Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical watch on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right, with Theo, the dog, for his grooming.
I was dropped off at SM Makati Supermarket to buy fruits while Edgar brings Theo to Pet Express. I was picked up by Edgar as we proceed to St. Luke's at Bonifacio Global City.
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| St. Luke's |
She's getting better compared to the day when she was admitted. Praying that she be healed of her diverticulitis. 🙏
Back to Ayala Land, learned that Theo is already done with his grooming. I was dropped off at Glorietta while Edgar picks up Theo.
For lunch, ate at Racks.
As promised, went to Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. Bought small steno notebooks at Office Warehouse also in The Landmark. Then at National Bookstore, bought the Pilot Decimo. Wanted to have a dedicated cups when cleaning my fountain pens, so went to SM Makati to buy one. And, of course, Dairy Queen Blizzard to-go.
Labels: Chromebook, food, hospital, mall
Check-Out, Check-In
Today will be the day Lyn will be released from the hospital after her RAI Therapy. Since she still have radiation, I have already booked her at a hotel for ten (10) days. Per her doctor, it would be safe for her to be quarantined for fourteen (14) days. Radiation has half-life, that is, every day, it decreases by 50%.
First, I would be attending the 7:15 AM Mass at Greenbelt Chapel. Normally, it would be the 12:15 PM Mass. Since check-in time at the hotel is 2 PM, I will have to be there early. Another consideration is the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 Parade. For the first time, it would be entering Makati City, streets affected would be near Buendia Avenue, Ayala Avenue, Makati Avenue, Jupiter Street. This means, we should be leaving the Makati area before then so as not to miss the hotel's check-in time.
Left the condo with my Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical with black dial on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
The Mass presider is Fr. Rany.
The Gospel is about the Annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist. In this Gospel, it shows the importance of silence as experienced by Zechariah, John the Baptist's father.
The value of silence:
- Silence helps us hear God more clearly.
- Silence can transform doubt into faith. Zechariah's silence forced him to observe the works of God in his life.
- Silence prepares us to seek God's truth. As soon as Zechariah can talk again, his first words are praises to God. His silence led him to the profound presence of God.
Went back to the condo after Mass. Will leave again around 9:30 AM.
The plan for the rest of the day is as follows:
- Go to Robinsons Place Manila where we would spend time including eating lunch before proceeding to the hotel.
- At 1 PM, we leave the mall, and go to the hotel to check-in and bring in Lyn's things.
- Edgar would be proceeding to the hospital waiting for Lyn's clearance and release while I wait for them at the hotel.
- As soon as Lyn arrives, I would set the mobile phone to connect to the hotel's WiFi, give instructions on how to operate the air-conditioner, etc.
Did a short window-shopping at Robinsons Place Manila given that it is my first time here in this mall. Ate our lunch at Bacolod Chicken Inasal. In their National Bookstore, I was able to buy a black Lamy Safari Rollerball, a good partner for my recently purchased black Lamy Safari Fountain Pen.
Was early in the check-in time at the hotel. Since Edgar would not be able to park in front of the hotel lest he will be towed, paid for PhP200.00 to check-in one hour early. Brought all the things needed by Lyn in the hotel. I stayed behind updating my blog while Edgar proceeded to the hospital, waiting for Lyn's release.
Updating my blog while in the hotel. Since Lyn's room has a window view of the street in front of the hotel, I can check if they have already arrived so I can pack my things. Set-up Lyn's phone to access the hotel's WiFi and gave instructions on how to operate the air-conditioner.
It is almost 3 PM, still the parade has not passed by Buendia in Makati. Went first to Cash & Carry to buy a Dairy Queen Blizzard before proceeding home.
Once back, I worked quickly so that Joven can step out of the condo and watch the MMFF parade. Our dog, Theo, cannot be left alone for too long. But as soon as I stepped out of the shower, Joven was still around. It is raining hard! That really dampens the parade. LOL
Labels: Chromebook, food, hospital, hotel, mall, shopping
Radiation
Today's is Lyn's scheduled RAI Therapy. Left the condominium around 9:30 AM with my Rado Centrix Automatic Diamonds on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
Was at ManilaMed around 10:30 AM. Lyn and I went first to her doctor's clinic to get instructions as Lyn will be admitted to the hospital. Her doctor explained everything like what to expect, what Lyn should be doing (including taking a picture of the medicine before taking it), the medicines she would be taking after the iodine radiation, laboratory test needed before consulting with her oncologist. Per her doctor, there are three stages related to cancer. The first phase is the removal of the tissue. The second phase is radiation. The third phase is chemotherapy, which in this case, are the medicines Lyn would be taking on empty stomach before breakfast. We were also advised to be admitted around 1 PM.
So, I went to the Admitting office waiting for 1 PM. Lyn was admitted around 12:45 PM. Edgar and I were also able to accompany Lyn in her room, with Edgar and a male nurse assisting in carrying Lyn's things.
Leaving Lyn, we went to The Aristocrat for our very late lunch. Ordered Pork Spareribs Barbecue, Daing na Bangus, Hototai Soup, and Banana Split.
Then, home.
Labels: Chromebook, doctor, food, hospital, medical procedure
Budget Hotel
Today, my niece will be accompanying me with my errands (she, too, has an errand).
I left the condo around 7:30 AM with my Rado Captain Cook Automatic on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right, to pick up my niece on our way to Makati City Hall. Filing for our real property tax is a breeze. We decided to pay early to avail of the discount. Before leaving, asked about where to claim my Yellow Card and I was directed to one of the windows. Unfortunately, I do not have the claim stub.
After, we would be proceeding to ManilaMed to pay in advance for the RAI therapy procedure of Lyn but we stopped first to see the St. Martin de Porres Chapel along Leon Guinto.
When I was still young, I often had convulsions whenever I get a fever. They say if you experience it even after seven (7) years of age, it would be a lifetime--similar to asthma. So, we asked for the intercession of St. Martin de Porres, who is the patron saint of the poor, the sick, and those seeking healing, and people of mixed race due to his own experiences with discrimination and his charity toward all. His image shows children surrounding him as he gives bread to them. I recall always going to this chapel with my Nana. Then after, we buy barbecue on the way home.
Unfortunately, the chapel has been abandoned. 😔
So off we went to ManilaMed. The secretary is already there. Thus, left her the deposit as well as a copy of the PhilHealth MDR of the patient. I didn't know that copy of the PhilHealth ID is also needed. So I said I will just send it over via Viber.
Since we are sure of the procedure's schedule, it is time to book a room in a budget hotel for Lyn. She has to be quarantined for 14 days. She'll be staying in the hospital for 4 days and she will be released when the radiation level goes down to an acceptable level.
My niece already has a list of hotels for us to check but said to her we should be starting to the cheapest one. A difference of PhP300.00 per day means roughly PhP3,000.00 more in the total bill. Funny! We were advised to book online. Got it. Did the booking and made the payment already.
Next stop is at Cash & Carry for my niece who would be buying a specific size of balikbayan box at National Bookstore. We, then, had an early lunch at Mary Grace Cafe. I tried their Rib-eye Salpicao and Mango Bene (which according to the server tastes better than Conti's Mango Bravo when I asked her about this). My niece and Edgar, the driver, ordered Daing Na Bangus, and Matcha Latte (iced) and tea.
Passed by the condo to pick-up the claim stub for my Yellow Card, went to Storage Mart to store the luggage of my niece, and dropped-her off at her condo. We then proceeded to Makati City Hall, again, to claim the Yellow Card.
Since I arrived there during lunch time, I was asked to wait as the people are still having lunch. 😒 Anyway, with too many Senior Citizens around, you can hear a lot of stories while you wait. At exactly 1 PM, I followed-up again. Learned that my Yellow Card was already sent to our Barangay, and they would be delivering it to me.
Then, I proceeded home.
N.B. Distributed the share of the income of our apartments with my new co-owners. As agreed, this will be done after November for the income between December of last year to November of the current year. This way, we have additional money for Christmas.
Labels: Chromebook, Church, clinic, hospital, hotel
RAI Therapy Date Confirmed
The TSH result was obtained last Friday. It is below the 28 (minimum) or 30 (recommended) value. When Lyn called the doctor's clinic, she was advised to visit the clinic at ManilaMed.
So around 8:30 AM, left with my (black) Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical watch on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
The doctor noticed that Lyn's TSH is slow in increasing but she said we can already do the procedure. The available date (for the room and the medicine) is on December 15, Monday. This means, she will be discharged from the hospital by December 19. Will have to book her to a budget hotel starting on said date up to December 26 (it was supposed to be December 25, just wanted to be sure her radiation is minimal if not non-existent).
Since we finished around lunch time, decided to have our lunch at El Pollo Loco in Glorietta.
Bought a wedding card (where I will put my gift for the couple and have a friend give it to them as I would not be able to attend their wedding) and DQ's Blizzrd to-go.
At home, I updated my nieces about Lyn's status. Set a date with one of my nieces to help me arrange for the budget hotel. It would be on December 1, Monday.
Labels: Chromebook, doctor, food, hospital
Chicken Bacolod
Today, we are scheduled to go to the doctor referred by the doctor of the Adventist Medical Center which was referred to by the general doctor of Lyn. Left around 9 AM with my Rado Centrix Automatic Diamonds on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
We were supposed to leave by 8:30 AM considering the traffic to ManilaMed. I was late. Yet still, we were fourth in the queue.
The doctor explained what will happen:
- Lyn should first take a TSH blood test. If result is 30 or more, Lyn is ready to perform the procedure. The doctor said she had a patient who cannot reach the 30 TSH result that she has to give a medicine to do so. This medicine costs more than the RAI itself. But, this is rare.
- Doing the procedure in ManilaMed, instead of Manila Doctors, where she also has a clinic allows her to offer us a package (which I prefer).
- Last meal should be four (4) hours before the procedure. She can only eat four (4) hours after the procedure. One week before the procedure, Lyn should not be taking food with iodine (seafood, seaweed, dairy products, eggs, bread, fortified foods, iodized salt.
- She will be staying in the hospital for four (4) days. The first eight (8) hours are the highest radiation. She shouldn't take a bath for the first 24 hours. After that, she will be taking a lot of baths. Everyday someone will come in to check her radiation level.
- When the radiation level is acceptable (often on the fourth day), a full body scan will be performed to check that only the thyroid has been affected and that the cancer has not spread. This usually ends at 8PM so that the patient can travel faster home or next accommodation with less traffic.
- Radiation is half-life, which means, every day, it decreases by 50%.
- The American Medical Society released that for Lyn's situation, RAI is not needed. But it was observed that for Americans, recurrence is very low, unlike Asians. Americans would also give a low radiation, but not for Asians.
- I asked where TSH blood test can be performed, the doctor suggested Hi-Precision which offer a low price. I asked where she can recommend to stay for the 5th to 14th day. She shared what she hears from her other patients.
After, we went to
Hi-Precision Diagnostics at
Ayala North Exchange which is near our place so it would be easier to get the results. After arranging for Lyn's test, left her to proceed to
Glorietta. Edgar will be back to her after dropping me off.
Decided to eat at Food Choices in Glorietta 4. Found a new restaurant beside Eataewon--Chicken Bacolod.
They have meals with unlimited rice (which I am not into). They also have ala-carte. The choice of rice is ordered separately. I ordered Paa (PhP205.00), Garlic Rice (PhP63.00), and Turon with Ice Cream (PhP115.00)
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| Paa with Garlic Rice |
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| Turon |
I think I prefer this over Bacolod Chicken.
Then, I went to BPI to withdraw via ATM I will do this several times to prepare the money needed for Lyn's RAI therapy.
Labels: Chromebook, clinic, doctor, food, hospital
Endo and OB Consultation
Took a half-day leave to have the result of my laboratory tests interpreted. Also, already made appointments--one for 6AM, the other for 9AM. Left the condo with my Rado Captain Cook Automatic on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
When I arrived for my endocrinologist appointment at her clinic in Makati Medical Center, I was already fifth in the queue. I am worried about the result of my blood sugar. The medicines are still the same except for Metformin. My doctor says if I eat a lot for dinner, I will have to take two tablets, else just take one tablet. In any case, will have to watch my diet, do the one-minute tiptoed squat and walk (or indoor cycle) around 5 minutes after eating.
The secretary of my OB sent a message that the start of the clinic would have to be moved by 11AM because of an emergency procedure. Decided to still go to her clinic to leave my results and to be first in the queue before having my breakfast.
Left the hospital and crossed the street to have my breakfast at McDonald's.
After, just waited outside her clinic. She arrived around 10AM. I was her first patient.
I was worried about the result of laboratory result most specially the uterus. Good thing she is more into natural healing and does not want to prescribe medicines. Again, a healthy diet I must follow. Lifestyle change?
Then, I was dropped off at my office. Back to reality. LOL
Labels: clinic, doctor, hospital
