Weeks ago, I shared that our Father was rushed to the hospital due to sudden numbness in the right part of his body. Thankfully, after a week of confinement and medication, he was discharged and recuperated at home.
The diagnosis 😫
Despite not seeing a good diagnosis, we are still thankful as at least something worse was prevented, and currently, he still has ongoing medication.
The Doctor prescribed these medicines for three months, after which he needs to go back for a follow-up check-up.
Allopurinol is for uric acid; he explained why his feet swelled when admitted.
Atorvastatin - for the cholesterol and
Clopidogrel - to prevent blood clots.
Also, we are thankful that our big sister covered all the expenses for Father's medicine, and the total bill at the hospital was paid through the senior citizen discount, PhilHealth, and Malasakit. What we spent was only the fare and food of whoever took care of him when he was admitted.
Now, he is at home and so far cooperating, lol, as he does not drink alcohol. He is also exercising as we bought him a recovery bicycle. He can walk, but not as fast as before, but he can do things on his own.
That reminds me, my husband bought a Red label, which is included in the balikbayan box he sent at home.
He saved me from pasalubong and volunteered to send a box instead.
Well, this might motivate him to get well 😆. If not, my brother-in-law might enjoy it.
While writing, I checked the May and June calendars, and guess what?
It's almost two weeks until Caleb and I are going home. So what now, @asiaymalay? Have you decided?
Our flight is this coming June 7, and when I checked my email, the airline had sent a message.
How nice of you, Cebu Pacific! Our departure time was moved, and it would be inconvenient.
Yes, they rebooked me for the next flight, but what time is it?
original schedule
the new schedule
I still need to travel to Guimaras, which is an island. Ferries had schedules, and it took at least an hour to travel from the airport to the port.
If I am alone, it's okay, but I have Caleb with me and traveling with an infant with this inconvenience.
I tried reaching out, but this was the response. 😕. It was like leaving the passengers without a choice.
What can I do? It is much better not to stress myself anymore and start contacting people who would be involved.
These past days, I have learned to ignore any thoughts that might trigger me emotionally. It's hard to feel sad, as it makes me want to spend, and you know I am jobless now.
Not only that, but accidents happen anytime, even at home. The other day, I slipped into our bathroom and considered myself lucky. I fell down on the other side (where Caleb's portable bathtub was placed). It was broken and gave me cuts and bruises on my arms, legs, and thighs. Still, I am thankful because the toilet bowl was on the other side. Considering the impact of my fall, worst might happened and Asia and I joked I might belong to memories now.
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