Dr. Anita, thought that she needed to rush and go ahead with my operation as soon as possible. We can no longer wait because it could really jeopardise me. The Ureteral stenting and nephrostomy procedure was done on the 13th May, and it cost us around RM 8000. I'm so forever thankful for my family, for when I need sooooo much money, without hesitation my siblings offer to rally money if needed.
On the 14th, I was discharged from KPJ and Dr Anita transferred me to Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab (II).It felt like checking out from KPJ and check in into HRPZ II- like changing hotels. Checking out process took ages and I was able to go to HRPZ II only later that night. Dr. Anita had already settled the registration process prior to my arrival and I just went straight to Wad Mawar, waddling-walking since I got CBD stuck hanging from inside me. So uncomfortable, urgh!
Due to the obstruction, there was blood clot within my legs veins. Hence, an operation to cut me open would be very risky. Blood clots in the veins of the legs and pelvis can occasionally travel to the lungs where they may cause a pulmonary embolism or blockage. IVC filters help reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism by trapping large clots and preventing them from reaching the heart and lungs. To avoid that, a filter MUST be inserted into my vena cava. Dr. Anita uses her connection in HUSM and arranged an IVC Filter insertion for me at the radiology department in HUSM. Actually, it would have easily cost me RM 10,000 for the equipment alone, but she assured me that she had already reserved the IVC Filter for urgent patient like me, hence no charges at all. Even the doctors were amazed to see the expensive equipment. On the 16th May, an IVC filter was inserted and I was awake throughout the procedure.
My operation was scheduled on 21st May 2018. Two days before the big day, I was called to the anaesthetic department. They would like to explain to me all about the operation risk, and actually prepare me for the worst that could have happened inside the OT while I was under anaesthesia. One thing that gave me chill to the bone was when the doctor politely told me that," Syafiqah, you have DVT / blood clots within your system. So, your operation will be a high-risk operation. Although the filter have been inserted, sometimes, the blood clots could still travel within your veins. In case of the clots travel to your lungs or heart during operation, it would caused you death on the OT. Or, in case of blood clots travel to the brain, it will cause you stroke or paralysed you. BUT no worry, in case of anything happen, we already reserved a bed for you in the ICU".
My operation was scheduled on 21st May 2018. Two days before the big day, I was called to the anaesthetic department. They would like to explain to me all about the operation risk, and actually prepare me for the worst that could have happened inside the OT while I was under anaesthesia. One thing that gave me chill to the bone was when the doctor politely told me that," Syafiqah, you have DVT / blood clots within your system. So, your operation will be a high-risk operation. Although the filter have been inserted, sometimes, the blood clots could still travel within your veins. In case of the clots travel to your lungs or heart during operation, it would caused you death on the OT. Or, in case of blood clots travel to the brain, it will cause you stroke or paralysed you. BUT no worry, in case of anything happen, we already reserved a bed for you in the ICU".
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in operation gown..
waiting for trolley..
it's my bloated face from the drips,
actually I kinda died a little
after meeting the Anaes
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Although the doctor meant well, her words just kept on ringing in my head for the whole day. I actually sent out so many messages to family and friends, asking for forgiveness - preparing myself for the worst. You might as well got my message too! I might actually die! on the OT! Just look at my 'pasrah face'. I was literally shaking and shivering from all the dying thoughts.. Never have I ever ever ever even in my slightest dream imagined that I have to go through such painful experience.
Whilst waiting for the trolley to the OT, the nurses told me to come back to the ward after operation. They said, " Later, come back here, do not go into the ICU. Come back here, we'll be waiting". Sounds like nothing but it sparks hope in me. The operation was led by Dr.Anita. She look extra awesome that day. She's my superhero. She truly look like my savior, my superman, she look so charismatic, so different from her soft lady-like daily look. She look like as if she's ready to go into warzone. Just watching her give me chill and strengths.
The operation took about..... to be continued... I'm literally shaking again recalling what the aneas told me..what a scary world!!
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