... have been confined.
By ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
Philippines
November 7, 2020 2:42am CST
The fluid retention in my ankles and feet caused me to feel so tired, adding to that, I had difficult breathing that was why I went to the doctor with my sister in her consultation day last October 22.
I had to be on a wheelchair because the edema was causing me discomfort. The doctor suggested that I should be hospitalized, to which I immediately agreed. I didn't go home anymore.
My son stayed with me. From day 1 to my discharge last October 29. I felt he was so tired going out to buy my medicines, buy us food( I had improved appetite), going home to assist my sister feed the 11dogs, and occasionally check his online work. But he did that with so much love for me. (I am getting misty-eyed here).
I have decided to push through with the operation. My doctor is making proper documentation of my condition,and my sister plans to approach a government official here. It is advised to have a "backer" so my operation will be prioritized. My parcel of land will be sold too. This is suggested by my son.
Now, the problems will be: COVID 19, transportation, and finances since the lot hasn't been sold yet.
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@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
7 Nov 20
Health is wealth, and I am glad to hear that you are getting it taken cared of. It is a stressful time, even without the pandemic going around, but at least this will hopefully fix the issue. What operation are you going to have?
It is amazing that you have your family and that your support system is very accessible to you. On a different note, your lunch looks good - it's been a while since I had that kind of meal as we have no access to fresh fish where I live. I have to order everything from an Asian store, and even then everything has to be frozen or already bottled.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Dec 20
my siblings are all supportive of me. my sister nags me (lovingly) how i am, if i was able to sleep well at night, to which i respond positively.
first day post-discharge, i cooked my own vegetable meal- i blanched eggplants and string beans.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
8 Nov 20
He is a responsible and loving son. Hmmm
Wow you have lots of dogs now. Hmmm
Covid really affects us so much. It limits us to do things that we would normally do.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Dec 20
shhh. hija, we have 2 additional pups again. solo.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Dec 20
@brokenbee really? won't you sell the puppies? if not, it is good if the persons who will benefit from having your dogs are also responsible furmilies.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
8 Dec 20
@ridingbet we also have new puppies ate.. Actually, it's my brother's because he was the one who paid for the mother dog and her 3 puppies then but those 3 are big dogs now. But we are the ones who are feeding their dogs.. It has 5+ new puppies.. My mother decided to give them away when they get bigger.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
7 Nov 20
Hope you get scheduled soon for the operation and the operation itself be a successful one.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
7 Dec 20
@ridingbet pinning for you to make the sale.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Dec 20
fingers crossed, i hope the buyer will be sure and certain now.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Dec 20
@allen0187 hopefully, it will be sold. awaiting for the prospective buyer.
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@Shavkat (140119)
• Philippines
7 Dec 20
@ridingbet I am glad that you are, kabsat. Advance Merry Christmas...
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Dec 20
@Shavkat happy be;lated birthday and advance merry Christmas too, kabsat.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Dec 20
thanks, kabsat. i am feeling fine now.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Dec 20
i have not read this online (my stocked knowledge only) but i think i can have that procedure of inserting a stent through my inguinal vein/artery going to my heart.
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@rakski (126069)
• Philippines
7 Dec 20
@ridingbet angioplasty?
how are you doing now?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Dec 20
@rakski yes, and hoping i will have the money, and the hospital will be available for me.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Dec 20
@ridingbet I’m impressed! My younger son used to work at a radio station.
Are you feeling better now?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Dec 20
@DianneN yes, Ma'am. the fluid retention on my feet has not come back anymore. i am taking my medicines religiously, and even though my cardiologist cannot see his patients still, i stick to what he orders me to take.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Dec 20
thanks. now, my sister wants to approach the government official whom she got acquainted with when she was a station manager of an AM radio here.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
7 Nov 20
he is a very good son.
i knew you had plenty of dogs, but didn't know they were 11 in all!
was there improvement in your legs while you were confined?
what kind of operation will it be?
have you tried pcso for help?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Dec 20
my son updated my PCSO, and rectified my Name too (he wrote my name with the second one) while my card had the INGRID only. the bipedal edema was immediately resolved because of IV diuretics round the clock, while the IV was on strict KVO. now, i have no moew edema but i had much of weight lost.
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@LadyDuck (472114)
• Switzerland
7 Dec 20
@ridingbet I am going to keep my fingers crossed for you.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Dec 20
fingers crossed, i hope it will be sold.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
8 Nov 20
i'm so glad that'cher son's been takin' great care 'f ya, hon. hopefully that land'll sell quickly 'n fer a good price. best 'f luck with the surgery, so many hoops to jump through fer such durin' these tryin' times.
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