I have been resting really well at home the past few days! As usual, after the first 24h of post-chemotherapy, I would have to inject myself with the 'booster jab' to up my white blood counts. If anyone is wondering how it looks like... I took this photograph for Joel in my moment of panic when I couldn't remove the top needle cover. Some sort of weird suction/pressure ALWAYS makes it stuck. This one injection costs $510 and I don't understand why they have to make the user assemble it on his/her own?! A teeny weeny bit of the liquid was coming out as I tried to pull the cover off, didn't wanna waste it so I rubbed it on my stomach, hopefully it gets absorbed haha. But I think I finally managed to figure a way! Hopefully it'll work the next time. Lol sorry please excuse my polka dot pants
After one week of chemotherapy — we realized that my irregular heart beats will come and go. There were a couple of times when my heart rate was 38/hovering around 40... But I felt well/non-dizzy so it's not really an issue. Doctors say that they would rather my heart rate be low than high, but of course not too low as well. Just have to continue monitoring!
Went for my first my post-chemotherapy blood count today; the next one will be on Friday. It took me by surprise when the receptionist recognized me, and she even realized that I didn't go for my previous blood count after my second chemotherapy. Told her I was re-admitted then (due to my heart palpitations), and that I had my bloods taken while being warded. She wished me well — how thoughtful of her. I was really touched! My cardiologist Dr Eric also dropped my mom a private whatsapp message asking if I was ok as he was overseas when I was discharged. The docs and nurses so far... really grateful to be treated by the kindest souls around.
I turn 22 tomorrow — not sure how I'm feeling about it yet, but I think I'm pretty excited!
