Hospitals, Infections, Loads of Walking

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Talking about hitting the steps almost every day!

Which usually happens on both extremes, the positive side where you are so busy with so many new things; or the not so nice side, where you are ALSO so busy with learning even more new things.

And today, I learned something about... INFECTED RUPTURED BULLAE

That’s what happened to my mom on Sunday, and by the Grace of God and HIS open doors, we got her admitted on Monday.

Due to mom’s cornea dystrophy, having infection has become a norm but usually she will bounce back to normal with a simple anti-biotic eye drops; but this time round, it wasn’t as simple as we thought after administering the anti-biotics the whole Sunday night, with hardly sleep from my side.

You got to admit her immediately!

Was the last thing my mom and me wanted to hear. It is because to be admitted to the hospital might require 7 – 9 hours of Emergency Ward before they even thought of warding her.

But that’s the other miracle we had, we went there on Monday (since all ophthalmology clinics were closed on Sunday and I was swamp with work) the hospital’s specialist emergency clinic was opened, and by the time we got the news and got the letter from the out-patient private ophthalmology clinic, it was already 3pm. It was a very narrow window for us to quickly swing by to get food for my dad, pack some essentials (in case they confirmed warding) and brave through the traffic to the hospital that was around 20 miles away from us.

Of course, this came with a huge bill burnt to my wallet as well. I digress...

With the urgency letter from the private clinic ophthalmologist, who so happened to be a surgeon in the same hospital we were going , the doctors recognized her name and they scrambled to look double confirm her diagnostic.
True enough it was REALLY BAD. The word “rupture” kept repeated in the heated discussions between the doctors, and hearing this repeated word had my mom burst into tears.

By the way, for those who are curious what is a Corneal Ruptured Bullae means, here's the diagram explanation

Source: focuseye.io

Horrified, the doctors consoled my mom and asked her not to worry, that this infection can be treated, but there are 2 choices, either warded or treat at home

The word “WARDED” came in like bells of hope. Immediately I replied with the most grateful manner, “if it is not too much trouble, we would accept being warded for treatment”

The running around begins: with obtaining application letter from the specialist clinic, registration, check in, find some food for my mom (so that she won’t have gastric attack), getting the belongings from the car that is parked 1/4 mile away from the doorway was definitely a challenge for my tired feet. But all is worth it if there are doctors and nurses who will take care of my mom for me as I watch over my other elderly at home.

All in all a lot of people would have said, “Why is this never ending??” but all I can say, “Despite of all this never ending chaos, God is still in control and HE makes a way when there is no way”.

Doors after doors opened for my mom and not to mention a peaceful spot right beside the toilet where she could head over to clean herself easily.

Not to mention the beautiful sunset I saw when I rushed home to pack more essentials.

What else can we hope for?

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things... Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content… But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Philippians 4:8,11,19-20

It might sound a bit “churchy” cliché, but the entire chapter 4 in Philippians does ring in my mind as I am remembering all this has happened. So many people kept saying that life can be unfair, that can be very real and true; but when that happens, there is a way out paved in front over every road block, one cannot deny that days like these truly often reminds us that when there is a reference of (real tangible) Hope, every storm is just a passing and there will be a rainbow waiting at the end of it.

Right now, my mom is 90% blind on the left eye because of that, and we are now praying for open doors for a cornea donor.


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@littlenewthings...


This is quite a scary situation; I suffer from Optic Neuritis, due to my Multiple Sclerosis. So anything "eye related" is close to my heart. This is, even more, closer to home, as my mother recently fell and broke her hip. You see... her life partner passed April 19th, so my fiance and I made a mad dash to be with her, and help as we could. She is alone now, so we do what we can. But she lives about 10 hours from us... not easy to balance. It was on the second visit, to try to help get her personal belongings sorted... get her partner's belongings taken care of... get the belongings of his two kids sorted; everything is wrapped up in a trust, so it is even more difficult. But anyway...


On the night we got there, she was going to get some pillows and fell on the concrete floor in the back room. We tried to see if she was okay. But the next morning she could barely walk... after calling an ambulance, and then having xrays at the hospital. They found she had a fractured hip, as well as pneumonia. She is doing better, however, and now going through some physical therapy. All this is to explain that I can relate to your story. Not the same injury/situation, but certainly relevant! Before I go... please don't forget to share with your readers, what devices you are using to take your awesome photographs. I hope you are having a good day, and that your other's eye is doing a little better.


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Thank you for sharing this story with me, Wes! Eye problems are unfortunately a very common manifestation of multiple sclerosis.

I'm very sorry to read about your recent loss and your mom's hip fracture! You have my deep condolences. On the other hand, it's fortunate that you were physically there to help when your mom got injured with a hip fracture - it's unfortunately so common for elderly people to not have someone around to find them.

Stay strong, brother. ♥️

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Oh dear me! Hip fracture is really complicated. Actually one of the less active hive writer here @fusion.lover recently her mom also fractured her hip.
It is a long process and she will need to endure the pain during physiotherapy to regain the muscle strength.
My dad broke his patella last year and he had to endure all the straining exercises.

My prayers are with your mom in her entire healing journey.

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Oh the images were captured using Samsung A23 mobile

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It's such a difficult experience to take care of family members who fall sick frequently, especially when you're not living nearby, but it's excellent that you stick by and help when needed.

It's also excellent that she's improving. This is the outcome that everyone hopes to have, and most importantly you and your mom. It's clear that you've already accepted that she'll recurrently become sick, and I can only wish you the strength to carry on. Make sure you and your mom determine her wishes for healthcare and her advance directives while you're both in stable health and sound of mind.

Thank you to @wesphilbin for introducing me to you and your story, and for the opportunity to learn from your diagram and from your experiences. If you ever need a word of support or shoulder to lean on, that's absolutely ok, and feel free to reach out to me for the support. We rely on each other to grow - we're programmed that way! And yes, you are very much worth it. 😊

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Sending prayers and healing vibes your way. Will be praying for your mom's speedy recovery. Have a wonderful weekend.


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Oh my dear LORD! Your mom's eyes!
Praying for a full recovery from this infection. It looks really scary!

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We are very glad that your mom got in! This hospital is really hard to get in for the fact that it is the specialised general hospital for chronic illnesses too.
Praying for your mom to recover soon!

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Just relief to know that mom got in to the hospital and at least you have some breather while we are out of reach.

You must be really tired from all the fiasco.

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Yeah. Exhaustion is there. But good thing the hospital is close by

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