Thursday, March 7, 2013

Celebration

Today, I celebrate. My hemoglobin is back within normal range at 143 and my direct Coombs Test is negative. I'm officially back to normal, anemia case closed. :)

I would like to thank EVERYONE who has been there for me during this most challenging period of my life.

To S: thank you for being there when no one else is. I cannot emphasize how much you have inspired me and how much I value our friendship.

To my primary doctor, Dr. Pasayan of RITM: Salamat sa pag-aalaga. I feel spoiled. As in. :)

To my hematologist Dra. Catli of PGH: thank you very much! You may not be able to read this but my deepest gratitude to you.

To Ate Ellen of RITM: the kindess and concern you show your patients is what makes you an institution. You're like a second mother to me na. :)

To the RITM nurses who took care of me the four times I got confined: I may not know all of your names, and some of you may no longer be with RITM, but you guys are the best!

To the RITM clinical lab: you know my code so well already. :) Thank you for the assistance in finding me blood.

To my online friends: thank you for the support, you gave me strength when i need it.

To those who visited me during my hospitalization: thank you, I really appreciate it! Sa mga nagdala ng pagkain, salamat! :)

To J: you saw me through my worst. You'll have me at my best. I'm the luckiest person to have you.

To my family: I know I've kept you in the dark and that pains me. Hopefully I'll find the courage to tell you soon. Thank you for all the love and support.

To the Lord: You've given me the most precious gift, the gift of good health. You are good, all the time. All praise to You!





Friday, March 1, 2013

March 1

Sorry for the long hiatus, I've been quite busy and was unable to update my blog. I've been doing well and my anemia has improved. My doctor has consulted with a hematologist and apparently the term for my condition is autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA). I've been taking prednisone and it worked. More about AIHA on my next post.

My hemoglobin is 'almost' back to normal. Today, I will hit the gym after not lifting a single dumbell in 6months (the last time I was in the gym was in September). Wait for me, I'll bring sexy back.