Renal Biopsy 2.0

 

BED 24 !!

 

Year 2010 - Renal Biopsy 1.0

Year 2014 - Renal Biopsy 2.0

 

Coincident?

 

 

 

Renal Biopsy 1.0 - Read all about the experience!

Survived my renal biopsy!

Had my renal biopsy late morning yesterday - after much pestering, I am allowed to go home same day, in the evening.

This time, the doc seems to be in a hurry for clinic duties, so, it was a little bit uncomfortable - especially when she was trying to numb the area (injecting very quickly) AND when she took the second sample!!

Ouch ... still having sore back.

Two weeks wait before I get my results ... hopefully they DO NOT lose my precious kidney samples!!!

Did I mention that back in year 2010, I had my biopsy two weeks or so before Chinese New Year?
Looks like it is the same this year! Chinese New Year 2014 falls on 31/1/2014!

Talk about coincident!

P:S:- Thank you bloggie friends for dropping by with encouraging words! Love you lots!!!

 

Renal Biopsy 2.0

Hospital lunch, photobombed by my urine specimen!

Admitted for renal biopsy tomorrow!

Good luck to me!

Sophia and Her "disappeared" Inguinal Hernia

So, we were at Hospital Selayang for Sophia's appointment at Pediatric Rheumatology. 

Can you believe it, she's 6 month-old (young!)!

Now, measuring 62 cm and weighs about 6.5kg!

The story about her inguinal hernia? It sort of 'disappeared'.

We asked the doctor for his opinion, he checked and he couldn't feel it too.

He told us that there is a 10% chance where inguinal hernia resolved by itself as muscles strengthens, so perhaps Sophia is the lucky 10%! Yay!!

We have an appointment to see the Pediatric Surgery at the clinic in October and hopefully they will share the same opinion!

As you can see in the photo, she has this big white cotton bandage over her hand.

Yes, they took many vials of blood.

Poor Sophia was crying out so loud. We can only hear her screams as we were not allowed to watch.

Achy! Heart feels so achy.

Hope her blood tests are okay.

Hope my stupid, weird auto antibodies are NOT in her system.

Note : 

Autoantibodies directed against Ro/SSA and La/SSB autoantigens were originally identified in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Subsequent studies showed that anti-Ro/SSA antibodies may be present in patients with other autoimmune diseases, including systemic sclerosis, idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM), primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Additionally, anti-Ro/SSA antibodies (with or without anti-La/SSB antibodies) identify pregnant women who are at increased risk of having a child with neonatal lupus syndrome. 

 Neonatal lupus (NL) is a passively transferred autoimmune disease. It occurs in about 1 to 2 percent of babies born to mothers with autoimmune disease, primarily systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjögren’s syndrome, and antibodies to SSA/Ro and/or SSB/La

FPP Hospital Selayang Review - "The Cost & Verdict"

The Cost

It cost us around RM 4,000 under FPP in Hospital Selayang for delivery via ELCS - Cesarean, 7 nights stay in a single room (as Little Sophia was still in NICU and I had to wait to 'room-in'), medications, blood tests.

This time, upon discharge, the credit card machine works!

Discharge process was slow but bearable. I wasn't going far anyway, just to NICU to room-in with Little Sophia. :)


The Verdict

Honestly and truthfully, I am pleased with the medical team.

Although rather unhappy with the room's condition and food provided. I didn't complain. Only once I told the cleaner to clean under the bed because I couldn't stand looking at the dusts and spots. I even wiped it myself!

In short, Hospital Selayang must improve in hospital support services, particularly cleanliness and also quality of food provided to patients. If the current contractors are lax and not up to mark - change!

FPP Hospital Selayang Review - "The Procedure - Cesarean"

The Procedure - Cesarean (26/2/2013)

Booked for a Cesarean, morning the next day, 26/2/2013.

Meaning, I've fasted, on drips, shaved (ahem!) and gone through all those pre-ops preparation in view of Cesarean which will proceed as planned provided :-
- A ventilator is available at NICU (as I am expecting a preterm baby)
and, - there's no other emergency cases.

In the morning, a nurse came to fix the urine bag. (Ok, what urine bag!!) - It is also known as urine catheter, to make sure you don't pee and wet yourself before, during and after surgery! Yes, a tube inserted to catch pee into a bag. I declined, because I know it will be uncomfortable. I requested for it to be done in the OT, after they numb me! :)

At around 7 am, a nurse 'unofficially' informed me that ventilator is not available and procedure may be postponed to the next day, or another 'next day' until available. I didn't like the sound of it! This mean I had to fast again? and again? and shaved again? ... okay, maybe not the 'shaving' part.

Around 8 am, as I was reaching for my cuppa of oats drink (to break fast, 'unofficially'), Dr. Yu came and said can proceed as NICU can make arrangements if needed. Oh yes!

Off I go to the OT!

Never been to an OT before. Oh my - it is so bright!

First, I had this whole group of aliens (people in green) surrounding me, freaking me out. Then, suddenly, someone said "FPP" and many green people had to leave (I guess they were there to observe and learn) - so, take note, perks under FPP - Not so many green people.

Then, the very nice Dr. Anesthesia started numbing me. I had to sit up, bend a little while she administers the 'numb' drug. (By the way, I love the song "Numb"!) - believe me, she's so good that I felt nothing during the numbing procedure.

However, I did have a 'not-so-nice' (wouldn't want to call it 'bad') experience with the IV line. The first IV line they did became 'blocked', removed - they tried to do a new one at the OT. First attempt unsuccessful as it was painful after, then second attempt, my hand swelled up as they started the drip ... third attempt they did it inside bend of my elbow, which was successful but I didn't like it as it restricts my movement, in case I needed to protect myself against green people.

I had two IV lines, both hands. Feeling very cold. Very, very cold, freezing cold, shivering - they had this blower with hot air to keep me warm... still, I was shivering. I've never felt so cold before.

After I am all numb ... okay, half numb - lower body - Dr. Yu (I think ... everyone looks the same in the OT) started the procedure. I can feel 'something' but not pain. Pain had been blocked.

When I felt doctor pulling, I knew he was trying to get Little Binny out ... soon after, I heard my Little Binny crying.

My Little Binny is finally here.

The nurse showed me my Little Binny, asked if I know the gender. I said yes, girl.

Me, still drowsy. Should have taken a picture of the urine bag!

My precious little girl.

God, please protect her from all harm. She's just too precious. I love her.

Little Binny weigh-in at 1.84 kg. She was then transferred to NICU.

Little Binny @ NICU

FPP Hospital Selayang Review - "The Room & Food"

Now, let's continue to "The Room & Food"

The Room or Bed, as they called it - (Stayed from 25/2 - 4/3/2013)

Anything to shout about on a RM 130.00 per night per room (inclusive of meals) at Hospital Selayang's OBGYN Ward under FPP?

YES! Unfortunately, not shouting out of delight. Sigh.

Firstly, the room could have been cleaner - cupboard had hinges coming off, couldn't shut close - had to use a chair to block. Curtains, cupboards were dusty. Tiles skirting were coming loose and pieces of tiles left on the floor. Wall papers were peeling off. 

Secondly, hot shower / water stopped working at Day 4!

Overall, I wish it is much cleaner environment - considering it is a hospital!

However, I do appreciate two things in the room.

The TV

and The Lazy Chair (for my hubby) - with no additional charges

The Food

H.O.R.R.I.B.L.E

First Day - they've almost forgotten to send me my lunch. Got my lunch, cold, late. Very hungry. No tea-break. Had to ask my brother to watch out for the dinner cart, so that they remember there's a very anxious, pregnant lady at Bed *0)

Under FPP, there's a menu that we can choose from for our meals - one of the so-called perks of being FPP. First two days, no menu was offered (they forgot! again!)- so I ended up with the regular meals.

Subsequent days, I wanted to be adventurous and started ordering their Western Set - the way the lady described the food while taking my order ... it sounded so yummy, chicken chop with mashed potatoes, grilled fish with some herbs ...

But it came out to be H.O.R.R.I.B.L.E

Food was cold, way too salty and oily to be healthy. 

The only thing I could stomach in is the fresh fruits.

FPP Hospital Selayang Review - "The Admission"

"Review" on Government Hospital, now that's weird.

Anyway, I am not very normal.

I did end up taking FPP (Full Paying Patient) for my ELCS (Elective Cesarean) at Hospital Selayang under Dr. Yu. My ELCS was for medical reasons. The Nephro thinks my Lupus is screwing with me kidneys! (i.e. Leaking protein, blood, leukocytes ...)

The Admission - 25/2/2013

At Level 5 - Labour Ward, Hospital Selayang - 8.00 am.
I Waited. And Waited.
FPP or not, I still have to Wait .. and Wait ..

Then,  I was directed to go to  'observation unit'
- CTG to monitor baby's heartbeat.
- Ultrasound (estimated my Little Binny weighs 2.2kg)
- Blood Test
- Dexa Injection on my butt (to help Littly Binny's lung make surfactant so that Binny can breath easily)
- Inserting a very biggie IV line! (ouch!!!!)

(Level 5, Observation Bay are shared by FPP, non-FPP - so, do not expect much privacy!)

Oh ya, remember RM 3,000 is required as deposit under FPP - cash or credit card.
Do bring along your ATM card, as the credit card machine may refuse to work, like on the day I was admitted!! Worry not, there's an ATM on the Ground Floor, just make sure your daily limit is sufficient! (In my case, it wasn't and I ended up paying half first, and half in the evening when my hubby came)

I waited till 12 pm before a room was available!
A Single Room - means hubby can bunk in!

Next - The Room