I slept deeply today and woke up feeling genuinely refreshed, with my body noticeably lighter and more energized... I started the morning early with a shower, and throughout my stay in the ward, I have been performing my prayers in my room; having a private room made it easier to focus, especially with a prayer mat readily provided... my blood glucose reading of 5.9 measured using a glucometer indicates the level of sugar in the blood at the time of testing and is generally considered acceptable... breakfast this morning was a simple serving of scrambled eggs with beans...
Abang Mahdi came to visit at 10:30 in the morning, arriving on his own, as Kak Yusa and Umar are currently in Ireland attending Yaya’s graduation ceremony, after which Yaya will be returning to Malaysia... during his visit, we spent time talking about his heart bypass surgery at IJN in June last year, including the challenges he faced during the healing process... he also shared insights into the treatment costs, which amounted to RM95,000, of which only RM50,000 was covered by Prudential, with the remaining balance paid using EPF savings... the expenses were higher due to his extended stay in the ICU caused by an unstable heart condition... we later took the opportunity to connect with Kak Pah via a WhatsApp call, sharing updates focused mainly on family matters and health, making the conversation both meaningful and reassuring...
I invited him to go down to Kenangan Coffee, as Dr. Liew had given me permission to enjoy a cup of plain black coffee today... we continued our conversation there in a more relaxed setting, taking the opportunity to unwind and chat over coffee... this time, we connected with Walid through a WhatsApp call, as is often our routine... Walid shared his usual natural health tips while we also discussed family matters, with him keen to hear the latest updates about the children and grandchildren... the moment felt unhurried and comforting, filled with meaningful exchanges and a sense of gratitude for shared time and good company...
at last, I was able to truly enjoy a cup of hot Americano, while Abang Mahdi opted for a comforting hot chocolate... in the past, I would usually ask for an extra shot, but this time I chose to keep it simple with a regular shot... naturally, it was without sugar, as I wanted to savour the authentic bitterness of the coffee - adding sugar would only mask its true character... that, to me, is the real satisfaction of drinking coffee... having once worked as a barista, I have always appreciated the depth, balance, and quiet pleasure that comes from experiencing coffee in its purest form...
after spending about an hour chatting in the lobby, he made his way home, and I returned to the ward to meet the diabetes specialist... as expected, the session was fairly casual, as I had already consulted this specialist before...
the discharge process went smoothly, with all expenses of RM47,802.40 fully covered by MediExpress... I then stopped by the pharmacy to collect a month’s supply of medication... the prescribed medication regimen serves multiple complementary therapeutic purposes aimed at cardiovascular protection, glycaemic control, and gastrointestinal safety following coronary intervention... Aspirin (CASprin) 100 mg once daily and ticagrelor (Brilinta) 90 mg twice daily together constitute dual antiplatelet therapy, which is essential to prevent platelet aggregation, reduce the risk of stent thrombosis, and lower the likelihood of recurrent myocardial infarction or stroke... Rosuvastatin (Crestor) 20 mg taken at night is a high‑intensity statin prescribed to reduce LDL cholesterol levels and stabilize atherosclerotic plaques, thereby decreasing long‑term cardiovascular risk... for diabetes management, Jardiance Duo (empagliflozin with metformin) is used to improve glycaemic control through enhanced insulin sensitivity and increased urinary glucose excretion, while also conferring additional cardiovascular and renal protective benefits; this is complemented by Ryzodeg insulin, which combines rapid‑acting and long‑acting insulin components to provide both basal and post‑meal glucose control... lastly, Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily is included to reduce gastric acid secretion and protect the gastrointestinal tract from irritation or bleeding, particularly important in the setting of prolonged antiplatelet therapy...
my next appointment with Dr. Liew is scheduled for next month, during which my hospitalization coverage will continue until that visit... I finally headed home with Naja, feeling a deep sense of relief to be back in familiar surroundings - ready to rest and focus on recovery...
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