Tuesday, July 1, 2008

From The Land Of Rising Son ToThe Land Of Rising Sun..2

By 430pm it was impossible for me to even sit.Time to see the Doc urgently said my inner self.Grabbed the nearest auto and rushed to the doctor,who was attached to another hospital.The guy had one look at my moron face and mentally decided on certain surgical procedures instantly .He went thru a routine examination and finally conveyed that I need an endoscopy done and elaborated on the process.Finally he asked me for the scan reports done in the morning.Unfortunately that leading hospital had procedures and they would hand it over to me only the next day.
A small catheter from nowhere appeared but gave me instant relief.I was asked to come the next day,of course with the reports,and then only the date of surgery would be fixed.

I was running out of time for my trip ,had just 72 hours to go.My hopes started fading.

Next morning,ie Wedneday 25 th june,I sent my colleague to the leading hospital to collect the reports and they sort of disbelieved her,saying I was perfectly ok and needed only tablets.Hopes again soared for me.Can I make the trip on Friday 27th june.The doctor herself came on line and said that I should refuse surgery and come over to their (leading ) hospital and they will redo the tests and confirm.I felt like a Ping Pong ball on the Table Tennis Table.

Somewhere my inner self told me to go ahead with the surgery and postpone my trip by a maximum of three days,beyond which the trip will have no use.So finally requested my colleague to pick up the reports and come over to the second hospital.Again one look at the reports,the doctor reconfirmed that I had no alternative but to undergo the surgery.He wanted to do it on Friday evening,but I insisted he do it on Thursday morning itself.I confided in him about the pressure on my trip,but he said it would be a miracle if I could make it in the next week ie in the week of 30th june.I was determined.I said I will ,provided he did his job well I thought to myself.I forced myself and got admitted in the general ward & later shifted to seperate room.It was like getting into the train RAC and then getting the berth.

Thursday morning,the surgeon kept his word .6 AM I was wheeled in,local anaesthesia administered,part of my internals carved out permanently and sent out for biopsy.I was out by 7AM,with excruciating pain.By friday the pain had vanished and one by one the dozens of IV fluid bottles dangling around me ,as if I was one giant squid,were removed.I was on road to recovery,but was it fast enough.Everytime I wanted to ask the Surgeon about rebooking my ticket,he deftly avoided the answer.Third time my inner self guided me to a decision,I rebooked my ticket for Wednesday night ie 2 july .Can I make it,Yes I felt.

On sunday morning the Doc said I was ok but regarding my trip he would decide only on Tuesday evening.I was discharged and my kids fussed over me so much,for a second I felt extremely proud father.Only last week the Fathers day passed without these guys bothering about it.

Monday evening the Biopsy report came and it was Benign.what a relief and positive news.

Today,ie Tuesday 1st July, Doctor cleared my visit with a smile bursting out on both our faces.It was rejoicing time.So after all I am going to make it.Felt very happy.
The first thing that came to my mind was that I complete this blog ,for tomorrow I would be too damn busy.LOL

So from a dutiful Son taking his mother to a regular check up ,I landed up as a patient, in this comedy of errors,and now with everything under control I am on the way to the Land of rising Sun !!

Ok friends on this happpy note that I am off for this truncated trip and will be back on 10th july ,with more good news ,I suppose.

And,incidentally as I celebrate my five and a half decades of existance in this God created world,on 9 th of july ,I will be transitting as I would be on my way back.What a way to celebrate!!

till then take care
TC
CU

71 comments:

rayshma said...

gr8!
have a wonderful trip... we shall wait for the good news!
and heyy, yes, i'm a cancerian too... when's ur b'day?! :)
take care...

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@rayshma
Hi,friendly crab.mine is on 9 th july..this time I am transiting on my Birthday.What a way to celebrate.When is yours.Advance wishes
Tks for your wishes
TC
CU

Joy said...

Two things are to be rejoiced about,One about ur test result and ur recovery. And the other one about for ur BIRTHDAY.

Advance birthday wishes da...

Take care.

Unknown said...

Oh thankgod u are ok! all the best for your trip!

Do we get any treats for a successful stone operation? :P :P

Ohhhhh treat for b'day for sure! :D Happy advanced b'day! :D

Preethi said...

have a wonderful trip... happy bday and take care!!! whats the good news?? now I will have to remain curious till you return?

Sairekha said...

have a nice trip!!! :) And wish you a happy 55!!:)

Vanjula said...

I am glad that you are alright now.Take care..:))) Ellam nalathukku than saar..

Many many more happy returns of the day in advance..take care..
Have a beautiful trip in Japan and please do post a few photos..:)

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Joy
Hi joy.Long time no see..That was a nice wish.Thanks
TC
CU
Camp Japan

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Curious
Stones..Kal Adi padaama irundha sari.

Treat kku enna vechhuduvom..Chennai ya irundalum sari Unga ooraga irundaalum sari..Eppo nu neengave mudivu pannidunga
TC
CU
Camp Japan

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Preethi
Welcome Preethi ..Trip has been so far so good..Stories and Yarns wont desert me ..lol
Thanks for Wishes
TC
CU
Camp Japan

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Ziah
Welcome Ziah .Thanks for wishes.Back to Bangaluru ?
TC
CU
Camp Japan

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Vanjula
Thanks Vanjula !Ellam Nalladhukkuthan.I believe that too, firmly.Photos! Marandhe pochu.Edutthudaren.Idhu varaikkum edukkale.Innum rendu naal ,paakkalam.Eppo Chennai pakkam Varugai.
TC
CU
Camp Japan

aMus said...

hey happy 55!!!

so all's well that started not so well...

have agreat trip home...

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Suma
Thanks Suma for the Wishes.
I wish I was transitting Singapore this time as I always do.But this time I am transitting Thailand .
Hope you have settled down after the hols
TC
CU

Gayatri Bhadran said...

have a good trip sir! =)

and I'm glad to hear that you're health is alright and that you're fit as a fiddle. take good care!

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Gayatri
thanks Gayatri !Hope to be in blog circle more actively soon ..
TC
CU
Camp Japan

Preetilata【ツ】 said...
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Preetilata【ツ】 said...

oho...sorry CU... aaj onek deri kore elam go . bhor 4:33AM baje ekhon :(...kaal ke ese porbo for sure :)

bhalo theko
:):):)

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Preetilata【ツ】
Bhor ei belai kothai geychile baba..Shob theek tho..Abaar esho
Bhalo theko
TC
CU
Camp Japan

anits said...

hv a great trip..enjoy it..happy bday CU..tcare

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@anits
Thanks a lot.
tc
cu

Keshi said...

hv a good one CU, and plz TC!

Keshi.

Keshi said...

And o yeah Im so glad abt ur health!

Keshi.

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@keshi
Thanks a lot keshi for your wises
tc
cu
camp japan

Lakshmi said...

good to hear alls well..have a good trip and advanced birthday wishes

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@lakshmi
Thanks a lot Lakshmi.Things are definitely a lot under control.

TC
CU
Camp Japan

Fantasies of a Lifetime said...

hey,
Take care & have a great trip :)waiting to hear on the japanese aventure. . .& HAPPY BIRTHDAY :D

ceedy said...

see the advantage of being lazy...

it is ninth today in japan...so i get to wish happy birthday....

and i think you need to give a gift to that "smart counter salesman" who was an angel for you in this case....

it was comedy of errors or maybe not ;)

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Fantasies of a Lifetime
Thank you ma for the wishes.Hope everything is fine there at coimbatore too !
TC
CU
Camp Japan

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@ceedy
Welcome ceedy.Perhaps the first Bloggie to wish me on this day ie 9 thon the Blog.Advantage of time difference !!
yes, very true its perhaps not comedy of errors but destiny if I may term it so !!
Hope you have setteled down in the new place !

Sahasra said...

I hope you are hale.Many many happy returns of the day.Have nice time and take care of health.Physical check-up once a yr is always advisable.

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Sahasra
Welcome.Long time here.Hope everything fine with you.Thanks,advice well taken .

TC
CU
CAMP JAPAN

Lakshmi said...

Good to hear that..by the way, just drop in to backpakker when you have the time..Ive just posted sthg on madras day and I would like to hear your point of view

Sahasra said...

Thanks for ur kind words!

I graduated from Andhra University,Visakhapatnam.2004 passout.

rayshma said...

happy happy birthday!!! hope u had a lovely trip! :) and oh yes, this IS a lovely coincidence!!! :)
i shall cut my cake twice, don't ya worry! :) u know, this was my first b'day in a long long time that actually went off well. :)

Prats said...

:( I'm late again...
Hop eyou had a great birthday!!! and an even better trip!!
How are you feeling now?

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Lakshmi
Thanks Lakshmi ..Will do right away !!
TC
CU

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@rayshma
That was nice of you for celebrating with two cakes ..LOL.
Wonderful to know you had a funfilled BDay after a long time.May many more such BDays follows
TC
CU

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Prats
Thanks a lot..everything is fine out here..better late than never !!
TC
CU

Unknown said...

HEy..have a wonderful trip!

Advance birthday wishes as well...

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Me
Hi thanks a lot..First timer here ? not able to reach your site ? how do i reach
TC
CU

Aarthi said...

OMG...so many things to say...in short
1st -Wish you a very Happy B"day
2nd -Hope you really had a nice time abroad....
3rd -Wish you a good health...
4th -Awesome writing (as usual)

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Aarthi
Hey,where did you vanish for a long time

Tks Tks Tks Tks

TC
CU

ceedy said...

Cool pictures....

but a question - were you fasting in the first pic...looks like there is food and you are hungry :)

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@ceedy
Welcome..If i had taken a picture a minute later,the table might have been clean.This was taken just as my colleague filled up my tray !!
TC
CU

Arun said...

Heyy!! i'm Kinda new to blogging. Just happened to visit ur page. Nice to hear that u r goin on ur trip and that the test results are all fine:) Wish u a wonderful trip! Do visit my page sometime :)

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Arun PK
welcome &thanks for wishes.Will definitely visit your blog
TC
CU

Preethi said...

nice pics... I keep getting updates about laminators, technical specs and sorts from your blog on my blog lines feed!!

This make any sense?
"The laminator. Fellowes mars a laminator (5700901) at great prices full product description, technical specifications and customer reviews from bt shop"

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Preethi
Welcome Preethi !!
Me too having same problem and this is happening weekly once for the past three weeks.I have sent a mail to Blogger.com on this.Hope they will reply on what action to be taken or how to avoid it.If you come across a solution please keep me informed too !!
TC
CU

Solitaire said...

My my!
What a turn of events.
Belated happy birthday!

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Solitaire
Welcome Solitaire ..Thanks for the wishes..Wishes are wishes,belated or otherwise,and one looks forward to it..lol
TC
CU

m.flowerr said...

Belated b'day wishes CU!Are you back from your trip? Wazz the news you have to share?

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@m.flowerr
Welcome & thanks for wishes..long time no see.
trip was very good .lot to share ,hope I can do it soon b4 it becomes stale.how u doing ?
TC
Cu

Keshi said...

howdy? :)

Keshi.

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Keshi
Great Keshi ,Hows You
TC
CU

Solitaire said...

So no more updates from you?

Compassion Unlimitted said...

Solitaire
I have to..Settling or resettling is taking long time..Lazy bones here Solitaire
TC
CU

gypsy said...

ummm happy bday :)

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@d SINNER!!!
Welcome & thanks for the wishes.First time here?.Thanks again
TC
CU

Jira said...

I just came across your blog...Makes for an interesting read....

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Jira
thanks Jira ..Do keep passing by
TC
CU

Rashi said...

all wishes fr u...

nice to be here.

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Rashi
Welcome Rashi & tks for your words.Please do pass by when you have the time
TC
CU

anits said...

halo tamilan..engge aaleye kanum??

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@anits
Vandhutte irukkenungo,porumai
Tc
CU

Aarthi said...

hey cool pics and u look coool too!!...:)

Aarthi said...

hey cool pics and u look coool too!!...:)

Aarthi said...

Did u visit HongKong too??? Coz recently I was on a trip to these places...:)

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Aarthi
thanks for the cool comments ..lol.
No, i didnt visit hongkong,this trip itself was against Doctors advice !Hongkong ,I visited last year on my return from Japan.
Hope you enjoyed your trip to HK
TC
CU

Aarti said...

hello

its been ages since i came over.. today i thot i shd....:)

and wow, u've been globe trotting and whoa about ur health, hope your ok now... take care!!!

:)

Compassion Unlimitted said...

@Aaarti
welcome.Ages yes.
travel is part of my life,tho the frequency has reduced with age.
hows everything with you
TC
CU