Update on health concern...
By psyche49f
@psyche49f (2502)
Philippines
July 27, 2007 6:04am CST
I just had another round of lab tests this morning, and the doctor found that my sugar is still high, but it has improved (from 147, now it's 121), so I responded well to the medications. I am now starting to take medications for my bad cholesterol (low density lipid), is now on a low or no sweet diet, exercise, and low fat, no red meat, and the like. Thankfully, my liver is functioning well, that's why I am starting to take meds for my high cholesterol. But my two kids are unconvinced because they convince-forced me to go to Cebu, and ask for a second opinion. I did not want to, but they prevailed upon me. We're leaving tonight to see another doctor in Cebu, to ask for a second opinion, with my daughter. I am not really keen at going, but I have no recourse but to do as I am told. He, he, he. This time, it seems that my children (aged 25 and 22) are the ones who are making decisions for me, especially regarding my health. I will write again an update about my check-up; hopefully, everything will be fine. I am apprehensive again...
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@asawako48162 (3321)
• United States
28 Jul 07
Hello! My wife's relatives live in Negros Occidental..Sumat..and I see that you go to the doctors in Cebu..my concern in living in the Philippines is the health care..i am hypertenvsive..blood pressure but my sugar is ok..cholesterol is 138 but my other cholestrerol is low and i take a med plus i am told to exercise? my blood work said i was hydrated..so i drink more water as i was using the sauna a lot at the YMCA and swimming everyday and doint water walking and aerobics in the pool with my asawa..(wife) but my energy level has gone up since i have been exercising daily and getting up early..as i used to sleep in too noon or later..i worked late shift so i was used to sleeping until i was done sleeping..lol
my kids are thiry seven and thirty six..this year..but do not live with me..it is just my wife and me..but i do take a mild anti depressant in the a.m. and sometimes a xanax at night.
I just want to know your opinion of the health services in Cebu..as I have heard good reports..thanks..and it sounds like you are dealing with your problems..but it is one day at a time..and today is going to be a great day..good wishes to you from Paul and Louella..Monroe, Michigan USA..my brother in law is E. Rosquillo and he has six girls and one lieve in Cebula with a fiherman..
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@psyche49f (2502)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
Yup, that's really great...we went to Perpetual Succour Hospital where there is a Specialty Department for all kinds of diseases from diabetes to hypertension, to cancer, etc. You can check it out...it's the first hospital outside of Metro Manila to perform an open heart bypass surgery...the doctors there are really good. Thanks much...
@psyche49f (2502)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
Yes, we did that, and the doctor also referred me to a dietician who instructed me about the kind of diet I should maintain...You're right...I had great bonding with my daughter, thanks.
@youdontsay (3497)
• United States
27 Jul 07
Well, a second opinion isn't a bad thing, as long as the kids are paying for it!
I think you are a bit young to have to have them making your decisions. :-) They will be tired of the responsibility in a few years and by then you might really need them!
I don't look forward to having to depend on someone else to make my decisions. I am such an independent and stubborn person that my kids are going to have a really tough time dealing with me then. Maybe I should start praying for them in that regard now to get a head start! LOL
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@psyche49f (2502)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
You're really a toughie, youdontsay...maybe that style works best for you and others...good luck and thanks
@vonne28th (1494)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
I am just hoping everything will going out fine regarding your health. You need to be more dicipline and take what the doctor have told you. Your children are very much concerned about you, and that is good to uplift your spirit. I'll be praying for you. Good luck!
