D176: GOODBYE ICU. HELLO WARD 9 ❤

Finally, leaving after 5 days in ICU at 7pm today. I have met so many kind nurses and doctors. You build relationship faster because ICU nurses work 12 hours a day. When you get really sick, you will get 1 on 1 nurse. Otherwise, you will get 1 on 2. I have experienced both. I’ll make a video on my ICU experience next time. It’s not just an eye opening but soul opening experience.

Unfortunately, I cannot interview any of my ward friends because they are just as sick often worse than me. ICU patients are not mobile as we are attached to so many cables. I have been bed bound since I was in ICU except when you are helped to be on the chair. Even then, it takes a lot of effort to move such a short distance.

Thank you Bron, Sarah, Ally, Kelly, Ruth, Anna, Lucy and Gill for looking after me. Especially, Sarah, Kelly and Gill who gave me bed bath. Now my tally is 4 times haha. Also, others who have shared their laugh and hugs with me. And, I found a laughter buddy called Cindy.

I have so many doctors, pain doctors and consultant to thank to as well.

Things will get worse before it gets better – life wisdom learned lol. I’ve been told it will plateau for 2 weeks before it gets better. At least that’s only 1 week to go to recovery. Skin is now in peeling, blistering, red and raw mode. Having it in sensitive area makes it worse and chemo makes it longer to heal. At least I’m out of ICU and into my second home ward 9 🙂 I’m in the best hands. I’m not sure how long I’ll stay here yet.

I’ll have to come visit ICU when I’m well 🙂

09.12.15