Just had a surgical operation

About 10 years ago i was rushed to the hospital for an extreme abdominal pain. Normally i would just curl up like a ball and wait for it to go away but the pain just did not. Since the Doctor was not able to get what was the triggering point of the pain, he gave me a pain killer which somehow relieve the pain. However, he did suggest to have an exploratory laparotomy just to be certain. My dad and i decided not to resort to that since as soon as i took the pain killer the pain subsided. 

Years passed, the pain would come and go but it only happens sporadically and the only remedy was the pain killer. My wife would insist to go ask for a Doctor's opinion but i really doubt that they can find whats wrong with me. 

My body somehow was able to cope with the pain. Usually when the pain starts it would only last a day but it took turn for the worse. Occasionally, it would last more than two days or a week. I still refuse to visit a Doctor until last year i finally decide to give in. So the Doctor made a couple of test namely CBC, Urinalysis and Ultrasound. They did find something on my kidney from the result of the Ultrasound but i doubt it was that. So i gave it a try, took the prescribed medicine and go on with my life.

Few months after, the pain occurred however this time the pain doubled. It was the same unbearable pain i felt 10 years ago. And to make it worse, the pain killer had no longer an effect. Without a second thought, i let my wife rush me to the hospital. It was already a "Do whatever you want to do to me Doctor!" situation.

It started with the same test: CBC, Urinalysis, Ultrasound and X-ray but all came out a vague results. Then they said a CT scan would definitely tell them whats wrong with my stomach so i said will go for it. A CT scan is a large machine with a large tube on the side, your body would then slide through that tube which is pretty much scary to me. 

 A closer look of the CT scan

What i hate most about the test was the painful "contrast" (at least that is what i heard) that was injected through my IV. Since the vein in my IV has already swollen i have to bear the pain for over 40 seconds.

Finally, thank God we were going somewhere. They found something from the CT scan result, some sort of Haziness (that is what they describe it) in my Appendix and enlargement of my intestine therefore concluding i need an operation. But that still did not explain why this has something to do with the reoccurring pain for the past 10 years. We were planning to get a second opinion from a Gastroenterologist but due to the appendix that is about to rapture anytime soon an operation was badly needed. To tell you honestly i was not in favor of the operation but i got no other options.

The operation was the day after the exam result, it was Saturday night. I opted to have me put to sleep while on surgery but before that they need administer an anesthesia on my lower body. The funny thing is the anesthesiologist had a hard time finding the space in between my spine. With Doctor's frustration she ended up administering general anesthesia.

 Three hours later, i was out of the Laboratory along with the Doctor's findings. I actually had a rare case, along with the acute appendicitis the real deal was the intestinal adhesion. From what i have understand, my intestine was preventing my appendix from rapture because my intestine was wrap around it. The reoccurring pain for the past 10 years was the congenital intestinal band (already had it when i was born). An exploratory Laparotomy was indeed a good call for this. (I was able to search it from the net and it all says Explore Lap is the only option). I have to say that the Doctor and whoever took part of the operation really did a good job and i am very thankful to them. I really feel much better now. Thank God!

My stitches

 

This is a picture of my stitches. Doctor really did a good job. 

By the way, they have to put in a surgical staples because surgical sutures can barely hold it.

UFC 145: Rashad Evans vs Jon jones

The much awaited fight between the two will finally be concluded. Who will reign supreme from the light heavyweight? The answer has to wait this coming April 21. They never disappoint spectators everytime they are in the octagon thats one of the reasons no one would think its a one sides fight. At standpoint its to early for Jon Jones to lose the title however Evans has been in the UFC far too long which will give him a slight edge in terms of experience. I guess Jones have to make up for his reach advantage that most likely will earn him a KO win. Its going to take a lot of effort on planning considering they trained under the same ringside. So who would make it to the top of the best light heavyweight fighter?

I have a new baby!

Its my Iphone 4s! Apple Products was never my first choice. In terms of popularity, we have to admit Android phones seems to come first not to mention its a top choice for most people. As far as price is concern, we opt for something less or affordable. However, you wont be able to get the full functionality of a cellphone.

I own ipods and to tell you honestly i am not a big fan. I thought it lacks ingenuity but that was before when i had no idea how apple products works. When i was able to get a hold of an iphone 4 i surprisingly fell in love with it. So i ended up buying a 3gs that partly has the iphone 4 features.

Then as soon as Globe released Iphone 4s along with a great postpaid plan, i didnt waste a time to apply for it. I take my hat off to Globe for approving my enrollment and handing me the phone in 3 days! Now, im enjoying my New baby and my postpaid plan! What more can i get?




Just incase your wondering i enrolled for 1799 MySuperSurf with 4k cash out .

A Deadly Brain-eating Amoeba

In recent health updates, there is a new virus killing 3 people in US -specifically in Virginia and Florida. This brain-eating virus is called Naegleria fowler. Like all other Amoebas they are present in warm waters. However, infection will start if Amoeba manages to swim through the nasal passage making its way to the brain. Symptoms of infection are quite similar to meningitis. So far, there hasn't been reports in other countries about this deadly Amoebas.

Its advisable to keep ourselves updated about this virus. Here is a link: Brain-eating Amoeba

Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival is at work!

Its customary for Chinese to celebrate Ghost month which falls on the 7 month of lunar calendar year. And as Feng Shui goes, this is a month where Yin imbalances Yang mainly causing more distress to our Job, business, health and relationship. The Chinese communities advise not to hold an event such as marriage or undertake any decision like money matters, cause it will plainly bring bad luck. It is said that the deceased, especially those who are unhappy from the afterlife, will seek for food and entertainment. 

Honestly, i haven't heard of  Ghost month ever until know. Personally, i rarely believe in superstitions as such, but Feng Shui came probable to me at some point of my life. Witnessing accidents and untimely deaths completely knocks my disbelief of superstitions out of the window. I could no longer care less of this unlikely happenings not to mention this unlikely events happened at close distance. 

Early this morning i burned incense and say a little prayer. We have to do the same tomorrow and burn Joss Paper(Money of the dead). This are advises coming from Feng Shui experts.

My pride and joy!

My Book and Novel collections are my prized possession. I never loved books in my youth and frankly i hated reading. So i'm kinda like a late bloomer, i realized this interests right after college that eventually became my hobby.  This all started when i have been periodically reading my sister's Magazines. Later, i noticed i have been checking out frequently all the articles i loved to read everytime my sister buys a new issue. It kept me updated and entertained for a while but it was just not enough for me. So i started to collecting my own Magazines a month after that. I have keen interest in articles about healthy living, lifestyle, new technology and GIRLS. NO! its not what you think, i pledge my respect to women. We all know Men love women, right? i respect women as much as i love my collection. So FHM became My very first collection and as far as i can remember i started back in 2007. I may have missed a few issues but it kept me updated of variety of information. You can attain a lot of information from FHM not just showcase of Girls, they literally got everything! That is where i started loving novels because they also have articles about best selling books.  


 So i started with the Book of Mark Bowden's Finder's Keepers: A story of a man who found a $1 million dollar. My wife got this from her friend. I was just curious of its contents which eventually led me to finishing the whole novel. No doubt I loved it! By the way, the Author is very notable of his works like Black Hawk Down which was made a movie. 

Craving for more, my next book was Twilight saga which in that time was very popular among teen. If you haven't heard of it, SHAME ON YOU! haha... not really. This book is about a story of a girl who fell in love w/ a vampire so as the vampire w/ her and additional mythical creature which are a formidable foes of vampires, the werewolves, but according to the book they are called shape shifter. Although the fiction characters thwarted a lil bit what most people are adapted to however its uniqueness quite catch the readers. The author of this book is Stephenie Meyer.

What followed after are books from Sidney Sheldon. Which by the way is my wife's favorite author and he got tons of this, but, i never had the chance to read it all. The only books i manage to read are The sky is falling and Doomsday conspiracy. Not really my cup of tea but it will do for the meantime. 

A teen genre, thriller, mythical, and lil bit of romance, this became my benchmark for a good novel. I did a lil research and found out about the controversial author Dan Brown. I'm very proud to say that i read all of his works: Trilogy (Angel's and Demons, Davinci's Code and Lost symbol), Deception point and Digital Fortress. All his novels has literally elements of Conspiracy from secret societies which brings up the thrill to all readers. His two books were also brought to the big screen: Angels and Demons and Davinci's Code.

Books after books, i finally created my list of favorite authors. One of them is Paulo Coelho but I haven't completed all the books yet, is a long way to go and there is no way i'm stopping. His Books has only a few pages but it consists of thousands of meanings. That is why i love his novels. This is what i've got so far: The Alchemist, Valkyries and The Zahir.

Some of the book i read are recommendations by my friends and some online. One in particular is the book by Yann Martel: Life of Pi. It has gruesomeness in its story but it also incorporates stories about religions, that makes it very interesting. I never really understood the end of the story, but that is what makes it unique. The author intends to make the readers minds puzzled depending on how readers would interpret there would really no specific ending. I'm still considering buying his other books.

And last but not the least, my favorite author so far is Dean Koontz, has uniquely intriguing suspense thriller Novels and science fictions. I happened to buy his book from a book sale and i'm just glad i did. Every flip just brings up the intensity whether its romance or suspense making readers feel the story very realistic. And all books he wrote are based on scientific facts, no wonder it made me feel like it happened in real life. He wrote quite number of books but he never let me down so far. So i'll keep on reading and keep on collecting.


This by far has brought my drive to collect books and novel without limit. I'm looking forward to collect all of the volumes by each author i have. I have completed one so i'm pretty sure i can do it also with other authors. I got an eye on this authors: Nicholas Sparks(Walk to remember), Chuck Palahniuk(Fight club), J.D Salinger (The cather in the rye) and  Rick Riodan (Percy Jackson and the olympians)

What is the best tablet i can find?

I'm looking forward on getting one of the best Tablet i can find particularly in my place. But lets go back a bit why i decided to get one these.

We have been far influenced by technology in our daily life either lifestyle or work. Look around and you'll see someone poking their fingers on their phones. Aside from that, the availability of WIFI is exponential we can almost access internet anywhere. On the other hand, thru connectivity we can freely do most of our online business in the most convenient places like coffee shop, malls, restaurants, just name it you can gain access thru the internet. Laptops can be a bit bulky carrying it around and for some reason it has now gone outdated since the coming of the Tablets PC. Though we still know the advantages of a Personal Computer and laptops considering its technicality like upgrades. However, new tablets is now cellphone capable making it more advantageous than others in terms of communication. There are different brands out there to choose so this is the hard part for me. I have a few candidates that has my taste. 

1. Galaxy Tab 7.0 or newest 10.1

2. Apple IPad 2 (I hope price drops down sooner)

3. Asus EEpad 

4. Macbook

these are just few to mention