If you haven’t yet, you may refer to Post KT-Proofing the Room for Part 5. What did I learn from this? Do I regret anything? Here are some things that come to mind: Living donor is better than cadaver donor. Having a living donor makes you better prepared and the transplant can be better scheduled. For cadaver,Continue reading “Learnings and Musings (D’s KT Blog Part 6 of 6)”
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Post KT-Proofing the Room (D’s KT Blog Part 5 of 6)
If you haven’t yet, you may refer to The Recovery for Part 4. Some days after my kidney transplant, Jonas, my husband, went to Bambang to buy some supplies. Partly for use when I get out of the hospital, but also because NKTI lacks some necessary supplies. We asked Jam’s input on what to buy.Continue reading “Post KT-Proofing the Room (D’s KT Blog Part 5 of 6)”
The Recovery (D’s KT Blog Part 4 of 6)
If you haven’t yet, you may refer to The Nightmare for Part 3. By this time, I wanted to go home pretty badly. I hated the hospital bed, it made my back ache whatever position I did. But then, I had another problem, a minor one compared to the pneumonia, but something that will notContinue reading “The Recovery (D’s KT Blog Part 4 of 6)”
The Nightmare (D’s KT Blog Part 3 of 6)
If you haven’t yet, you may refer to The Operation for Part 2. The nightmare began at dawn of October 14, 2019, Monday. I did not notice that I have been having some shortness of breath whenever I talked, the day before. Around 4am, a doctor came to do her rounds. She listened with herContinue reading “The Nightmare (D’s KT Blog Part 3 of 6)”
The Operation (D’s KT Blog Part 2 of 6)
If you haven’t yet, you may refer to The Call for Part 1. My Kidney Transplant Operation took place last October 12, 2019 at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI). It started around 10am, right after my dialysis, because my nephrologist, Dra. Dela Rama, believes that for cadaver organ donations, the sooner it isContinue reading “The Operation (D’s KT Blog Part 2 of 6)”
The Call (D’s KT Blog Part 1 of 6)
Last October 11, 2019, I was wrapping up my work from home at around 7PM, when an unknown number called me. Actually, I missed the call so I called back. This is what I remembered from our conversation: D: Hello R: Hello, is this Diana? D: Yes, who’s this? R: Si Rocky to, natatandaan mo?Continue reading “The Call (D’s KT Blog Part 1 of 6)”
Erkenci Kus : My Current Obsession
It is known that K-Dramas are very “in” right now. Also, not to be left behind are our local PH telenovelas like the never-ending “Ang Probinsyano” (or the Brotherhood, as it is known in Netflix) and “Kadenang Ginto” which still produces hilarious memes and impersonations. Accidentally, I come upon a Turkish telenovela because of aContinue reading “Erkenci Kus : My Current Obsession”
2 Day Bohol Trip : A quick escape
We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us – Anonymous This is the first post on my first blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates. For my birthday this year, my husband and IContinue reading “2 Day Bohol Trip : A quick escape”
Introduction
]My Name is Dee, and I’m always dizzy. Writing has always been my hobby, moreso than reading. I have always wanted to start a blog where I can share things I have tried. Basically, I just want to keep a memoir but if my posts were able to help or inspire others (like for theirContinue reading “Introduction”
Dizzy Dee Diary 