Friday, May 4, 2012

Yes ! I am back to work...

          Finally the I crossed the finishing  line. There was no yellow jersey waiting of me to wear, no trophy to carry and no crowd to cheer. Its was an eerie silence. Chris and I had gone to see Dr Lum on the morning of the  2nd of MAY for the final check up. It was good news all over. The treatment had officially come to an end. The prognosis was good. The next appointment was 1 year away. The medical pesonal that I need to see on a regular basic from now are my dentist and ENT specialist. And that would be on a 6 and 4 monthly basis respectively. So that was it. By noon it was all over. Bye bye DSH ! and we drove home feeling rather elated and yet subdued. Elated because it was all over, especially for the care giver, Chris, and subdued because what the future holds. There is no guarantee in life I guess and I have learned this very very quickly and the hard way as well.. 
        My mind turned towards the CRM meeting scheduled for tomorrow. I was fit and eager to attend the meeting. Driving to the LCCT airport wasn't a problem as my vertigo has disappeared mysteriously as it appeared. So the wind direction changed and again I made a swift tack into wind. My goal was to continue where I had left off. 9 weeks of hiatus hasn't made my brains rusty. If fact it seemed to be recharged to engage the next challenge. My only worry is that I am not putting in enough exercise as I should. Well this will be my priority from this week onward. 
       I will take this opportunity to thank each and ever one of you for reading this blog, for your well wishes, concern, SMS, calls, prayers and support. I will wind down this blog and only update it as and when required. Anyone on the same journey that needs help and support please feel free to e-mail me and I will get in touch. Thank you all, with much love and affection...Shakil
             
CRM Team

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  1. GanCGeokMay 7, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Shakil, congrats to hear the good news ! Best wishes

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    1. UnknownMay 15, 2012 at 12:14 AM

      Thanks, It has been an arduous journey though the light was always visible at the end of the tunnel.
      It was a always a matter of time and how time plays such a crucial role in healing.
      regards
      shakil

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  2. AnonymousMay 8, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Shakil, I just checked in to see how you're doing and so happy to read that your treatment has finally come to an end... Whilst we are not there to cheer you at the finishing line, we are there in spirit and that our prayers and thoughts are always with you. Love to you & Chris,
    Gina

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    1. UnknownMay 15, 2012 at 12:21 AM

      Gina thanks. Its been now 8 week since I last visited the hospital for radiation. The throat is still uncomfortable and irritable. Taste is slooooowly returning. Sour I can taste. Sweet not yet. Salt has always been the default taste since the treatment started. Bitter is still missing. Tried durians a few days ago! The smell was fantastic and that was the best part. I told Chris no point me eating expensive stuff if I cannot enjoy the taste. Anyway take care Gina
      Best wishes
      shakil

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  3. alvinMay 16, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Shakil,
    we are so happy from down under to hear that all your trouble and treatment are sucessfully and now you are back to playing golf and teaching.and soon I hope you will be flying again. Good bless.
    Alvin and all your family at down under

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42 days of treatment

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