#wavewavee journal

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January 22, 2022

Today, I did Colonoscopy (again) and the results are ALL NORMAL. Of course it wasn’t painful but I’m definitely experiencing some side effects from the general anesthesia. 

Now, I’m just waiting for the results of the Immunohistochemistry markers to know the source of the cancer cells found in my ovary and to be able to start my treatment soon.

I’m in contact with different oncologist right now. One consultant gynaecological oncologist and three consultant oncologist from different hospitals.

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January 20, 2022

I’m experiencing extreme lower back pain that extends to the sides for weeks now. My oncologist told me it’s due to the fluid accumulation in my body that will eventually go away once my treatment starts.

Every night, I do hot showers, apply pain relief rubs, put heat pack, change sleeping position but nothing is working. I only get a maximum of 4 hours of sleep everyday. I only get to sleep once I drink paracetamols, but that’s like my last resort since I know drinking pain relievers every now and then is not good for the body.

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January 13, 2022

First of all, I just wanted to say that drinking castor oil in one go FEELS SO HORRIBLE

They performed Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy to me without anesthesia.

I was able to finish the Gastroscopy, but the Colonoscopy... no

They needed to stop the procedure half way because I wasn’t able to take it anymore. I looked like I was about to faint. WORST FEELING EVER

The results of my Gastroscopy are all NORMAL.

I’m so thankful to the Gastroenterologist and the nurse. Both of them are so kind. They kept talking to me to distract me. They were so patient during the Gastroscopy. I kept on gagging. I looked so wrecked.

The Gastroenterologist suggested to perform the Barium Enema first before requesting for another Colonoscopy (under general anesthesia), if the results of the Barium Enema is good, then I won’t be needing to do Colonoscopy, but if they find something wrong or suspicious with the x-ray, that’s the time I should request a Colonoscopy.

However, after talking to my Oncologist and after careful consideration, we’ve decided to go straight with requesting again for a Colonoscopy (but under general anesthesia this time). Since Colonoscopy is more accurate than Barium Enema in detecting cancers. We don’t want to risk anything.

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January 13, 2022

On January 15, 2022, I will be having my Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy. I was asked to do an almost 2 day fast as a preparation.

Tomorrow, I’m not allowed to eat anything solid. I will just drink water for the rest of the day and drink 60 ml castor oil at 5pm.

8 hours before the procedure, I’m not allowed to eat or drink anything at all.