....it's all good....
Monday, September 28, 2009
i'm back
back from Beijing.
attended a very gratifying much-to-talk-about qigong workshop ;)
however, this by far the most worrisome flight i have ever had. not so much of h1n1. in terms of that, i'm more worried i couldn't pass the health check than the spreading virus itself :P
i fell very ill weeks before the trip. the coughing got worse and i think my lungs were (was) inflamed. i'm breathless all the time. i'm breathless to just walk 10 steps ahead.. i'm breathless even just standing up for more than 5 minutes.
believe me, i get motion sickness from walking. i threw up so much till i lost my appetite. the lack of food kinda compounded the situation and made me weaker by the day. my weights dropped below 40kg in days. i need to lie down most if not all the time, just too weak to get up actually. horrfying!
fortunately, i bounced back 2 days before the trip. not entirely okay but i guess it's good enough for me to move on. thanks for all who prayed and thought about me during this time *hugs and kisses*
flying to beijing was okay. it's a night flight. many were sleeping throughout and hence, oxygen requirement was low.
but coming back was a nightmare. the oxygen level was so low and scarce due to all the activities going on. baby crying.. people talking.. walking to the lavatory etc etc.
i have a hard time competing for oxygen??!! x_x
in fact, i have to constantly put my body in 'sleep mode' for that 6 hours. even when i'm not sleeping, i'm meditating to control my breathing. in....out...in...out. no kidding. i'm serious!
any movement, even small movements like drinking water or talking will send my heart pumping for oxygen circulation.. you can see my chest heaving obviously. i starved myself because i'm too afraid to eat. gasping for air is not a pleasant feeling. for that one or two time i went to the lavatory, i turned pale and blueist if i couldn't calm my heart down within minutes. geez! it feels like i'm going into an asthma or heart attack anytime. thank God all those meditation during the workshop helps. back in one piece :)
(i can use some lipstick in the photo. so pale)
so, how's the workshop? isit worth the risk?
well, if someone sponsor me a trip to Paris staying in a 7 stars hotel right now, i will not hesitate to say, "no thanks, i would rather stay at home". i mean it.
for this Beijing trip, no regret. i will do it all over again.
does it cure me? ( I got that alot. haha)... no, not as yet.
it's not a treatment to heal me immediately. qigong is a powerful act to strengthen the body and it's something i want to learn for better health. it's a mean to heal :)
~more later.
attended a very gratifying much-to-talk-about qigong workshop ;)
however, this by far the most worrisome flight i have ever had. not so much of h1n1. in terms of that, i'm more worried i couldn't pass the health check than the spreading virus itself :Pi fell very ill weeks before the trip. the coughing got worse and i think my lungs were (was) inflamed. i'm breathless all the time. i'm breathless to just walk 10 steps ahead.. i'm breathless even just standing up for more than 5 minutes.
believe me, i get motion sickness from walking. i threw up so much till i lost my appetite. the lack of food kinda compounded the situation and made me weaker by the day. my weights dropped below 40kg in days. i need to lie down most if not all the time, just too weak to get up actually. horrfying!
fortunately, i bounced back 2 days before the trip. not entirely okay but i guess it's good enough for me to move on. thanks for all who prayed and thought about me during this time *hugs and kisses*
flying to beijing was okay. it's a night flight. many were sleeping throughout and hence, oxygen requirement was low.but coming back was a nightmare. the oxygen level was so low and scarce due to all the activities going on. baby crying.. people talking.. walking to the lavatory etc etc.
i have a hard time competing for oxygen??!! x_x
in fact, i have to constantly put my body in 'sleep mode' for that 6 hours. even when i'm not sleeping, i'm meditating to control my breathing. in....out...in...out. no kidding. i'm serious!
any movement, even small movements like drinking water or talking will send my heart pumping for oxygen circulation.. you can see my chest heaving obviously. i starved myself because i'm too afraid to eat. gasping for air is not a pleasant feeling. for that one or two time i went to the lavatory, i turned pale and blueist if i couldn't calm my heart down within minutes. geez! it feels like i'm going into an asthma or heart attack anytime. thank God all those meditation during the workshop helps. back in one piece :)
(i can use some lipstick in the photo. so pale)
so, how's the workshop? isit worth the risk?
well, if someone sponsor me a trip to Paris staying in a 7 stars hotel right now, i will not hesitate to say, "no thanks, i would rather stay at home". i mean it.
for this Beijing trip, no regret. i will do it all over again.
does it cure me? ( I got that alot. haha)... no, not as yet.
it's not a treatment to heal me immediately. qigong is a powerful act to strengthen the body and it's something i want to learn for better health. it's a mean to heal :)
~more later.
posted by lisaOne at 10:15 AM
24 Comments:
can drink complan or something suitable? all those vitamin balanced food powder.
and portable oxygen? i think there is such thing. can use at home also when needed. the doctor should know. if not, email me. i find out.
use sunglass when walking. helps motion sickness. but not so dark till you cannot see clearly.
polarized sunglass. they cut glare tremendously. but that's another thing altogether. it's more like reducing visual, causing nausea.
i needed sunshades at one stage, even at night. but if driving, then polarized/night shades is safer. ya, i get motion sickness all the time. tablets can only help that much. we help ourselves ya.
ah, drink glucose water. glucolin. mix a little with water when you have no strength for food intake.
now i am a serial comment poster, eek.
Wow what a trip...glad that you made it there and back.
Btw, have been following your blog last year (i think just slightly before you went on a blog break). Been amazed with your enthusiasm, optimism and zest. Totally inspirational.
hello gutsy pretty lady, what can i say? U r back with us, that is all that counts. Read your post with awe and admiration for u . Keep going girl. U are doing great. As for my bro- today his third chemo and at this moment, he is in pg now. Coming home tonight. Will continue to pray for both of u
Lisa, glad to have you back. Missed reading your blog....was quite worried about you...you never fail to amaze me with your strength and courage.....I do hope your appetite can increase and you can put on some of the weight you lost...
with lots of luv.... Dawn
dear lisa,
happy to see u again... you are constantly in my thots.. *hugz*
wait for u to share your beijing stories and pics :-) XOXO
It sounds like you had a stressful flight back in the plane . But glad you came back in one piece:)
Goodness, you are such an inspiration!
sending more love and support.
hugs babe. xxx
Hi Lisa!! Welcome back!! Miss you so much and have been wondering how you are doing. Good to hear from you again. muaks muaks muaks!! a few people send their regards and asking about you. sending their xoxo to you!! love ya!!
hope you're coping well, sweetpea.
love you.
send more hugs and kisses xxx, and a little prayer.
Welcome back, Lisa! :)
You are brave...but then if it's worth it, it's ok to take the risk.
Hope you are feeling much better and getting better.
Update us if all is ok since you haven't been writing for a while.
hi, been dropping by every day to see/read how you are doing. Rest well, angels are watching after you. :)
Hi Lisa,
Been checking back and there's no update from you. How're you feeling? Can't wait to hear more of your qigong progress!
hey.. been thinking about u. Hope to hear from u soon. :)
are you ok lisa ?
Hi Lisa, miss you.... drop a note and tell us how you're doing ok?
luv, Dawn
I don dare 2 visit yr blog sometimes sis coz its hurt me so much 2 read about how weak u r.But hav 2 b stronger....coz u r.God bless u .
Hey Lisa,
NO updates? Just wondering how you are
love you babe. we're all praying for you. thinking of you day and night.
*kisses and hugs* xxx
Hi, hope u are well now. Take care muaks!
hope u are feeling much better after the trip.
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