Well folks I just got discharged from the hospital now fit an fine. It was a 10 day stay and the problem was vertigo and very low sodium levels. The doctors were excellent and their diagnosis was perfect and I was soon up and about. I had plenty of time to rest and reflect on issues concerning changes in my life-style. Yes I did come to the conclusion that I need to slow down and do the things which I always wanted to do but missed out.
The hospital itself was more like a health-resort a quaint World War II vintage construction but remarkably well maintained. The nursing sisters and medical assistants were always kind and caring. They were always cheerful and and kept the patients in good humor. True to the adage – “laughter is the best medicine”
I’d love a share a few more pictures from the hospital garden and of a most breathtaking view of the sunrise. In India Sun God is believed to be the King of all the planets and is responsible for controlling all their movements; he is the lord of excellence and wisdom. And many patients waited for the sunrise to offer their salutation and prayers – Soorya Namaskar! . A good reminder to those who patiently waited to view the sunrise and the day break reminding us that life goes on and we are all blessed.
“Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower” ~ Hans Christian Andersen
A bright young patient a teenager was so inspired that he sketched a beautiful portrait of Mother Teresa. (below) A popular quote by Mother “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one” ~ Mother Teresa
A word of advise is to check your sodium and potassium levels periodically. A balanced diet will make sure that all salts and minerals are maintained at the right levels.
A small prayer for my fellow patients some of who are suffering may they get well speedily. “If these flowers were wishes, then my wish for you is to get well soon”.
And finally “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book”~ Irish Proverb
So glad to hear that you are out of hospital and feeling much better. Thank you for calling in to my blog again
Thank you for the good wishes. Yes I am in good health now.
Regards.
Sorry you have been in the hospital, my dear friend suffers from vertigo, may you be blessed with continued good health. Glad to have you back… Patty
Thanks Patty your good wishes mean a lot to me. With kindest regards.
Sorry to hear about your poor health Dilip, hope you are better and healthy now. Nice write up here!
Thanks Aparna for your good wishes! With kind regards
So glad you are out of hospital Dilip. Take care and stay well
Madhu thanks for your concern and good wishes. They mean a lot to me.
Best wishes to you too. Cheers
Good to know you are fine.recently I have heard a lot about sodium defficiency.but how did you know.what were you feeling?
Thanks for the good wishes Renu. I have always maintained fitness regimen but one day I felt a bit of sway in my gait and vertigo like effect. And the next day was really bad and so got admitted to the hospital. My blood checks revealed an abnormally low count.
Within two days with increased intake of salt things came to normal yet preferred to stay on till the docs were fully satisfied. Thanks again
I wondered why you hadn’t posted anything in a while, but never suspected you were ill. I’m glad to hear you’re better now. It sounds as if you were lucky enough to have a good hospital with good medical staff. Health is something most take for granted, until they have a problem. Without your health, little else matters. Most of us could do a better job taking care of ourselves.
Take care, Dilip!
Oh my dear friend. Yes we do need to pay utmost attention to our health. I am fortunate that our military hospitals take provide the best attention. Ya I am improving slowly but surely. And I wish I had the wombats to play around with – for speeding up the recovery.
Thank you and cheers!
I need to email you some. But then you’d have to hide your chocolate!
Ha Ha dark chocolates are my favorite but I’d love to share them with my cute wombat pals
Oh Dilip, thank goodness you are okay. You had to rest , take a break and re-evaluate your lifestyle like it or not. Life has a way of making it happen, when we least expect it. Take good care of yourself. Margie
Dear Margie your concern means so much to me. Yes I will follow your advice – Everything happens for a purpose.and so have cancelled my teaching assignments for the next three months. Just freaking out and letting go
The recovery is progressing steadily.
Uncle, it is good to know that you are feeling better. I guess slowing down can be harder as body ages quickly than mind. But doing things you always wanted to do seems like the best idea. Loved the pics and Quote. Take Care
Oh Banu we both read your lovely words and remembered you fondly. Thanks and many thanks. Love to you and dear Rajesh my golf buddy
Be well.
It is a blessing to have you back. Please take care!
Dear Javier your wishes mean a lot. Thank you and wishes to your near and dear ones.
Let me compliment you for the most wonderful quotes.
Very sorry to hear about your sickness. I went through the vertigo effect quite some time back. One day when I woke up I saw the ceiling revolving at 200 rpm (my guess). So I turned on my side and saw the wall revolving. Col. Hegde was called; gave me some tablet; came again after 2 hrs and found me finer than expected. So I escaped an injection.
I won’t bore you anymore.
It is good to have nice neighbours and helpful friends in our colony.
There was a Yoga class organized in SV. It ran for 6 months and died a natural death. I have been practicing Surya Namaskar for quite some time along with other asanas. Somehow laziness caught up and I gave up too…
Regular exercise is like poison in the beginning but nectar in the end. Let us consume this poison regularly.
I am trying to catchup again. The staff at Comd Hosp may be very co operative and friendly but keep away from a doctor. With your determination I am sure you will not need a Dr’s. help at all. Liked your pictures of the garden at CH..
Best of luck.
Suhas
Dear Suhas both your comments have considerable value for my well being. I fortunate to be your course-mate and friend. Yoga and pranayam I will continue to practice,
Best wishes dear friend.
Dilip, This is a classic case of being ‘So close and yet so far!’. Great to learn of your recovery & your inadvertent practice of ‘an attitude of gratitude’. I figure, the Secret of your Success lies in this invaluable Asset. What’s more, it feels good to realise that one has friends, gifted with the power of narration. It’s amazing how you utilised this opportunity in such a unique manner.
With Best Wishes,
Sunder
Dear Sunder you words motivate me immensely. You concern means a lot to me for a speedy recovery. I am fortunate to have a friend in you. Thanks buddy and be well.
Fond regards.
So sorry to read about your illness, but glad that you have recovered now.
Slowing down seems to be a good idea! Best wishes…
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Thanks for your kind wishes. Be well.
Good to seeing you well again and it’ll pass
Thank you for the good wishes.
“…to slow down and do the things which I always wanted to do but missed out. ” Felt this way after triple by-pass in ’06 but fairly content with mundane of everyday life
Dear Carl you are a courageous person who inspires. Wish you well.
be well sweet one!
That’s so kind of you Adriana. Your words encourage me.
Oh, dear Dilip, great advice!!!!
Thank you!
I am very glad to hear you are well and slowing down is always a good thing to do!
Marina your kind words mean a lot to me.Thanks.
Dear Sir,
It’s good to hear that you are well again. Here’s wishing you the very best of health always!
Thank you dear Rakesh. Trust your project is going very well.