Further to my posting early in the morning of 25 July 2018 i received the foolowing updates from my friend's son.
Here are the updates:
[09:30, 7/26/2018] Ray: Wah...you featured our story in your blog! FYI, my dad couldn't do the procedure after consulting 3 specialists. The soft bone between his vertebrae are already quite worn out and the procedure (called Neucloplasty) is basically removing part of the soft bone. The only available procedure is to inject steroids into his back (like epidural) which is not necessarily successful but may offer temporary relief. In any case, we checked him into the nursing home almost 3 weeks ago. We got him a single room as they didn't recommend sharing because of my dad's psoriasis which may scare the other patient. A few positives can be experienced by my dad after only one week: 1. His back pain practically stopped! This is possibly due to the proper handling of him at the home. He was indeed very pleased with this development as this is a great improvement to his quality of life. 2. As his pain reduced significantly and proper moisturizing of this skin, his psoriasis improved significantly as well. Another positive outcome for him.
[09:36, 7/26/2018] Ray: I will be back to Ipoh this weekend to visit him and I hope to see that his skin condition to return to normal. One issue which needs more attention is his bedsore. They are changing his diapers 6 times daily as opposed to 3 times daily when he was at home. We are paying extra for the nurses to tend to his bedsore. I believe my dad is quite comfortable in the home (if not quite happy) as he has most of his leisure items with him such as his smartphone, iPad and computer (which I got a new one for him). I would like to thank you for your invaluable advice and we are now managing this 1 week at a time. Hopefully we can then move to 1 month at a time in due course. Shall keep you updated! Cheers!👍🙏
[09:43, 7/26/2018] Muntohfong: Good to hear bro. Your story that I shared touched many people and will help many.
[09:45, 7/26/2018] Ray: You may update your blog with the recent development. Hopefully, others will find it useful. Once again, thanks a million! Take care!
[09:46, 7/26/2018] Muntohfong: Yes Raymond your dad's life is still helping others in his last journey.
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