Hais.. My grandma was admitted the the hospital..
Same problem..
Blocked arteries and Pulmonary edema.

• Pulmonary edema is an abnormal build up of fluid in the lungs, which leads to swelling.
• Pulmonary edema is usually caused by heart failure.
• Pulmonary edema may also be a complication of a heart attack, leaking or narrowed heart valves (mitral or aortic valves), or any disease of the heart that either results in weakening or stiffening of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy).

*Sigh*
Both of my grandma have these problems.
Now that one of my grandma is hospitalized, I am also worried for my another grandma. Okie.. Confusing?

My grandma, who is my dad's mum, is staying with me. She is fine. Except that she often mentioned that she is leaving the world soon. She has heart problems too. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, blocked artery, Pulmonary edema...
The doctor prescribed many kinds of medicine for her, mostly controlling heart problems, and also for high cholesterol. She is getting thinner each day, as she refuse to eat most of the food. She complained that her gum is giving her problem eating as her fake teeth is piercing through her gums. I have no idea on how to help her, except getting her food that is soft and nice. She is already 92 years old. And I am worried that she might just leave me, anytime..

My another grandma, who is my mum's mum, who is hospitalized now. She is very obese, and thus leads to many health problem. She has problem moving around, because of her weight, her legs cant stand the pressure. Thus, going on a long journey, she needs her wheelchair. Also, the fact that she loves to eat, (most unhealthy food = delicious yummy food), she had accumulated fatty substance along the lining of the coronary arteries that reduces blood flow and deprives the heart of oxygen. And thus leading to problems of heart attack and Pulmonary edema.

Its sad, to know that she is suffering right now. I can't do anytime but pray that she can get well soon.
Yesterday, I just went to visit her, with weixiang, my sister, brother-in-law, borther and sister-in-law. All of the relatives were there too. She was so happy when she saw me. The moment she grabbed my hands and smile so happily, telling everyone that I was pretty, I feel so guilty, for working almost every Sunday and not having a chance to visit her.
*Sigh* I was so shock that its only one day, and she is now in hospital.
It just hurt me so much, so know that pipes are all around her.
The last time when she was hospitalized, I cant control myself but cry. She is so poor thing.. So many pipes are inside her. It just hurt me alot.

I just hope that she will be fine soon, holding my hands, and tell everyone, "Joann mei mei.. Joann mei mei!!" (Translate in Eng, Joan is pretty..), like yesterday, smiling happily..

People will get old.. Sickness came knocking on their door, and death is something they cannot avoid.
Although we cant avoid death and live eternally, but we could do something to ensure our health is not endangered.
You see, both my grandma have the same problem, even though one is sooooo skinny and one is very obese. Heart problems.
So we could do something now to prevent tragic.

We should eat healthy food.
Less oily, less salty, less sweet...
Well.. At least that is what I am trying to maintain..
Start now, before its too late. But its never too late to start now. Right?
For example, Soya bean Drink. Upon ordering, request "less sweet".
I always does that. And let me tell you this, "less sweet" soya bean taste so much nicer, because you could taste the original taste of soya bean. While those normal sweet soya bean, I felt as though I was drinking syrup water.. Really awful. Maybe because I am used to less sweet ones. (No offense)

There are many things we can do! Reduce the amount of soft drinks intake. Drink fruit juice instead of soft drinks. Fruit juice, at the same time, can beautify you, giving you more fiber and vitamin C, and also anti-oxidants.

Bla bla bla.. I shall not nag anymore.

But seriously, its important to take good care of yourself..
I just dont want to see another tragic unfold itself.

Now I only hope that my grandma will get well soon..