Happy time in Singapore with good frens (Kek Yoong, Guna and Foong Fatt) whom we last met probably in 1975....well, at least one of them - Guna who is the Head of Johore Bar Council.

First, we went to Thai restaurant/bistro and had some beers.....it was good but then kinda noisy for chat. We then moved to the Long Beach seafood. 

Still in the Race

56 years on and still running.  Awoken up today at 3.30 am with an emergency call from ISH.  Someone transferred from HRPB Ipoh with high fever and acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma.  Settled her and returned home only to find out that my younger son has fever.  Then sent my other son to school and started ward rounds at 7.15 am.  Clinic work began at 9.00 am and my first pleasant surprise was this cake from a dear friend.

A lovely chocolate and cheese cake.  So it is only natural to share it with the others who also see and smell it.  And here I have my co-workers Yee Leng, Mee Yoke, May Ling and Tina.  We only found 1 candle in the clinic and I don't mind being ONE again!!

Shortly after we have sung "Happy Birthday" a call from PCSH.  A referral to see someone with an SpO2 of 68% and pleural effusion.  With a pigtail catheter in her chest and oxygen via high flow mask her breathlessness improved.  On reviewing her chest x-ray things did not look so good.

Had a luxurious short 20 minutes nap at home after lunch then back to clinic.  Finished the day with yet another referral from Hospital Fatimah.  This time someone with a mass lesion on CT thorax.

Well, dinner was really special - a gift from my wife.  Should have taken a photo to show you her skills in preparing the starter, baked salmon and dessert.  My sons played "Happy Birthday" and other lovely songs on the piano.

Today reminds me that there are still alot of things to be done before the race nears completion.  By the grace of God I don't think I am slowing down any time soon. If I am any wiser today I wish I can impart all that I have learnt and experienced to the next generation.  So here comes the planning and follow through.

I thank you all my good friends for all the well wishes.  You have been really wonderful to me and my family.  Thank you.  May God bless you all.

Public Forum on Obstructive Sleep Apnea

People who snore may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The key symptoms of OSA are:
• Excessive daytime sleepiness.
• Loud or disruptive snoring.
• Gasping or choking during sleep.

Other common symptoms include:
• Grogginess and morning headaches.
• Frequent urination at night.
• Depression and irritability.

Untreated OSA is associated with an increased risk of:
• High blood pressure.
• Heart disease and heart attack.
• Stroke.
• Fatigue-related motor vehicle and work accidents.
• Decreased quality of life.

To find out more please attend this public forum.  I shall be speaking.  Thank you.

Prof Glen Arnold Investment Seminar

This Value Growth Investment Seminar was held today at the Ritz Garden Hotel in Ipoh.  Solid investment strategies explained from 9.20 am till 4.30 pm.  A mixed crowd of young and middle aged. Prof. Glen was in KL yesterday.  Mr. Koon Yew Yin invited him to Ipoh.  I am not sure I can make the right decisions on investments after this intensive seminar.  Better stick to medical practice!!

1st EXCO Meeting of Ipoh ACS Alumni Association 2012

We are all meeting in the Secretariat located at No. 3A, Jalan Yang Kasom, Ipoh.  A marathon meeting indeed lasting 5 hours after a photo shoot at Kok Kin.  Our President Dato Lean Meng Seong, Mr. Chew Beng Hian, Mr. Ng Sake Hoe and Mr. Gong Wee Ning reside in Kuala Lumpur.  They have great enthusiasm serving the Association and deep passion for the Alma Mater - Anglo Chinese School Ipoh.

CGMC Family and Health Day 2012

The Perak Chest Society was invited by the Canning Garden Methodist Church to promote lung health.  We had four stalls.  1. Is your asthma controlled?  2. Snorers, do you have obstructive sleep apnea?  3. Smokers, do you have COPD?  4.  Are you a nicotine addict?  Response was satisfactory.  Mr. Chandran from Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh loaned us some quit smoking posters.  I gave a talk on "The Cough That Does Not Go Away".

The Pfizer team.  Melvin, Timothy and Kenneth.

Chew YS, Nick, Carmen

......, Goh KL, Dr. Foo JE

Dr. Chin YW

Dr. Su TK

Dr. Lim HH

........, Leong YL

Kee AL, Dr. Lim HH

Lunch at Bee Gait after a job well done.  Thank you.

A Wedding To Remember and Cherish

The marriage of Mr. Foong Mun Fei to Ms. Poong Pei Jeen today is certainly a very joyous occasion for me to witness.  I have seen this young lady growing up in my clinic and is now happily married.  Her smiles and care for patients have been commendable.  I shall forever remember her care for my family as well.  She had often offered to ferry my very young son home, guarded him during his extra curricular activities and chauffeured my mother around town.  I wish them the very best in life and all of God's blessings.