Doctors have a huge responsibility. They need to have the courage to tell a patient the diagnosis, no matter how grave an illness it is. Lately, I have been feeling some form of discomfort not known to me before. More than that, it's in the area of the chest where the heart is. I run and cycle frequently, play badminton up to twice a week, eat plenty of greens and drink plenty of water. I would say that I am healthier than most Singaporeans I know.
'This is unusual for your age', the doctor says. 'At worse, IHD. Though chances are very slim given your profile. Let's wait for about a week and come back again. In the meantime, stop all medications and supplements and drink more water'.
Do I fear the possible diagnosis? How could I say no. I know how serious IHD is in terms of causing fatalities. It is going to be a hard week for me and I have to pay extra attention to any tightness in the chest and dizziness. What if things don't turn out well all of a sudden? Or if I can't tell the people I love about who Jesus is in time?
It's incredibly painful. If it is in the big plan of God that I give up my physical body right now, I will gladly and humbly follow.
Glory to God alone.
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