Trypanophobia vs Bone Marrow Biopsy

Momma is such a strong and tough woman, she isn’t afraid of most things which we would usually freak out. However, she got  Trypanophobia (needle phobia)! Last night, she told me that she is very stress and scare because of the Bone Marrow Biopsy. I re-assure that the procedure is not going to let you feel any pain, or the most with slight discomfort. I told her that I had Epidural once, and the initial procedure works the same way. I’m the most timid person in the family, and I can do it so I bet she can!

Late last night, I surf most of the Bone Marrow Biopsy (BMB) website to collect all the reviews information and share with her the moment I step into her ward. I even told her that I watched the whole procedure video and I can assure that it is not going to give her any much discomfort. Yes, I’m telling little white lies again because I peep throughout the video. For those who Google about this procedure and worried about the pain? Well, I am proud to say that my momma has done it! I walked her into the lab, feeling so stress inside and keep reminding every nurses/doctor/whoever that walk into the lab that momma got needle phobia and please take great care of her. The doctor keeps calming her down, while some of our relatives stood outside the room and give her all the encouragement words. At that moment, I saw my momma tension has reduce slightly.

The doctor have to carry the BMB, thus we gotta come back in another half an hour time. Within that long wait, I finally saw the door open and momma look perfectly fine. She still can walk and crack some jokes. At that time, I know everyone in the lab has done a great job!

When we reached the ward, the neighbouring patients told my momma that its not gonna hurt at all. She needs to lie on her back for 6 hours and avoid much movement. Momma didn’t had her lunch and feels lethargic. I ask her to get some rest, while I just stay beside.

Momma resting

Daylon was babysit by my dad and sister during the early noon, then send to my mother in law after late noon. I wished I can spilt my body between Daylon and Momma but I can’t. I feel guilty for leaving Daylon with different people but there isn’t any person which can help us. I hope Momma can recuperate and be home soon.

Last but not least, I still need to work! No matter how sad or devastated it can be, I still need to bring in income to hold my home up. During this time, monetary plays a big part too. I am really torn between illness, kid and monetary. I just ask for a better comfort on juggling between all these.

Momma is attended by Dr Aloysius Ho, Senior Consultant. But till to date, I still have yet to speak to him… I hope to hear good news from him.

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