28 March 2022
Needless to say, regardless of how fit one is, a major surgery does take a toll on one's body. No matter how capable a surgeon is, inevitably there will be blood loss. Average blood loss for a hysterectomy is a little over 200ml (equivalent to 3/4 cup). Prior to my hysterectomy, I was warned of the necessity of blood transfusion. Having a large uterus and obesity are risk factors necessitating the need for blood transfusion during hysterectomy. Thank God for His grace that a blood transfusion was not necessary in the end!
To nourish my body after the stress of a surgery, fight inflammation and inhibit infection, my doting mother has been double boiling chicken to extract its essence. It is believed that this tasty chicken soup helps to revitalise one's energy.
Seeing I was slightly pale after my surgery, Mummy has also been boiling red dates tea for me. Also known as jujubes, red dates nourish the blood and relieve fatigue among other conditions.
After painstakingly boiling these two for me, my 82-year-old mother then takes the trouble to bring them to me daily. In addition, she brings me food for my brunch. 
Mummy pours her red dates tea into my thermos mug. 
Chicken soup : testament of a Mother's love
Agatha Christie certainly got it right when she said, "A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path."
She was the first person I broke the news to when Dr. Chuah told me that my fibroids and cysts are all benign. And her reply was, "Mummy is the happiest person in this world today."
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