Life Before Death
1. A couple of months back, there were changes in my work that completely changed my routines.
2. Until last week, I thought I had a throat infection that caused me to lose my voice, and later my left eye vision became blurry.
3. Allah moved my heart to seek help from a family clinic. After two days, the symptoms did not improve. On the way to work, Allah made me detour to a hospital, where I sought help for my blurry vision.
4. During the investigation and diagnosis, my BP slowly spiked to a dangerously high level. I immediately lost consciousness.
5. Alhamdulillah, it happened while I was being assessed by a consultant (a very well experienced doctor). I was rushed to the ED and later admitted to the ICU.
6. Things were blurry, but I remember being in the “donut” for CT, MRI, echocardiogram with bubble contrast, and other tests.
7. After proper treatment and three days in ICU, I was transferred to the normal ward, and now I am heading home sweet home.
8. What an experience. So many worse things could have happened; The BP could have spiked while I was sleeping, riding, or working, but it happened while I was speaking to a doctor, at the best hospital.
"Which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?" (55:13)
Alhamdulillah ‘ala kulli hal.
