Mt. Elizabeth Hospital Singapore

 I went to Singapore to have a medical check up.  We know Mt. Elizabeth because many friends and family go here for their medical check ups and procedures

Only to find out that most of the nurses and staff here are Pinoys!  70% of the nurses are Filipino. Nurse Kathleen has been here for 4 years already. I spent the whole day having a check up and feel right at home. It helps a lot when you know they give you special treatment being a “kababayan” Apparently many Filipinos have been going here to have their medical check ups and it’s amazing how efficient they are and how much they can accomplish in a day!

 My entourage in the hospital 🙂  Pinoy na pinoy – the barrio tagging along wherever I went in the hospital – Husband and best friends Suharto, Rina and even Quinto came all the way to Singapore  to accompany me for a check up!!  I love them 

 The next day – additional reinforcements – my Mom arrived So the barrio grew with Mom (and Dad) , husband James and best friend Rina ( and Suharto).  Some people have to come alone and go through their procedures alone but I am so so blessed and lucky I have people who are with me to support and help when needed. They are so fast here and it’s good that my family is here to help and assist with the requirements. And most importantly for moral support.   I’m a baby in this way and don’t mind the spoiling and having them with me.  So if they offer to accompany you – accept!! I even gave instructions that they have to be around during the procedure just in case!   I made my husband talk to the anesthesiologist so there’s no pain haha!! So grateful and blessed to have them

This is what I am scared of – This happened to James – 2 attempts missed and finally they got it

Apparently they don’t give you an anaesthesiologist in some cases unless you ask for it.  AN anaesthesiologist can put the needle better and with less pain so that is what the Hubby did and true enough it was done better

Shopping in the hospital  Being in the hospital doesn’t have to be a sad affair.  Super love these shops

Or you can just cross the street!

There is a Toast Box right across and it’s very busy.  This is a typical Singaporean breakfast – Coffee, egg and toast.  Rina ordered this

 But this is what I could not resist!  Kaya Toast at Toast Box – that’s not ham and cheese! Guess what it’s is? – BUTTER! it’s only in the front portion though with coconut Jam and dip in soft boiled egg – a breakfast staple in Singapore.