After four months of treatments, surgeries, and follow-ups, Alycia finally received some good news—her appointment with Dr. Low, the hand and microsurgery doctor, two Fridays ago was her last. It’s a huge relief to know that her recovery is going well enough that she no longer needs to see the doctor. However, yesterday, Alycia noticed something concerning: small blisters had appeared on her affected finger. Being cautious, she immediately sent a photo to Dr. Low, who advised her to monitor the situation.
Today, Alycia took another photo and sent it to him, and this time, Dr. Low asked her to see him tomorrow. If necessary, he may refer her to a dermatologist. I’m praying that these blisters aren’t a sign of another infection, especially since Alycia is set to travel to Korea in less than two weeks.
There’s a strange phenomenon that happened to Alycia’s infected finger two months post-surgery. The night her finger got infected, Alycia had eaten a large portion of prawns—her first time indulging in seafood since the freak kitchen accident on 6 June 2024. Now, in Chinese tradition, prawns are believed to be “tuk” (poisonous) for anyone recovering from surgery. Many say that seafood, especially prawns, can trigger infections or slow healing. And Alycia, being cautious, had avoided prawns for two months. But when she finally gave in to her craving, she needed emergency surgery the next day to drain pus from the operated finger. Was it just a coincidence? I’m not sure, but it was enough to make me believe this Chinese believe.
Since then, I’ve told Alycia to avoid prawns until her finger is fully healed—perhaps another six months from now. Better safe than sorry, right? But it makes me wonder, are prawns really poisonous and unclean, or is this an old wives’ tale? There isn’t any solid scientific proof to back up the claim, but many still believe that certain foods should be avoided during recovery. Given our experience, I think I’ll stick to caution for now.
As Alycia heads to see Dr. Low tomorrow, I’m hoping and praying that no further invasive treatments will be necessary. With her upcoming trip and the long road to healing, the last thing she needs is another setback. Here’s to hoping that these blisters turn out to be just a minor bump in the road to full recovery.
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