Spore taxi driver, 46, with end-stage kidney failure, fulfils 'last wish' of hosting banquet for family & friends

winningeleven said:

Yes. That why I ended up pick up running in the late 30. Cut down all the sugary drink. From kopi to kopi C siew dai to now kosong. Even can train until eat fast food without soft drink . 2 years ago . I even cut down on red meats 2 to 3 times per week where i used to eat pork almost day and also eat less rice liao.

I see my many colleagues around my age still whack the rice and soft drink .

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st0rm5cap3 said:

Kidney failure is not a death sentence in Singapore. Highly subsidised dialysis widely available in many centres. He only 46yo, still got lao bu still alive, & got gf, why wanna give up?

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wongminmin said:

i heard from taxi uncle...... they drive whole day.... got health problem kidney failure, bladder stone, hbp, diabetes, stroke, before they reach 50. dunnoe true anot.

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Microprocessor said:

MOH should document the dietary lifestyles of dialysis patients and publish an educational report for educational purposes. If let’s say bubble tea with 100% sugar surfaces with 100% of the cohort then steps have to be taken to ban it or tax heavily.

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Microprocessor said:

Also kidney dialysis means his kidneys have alot of inflammation and its filtering functions were blocked by the body’s natural healing function. Did he consume collagen rich food? He can reverse his condition by consuming quercetin.

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Spike said:

@1982-1994

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Potato_Wedges said:

On Apr. 25, a 46-year-old male taxi driver, surnamed Soh, hosted a special birthday banquet at Pan Pacific Singapore.

Amongst the 50 attendees were his mother, partner, friends, ex-colleagues, and volunteers from Ambulance Wish Singapore (AWS), a charity that supports terminally ill patients by helping them live out their final wishes.
In a Facebook post, AWS said the banquet held "profound significance" for Soh because he believed it would be his last birthday and wanted to fulfil his last wishes.
Besides expressing his gratitude for those who have helped and supported him throughout his life at the banquet, Soh also wanted to make a "final, heartfelt attempt" to reconcile with his mother and help his fellow patients by donating S$3,000 to AWS.

Image via Ambulance Wish Singapore/Facebook

Afflicted by multiple illnesses​

Prior to the banquet, Soh had been battling with various illnesses for several years, reported Shin Min Daily News.
In 2019, Soh, who already suffered from high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol, lost two toes to diabetes.
Since then, Soh often experienced bouts of dizziness due to his fluctuating blood pressure, and he was diagnosed with autonomic dysfunction — a condition which could see him faint if he stood for too long.
During a check-up, Soh's doctor also discovered that he suffered from kidney disease and had to undergo kidney dialysis.

Face financial difficulties​

As a result of his diagnosis, Soh became a frequent visitor to the hospital over the last four years and would sometimes be hospitalised for 12 to 18 days.
As Soh's illness prevented him from working long hours and affected his income significantly, his finances worsened, leading to the souring of his relationship with his mother.
Nevertheless, Soh refused to be defeated by his illness and continued working as a taxi driver.
However, by March 2024, Soh had to stop working because of his deteriorating health; he could no longer see clearly.
At one point, Soh was so overwhelmed by emotions that he hurt himself.

https://mothership.sg/2024/05/terminally-ill-patient-appreciation-banquet/

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Potato_Wedges said:

On Apr. 25, a 46-year-old male taxi driver, surnamed Soh, hosted a special birthday banquet at Pan Pacific Singapore.

Amongst the 50 attendees were his mother, partner, friends, ex-colleagues, and volunteers from Ambulance Wish Singapore (AWS), a charity that supports terminally ill patients by helping them live out their final wishes.
In a Facebook post, AWS said the banquet held "profound significance" for Soh because he believed it would be his last birthday and wanted to fulfil his last wishes.
Besides expressing his gratitude for those who have helped and supported him throughout his life at the banquet, Soh also wanted to make a "final, heartfelt attempt" to reconcile with his mother and help his fellow patients by donating S$3,000 to AWS.

Image via Ambulance Wish Singapore/Facebook

Afflicted by multiple illnesses​

Prior to the banquet, Soh had been battling with various illnesses for several years, reported Shin Min Daily News.
In 2019, Soh, who already suffered from high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol, lost two toes to diabetes.
Since then, Soh often experienced bouts of dizziness due to his fluctuating blood pressure, and he was diagnosed with autonomic dysfunction — a condition which could see him faint if he stood for too long.
During a check-up, Soh's doctor also discovered that he suffered from kidney disease and had to undergo kidney dialysis.

Face financial difficulties​

As a result of his diagnosis, Soh became a frequent visitor to the hospital over the last four years and would sometimes be hospitalised for 12 to 18 days.
As Soh's illness prevented him from working long hours and affected his income significantly, his finances worsened, leading to the souring of his relationship with his mother.
Nevertheless, Soh refused to be defeated by his illness and continued working as a taxi driver.
However, by March 2024, Soh had to stop working because of his deteriorating health; he could no longer see clearly.
At one point, Soh was so overwhelmed by emotions that he hurt himself.

https://mothership.sg/2024/05/terminally-ill-patient-appreciation-banquet/

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ctan84 said:

He's going blind from diabetes. @1982-1994 pls read this article, we not trying to scare you about the long term damage of diabetes in your thread ok.

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winningeleven said:

Yes. That why I ended up pick up running in the late 30. Cut down all the sugary drink. From kopi to kopi C siew dai to now kosong. Even can train until eat fast food without soft drink . 2 years ago . I even cut down on red meats 2 to 3 times per week where i used to eat pork almost day and also eat less rice liao.

I see my many colleagues around my age still whack the rice and soft drink .

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