TWO-FACED Book 1: STELLJUN AU [SB19]

PART 148 🎭

JUSTIN'S POV
Iniwan ko muna si Josh sa room habang tulog, tinawag kasi ako ng nurse, kakausapin daw ako ng doctor tungkol sa result ng ginawang test kay Josh. Hindi ko alam, nakaramdam ako ng kaba, sobra sobrang ang pag aalala ko sa boyfriend ko, natatakot ako sa mga posibleng mangyari sa kanya, at hindi ako handa duon.

Binuksan ko ang pintuan, napatayo ang doctor ng makakita ako.

"Hello, I'm glad you came in quickly. I've reviewed your boyfriend's test results, and we need to talk. Please, have a seat." Sabi ng doktor, bago maupo. kaya naupo nadin si Justin sa harap nito.

"Okay naman siya after the transplant in Thailand. Pero, recently, he started swelling up, at akala namin tumataba lang siya... and now this fever... Ano po bang nangyayari kay Josh?" Hindi na napigilan ni Justin maiyak sa sobrang pag aalala, kapansin pasin din ang pag nginig ng buong katawan nito ng dahil sa takot.

"I understand your concern. I'm afraid the situation is serious. The swelling, or general edema, along with the high fever, are signs that his body might be rejecting the transplanted heart. We've detected markers of transplant rejection in his bloodwork." Itinuro ng doctor ang papel na hawak nito.

"No, no, this can't be happening." Crying and panicking "He was doing so well... Sinunod naman namin lahat ng sinabi ng doctors sa Thailand.. Pero bakit naman ganito?"

"You did everything right. Minsan talaga, kahit gaano tayo kaingat at sundin ang lahat ng payo, may pagkakataon na nagkakaroon pa rin ng rejection. It's especially risky within the first year after a transplant. The body's immune system may start attacking the new heart, seeing it as a foreign object. This is likely causing the symptoms you're seeing."

"Doc, Is there any way to stop it? A-ano po ang kailangan naming gawin?" Sobbing

"We need to act quickly. The first step is to increase his immunosuppressive medication to try to reduce the immune response. However, this treatment is intensive, costly, and will require close monitoring. There's a risk of infections because his immune system will be weakened even further." Kalmadong paliwanag nito.

"I don't care about the cost or the risks. I just want him to be okay. I'll find the money, whatever it takes. Please, iligtas niyo lang siya doc." Justin said With tears in his eyes.

"I understand your commitment, and it's good that you're prepared. But you should know this is going to be a long process. We'll need regular biopsies and check-ups, and there might be other complications along the way. This will take time and patience."

"I'm a med student, kaya alam ko kung gaano ito kahirap. But I also know what he means to me. I'll do everything I can. Just please, help him get through this."

"We will do everything we can. His situation is critical, but with aggressive treatment and your support, we have a chance to stabilize him. You being here, for him will be a big help."