The hospital Years

Things are not going well here in Japan. I've been in hospital for about a week and now I'm house bound for another week. The reason? Chicken Pox!

Around the time I went to Hakodate I caught chickenpox. They didn't come out until about 3 weeks ago and I started getting a high fever and my boss took me to the hospital. The Dr laughed and said it was merely flea bites and sent me on my way.

I set to work in a high fever cleaning my apartment, shopping for new bedding and throwing out my old comfy bedding. The next morning I was feeling worse and my rash was blistering so I went to another Dr who told me it was chicken pox and was quite serious. He told me to remain indoors and rest. About a week later of staying home in a high fever I was told I had to go to hospital. I was far too weak to stand so they wheel chaired me into hospital and put me on a drip.

After about 3 days I started getting better and after a week they sent me home and here I am again house bound.

This time I don't have a fever though and my rash is getting better. My girlfriend, Yuuri, brings me things each day so I have things to eat and she helps me around the house.

My main concern is the cost of staying in hospital. The room i stayed in was 10, 000Y a day until I told them I had to move to a cheaper room which was 4, 000Y a day. I also had blood tests, drips, X-rays and various tests. What's more is I don't get paid when I'm off work ill so my wage will be much lower next month.

It's also very frustrating not being able to speak to the doctors because of the language barrier. Still I'm getting treated and I'm looked after so all is well. I want to try and get back to work as soon as possible but it will probably be another week before I'm able to return.