Ever since my palms are dry, I am able to do weight lifting in the gym, and also carrying my kids while going out shopping. All these were never possible during my sweaty palm days.
The slippery effect was in fact dangerous for anyone doing weight lifting, if you know what I mean! Imagine the weights slipping off your grips, and falling directly onto your chest wall or neck.
I was also never able to carry my kids during outings. The sweat would come on, if I exert or constantly holding on to something. Even after a shopping spree, and my hands carrying many bags of stuff, the palms and fingers would sweat non stop, making the grip very lose and difficult to hold on to anything. Really a nuisance.
But today, I am really happy that I am able to constantly holding on to any object in hand, for a long time.
Oh yes, the best is to be able to constantly holding on to my wife's hand, and not fearing my palms would sweat again.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Sand Art
I was trying out the Sand Art painting few days ago, together with my kids, at a shopping mall. It involved scooping up sand and smearing it on the designated areas on the cardboard with a nice picture. The aim was to colorize the picture with colorful sand.
I could remember how tedious it was back in those days with sweaty palms. Those school days, when I was playing with sand or beads, my palms and fingers would sweat non stop. All the sand and beads got wet and stuck all over my palms. Nuisance!
But today, I could play with the sand again. And obviously not a single sand particle got stuck to my palms. I just slightly swing my wrists each time, and all the sand would fall off. Clean!
I could remember how tedious it was back in those days with sweaty palms. Those school days, when I was playing with sand or beads, my palms and fingers would sweat non stop. All the sand and beads got wet and stuck all over my palms. Nuisance!
But today, I could play with the sand again. And obviously not a single sand particle got stuck to my palms. I just slightly swing my wrists each time, and all the sand would fall off. Clean!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
5 months post-ETS
5 months since my ETS surgery, let's share what I am feeling right now. The answer is "NO REGRET!"
Dry Hands
My hands are dry, and I could do so much more things than ever before. No ordinary person can comprehend how messy and nuisance it is to have sweaty palms. Shaking hands with other people was a nightmare for me, but now, I have always been the "initiator" for hand shaking! Confidence level and total image boost are both important for people working in the service lines. Only swimming instructors don't need ETS surgery! ;)
Soles and Armpits
Even though the ETS that I underwent did not promise me anything for my sweaty/smelly arm pits and sweaty soles, I was (perhaps) the lucky one which the ETS corrected both my problems. Now I have no more sweaty arm pits and no more smelly "fox smells" (in chinese). Armpit deodorant is now history for me. Soles are probably not 100% dry, still remain a little moist. But then putting on slippers and walking in the shopping malls nowadays, won't make me trip over because of the slippery feet!
Sweaty Forehead
I read many of post ETS patients writing on the internet, that they became "bone dry" nipple upwards. But probably I was the lucky one (or perhaps Dr Khoo did a great job by clipping precisely on the right places) I still sweat over my forehead and arms and armpits and chest! But the sweating comes only when I exercise or eating chilly hot food! This is of course normal for any ordinary people. But for a post-ETS patient like myself, of course preserving this sweating above the nipple line is indeed an important phenomenon.
Blood Pressure
My blood pressure post ETS was reduced by a little. Before that, it was always in the pre-hypertension range of 130/80. Post ETS, my BP became 125/75, which is indeed a good "long term treatment" without medication side effect! ;) I am trying to exercise regularly now, to further reduce my BP to a healthy level of systolic 120mmHg.
In summary, I am just happy with the result (so far). I will continue to monitor myself over the months and years to come. Hopefully no new problem arises. But even though it's been just 5 months since the ETS, I feel like it's been a long time, because I have managed to do so many things which I can't before this!
If any of you are still contemplating a cure for your sweaty palms, I would recommend you to go for the ETS. But make sure you survey (the doctor, the procedure, the possible side effects etc.) properly first, as this is a decision solely by you yourself. After a successful operation, you will be totally transformed into another person, trust me!
Dry Hands
My hands are dry, and I could do so much more things than ever before. No ordinary person can comprehend how messy and nuisance it is to have sweaty palms. Shaking hands with other people was a nightmare for me, but now, I have always been the "initiator" for hand shaking! Confidence level and total image boost are both important for people working in the service lines. Only swimming instructors don't need ETS surgery! ;)
Soles and Armpits
Even though the ETS that I underwent did not promise me anything for my sweaty/smelly arm pits and sweaty soles, I was (perhaps) the lucky one which the ETS corrected both my problems. Now I have no more sweaty arm pits and no more smelly "fox smells" (in chinese). Armpit deodorant is now history for me. Soles are probably not 100% dry, still remain a little moist. But then putting on slippers and walking in the shopping malls nowadays, won't make me trip over because of the slippery feet!
Sweaty Forehead
I read many of post ETS patients writing on the internet, that they became "bone dry" nipple upwards. But probably I was the lucky one (or perhaps Dr Khoo did a great job by clipping precisely on the right places) I still sweat over my forehead and arms and armpits and chest! But the sweating comes only when I exercise or eating chilly hot food! This is of course normal for any ordinary people. But for a post-ETS patient like myself, of course preserving this sweating above the nipple line is indeed an important phenomenon.
Blood Pressure
My blood pressure post ETS was reduced by a little. Before that, it was always in the pre-hypertension range of 130/80. Post ETS, my BP became 125/75, which is indeed a good "long term treatment" without medication side effect! ;) I am trying to exercise regularly now, to further reduce my BP to a healthy level of systolic 120mmHg.
In summary, I am just happy with the result (so far). I will continue to monitor myself over the months and years to come. Hopefully no new problem arises. But even though it's been just 5 months since the ETS, I feel like it's been a long time, because I have managed to do so many things which I can't before this!
If any of you are still contemplating a cure for your sweaty palms, I would recommend you to go for the ETS. But make sure you survey (the doctor, the procedure, the possible side effects etc.) properly first, as this is a decision solely by you yourself. After a successful operation, you will be totally transformed into another person, trust me!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Compensatory Sweating
I noticed recently that my compensatory sweating, especially at the lower back and thigh areas, will only come if there is an extreme change of surrounding temperature.
Recently, I just came back from Australia, and because it was winter there (temperature around 8C-18C), the sudden change in temperature back to 36C over here, had caused my compensatory sweat to come. I believe the humidity also played an important part in causing the sweat.
However, after 2-3 days, when I have adapted back to local weather, my compensatory sweat disappears too.
I am going to try again, when I visit Korea later this year (also winter), and I will be able to confirm this phenomenon, and therefore able to understand better the compensatory sweating mechanism in me.
Recently, I just came back from Australia, and because it was winter there (temperature around 8C-18C), the sudden change in temperature back to 36C over here, had caused my compensatory sweat to come. I believe the humidity also played an important part in causing the sweat.
However, after 2-3 days, when I have adapted back to local weather, my compensatory sweat disappears too.
I am going to try again, when I visit Korea later this year (also winter), and I will be able to confirm this phenomenon, and therefore able to understand better the compensatory sweating mechanism in me.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Filling up forms
I used to dislike filling up forms in the banks or govt offices. The main reason was my sweaty palms and fingers would be aggravated and it was distressing when filling up those forms. I chose internet transaction whenever I could, to avoid such embarrassing moments.
Sometimes even traveling overseas, I needed to fill up disembarkation form. And I usually remembered to do that right in the flight, rather than at the immigration counters. In the latter, my hands would sweat like mad, and I could not even hold the pen properly. The whole form might be drenched and looked horrible when the officer took it back from me.
But today, I am not facing this problem anymore. Just yesterday, I went to the bank to fill up the transaction forms. And it was first time in my life, when I could actually take my own sweet time filling up those forms without having a single drop of sweat from my fingers or palm. The forms remained dry and neat. The pen grip was good. And best of all, I was not even anxious with the huge crowd around me.
Sometimes even traveling overseas, I needed to fill up disembarkation form. And I usually remembered to do that right in the flight, rather than at the immigration counters. In the latter, my hands would sweat like mad, and I could not even hold the pen properly. The whole form might be drenched and looked horrible when the officer took it back from me.
But today, I am not facing this problem anymore. Just yesterday, I went to the bank to fill up the transaction forms. And it was first time in my life, when I could actually take my own sweet time filling up those forms without having a single drop of sweat from my fingers or palm. The forms remained dry and neat. The pen grip was good. And best of all, I was not even anxious with the huge crowd around me.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
At the gadget outlet
Whenever I wanted to test out electronic gadgets (like laptop, PDAs, smartphones or cameras) at the outlets, it was really a tough time for me. The sweaty palms and fingers would almost always drench the devices instantaneously, the minute I held on to them.
Despite the demo units had been touched by hundreds if not thousand times, they usually were still brand new looking. Therefore, even the sales personnel would be extra careful in handling them. With wet hands, the devices would be wet, and upon returning to the sales personnel, they would usually give me that look "Eeeew!"
Today, I have no problem in handling and touching any devices, and testing them out thoroughly before buying. Thank God, my hands are dry now!
Despite the demo units had been touched by hundreds if not thousand times, they usually were still brand new looking. Therefore, even the sales personnel would be extra careful in handling them. With wet hands, the devices would be wet, and upon returning to the sales personnel, they would usually give me that look "Eeeew!"
Today, I have no problem in handling and touching any devices, and testing them out thoroughly before buying. Thank God, my hands are dry now!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Playstation and XBox
Those days, I could never play the video games, because by 5 minutes into the games, the consoles (or the controller devices) would be so drenched that I was worried the sweat might damage the devices!
And the worst of all, would be your friends were waiting next in line to take over your console to play the game. They would be like "EEEeeeeewwww!!!! Gross!!" And that's the "compliment" they would yell on my face.
Therefore, to avoid all these embarrassment, the best thing was NOT to join in the game at all. And that constituted "anti-social" behaviour! ;)
Today, I could play with the video game consoles, just like any ordinary guys next door. I could play the games with my kiddos, and they really enjoy the sessions with me. What a wonderful time I have with my kids.
And thanks to the dry palms now.
And the worst of all, would be your friends were waiting next in line to take over your console to play the game. They would be like "EEEeeeeewwww!!!! Gross!!" And that's the "compliment" they would yell on my face.
Therefore, to avoid all these embarrassment, the best thing was NOT to join in the game at all. And that constituted "anti-social" behaviour! ;)
Today, I could play with the video game consoles, just like any ordinary guys next door. I could play the games with my kiddos, and they really enjoy the sessions with me. What a wonderful time I have with my kids.
And thanks to the dry palms now.
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