The next three days will be a critical time for the Philippine comedy king Dolphy (Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. in real life) as he will be undergoing a dialysis procedure, which a day ago was dismissed as an option for the ailing actor, one of his sons said Friday.
In an interview with GMA News' Raffy Tima, Dolphy's son Eric Quizon also said their father's condition has stabilized enough to warrant a dialysis, but doctors still maintain Dolphy is still in a "critical status."
"Sabi ng mga duktor three days gagawin ang dialysis... kahapon (Thursday), ginawa ito pero 'di ko alam ang intervals... medyo magkasunod kasi," Eric said.
Last Thursday, Eric said, his father's condition stabilized, which he said was a good sign.
"But, of course, 'di pa siya tinatanggal sa critical status kasi biglang nagpa-fluctuate e. Minsan okay na, minsan hindi. Naghihintay kami ng resulta sa kanyang blood tests," he said.
Asked if Dolphy could endure a three-day dialysis procedure, Eric said his dad maybe able bear it.
"When I gave my statement Wednesday, we were told that even the option for a dialysis was discounted. The mere fact na ngayon ay ibinigay yung option na iyon, ibig sabihin nakakita ang mga duktor ng signs na baka kayanin ng dad ko," he said.
"So far, kinakaya niya. Natutuwa nga 'yong mga duktor and they said 'how can we give up if the patient is not giving up?'," Eric said, adding that doctors are doing everything they can.
Power of prayer
"When I announced last Wednesday that may dad was in a very critical condition, humingi kami ng dasal at, overnight, bumubuti ang kanyang kalagayan at lalo siyang lumalaban. I'm sure narandman ang ating mga dasal; nadidinig 'yung ating mga dasal," Eric said.
"Natutuwa kami, lalo na ang isang family tulad namin na may pinagdadaanan, na kahit katiting na pag-asa na makikita ay ikinatutuwa na natin," he added.
Eric also said two of his brothers (Dino and Edwin) have already arrived from abroad. "Sila na ang nagbabantay ngayon sa ospital. Paparating na rin ang dalawa pa naming mga kapatid sina Marikita at Kuya Manny Boy."
He also said their dad briefly opened his eyes shortly before and after the first dialysis procedure.
"We were so happy that he was responsive and followed simple commands. Kung makakapiling namin siya, gusto namin na makakausap siya... kaya ginagawa namin lahat," he said.
Asked for comments on the National Artist issue, he said "that is the least of our concerns."
Some sectors are pushing that Dolphy be given National Artist Award.
"Mas maganda kung matatanggap at matatamasa niya ang award at matutuwa siya... nonetheless hindi namin pinag-iisipan 'yan sa ngayon," Eric said.
Moreover, he said, "Hindi naman kami ang humihiling nito kundi ang mga kababayan na nagmamahal sa kanya. Kaya kami natutuwa. Pero sa ngayon, we want our father to get well."
As for the love and concerns that poured out for the comedy king, Eric said: "I never doubted the fact na maraming magmamahal sa kanya because ang daddy ko has a very good heart and generous. He is not a selfish person."
"Siya ay mapagmahal at maaasahan and he is the type of person na kapag hingan mo ng tulong he will be there for you, he will listen to you, pangangaralan ka niya. He will take time out to listen to you," Eric said. — LBG, GMA News
source: gmanetwork.com
