Mahathir must rest for two months
Monday November 13, 2006
KUALA LUMPUR: Two months of complete rest. That.s what the doctor
prescribed for former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
His son Datuk Mukhriz said: .Although he is recovering well and has had no
untoward reaction to the medication, he must rest fully..
But whether this means a complete break during the two months or a
gradual but slow return to work during that time has not been decided
yet,. Mukhriz added.
He said plans for a holiday at a quieter place upon being discharged had
been suggested to his father, but even that would result in people showing
up to visit his father.
Mukhriz, who held a press conference at the National Heart Institute
yesterday, also gave further information on the check-up Dr Mahathir
underwent in December, which included an angiogram.
SHOWING CONCERN: Ong and Chan arriving at the National Heart Institute
in
Kuala Lumpur on Sunday to visit Dr Mahathir. --Bernamapic
.It was discovered then that he had three blockages. There was also a
specialist from the Mayo clinic who had some advice for my father..
Mukhriz said the specialist advised against invasive procedures due to Dr
Mahthir.s age and also to maintain a proper diet and a relaxed lifestyle.
.The pace of activity last week was probably too hectic when he went to
Jeddah and then to New Zealand.
.The specialist also said that my father was the type of person who cannot
stop working and would probably deteriorate if his mind was not active..
Mukhriz said .deteriorate. may be too strong a word, but the advice was
for Dr Mahathir to continue working.
He said that since then, the family had hired a chef to prepare healthy
meals for Dr Mahathir.
Mukhriz said his father would be starting some light exercises soon as he
saw his father.s sneakers being brought to the room.
Dr Mahathir was admitted to the institute early Wednesday after he
suffered a mild heart attack.
Mukhriz said that because of the sheer number of people who were worried
for his father, prayers for Dr Mahathir.s speedy recovery would be held at
the Grand Seasons Hotel in Jalan Pahang at 6.30pm on Tuesday.
.This is especially for the Umno General Assembly delegates, including the
supreme council and Prime Minister..
Mukhriz reconfirmed that his father would not attend the assembly but
would follow the proceedings on the television.
Visitors continued to call on Dr Mahathir yesterday. Among them were
Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting, Transport
Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy, National Service Training Council
chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye and Women, Family and Community Development
Minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil.
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