Dagul, nagpabalik-balik sa ospital noong nakaraang taon, inilahad ang kalagayan

• Comedian Dagul opened up about his health struggles after being hospitalized several times last year due to pneumonia and sleep apnea
• During his interview with Susan Enriquez on “Kay Susan Tayo! Vlogs,” he shared that his kidney has also been monitored and that he currently uses a wheelchair because of problems with his knees and difficulty walking
• Dagul also revealed that he has a cataract in his left eye but has yet to undergo surgery due to the need for further heart tests, financial concerns, and possible risks involving anesthesia
• His condition has since improved, and he is currently recovering at home while continuing to manage his health concerns

Comedian Dagul, whose real name is Romeo “Romy” Queddeng Pastrana, has opened up about his health struggles, revealing that he was repeatedly hospitalized last year because of pneumonia and sleep apnea while his kidney was also being monitored.

During his interview on “Kay Susan Tayo! Vlogs,” hosted by Susan Enriquez, Dagul shared details about his health condition, including his difficulty walking and his current use of a wheelchair.

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He recalled that even when he was still doing relatively well, he had already struggled to walk long distances while working on tapings for “Goin’ Bulilit.” His knee problems eventually became more severe, making it difficult for him to walk at all.

“Dati kasi Ma’am Susan, nu'ng medyo okay pa ako, nagti-taping-taping sa Goin' Bulilit. Hindi ko na kaya maglakad nang malayo. So ngayon, talagang totally na hindi ko na kaya kasi nga 'yung tuhod ko. Medyo siguro mabigat na ang katawan ko. So hindi na kaya ng tuhod ko na maglakad.”

Dagul also revealed that he had been going back and forth to the hospital last year because of pneumonia and sleep apnea. His kidney was also being monitored as part of his medical care.

At one point, doctors reportedly found fluid in his lungs. Dagul said the condition was monitored during his hospitalization and eventually disappeared.

“So sa ngayon, mino-monitor. Hanggang nu'ng hospital ako, nawala, nawala na.”

Aside from his previous respiratory problems, Dagul is also dealing with a cataract in his left eye. He said he had already consulted a doctor about the condition but could not immediately proceed with surgery because his heart still needed to undergo further evaluation.

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“Opo, sa left ko, nagpatingin ako, may katarata. Kaya lang hindi ko agad maoperahan kasi mino-monitor 'yung heart ko, marami silang hinihingi na test. So hindi ako makapa-opera. At saka, at the same time, financial.”

Dagul also discussed another concern surrounding the possible cataract surgery. He said the doctors were considering whether he would be able to tolerate anesthesia, particularly if the procedure were to take a long time.

“At saka 'yung [kinokonsidera] pa, ma'am Susan, kasi baka ‘pag na-anesthesia daw ako, baka hindi makayanan na mahaba ang operasyon. Baka hindi ako makagising.”

For now, Dagul is focused on recuperating at home while managing the health conditions that continue to affect his daily life.

Dagul’s condition has since improved, and he is currently recovering at home while continuing to monitor his health.

Dagul was discovered by singer and host Randy Santiago, who also gave him the name “Dagul,” a term that commonly refers to someone who is tall or big, in contrast to his short stature. Among the films he appeared in are “Isprikitik, Walastik Kung Pumitik” (1999) and “Juan & Ted: Wanted” (2000). He also became part of the comedy sitcom “Kool Ka Lang” (2001).

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In a vlog by Bernadette Sembrano, Dagul became emotional while sharing his wish for producers and fellow artists. He said he hopes they could help his son, Jkhriez Pastrana, pursue his dream of entering showbiz, as he feels that his own career is already slowing down. Dagul also said he feels happy whenever he sees people asking about him and what he has been up to.

During his interview with Aster Amoyo, Dagul mentioned Benjie Paras as one of the friends he has never forgotten. He said he turns to Benjie when he has nothing, and his friend never hesitates to help him. According to Dagul, Benjie is not only a big man in stature but also has an equally big heart.

Source: KAMI.com.gh