Malaysian supermodel-actress Amber Chia was hospitalised on May 4 after collapsing from work-related exhaustion.
On Wednesday (May 7), the 43-year-old shared on Instagram a series of photos from her hospital stay – including one with her 15-year-old son Ashton Wong by her bedside.
Chia revealed that the fall left her with 10 stitches on her chin, more than 10 stitches on her lips and seven damaged teeth.
“I kept asking myself why I fainted. I always thought I was healthy, so why did I suddenly lose consciousness?” she lamented.
The model also shared that this was her third time fainting, adding: “Each time I wake up, I’m filled with fear – worried that next time, I might not be as lucky to survive … The wounds hurt but what hurts more is my heart.”
During her hospital stay, Chia underwent various medical tests – including a CT scan, MRI and electrocardiogram (ECG), among others in hopes of finding answers to her fluctuating health.
“Even if there’s no answer, life still has to go on,” she said.
At the end of her post, Chia expressed gratitude to her family and friends who visited her and bought her gifts during her time in the hospital. She also thanked everyone for their concerns.
“Because of you, I didn’t feel alone nor felt as scared as I was. I’m grateful that you have warmed my heart … From now on, I promise to take good care of myself. Love you all.”
