What they said

[wellinghall]

I hope the cuts below work - if not, feel free to stop reading now.

I went to the doctor this morning because I've been, well, bleeding. He examined me and said that although he couldn't see or feel anything, I might have a polyp. So he is referring me for a colonoscopy. He then wasted time by giving me a choice of hospitals, and more time by getting me to sign a form saying I had been given a choice of hospitals - I wouldn't mind so much, but the hospital I want to go to (St Mark's in London, where they specialise in this sort of thing) wasn't even on the list. And the colonoscopy means (a) the horrible prep of clearing me out, and (b) the even worse IV. I hate needles!!! Not to mention no solid food for two days! I also went to see him because St Mark's say they want a blood sample, to check for anaemia and liver function. This is being done after we get back from holiday, which means I've got a week and a half of nervous anticipation. I hate blood tests so much that I have to have a sedative beforehand, and even that doesn't do enough to quell the terror.

And then this evening, I went to see the physiotherapist. Under her tender (!) ministrations, I am getting better slowly, but only slowly. She thinks I need to undertake a much more rigorous and varied exercise program - things like walking (a lot), as well as special twisting-and-bending (also a lot). It's also increasingly clear that I need to cut down on my computer use.

Hugs would be good at this juncture ...

Comments

[chainmailmaiden]

My Dad's had to have a colonoscopy & other similar investigations several times over the years, so have a hug from me too - I know they're not nice. Good luck with the needles too, hope the sedatives work this time.

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

Thanks for this, Delia. I hope your Dad is now recovered, and doesn't have to have things stuck in him any more (is this some sort of revenge for all the times he has stuck things in other people? ;-))