A day in the life :)
Just the other day I had my annual visit to my specialist for a check..a
urologist..but before that in the morning I had to have a scan. I always get so
nervous with anything medical. I know it’s silly and there are plenty of people
much worse off than I who are actually ill. I have good health and count my
blessings for that.
As I was saying before I interrupted myself..so arriving for the said
scan..early of course..always early. My mother used to say she would be early
for her own funeral...guess it must run in the family...hopefully not a funeral
for me but I am always early or I try to be for any appointment.
So with the scan I had to drink one litre of water...and hold...mustn't
forget the ..”and hold” as it states on the form. So I did this and I was ready.
The young lady who greeted me with a smile stated she was a student. I lay on
the table..loosened belt and trousers...cold jelly applied... apology stated
from the said young lady. I smile knowingly...and the scan begins. “Breathe
in... ...hold...out”, she says so softly I almost strain to hear her..”breathe
in...hold...long silent pause...then out”. Silence for a moment while there are
clicking sounds coming from the machine by my side. “Are you busting?” she
asks. I look enquiringly “Busting...? I reply”. “To go to the toilet”, comes
the reply in that soft voice. “Oh no”, I replied. Then it came to the point
where I always fail..to empty the bladder and go to the toilet. For some reason,
I know it’s all in the mind, I find this difficult even after drinking a litre
of water...not forgetting the “...and hold” part!
Anyway I tried as I have on other occasions nothing..or not much just a
dribble. Back again on the table...more cold jelly and we go again.” You didn’t
do much did you!”she states knowingly. The scan shows all! “No”, I reply
sheepishly “...But I DID drink a litre of water”, I plead...with a feeling of
guilt.
Then the boss lady comes in, has a whisper to the student on the machine
and I hear water running by the sink, she was filling up a water container. “We
need you to drink some more water?” she states. I did as I was told again
pleading that I REALLY DID drink a litre before I came in. “Dehydrated most
likely”, she states with authority. So I drink as requested and off I go once
again. Thankfully.. this time.. after two litres it worked...hurrah..they were
pleased... I was pleased. Scan done and time to go...not before another visit to
the you know where...this time there was definitely no hesitation...before I
caught the tram home.
Later that day I had an appointment with the urologist. Another litre of
water...”...and hold”! It states that on THIS form also...but this time have to
go to the toilet before meeting the specialist and it is measured on this
special “pee machine”. I’m sure that’s not the proper word but you know what I
mean. It’s like a graph...the flow chart that is. The scan results were sent
through from the morning and my specialist was pleased. I am always pleased when
he is pleased and its a great relief. An even greater relief for me was to go
to... you know where...AGAIN after drinking three litres of water in a day
before I left the building!
So another yearly visit done and already an appointment is made for next
year with the specialist. Same time same place as they say....
Next day was the dentist for a check up..one end then the other..what
fun!
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Six months ago I had green light laser surgery for prostate. Nothing
drastic was wrong thankfully it was just enlarged and this can cause “water
works” problems as it is delightfully known!
It took me around four or five months to fully recover but now all is good.
Wonderful in fact and I don’t have to think of...now where is the nearest toilet
when I’m out anywhere; which is very embarrassing as you can possibly guess. I
would recommend the surgery to anyone..men of course...I mean...otherwise there
wouldn’t be a prostate...would there :(
(Just YouTube search it...interesting) If anyone wants to ask me anything
about the procedure please do...
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