#33
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by MartDude » Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:09 pm
Thanks to all for your support and forbearance.
My main concern proved groundless - made it to the hospital with dignity, personal hygiene and car upholstery unblemished. The preparation wasn't quite as bad as I feared - no worse than the effects of food poisoning. Perhaps Klean Prep isn't as violent as Picolax. Doesn't taste very pleasant, though.
On entering the endoscopy unit, I was somewhat perturbed to see a large sign at one end of the mini-ward, reading 'Discharge Area' - a bit public for that, I thought.
The procedure wasn't as traumatic as I expected, either - though I suspect that may have been, at least in part, due to the IV sedation and pain relief; no more painful than my last sigmoidoscopy, & the effects of the compressed air weren't as pronounced either - bit of a disappointment in a way - the post-procedural farting, though lengthy, was nowhere near as spectacular as on the previous occasion.
I wasn't impressed by the recovery area being mixed-sex; I'm sure some patients, particularly those of more advanced years, would find that distressing. It also got me into a bit of bother - whilst lolling on my couch, in my hospital frock, I casually rearranged myself into a more comfortable position, drawing my knees up, and in the process let my bollocks flop into public view; when noticed, this caused a flurry of nursely activity, with curtains being drawn, an extra sheet draped over me, and stern tuttings given.
The chap in the next bay, about my age, seemed a little distressed and embarrassed by his experience, so I thought I'd try to cheer him up - I complimented him on a lengthy and particularly sonorous fart. Didn't seem to help, though.
Just need to read my leaflet on diverticulosis & wait for the result of the biopsy (not overly worried about the latter - no really nasty symptoms)
I celebrated the ending of my 24 hour fast with a sizeable KFC; probably not the best choice, but it was amongst the most satisfying meals I've ever had!
Thanks again.
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