Just So You Know - I Survived!

[bk_forever]

Thank you to all of you who sent hugs, good wishes, and a lovely virtal gift, you really helped me get through today *hugs*

Well, as I already told most of you, the prep didn't go too well, I managed most of the first litre, barely slept last night, and I still felt full this morning so I only got through half a litre of the second lot. I called the hospital to discuss matters and they suggested I go in anyway and they'd see if the test could still be done.

Battled my way there (by taxi) through pouring rain and traffic jams, then found all the doctors were running late, so I was sitting around in a hospital gown and thin hospital dressing gown, in a chilly room and had to dig out my cardigan again to stay warm for an hour and a half. Oh joy. I didn't want to be there and then I had to wait. Good thing I took a book with me.

I was not knocked out for the test as I'd expected, just sedated enough to relax me, but everyone was very nice and they let me keep my crystals with me, and... honestly, it wasn't terrible. What surprised me though was being told I'd done an excellent job with the prep, so I'm really glad I didn't chicken out and cancel. I will say it's odd being able to see your own insides on the monitor the doctor uses though...

Apparently, everything was perfectly fine, which is good news I guess, something else ruled out. Spent an hour in recovery, with water and biscuits, then had to wait half an hour for a taxi and got stuck in traffic all the way home. But then my friend, who's staying tonight, popped out and got chips, so that was a nice treat. I rarely have them =)

Not quite caught up online yet, but I got my writing done - three drabbles this morning, two more this evening - and posting is done. My streak is still unbroken!

Still things I want to get done before bed, so I'd best get on with it.

Comments

[but_can_i_be_trusted]

*hugggggggggggg* ♥ I'm so glad the testing went well! And that's really nice that they let you keep the crystals with you; any kind of comfort you can find in a stressful situation, it's only right that they'd let you keep it at hand. (Unless it's something really massive, lol.)

And chips! Talk about well-earned! Too bad the traffic sucked, and that you had to wait so long. But, all things considered, it sounds like today was reasonably alright. :)

[bk_forever]

It went WAY better than I was expecting, and the test itself was fine, it was the prep that was the hard part. Still, all over now and I can relax. The chips were very good, but I burnt my mouth. I always do!

Having my crystals there helped, and so did the nurse who stayed close and keep asking how I was doing.

Unless it's something massive... *giggles* Reminds me of a cartoon I saw where a couple were talking about their baby's choice of comfort objects, and the husband's like "If it makes him happy, let him keep it" And the mom's all "But why did it have to be a wok?" and there's baby cuddling the Wok...

[ladymadariaga.livejournal.com]

So happy for you, now rest and have a nice week.
Hugs and kisses.

[bk_forever]

Thank you *hugs back* I hope to do some quality relaxing - around the usual chores of course. Can't get out of those when you live alone!

[lexxiescott]

I'm glad everything went well for you. *hugs* Trust me, doctors are never on time, not even if you're the first appointment of the day. It drives everyone crazy. >.<

That's great that everything looked good and the pain of the prep was worth it end the end. Now for rest for a week. Well, except for the fire, but rest for the rest of the time.

[bk_forever]

And the guy to service the mobility scooter, since he's coming today *rolls eyes*

From what I understood, there'd been problems with some earlier patients which put everyone behind (behind with looking at behinds, lol!

The test was easy compared to the prep, although it's disconcerting to be introduced to the tall, handsome doctor who's about to get up close and personal with your behind... They had to raise the bed really high for him!

*hugs*

[too-beauty.livejournal.com]

I knew you could do it! YAY !!! so awful test is over and went well so nothing to worry about it!
Mmmm traffic jams and waiting are such bad time-eaters!!!
Chips and a sleep over with a friend, what else can you ask? I know I know, a Ianto nursing you back but I think Jack will not be that happy LOL.

Fluffy hugs, J and take care!

[bk_forever]

Thank you, M *hugs back*

Yes, test over, and the test part was easy compared to the rest. Now I can relax today and do whatever I want =)

Maybe Jack would let me just borrow Ianto for an hour. I'd treat him really well... ;)

I love Janto

[(Anonymous)]

I'm glad that you got back alright.
Traffic, rain and quite a long wait.
You are home, safe and sound. No need to go back out.

Even if you did not drink it all.
One less thing that it is not.

Chips and company not bad.

Re: I love Janto

[bk_forever]

I was certainly glad to be home, I was so tired, but I at least managed to get the posting done even if answering emails and comments was beyond me. Still feeling tired, but at least I can mostly relax today.

The actual test wasn't bad, but I don't ever want to have to do that kind of prep again!

[jo02]

I am very happy that it went well for you!

[bk_forever]

Thank you, so am I - I had visions of having to do it all again, but *sigh of relief* No need =)

[breannarose1.livejournal.com]

Horrible about the traffic and the wait but...
Yay! Good news! :)

[bk_forever]

Glad to be home with a reasonable night's sleep behind me!

The traffic was awful, came home in rush hour, which also accounts for the long wait for the taxi - it had to get through all the traffic to reach the hospital. Britain's in the grip of hurricane... Angus is it? Starts with an 'A' anyway. My area's better off than a lot, no flooding here at least, just a lot of rain.

And Yay! Definitely good news, shouldn't have to go through THAT again at least =)

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

Now it's over and done with, yay!

[bk_forever]

Yay! And what a relief that is! Glad I won't have to go through that again. The test itself was a breeze compared to the prep!

[milady-dragon.livejournal.com]

I'm really glad that it went well. *hugs* I had a feeling it would!

Although getting to that point was an adventure I don't think anyone would have wished for!

[bk_forever]

Thank you, *hugs back* I'm glad it went so smoothly too. Eventually.

Yeah, the prep was definitely WAY worse than the test, which wasn't even particularly uncomfortable - though that may have been the pethidine...

Still feeling tired, and my hand is a bit tender where the needle was inserted, but aside from that I'm fine and planning on relaxing as much as possible today.

[m-findlow.livejournal.com]

*hugs* yay, knew you could stick it out, and hooray for all the docs and nurses being so nice. Despite the dreary weather, it would have been nice to be able to head home knowing it was out of the way.

[bk_forever]

The car head and tail lights, and the traffic lights, were pretty in the dark and rain, lol!

Yes, so glad it's over and that the test itself went well. Now I can rest a while - at least until I get an appointment through for physiotherapy on my back. The doctors and nurses were lovely, though it's a bit disconcerting knowing that the tall, handsome male doctor is going to be staring at your bare butt shortly, lol! Made me want to ask why anyone would choose this particular field of medicine to specialise in... staring at assorted bare butts every day is hardly glamorous... o_O

[kerkevik-2014.livejournal.com]

Have some snuggly kittehs to huggle.


kerk (they're not mine)

[bk_forever]

Awwww, so cute! Thank you!

They look like they're doing Synchronised Snoozing - a big event in the Cat Olympics ;)

[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad everything went well for you! *hugs* and I bet you slept well last night! :D

[bk_forever]

I never really sleep well, but at least I did sleep, which beat the previous night!

Thank you, I'm so glad it's over and done with!

[lil-1337.livejournal.com]

I'm glad it went well despite the problems and inconveniences.

What happens now?

[bk_forever]

Not sure. Back to the consultant to see what he says, I guess. In the meantime I'm waiting for a physiotherapy appointment to assess me because of pinched nerves in my back and a wonky spine. It's always something. When can I get a complete android body to house my brain? Life would be so much simpler them.

[owensheart.livejournal.com]

I am glad it all went ok tho and they didnt find anyting.

[bk_forever]

Thank you. So am I, and I'm glad it's over. I don't want to do that again.

[daniforblue.livejournal.com]

I'm happy for you. It's a relief you got that done, and they didn't find anything bad.

Yet I hope the doctors figure out soon what the source of your health problem is.

Love and kisses

[bk_forever]

*hugs* Thanks, Dani. It was a huge relief to get it over with. Now I just have to wait to be sent another appointment *sigh*

Happy belated birthday, I hope you had a great day!