The Gist of “From Hospital Gowns to Hearty Meals”
- I had a colonoscopy this morning at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham as a result of something showing after a CT scan for kidney stones.
- Thankfully, the procedure went smoothly, and nothing alarming was found, which was a relief.
- Post-op, I was hungry after fasting for 24 hours, including a food-free day at the Southsea Kite Festival,
- Geoff suggested lunch at Port Solent, where I had a mixed grill to compensate for the lost time.
- I am now waiting to see what the doctors think.
Most days have their share of ups and downs. Today was no different. I found myself lying on a hospital bed with a camera up my backside—I’m still trying to determine if this is classed as an up, down, or both! Thankfully, everything went off without a hitch, and no scary findings lurked in the dark shadows of my colon—a huge relief. The whole thing came about because a CT scan for kidney stones flagged something that needed a closer look. What happens next? Well, that’s up to the doctors. I’ll have to wait it out and see what they say.
After the colonoscopy, I was starving—yesterday’s food-free day at the Southsea Kite Festival didn’t help. It had been 30 hours since I last had a proper meal—if a light breakfast of poached eggs can be classed as a meal. So when Geoff suggested grabbing lunch, we headed to Port Solent, and I didn’t hesitate before ordering a mixed grill. After all that fasting, it was exactly what I needed to make up for lost time.
The day turned out better than expected, considering the start. I admit there were moments of anxiety and discomfort, but now, it’s all about waiting to see what’s next. At least I’ve got a full belly to keep me content.