Journal Entries for July 2024
The Journal is not a diary; it is more of a traditional blog section. Don't expect many updates; these are the entries written in July 2024.Notes for July 2024
Notes are snippets of information. Therefore they are often very short. These may become thoughts in the future or a journal entry; who knows? These are my notes for July 2024.Thoughts for July 2024
Thinking is something I do a lot. Writing those thoughts down is something I don’t do a lot. Below are some of those I have written down during July 2024.Things to Remember in July 2024
As I remember things, they will be added to the Remembering section of XXX. these are things I want to remember in July 2024.Events for July 2024
Very few events will show up here. Important dates will form part of the Remembering section. And as I spend most of my week looking after my adorable grandchildren, I don't get out much!Tasks for July 2024
Migrated Tasks:
(Unfinished tasks from previous months.)
New Tasks:
(Tasks added during July 2024.)
There are no new tasks this month.
Completed Tasks:
(Tasks completed during July 2024.)
No tasks have been completed this month
Rescheduled Tasks:
(Tasks rescheduled to another month.)
No tasks have been rescheduled.
Diary Entries for July 2024
Today was a strange one, to say the least. We headed out for a meal to celebrate Kay’s—my brother’s wife—70th birthday, but it wasn’t a feast for me. With a colonoscopy looming tomorrow morning, I was on strict orders to avoid all food. Instead, my day was spiced up with three doses of Picolax, a laxative that ensured I was always close to a toilet. Fun, right?
We went to Southsea, where a Kite festival was in full swing. The sky was filled with kites of all shapes and sizes, some as large as a single-decker bus. The rest of the family enjoyed fish and chips, a classic seaside treat, while I watched them dig in. The smell alone was torture! Little Evie, bless her, asked me to cool down her sausage because it was too hot—she didn’t want fish. So, there I was, blowing on it like the most responsible adult while resisting the urge to sneak a bite. But, of course, I couldn’t. Evie’s sausage request gave me something to do while the others ate, even though my stomach grew in protest.
Overall, the day was a strange mix of celebration and self-control. Watching everyone enjoy their meal while I sipped on water and a couple of Bovrils was a test of willpower, but I was prepared for it. But at least the kites were a distraction, their bright colours and crazy shapes dancing in the wind.
Here’s hoping tomorrow’s procedure goes smoothly and I can get back to enjoying meals without any restrictions. Until then, I’ll be dreaming of fish and chips, with maybe a side of sausage.
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.
Read in full:
Colonoscopy: Camera to Comfort Food
Be patient! I haven't written enough diary entries this month to fill this space.