Colonscopy done

[figmo]

They found internal hemorrhoids, but not much else of interest (I have these lovely photos....).

Now that the colon exam is over, the phosphate thing they had me drink to clean out my intestines is finally working. Ugh.

This doctor used percogesic and versed (the drug that wires me). I'm kind of like a wide-awake drunk right now.

it looks like I may be stuck spending a second night here in The Big House. They don't seem to believe in Passover or matzoh. I had a rough time explaining to the nurse why sandwiches (all they serve midday) were not a viable option at this hour. Meanwhile, I'm desparately awaiting a diet Coke to battle what feels like a mild caffiene-withdrawal headache.

Having Internet access from the hospital rocks. I feel way less isolated. I just wish Lady could IM me with more than giberish. :-)

Comments

[johno.livejournal.com]

Glad all they found was minor stuff. Though I know from experience that they are a really bad pain in the ass.

As for Lady, you could always set up a voice chat with her.

[figmo.livejournal.com]

Warren more or less did. He put his cell phone on speakerphone and let me talk to Lady.

Lady talked back. Not yapping, mind you, but dog noises that actually sounded like she was trying to say "Where are you? Are you okay?"

I was pretty impressed. She knows my voice.

[cleverthylacine]

What part of "I cannot eat this now for religious reasons" do they not understand? If you were Catholic would they try to make you eat meat on Friday?

[trinsf.livejournal.com]

It's my impression -- and I may be wrong -- that in both circumstances, there are exceptions for illness/medical reasons. Besides one can't equate the Jewish dietary laws and those of Catholics. The latter are not universal (individual bishops decide what the rules are for their archdiocese) and can be changed to accomodate special events. So, for example, this past year, no-meat Friday was excepted in many US dioceses for St. Patrick's Day, as bishops felt that the traditional Irish-American celebration with corned beef was culturally more important than fasting. I can't imagine rabbis in conservative or orthodox situations suggesting anything similar.

[cleverthylacine]

Well, yes, there are exceptions for illness and medical reasons, but exceptions for illness and medical reasons are things like "matzah will make you sicker" not "the hospital can't be arsed to feed you something that isn't a sandwich".

[jhitchin.livejournal.com]

Can someone smuggle in some matzoh and macaroons for you or something?

[peteralway.livejournal.com]

I'm glad your case of TMI isn't the horribly fatal kind.

[klwalton.livejournal.com]

*whew* I'm glad it's not anything more serious. Now if only the hospital staff were a little more clueful.

[faxpaladin.livejournal.com]

I understand virtual head scritching is in the next upgrade, or maybe the one after that...

[smoooom.livejournal.com]

Sigh of relief, so glad it's nothing more serious. Big sigh of relief.

[jikme.livejournal.com]

I never thought the words "internal hemorrhoids" would be good news, but they sure beat the alternatives. Good luck getting some rest while you're there.

[hvideo.livejournal.com]

Sorry you're stuck in The Big House, but glad that you have the Internet Access (as well as other things a laptop can have to be entertaining). And most definitely glad that there are no indications of serious troubles. Internal hemmorrhoids are a nuisance but can be managed or treated.

Hmmm... Something to keep you amused while you are wired AND drugged. A haiku contest on this general subject?

"To reveal Great Truths
Look inside yourself," they said.
They can't have meant this.

[it-aint-easy.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear it's not serious. Hang in there, the hospital stay won't last long.

[dinogrl.livejournal.com]

So glad it isn't anything really horrible. Do they sell clue bats in the gift shop?

[hitchhiker.livejournal.com]

glad it was nothing more serious!

[hillarysherwood.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear that it wasn't something really serious. I hope you're able to snag some food that you can eat soon.