Oil and Water / Gastrografin Enema with
bumpy ride home, what do they have in common?
They don't mix, need I say more? I
almost made it but I suspect that Susan, flashing back to a very
pregnant ride home, albeit full bladder was drawn to every pot hole
on Hamburg Road!
The actual procedure went well with the
skilled and gentle touch provided by Jill and Karen. It was at times
uncomfortable but never painful. I did have a moment of panic near
the end of the procedure, when, instructed to roll on my stomach the
five inch protrusion which had been inserted (you know where) flew
out. Thank goodness we were almost done and it did not need to return
home. Believe it or not I left the facility feeling good and
laughing. I knew though, after the procedure was complete that not
nearly as much fluid escaped in the first “Flush” as went in. I'm
sure the Kegel exercises helped but potholes eventually won out.
The Good News to report is that there
were no leaks so I'm cleared for surgery.
I had a second appointment with the
Oncologist later in the day, that went well except but I found out
the port will probably stay we me for some months to come. I was also
advised to stay off my feet as much as possible since hand-foot
syndrome has set in. My right foot is a mess with my arch feeling
like I stepped on a hard rock and bruised it. Dr. Goldstein is in
favor of continuing exercise and has suggested riding a stationary
bike to reduce impact; I can certainly handle that.
I am so looking forward to being whole
again.
Mike
27 Bottles of Beer on the Wall
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