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Today is Thanksgiving, here in the US, and, despite it's controversial history, I view it as a day to assess and share what I'm thankful for: my family, my friends and my improving health.
I went to the urologists this past Monday and had the stent removed. It was very quick and there was no pain, just a weird sensation that I can't really describe. Also, I didn't need the laughing gas, as the nurse told me it would be over in, literally, three seconds. She did not exagerate.
I was still taking some meds, but I finish them today.
My appetite is returning, so that's good.
The worst thing at the moment is some remnant discomfort from where the stent was and, weirdly enough, hard stools.
The last could be a result of the painkillers I've been taking.
However, it's nice to be able to sit again without discomfort and stand up without emulating a pregnant woman. When the stent was in, I levered myself out of chairs, crotch-first.
It was probably funny as hell, watching me do that, but it certainly didn't feel very nice.
Anyway, it's all over. *Fingers crossed*
I go back to the urologist for a checkup in 6 weeks.
Today, despite being Thanksgiving, I am not gorging myself on food. I've had a pop tart so far and that's it, and a big glass of warm water.
Later, I may have my traditional Thanksgiving Pizza.
Or I may not.
And that's where I am right now.
I hope all of you have a nice day. - xoxo MEL
I went to the urologists this past Monday and had the stent removed. It was very quick and there was no pain, just a weird sensation that I can't really describe. Also, I didn't need the laughing gas, as the nurse told me it would be over in, literally, three seconds. She did not exagerate.
I was still taking some meds, but I finish them today.
My appetite is returning, so that's good.
The worst thing at the moment is some remnant discomfort from where the stent was and, weirdly enough, hard stools.
The last could be a result of the painkillers I've been taking.
However, it's nice to be able to sit again without discomfort and stand up without emulating a pregnant woman. When the stent was in, I levered myself out of chairs, crotch-first.
It was probably funny as hell, watching me do that, but it certainly didn't feel very nice.
Anyway, it's all over. *Fingers crossed*
I go back to the urologist for a checkup in 6 weeks.
Today, despite being Thanksgiving, I am not gorging myself on food. I've had a pop tart so far and that's it, and a big glass of warm water.
Later, I may have my traditional Thanksgiving Pizza.
Or I may not.
And that's where I am right now.
I hope all of you have a nice day. - xoxo MEL
