Monday, July 16, 2018

Mercury Retrograde, Hospital Visit,

The way my life has been going lately, I thought it must definitely be Mercury Retrograde. In fact that doesn't begin until July 26. First it was the car then Thursday morning I had a really debilitating attack of diarrhea and at the same time my lower legs went totally numb. I already had knee problems for no reason I was aware of and could hardly walk I finally called for an ambulance. On the way to the hospital one of them put an IV into my hand in case they needed to pump something into me, turned out he did it wrong!!!!! So later I had to have another one. The one done in the ambulance was damned painful. Anyway, they are all checking me over when I had to go to the bathroom. What I saw in the pan made me call the nurse, lot of blood. They decided to admit me and give me an endoscopy. Had that done and they didn't find anything, next decision, a colonoscopy, just what I wanted!!!! Everyone has always assured me the preparation is the worst part. I was having terrific trouble feeling warm in the hospital, even Matt had to ask for a warm blanket whilst he was sitting there. Luckily I had my heavy sweater with me (I was still in my nightdress) am I glad I grabbed it on the way out. Once we realised I had to stay the night, I called friends who live within walking distance of the hospital and they took Matt home. I called the garage and said I had no clue as to when we would be picking up the car. He assured me it was fine and he would store it away at night.

I was telling my cleaner that I seem to attract sassy nurses. She assured me that was because I am sassy anyway!! She should know, she is another sassy one.

Friday afternoon I had the pleasure of my first colonoscopy. As I was concerned about Matt and wanting to get home, the surgeon suggested I did without sedation, so I did. Am I nuts or what? I told him I had a double length colon (was told that  40 some years ago) I don't think he believed me, he did by the time he finished. I watched every minute on TV. Yes, it did hurt now and again, but really wasn't too bad. Now I know what my colon looks like, LOL. Got home just before supper on Friday having had little or nothing in the way of food for 2 days. Wasn't feeling like jumping the moon so didn't have our usual Friday night drinks before supper. Basically had Chicken Noodle Soup from a packet and some cheese and crackers. Went to bed early and slept like the proverbial log. I still don't know anything more about my legs. They X-rayed my kneee and said nothing about it. I am going to phone Monday morning and see what I can find out.

Saturday morning, as I described it to the garage, got up feeling like a spring chicken and by 10 ish felt like an old boiler.. I notice a lot of typos in this, please excuse them if I miss them. Later, on Saturday, a neighbour in the building asked me for some photo/PC help which I gave and then, having told her about everything, she took me to the garage to get my car. At least we are mobile again now, if we want to be anyway. I must admit I am still not feeling 100%. Monday afternoon I have to go for a Bone Density test too. Had to put if off once before.

I cooked a Pork Tenderloin Diablo for supper, pretty good dish. I've made it once or twice and it is fairly quick and easy to do as well. A friend told me to take it easy and not try and be chef of the week. Easier said than done, I am a pretty particular eater I guess. I have plans later this week, I hope, to make the following recipe. You must admit it does sound easy.  I remember my mother used to make something similar when I was a kid. Never heard of churns in those days.

Easy No-Churn Oreo Ice Cream

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
20 Oreo cookies coarsely crushed

1. In a stand mixer (or in a large bowl with a hand mixer) beat the cream until stiff peaks form. While continuing to beat, slowly add in the vanilla and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until combined. Gently fold in the cookies with a spatula. Transfer the mixture to a freezer safe container with a lid and freeze for at least 4 hours. Scoop and enjoy!

Source: Southern Bite

Have a great day
 

20 comments:

  1. Oh Jo, you have had a time of it. I do hope they work out what the problem is. I remember the joys of a colonoscopy without sedation. It was interesting to observe but I prefer them with sedation these days. I have a condition that has to be checked out every three years so I have more of them than I'd like.
    Do take it easy and don't push yourself too much.

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    1. Yes, not fun Helen. I am so glad I don't have to have them regularly.

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  2. Dear Jo, I hope you feel better soon - you've had a tough time. At least getting the all clear through all the tests is better than wondering what might be.

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    1. True Fil, I must admit people mention having a family history of colon cancer DID NOT cheer me up in the least.

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  3. Never had a colonoscopy? Wow. I've had a few, all with sedation. If you are passing blood I am kinda surprised you've been sent home with no diagnosis. Feel better. Hope they figure out what is wrong.

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    1. The lack of diagnosis is for my legs which is what I went in for. As for the colonoscopy, one polyp and a small tear which have been dealt with.

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    2. We all picked up a virus around here which caused diarrhea and fatigue. I'm still getting over it.

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    3. Sorry to hear that Denise, I feel a bit weak still after all that.

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  4. I have had 3 colonoscopies and I would always take sedation. I would be contacting the doctors to make sure all is “clean” in your colon. It sounds like you had a bad case of the stomach flu. I have had it so bad where I could hardly walk because of weakness and i was sick on both ends. It lasted 24 hrs but it took a week before I felt back to normal. I’m so glad you have support to care for Matt. At least you are getting all these tests done and taking care of your health which is important.

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    1. I hope never to have another one Birgit. I didn't have sedation because of getting home to Matt who was all on his own.

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  5. That is terrible. Yes, the prep work is the worst. You are brave to do it without sedation. I didn't want to be awake for that. After all the probing, I hope they discover what is wrong.

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    1. Basically nothing Diane, a small tear (minute actually) that they feel could have caused bleeding. But I didn't go in for that, it was my leg problems.

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  6. It's always worse when they can't figure out what is wrong. I think you've used up all your bad mojo for the month, maybe even the year. That ice cream looks and sounds delicious. Might try to make that after I finish the frozen yogurt in my freezer. Hope you feel tip top soon.

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    1. Thanks Susan, yes that doesn't help does it? It does look good, not sure when I am going to make it, Maybe next week after all.

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  7. Hi Jo - I hope things will be sorting themselves out today - or at least clarifying things for you ... and I do just hope it was a very bad dose of stomach flu. Also good you got the car back, but more importantly Matt was looked after ... Good luck.

    The oreo ice-cream looks a fun thing to do with the grand children ... cheers Hilary

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    1. Dunno about getting sorted Hilary, been to family do again and now talking vascular surgery.

      I would think grandkids would enjoy that, wish I had some in this part of the world.

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  8. Did they say what was going on with your 'plumbing'? I had one colonoscopy and I loved the sedation. I hope you are feeling better soon!

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    1. Doesn't seem to be anything wrong at all JoJo.

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  9. I literally laughed out loud when I read about the sassy nurse... I'm sure you were able to hold your own, Jo!!

    No sedation?? I had an endoscopy and a colonoscopy at one visit and I wouldn't have had the choice, but sedate me every day, baby!

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    1. Wot me Mork?

      I had both in one visit, Thursday and Friday. I don't remember the endoscopy I was out of it.

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