Into every life.... by neiwil
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..a little rain must fall.....or so they say. I recently mentioned enforced overtime and having a 'bug' and I put my feeling grotty down to being tired and a little depressed with the situation at work. Karen has noticed enough of a change in me, particularly weight loss, that she convinced me to see the Doctor. It turns out this is the first time I've seen my GP in 27 years. I explained how I'm feeling and Karen added her concerns...the Doctor examined the 'wee' sample I thought it prudent to take, he then had a prod and a poke, and then I started to worry...He sat at his computer and put a black diffuser on the screen so only he, sitting straight in front of it, could see what he was typing. He printed a sheet of paper, handed it to Karen and asked her to take it to the reception to be faxed immediately. Once Karen left the room, he asked if he could 'examine' my colon...now this may be an occupational hazard for drug mules...but really, a glass of wine and a nice meal by way of preamble would have been nice. However he was actually quite happy with what he found, or didn't find. He then printed off two more forms, one for urgent blood tests and one for an urgent chest x-ray. The one Karen took was for a cat scan ( also urgent ). This will take about 10 days to get done and through the system and the Doctor suggested he sign me off for two weeks, I bartered that down to a week...the x-ray I had done on site while I was there, blood tests are 10:10am today, the cat scan when they fit me in....of course everything MAY be fine...then again...It is currently 04:00am and I can't sleep, can't imagine why...I suppose the worst part of this is going to be the waiting...Sorry for this rather negative post, for now I'll hold out for 'brighter days ahead' but had to get some of this off my chest and out of my head.......I'll try and raise a smile for next time....
Comments (15)
Greywolf44
Sorry for your predicament, Neil. All I can offer you is hang in there and until you get the results, you can't do a damn thing about it, so keep the faith, if I may be so casual. I'll keep a positive thought for you and your family. Dave
giulband
A good friend of mine has recently experienced a similar situation has been able to engaging even more to do the things that he liked, not to be killed. Best wishes and a wish of good luck! PS Often I do not read notes but just look at the pictures. From your I realized there was something very close to the soul, so I wanted to read. Congratulations to the meaning of the pictures !!
neiwil
Thanks guys...
Maxidyne
I'm sorry to hear of your worries Neil. I had a problem 10 years ago and it gave me many sleepless nights until I was given the all clear. So hard as it is hang on in there mate and know you have a lot of friends on here that will in your corner. Never be sorry for a negative post.
neiwil
Cheers Mike..
taliesin86001
After the rain comes the rainbow...
GrandmaT
Waiting is always the worst part. Our imaginations are very active and can come up with the most awful scenarios if left with only hints and partial information. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it all turns out to be a simple case of overwork and a need for iron pills. That picture illustrates the feeling very well - a depressing, cold downpour.
flavia49
I'm sorry for your predicament, I wish you all the best.
T.Rex
Hi Neil! I understand - I had a physical a few years back. The lump was not in my mucosa so it was deemed benign. Turned out to be an internal haemorrhoid. Seems your doctor is taking a lot of precautions to make sure you get a clean bill of health. A good man he is. I hope and pray your next post will be news of a clean bill of health. That would be great both for you (and considering all you're going through at work), and for Karen (considering all you've been through helping father-in-law). The waiting is a problem - death sentence, or aquital? The mind somehow always wants to prepare for the worst. Best thing is to distract it with something you enjoy. Looking forward to your next post! Chin up! :-)
Tamarrion
Could be the doc is simply anxious to update your records. Mind you the CAT scan and x-ray suggest there's more to it. Had a similar bout of testing a year or so ago. Turned out to be pneumonia. A couple of rounds of antibiotics and I was back to normal.
Faemike55
I fully understand your POV and concerns as well as your wife's!! this is a very apropos image for your thoughts! You'll pass with flying colours and be ready for the flight line in no time! Hey! My bestest thoughts and goodest prayers are going your way right now for a good word or two from the GP. Last physical I had was 1986 - so I got you sorta beat on that line. My ex gave me a deadline of two weeks to get a complete physical, as her first ex is now in intensive care due to a stroke, and she just lost her last husband last year due to massive lesions in his brain! I guess a lot of us put this thing off, don't we?
Froggy
Thank you for letting us all know Neil. We do care about you mate and I am with you 100% on the worry front, but I hope and pray for positive news. Please let us all know as soon as you do!
jac204
Wish you the best of luck.
blinkings
Yep I know EXACTLY how you feel mate.
android65mar
All the best for now, lets hope it is nothing to worry about.
debbielove
Mate, I'm so sorry to hear you are so ill and 'down'.. And there is me going on.... Sorry.. Stay strong dude, think of airshows and pistons whirling! I'll try to set up a few things in a group for next trip.. Plus we DO have that free Shuttleworth ticket.. Stay strong.. I'm here Rob