another sign of being old:
You are supposed to get a colonoscopy.
Getting one done Monday.
Having a nice weekend with minimal (bland) food and clear liquids. For some reason the medical profession does not categorize 'alcohol' as clear. What gives?
And being really shocked when I tell them that sipping(!) on high proof stuff eases the cramps I came in for, especially since the meds doing the same ran out (and it causes less drowsiness)
We are taking a teaspoon or so at a time.
Well, right now I am talking Gin Tonic.
How long before the appointment should one show up before? It was a little rushed, at 3 on Friday afternoon, going in Monday at 10.
(just one more ripple in Pandemic 2.0 If I didn't have my issues, I'd be on a plane to Germany and see my dad as he is doing very poorly. 'Not planning on Christmas' kind of poorly
)
As it is, I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off, trying not to mess up the cleansin protocol, while thinking about travel plans.
At least I don't have to sell my firstborn for plane tickets