OMG…Lose Control

This line comes from a favourite band of mine called Hedley. Why should I compose a blog about being out of control? Well, it’s a procedure that I had to prepare for about two days and then admit myself to Health Sciences Centre to have a colonoscopy. I don’t need to say anything more about the prep.

I arrived at the hospital by taxi and I proceeded to admitting. While being asked a few questions tears welled up in my eyes. First time admitted to a hospital and I kept repeating the phase in my head…I can do this and just deal with it. I followed the purple bear symbol to the seventh floor and turned to this holding room filled with patients of all ages. Nursing staff looked overwhelmed with the amount of patients to be cared for. My nurse was amazingly witty and she thought I had way too many clothes in my bag especially when the temperature outdoors reached 34 degrees. However, I packed a bag full of treats: fruit and granola bars because I knew I would be famished after the procedure.

I waited two hours before I was wheeled out to another room. Once I reached the destination i was informed that my doctor had to finish an emergency. I immediately said OMG, you must be joking because we need to get this shit show on the go. The nurses laughed and replied, “the red carpet will be rolled out for the second time we wheel you in.” Sure enough, I only had to wait another ten minutes and I was wheeled in to the room. I joked with the doctor and immediately stated that I am healthy and I want to receive an A+ report and  a pass /fail is not in my category of standards. He laughed and asked me if students of today read any books.

The nurses were great and joked with me about the colon blast prep and I had a smirk about OMG…out of control and I am ok. Then they connected me to some tubes and it was over in a few minutes. One nurse held my hand and was very sweet. Soon, Darryl came into the recovery room and I was ready to leave.

W e enjoyed the evening of relaxing and even walked to Cafe 22 where we ate a platter of grilled flatbread and I sipped a Savannah cider. No problems whatsoever and I am one healthy woman. I am very thankful to be healthy and thought to myself how on earth did all those people beside me in the rockery room become so unhealthy.

Let’s appreciate the simple things in life and continue to stay healthy.