Fill 'er up!

Yesterday I went for aCystoscopy. I was nervous, mostly because I have had those big catheters in use before, with 3 out of my 4 children and I H.A.T.E. them. I find it uncomfortable and painful. And true to form it was. After my original screech, I calmed down with the help of 2 nurses, the procedure began. A camera was attached to the catheter and I was able to watch (and feel) as it entered my bladder. It was a "live" picture. I tried to find something online that resembled what I saw but couldn't find anything. The inside of my bladder did NOT show any cancer or unusual lumps or bumps, thank God, in fact Dr. B said it was a perfect bladder *grin*. He filled it and I promptly emptied it, but into a cup attached to the gurney, not all over the bed like the last appointment. The inside of my bladder was a beautiful soft pink colour and it had ripples all over like those of the brain, only a little looser, not so firmly packed. It was quite a wonder to see that. So doc said that my bladder filled and emptied fine, but then he wasn't able to fill it again. He said that he had never seen this issue before in his career. He then said I was an enigma in the medical field. I swear if I had a dollar for every time a doctor said that to me, I'd be rich! He prescribed Vesicare. Perhaps I have an over active bladder. I hope this helps.


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Here and there and everywhere...

Hello fellow readers :) Man was it a looonnnggggg day today!. The day began with me getting the kids up early, they got ready for school. We all headed out, dropped the kids off to school, haha, we only live about 50 steps away, but it was a special treat. Our plan was to get to the hospital early so that I could have my pamidronate early, then x-ray, blood work and doc. Turned out I didn't have a doc appt until next month (oops) or x-ray, but still had to get my bone strengthening pamidronate anyway. We got in pretty quick. Blood work and pammi done. My fabulous nurse Shelley asked me how I was and I told her pretty good except for my usual aches and pains, but my eyes were really driving me crazy. She promptly went on the search for my cancer nurse Charity. She arranged for me to see Dr.T after all. Bit of a wait but not too bad considering the waiting room was completely full. I have now been referred to an opthamologist. YEAH!! Another appt. *sigh* Oh well, maybe this will finally get me the answer I need to clear it up. I also have a very sore rib due to an 'incident' (private matter) that happened 3 weeks ago. She pushed on the area and I nearly stuck to the ceiling it hurt so bad. So off to x-ray I went. I LOVE that so many young people are training in the medical field, but when someone comes in to see if there is a possible broken rib, please DO NOT grab them by the ribs to situate them where they need to be. Ouch. . Doc is taking me off my chemo for awhile. I've been having skin problems and along with the eye problems, we are going to see if the chemo is the culprit. Makes me a little nervous, but I guess I just have to trust her judgement. Off to lunch, Jack Astor's where my nephew TJ is a chef. He came to our table, we haven't been to this one in Kingston yet so weren't sure what to order. He suggested some sweet and sour chicken Thai dish with snow peas, carrots, bean sprouts and my first time tasting jasmine rice D.E.L.I.C.O.U.S. and first time using chopsticks, I think I did pretty good. Peter had this 6 inch tall burger with pulled pork, tons of cheese and other stuff. But I digress; back to medicine. Went to CCRC to have my pammi removed then finally home for an hour, then back out again. I have the cleanest teeth in town! Gosh I love that feeling :) Now I am home for the night. I bet I will sleep well tonight :) More appointments next Tuesday and Wednesday. Wonder how much they would charge me to just rent a room ;)

Worry? Who, me?

I was born a worrier. I worry about good things, I worry about bad things, and everything in between.  I've been worried about an upcoming procedure that was cancelled twice. Today I finally went in to have my Urodynamic testing done. I wasn't familiar with the procedure and am always a little scared of the unknown. The technician was lovely. Very professional, yet kind. She explained every step prior to proceeding. She showed me all the medical items being inserted. I was glad to see how small they were. I was to show up with a full bladder for 12:30pm. I sat waiting until 1pm. Do you know how hard it is to sit with a full bladder when you have bladder control issues???? The first thing I had to do was pee so she could measure the capacity of my bladder. Then I had a very tiny catheter inserted in my rectum and another in my bladder (ouch!!) She began filling my bladder via an attached saline solution to the catheter in my bladder. I had to tell her when I felt it filling, when I first felt the need to "go" and then when I needed to "GO!!!!!!!!" Well that took all of about 3 minutes and all over the bed it went. How embarrassing. She told me that that is what normally happens and it was ok. My entire process took 15 minutes. It was recorded on a screen like the one below that measured pressure inside and outside my bladder. I will have the results next Tuesday when I go for my second testing called a cystoscopy. Tomorrow I have my blood work, x-ray, pamidronate and oncologist appointment. In other news, I am currently a pirate. My Blepharitis is really flaring up and I need to wear an eye patch until another visit to the hospital tomorrow. May head to the eye clinic at HDH instead of KGH. That's all for now. Another update tomorrow.