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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