When I got in the gallows room the 2 nurses and doctor seemed very kind, asked me how I was etc etc.
Then it got to the nitty gritty, now when I was younger I was a little bit shy when anyone asked me to drop my shorts and pants, but since I have been going to these appointments it comes naturally, really hope I don't go into auto pilot when we go shopping.
He started by asking me how was my health at present and what medication I was on, then said " I will be blunt, the reason for this procedure is that we will be checking for bladder cancer". I had considered that, but didn't want to dwell on it.
The procedure is very short time wise, but makes up for it in uncomfortableness he tried to help my discomfort by asking me questions about my family, it worked to a degree. He even asked me to look at the monitor and pointed out where the blood was coming from, I was mightily relieved when he said there doesn't seem to be evidence of cancer, he has ordered a CT scan for further evidence.
So all in all a good day at the office.
I may play tonight if the discomfort settles, pretty sure it will
I have had a bit of a stressful week one way and another, first off the health - I'm really struggling with the urgency issue. At the risk of sounding sexist, being male it's not great when I don't make the bathroom in the 10 seconds I have from "oh I must go" to "OMG I can't hold it in".
The blood also worries me even though the hospital appointment has allayed some of those fears, I received a letter today which was copied in to me from the hospital to my doctor, they will be trying different medication, hope it has the desired effect.
The holiday has also been a tad crazy this past 2 or 3 weeks, the company we booked with managed to "lose" my seats which I had booked for extra leg room due to the discomfort I have in leg and hip area, they managed to get them back only to lose a complete flight this time, I was on the phone to them and America over 23 times, it seems sorted now, bit of a faff having 4 different reference numbers now though.
Had to go shopping last night, just managed to late reg the 7:45 Deepstack, bit pricey for me, but hey ho. There was quite a bit of unusual play in it, ,managed to build a decent stack til my KK was beaten by KQ, thems the breaks ey
Liking the 3k chips in the PL08 tourney, got to final table but busted in 4th, overall break even for the evenings entertainment.
Hate to see a really good man struggle with brutal beats on the felt, really hope it turns soon,
Just taken my lovely daughters Pug for a lonnnnnnng walk in the woods, lovely weather, and I had my dear wife with me, what a lovely afternoon.
Looking back over the last few posts I feel I have become a bit of a whinger, I must start concentrating on the positives again.
Had a lovely day with my good lady yesterday, I'm paying for the long walk in the woods now though, my legs are a tad stiff, let's hope it works its way up
Changed my poker days again to fit in with shopping evening, tried to fit Feidays in but it just doesn't work for me, fin work, dinner, shopping , poker, too much for an old so and so like me.
Played Saturday, made final table of PL08 £100 gtd, I think I played really well til heads up, then my brain seized up, no complaints though..2nd place this time.
Tom you are Positive and never a Whinger, I understand about being a old Whinger I am one lol xxx regards to you and your good lady wife.Have a great holiday,My Husband and I will be married 35 years in 2017he has promised me a 2 week holiday aboard HE SURE NEEDS A BREAK FROM ALL THE WORK HE DOES THE LAST TIME WE HAD A 2 WEEK HOLIDAY WAS IN 2004 HE IS SO TIRED HE NEEDS THE PHONE OF AND SOME TIME TO RELAX XXXX REGARDS PAIGE55 XXX
T0m my husband is 58 years old but still thinks he is still 21, I am 61 years old going on 70 worrying about him wish someone would tell him it is time to slow down xx regards paige xx
T0m my husband is 58 years old but still thinks he is still 21, I am 61 years old going on 70 worrying about him wish someone would tell him it is time to slow down xx regards paige xx Posted by paige55
sorry tom I did say I was a whinger my very best wishes I send you xx
Thanks for the messages all, I did manage to turn on the PC and reply to your message Donna, Ty.
Been a week of ups n downs, one particular day I was really feeling sorry for myself , I don't know what brings these feelings on, just wish I could take my own advice at times, grant me the serenity etc.
Yesterday was our 28th wedding anniversary, you know when your loved one says " Don't bother buying me anything Tom., we are going on holiday soon and we will be buying each other gifts then"
Well, I think I have learned over the years so....I finished work 15mins early on Friday and bought a lovely bouquet of flowers from the florist ( nope no garage for this kiddy)
Got home and presented them with my usual flourish the good lady was really pleased with them, over the years together it has gradually sunk in what her favourite flowers are, anyway...then she says "would you like to open your presents early?" ....
I'm still getting used to the changed tournament schedule, I seem to be playing more PL08 mtt's as they fall within my strict b/roll outlay, managed to win the £3 £50gtd yesterday, also fin 2nd in a head hunter on Friday night, I may be on for withdrawing a few bob before the holiday in 2 weeks
Pity about the dates for Ukops being when I'm on holiday...and Punta Cana....conspiracy or what
I sure hope you got your dollars a while back Mr Tom.
I think I'll be looking at a UK holday next year if things dont pick up. Mrs P wants a cruise for our 25th Anniversary so it might have to be the Norfolk Broads.
I sure hope you got your dollars a while back Mr Tom. I think I'll be looking at a UK holday next year if things dont pick up. Mrs P wants a cruise for our 25th Anniversary so it might have to be the Norfolk Broads. Posted by Phantom66
Bit of a sore point in the goodun household , I was advising the good lady to purchase our dollars pre referendum vote ( was £1 = $1.48) now £1=$1.23 ..gutted.
Thoroughly recommend cruising , we enjoy port intensive cruises, but there is plenty to do on the ship ( boat?) if that takes your fancy.
Excellent result the other evening mate, only need another one to purchase said cruise. Gl gl.
Hi Tom, Becoming a bit of a PLO8 BEAST, I see. Well done. When do you head off on holiday? Posted by Tikay10
Hi Mr.K.
Beast more like an aggressive kitten methinks, been doing ok in the PL08 mtt's recently , and really enjoying them. I fin 3rd last night in one of em, also managed to withdraw another £100 towards the holiday so that's the burger at the airport sorted.
We fly out on the 25th of this month - Next Tuesday I think, the good lady is trying desperately to organise all us kids, we have a folder each, with esta's, insurance doc's, receipts for what we have purchased onboard, etc etc.
She asked son no.1 when he was packing, he is working Monday, going to a wedding Saturday, and Thorpe Park Sunday ( or vice versa) I think he wants to pack on the day the taxi is picking us up at 6am....I foresee a little problem arising.
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T0m my husband is 58 years old but still thinks he is still 21, I am 61 years old going on 70 worrying about him wish someone would tell him it is time to slow down xx regards paige xx
Hi Tom,
Becoming a bit of a PLO8 BEAST, I see. Well done.
When do you head off on holiday?