Eric7 wrote: ↑Tue May 06, 2025 3:05 pm
Alberto wrote: ↑Mon May 05, 2025 4:38 pm
Today I'm not happy because I am preparing for the colonoscopy tomorrow.
It means I am fasting - and dying of it - and drinking a disgusting substance.
I normally eat 5 times every day, and I eat more than anyone. I never fasted, and I expected it to be hard. And it is hard.
It' only 16:30, last food was breakfast at 9am straight after 20km cycling and 2km swimming.
Having to fast also means that I refrain from doing things that cost energy and would make me hungry.
Basically, doing nothing, getting bored and feeling useless...
All done?
Yes all done, thanks for asking.
I was expecting fasting to be the worst, and it turned out so. I felt extremely weak from no eating.
Plus, the substance I drank turned out to be even more disgusting than anticipated.
At the hospital they asked me if I wanted them to sedate me. I was expecting them to sedate me without even asking. I was uncomfortable having to decide, because I was lacking elements. How much pain and discomfort exactly? Of course they could not tell. I opted for no sedation and it turned out the best choice. Pain and discomfort were surprisingly mild. They say it varies much from person to person, and for female is generally more challenging. Watching the video in real time was almost fun.
Dr said he found nothing bad. See you in 10yr for the next round.
Once done, I immediately drove back home (I would not have been the drive at all on the day of course, had they sedated me), had a very generous lunch, followed by an active afternoon with heavy garden work and 1hr jogging.
) 53!