Monthlydiaryday entry 12th September

[gillo]

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Comments

[evelyn_b]

Ouch! I hope you're doing better now and can get all the sleep you need -- and I'm also glad you have the NHS.

[gillo]

Thanks - home now. The NHS is a truly wonderful institution.

[slaymesoftly]

The key thing - did you leave with a diagnosis and/or cure?

[gillo]

Not as such. The CT scan is clear of anything sinister, so it appears all my squidgy bits are in good order. That leaves gallstones, a high likelihood, or something like IBS, not such a strong contender. I see the consultant in a few weeks time and at that point he is likely to book me for keyhole surgery to remove the gallbladder.

[brunettepet]

It sounds like quite the trying time though Val's antics were certainly entertaining. Were they able to figure out why you're having abdominal pain?

Congratulations on the future new addition!

[gillo]

Thank you. Poor Val. She's at a stage I saw my poor m-i-l at ten years ago. It's not a happy state to be in.

The likeliest culprit is still gallstones. They appear to have ruled out the scary alternatives.

[sandy_s]

Wow...you had quite a few days!! So are you okay? What did they say in the end?

Love that Val brought you the red pens.... How did she know? Sixth sense!

And you're having a granddaughter!! Congrats!!! *hugs*

[gillo]

More or less OK; still a little discomfort. I'm sorry - I know I owe you an email.

Val brought me the pens, then forgot why. Could well be my teacher Bene Gesserit Voice, which I did use on her a few times.

Could be a grandson. It's a baby, and the scans to date show it's fine, which is all that matters. {{hugs back}}

[sandy_s]

Um, do not even think about emails! I just hope you get to feeling better soon!

Lol...at least she kept you entertained.

And oh! Sorry...guess I misread... :o)

[rahirah]

So they're not yet certain what the problem is? TV doctors always know within an hour!

[gillo]

He didn't look much like Hugh Laurie either. ::pouts::

Best bet is gallstones. Beyond that, instructions to use painkillers at need. I should be OK.