Preppin'

Today I'm simply hanging out with my cat and my colon. Add in chicken broth, popsicles, and lots of my water enhancer drinks. I'm an obsessive rule follower so it's tempting not to get up at 2 a.m. for the second half since (TMI) the aforesaid colon appears to be completely clear. 

Still Life: Procedure Prep Photograph

A blue raspberry popsicle for breakfast. 

I winced at the irony of drinking the Gatorade "mix" in my Mac and Jack's glass. Thankfully, it was only a quart of the stuff, which isn't sickening but sure isn't my favorite amber ale. The straw helped! However, the fact that I followed their directions and only chilled it for a couple hours didn't; I think it would have been better colder. I'm sure that next (chillier) quart will be much tastier at 2 a.m. :(

As for Mari, she's keeping her distance from this procedure although not quite this far away. Again, TMI, I've had to kick her quickly off my lap too many times today. She's perturbed. 

Although I've..er...had to stay close to the house, I did go outside to admire Old Copper. In the process, I got dive bombed by an army (air force?) of bees. They love this rhody! 

I also checked on the strawberries which are coming along nicely. 

If I ever complain about my back, my readers have permission to remind me of this photo from Sunday where I'm flipping Little Guy up and down. It's undoubtedly not the best activity for a nearly 67-year-old back but oh is it ever delightful to hear him giggle. I'll be signing off now to wallow in misery continue my evening "pursuits."  

 

Comments

[Melanie]

I pick up my colonoscopy prep next Wednesday and have my procedure on Thursday morning. I’m super nervous. Good luck tomorrow!

[Doug M]

Margaret I admire your sense of humor, looking forward to the next chapter! 🙂👍

[AC]

Not fun -- except for playing with grandson.

[Ed]

I would be shocked if I don't have one of those in my future this year after my yearly checkup. The doctor made mention of it last year. I'm not looking forward to it.

[Robin]

Margaret, I am thinking of you today.❤️❤️❤️

[Susan]

Adding humor to this prep process helps. Yes, I see that pissed look in Mari's eyes. The princess is definitely not used to being displaced. She does not understand that normal programming will return tomorrow. You are superwoman! Lifting N is good for weight bearing exercise and his delightful giggles cheer you on and on. Tomorrow will be a great day! Hold that thought.

[Maureen]

Hopefully the procedure is all done now and you can get back to normal life. I now can not stomach Gatorade for any purpose but the prep. I know sporty folks like to drink it, but I wonder if its association with the prep has hurt its bottom line. I hope you enjoyed the nap. That sedative put me out for the day. They had to wake me 3 times to get me out to my friends car, then I slept the rest of the day.

[Bruce]

Oh, my, I sympathize with you. I've only had one such procedure but I well remember the day before as one of much, er, activity.

OD seems to watching you and the grandchild with some concern, like "Gadfrey, I hope she doesn't drop him on his head."

[Pam]

That really doesn't sound like fun...

[Musings]

Sigh... all that brings back the memories. I've forgotten when I had my last one. Time is flying too quickly. I hope I'm not due for one already. With the pandemic, I've lost all track of time.

[Zazzy]

My doctor told me there is a new way of prepping that doesn't include gallons of toxic tasting drink. I do not think I could swallow that much of a beverage I like.

LG is going to need a new nickname. Big Guy seems appropriate as he is the oldest of his group.

[StoicWannabe]

That colon prep stuff is misery, but at least it doesn't happen very often. LG lovessss that!

Your strawberry looks great. Mine keeps withering in the sun. There's not much life left of it. I think the sun here has been too much. Darn it! Maybe there's a way to shade it somehow if I plant them on my balcony (not much room left, though).