After Friday’s 16-mile cycle, yesterday was horrible. Random pains in guts and legs, then very poor sleep (from midnight to 2:30, then 6am to 10am in patches) last night. The pains are never severe but they come as sudden, annoying surprises. I’m currently off the antidepressant in preparation for yet another test, so I’m not much fun just now. Continue reading
I wanted to break out of what feels like weeks of inactivity, so I dragged Lev out onto the road yesterday. I pondered several routes, including the Water of Leith and North Edinburgh cycle paths, Holyrood Park, but settled on my ‘extended midnight miles’ route: out and back along the A8 to Newbridge roundabout. Continue reading
It’s been three weeks since I last moaned online about my guts. A few things have occurred, and some experimentation and learning have transpired. Read on if you want to know more.
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As John Lydon did not write
It’s bleeding hot, looking for bodies.
Nearly injured my pride.
Crazed picnicking in the English countryside.
Moans and groans ahoy!
I’ve been out on the bike a bit. On Tuesday, we cycled to and from Craigleith shopping centre (just under 4 miles.) Yesterday, I cycled with Elly to and from LifesCycle (just over 9·5 miles). I didn’t spin – instead I chatted with Andy and played with Scout, a wee spaniel puppy. I’m slightly embarrassed that I came off while backing out of an over-ambition overtake. Both Lev and I are unhurt, thankfully.
I’ve just received the medication that I need to take in advance of Monday’s colonoscopy. I’m so not looking forward to that part of the process.
I’ve just learnt that my colonoscopy will take place next Monday, 11 July. The private GI specialist will ‘arrange the colonic transit study with the radiologist’. I assume, but don’t know, that I will have to ensure I’m completely empty in time for the colonoscopy. (I’ve asked for details.) Continue reading
I had a long and fruitful conversation with the private GI specialist today. He will ask my GP to arrange Continue reading
While sorting my desk area, I’ve come across a lot of photos from my teens. Here’s some that might amuse. Continue reading
So the UK will leave the European Union. I’m not qualified to speak on the economic and political implications of this decision, but here’s a few other reasons why I’m not celebrating. They’re in no particular order. Continue reading
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