Medical Update.....

[ffuries]

Well had my Endoscopy and Colonoscopy done today. The first part of the two part prep went off without a hitch, the second part decided it didn't want to stay down.

The results of the tests are as follows:

Endoscopy: GERD, Barrets Esophagus (Likely to become Esophageal Cancer, if not already), Esophageal Stricture/Tear, and Hernia. The Hernia I'm assuming is a Hiatal Hernia. Some spots were found and tissue samples were taken for a Biopsy.

Colonoscopy: Nothing remarkable, some Polyps present, Biospy from previous Colonoscopy showed them to be benign.

Other news:

The blood in the urine, evolved into having clots, plus severe lower right hand back pain for 4 days. In my unprofessional opinion it was all due to a Kidney Stone being passed. I'll find out more during my Bladder Scoping next week. The pain from that will make you see and talk to dead people, and wish for a fast death.

Also with all this going on, my Sciatica flared up for a few days. Plus trying to find a comfortable postion to sleep in with all the above going on, I have pinched a nerve on the right side of my neck. When I try to move my right arm in certain directions, I feel a jolt in the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Better not be permanent as it will affect my ability to shoot.

The plus in all this:

Back in the Spring of 2019 post Hurricane Michael I gained 45 pounds with no explanation (No diet change, no fluid retention, etc) jumped from 210 lbs to 255 lbs in 90 days. No matter what I did I couldn't get it under 230 lbs. Well as of today I'm now weighing in at 214 lbs.

Looking at what I can and cannot eat is like taking all the fun out eating. My wife made Chili for dinner tonight, I had a small bowel and I know I will pay for it dearly tonight, but I couldn't pass up her awesome Chili.

[Junk Yard Dog]

Shit, sounds like a fun day, the sciatica I know well, it's visited me the last two nights. Trying to get through the day on two hours sleep is interesting.