Comments on: The living daylights

by: MonicaPDX

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 13:52:50 +0000

Well, hopefully it’s maybe done with by now, seeing as I’m still catching up. Or possibly not. Whichever, good luck! It’s a helluva lot better to know than worry and stew about Horrid Possibilities. Hang in there; I’m sending good vibes like crazy. ::hugs:: (LOL, lots of hugs going to be piling up in your mailbox with the catching up bit. Oh well; hugs are always good, right?)

by: Ellen

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:53:23 +0000

Thanks for the support, everyone! And the offers of guest rooms…

by: Jennifer

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:29:00 +0000

I have not had a buttoscope yet, but based on what friends have told me (including my boss, who is normally a very reserved transplanted New Englander), it’s a non-event. I think it’s an excellent idea to do it and get the worry out of the way. I’m sure Mara would cheer you on.

And hey, you know, there’s a Balerstein-ready guest room in Seattle too.

by: debsnm

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:50:59 +0000

You’ll be fine! After its all over and done with, have the dr test you for celiac disease - it’s basically an allgery to gluten that messes up your small intestine. My kid has it, and can’t eat anything containing wheat, which includes some really weird stuff, like hot dogs & pam vegetable spray.

by: Ruth Spears

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:49:14 +0000

As rho1640 said, the test is nothing. I got on the table and the next thing I knew, it was all over. But she’s right, the purging the day before is not fun and you will spend the day in the bathroom. After that, you think you can handle ANYTHING!!

Also, the suggestion about the vacation is right on! Even if it’s only for 3 or 4 days.

by: rho1640

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:13:43 +0000

The procedure is nothing - really - the prep the day before is the worst of it — just be sure you have something to read in the bathroom as you will be spending time in there. And they will give you happy juice (my name for it) that will make it so you don’t care about anything at all

Like someone else said do it in honor of your friend - and if you need someone to give you a virtual butt kick — LL - my feet are all ready - if I could just figure out how to make them tilt for the kick part .

by: Kim

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:13:02 +0000

Sorry you’ve been feeling bad. Best of luck with the procedure, and we’ll see you afterward.

by: Kate

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:38:48 +0000

If I were a betting woman, no question my money would be on grad student “quality” of life being the explanation for the fractious digestive track. Have the colonoscopy to confirm that the required cure is an extended vacation on the Cape.

And then, actually go to the Cape; that’s the part I think you should do for Mara. (Or, she’d probably equally approve of coming to Washington, don’t you think? It’s been 70 degrees and sunny the last few days here… guestroom’s got Balerstein written all over it!)

by: Diane

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:28:28 +0000

I always go with the plan that eliminates the really big problems. That way, you can convince yourself that what’s left are much smaller problems and therefore, easier to deal with.

Our Gypsy’s certainly enjoying the temporary return of Spring…she’s outside, playing in the dark and is also enjoying the return of “walkies” with her people.

by: Kristy

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:18:10 +0000

I’m sorry to hear about your friend. I’m sure it would make me worry, also. Get the test, and you’ll have one less thing to worry about.

I am also loving the extra hour of daylight. It makes me feel like I do more than just work when I get to leave my office in the sunshine.