Tomorrow, I am getting my first ever colonoscopy. Fun, right? Although I am only 29, a bevy of stomach issues has caused me to reach out to my doctor. Today is a "liquid only" diet, and I was really anxious how I would be able to get through the day without eating. It reminded me of when I was in my early twenties, living in Shanghai, and did juice cleanses every once in a while. Honestly, nothing sounds worse then going through the day without eating.
This also made me reflect on how different I view my body than I did just five years ago. The pandemic has put extra weight on me, but also helped me realize how fragile life is. I hope in five years I can look back and be happy with how I looked and how I treated myself. Also, I hope my colonoscopy doesn't render anything serious...
Good luck for tomorrow, prayers and hugs. Let us know how it goes.
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DeleteGood luck tomorrow! The procedure itself is over before you know it... the liquid diet phase seems to take the longest. Sending positive vibes and thoughts your way :)
ReplyDeleteThat was definitely the worst part!!!
DeleteI have one next week, so I was drawn to your entry. It isn´t my first, but it´s been a long, long time. As others have stated, itś the prep thatś the worst. And, of course, hoping for a clean bill of health. I wish you all the best. Interesting how this procedure prompted you to recall an earlier weight.This reminds me that I just saw an interesting excerpt from an interview with Emma Thompson on this subject.
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