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anarchist_nomad Sep. 11th, 2009 10:04 am)
anarchist_nomad Sep. 11th, 2009 10:04 am)As the title to this entry suggestions, I passed my kidney stone yesterday. Popped right out as I was at the urinal. That surprised me -- I've never passed a stone before, so I did not realise how obvious it would be. My first stone, eight years ago, would not pass and so it had to be pulverized via a lithotripsy. According to the CT scan taken two weeks ago, I knew that this stone was small and in a position where it was likely to pass... so I had thought it quite possible that the blasted troublemaker stone had already left my body by now.
I am quite pleased about this development, for two reasons. The first is that, having seen it pass, I know with no ambiguity that the little bugger is out of my system and will be causing no further problems. The second, and more important reason, is that seeing is pass made it possible to collect the small, spiky, crystalline object that had caused me so much pain. It is now safely wrapped up at the Flat With No Name and will accompany me when I go to the stone clinic. By analyzing its composition, I hope that they can tell me what it is made of and, thus, what I steps I should take to avoid a recurrence. I can cope with a stone every seven or eight years if I have to... but if I can avoid a third incident without too much change to my lifestyle, then I would be more than happy to do so!
I am on the Oxford Tube right now, heading into Queen Mary University of London to work with RT today. After work, I shall be meeting up with the lovely![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
danaeris, who is back on this side of the pond for a few days. Thus, I don't expect to be on-line much this weekend, as it seems a better use of my time to spend it with my charming visitor. More to follow on Monday.
I am quite pleased about this development, for two reasons. The first is that, having seen it pass, I know with no ambiguity that the little bugger is out of my system and will be causing no further problems. The second, and more important reason, is that seeing is pass made it possible to collect the small, spiky, crystalline object that had caused me so much pain. It is now safely wrapped up at the Flat With No Name and will accompany me when I go to the stone clinic. By analyzing its composition, I hope that they can tell me what it is made of and, thus, what I steps I should take to avoid a recurrence. I can cope with a stone every seven or eight years if I have to... but if I can avoid a third incident without too much change to my lifestyle, then I would be more than happy to do so!
I am on the Oxford Tube right now, heading into Queen Mary University of London to work with RT today. After work, I shall be meeting up with the lovely
danaeris, who is back on this side of the pond for a few days. Thus, I don't expect to be on-line much this weekend, as it seems a better use of my time to spend it with my charming visitor. More to follow on Monday.
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See you next week.
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*big hugs* (which you can redeem for real ones on Wednesday)
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Hope you're feeling much better now xxx
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xxx
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By the way, a certain visitor mentioned in my post had very nice things to say about you and
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All things must pass...
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(Ducks and runs for cover :o)
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*stones you for your PUNishment*
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It's kinda cool to see the crystalline structure of the evil little bugger. I don't have any fancy-schmancy microscopes at the Flat With No Name, but I did look at it under a strong light and a magnifying glass last week. Amazing to think how much pain something so small can induce! Very glad it's on the outside of me now!
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:-)
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Actually, the Best Pun of the Entry award goes to
Miss you! Can't wait to see you and catch up next month!!!
*massive super hugs*
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Hey, babe! Wanna come over my place so I can show you my kidney stone?
So..... what do you think? Would you accept an invitation like that? :-D
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So... wanna come over my place and see my kidney stone?
(Sorry, couldn't resist testing out
*tries to suppress a hearty laugh*
*fails*
*laughs heartily*
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Ok, so it takes a while for me to catch up...
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Better late than never! :-)
As for what it is made of? Alas, you know how the NHS is -- anything non-urgent takes a small eternity to get done. Still waiting for the referral to the stone clinic to arrive. Meanwhile, I have the little bugger in a container to bring along so that they can take a look and tell me.
On a completely unrelated topic, I know that J has several job interviews this week. Am keeping fingers crossed for him. Please let me know when you have a clue what your plans are. Would like to find a way to get together with you both before you head out of the country. If you are indeed heading out of the country!
*sends hugs and a snuggle, just because*