How has everybody been? Good summer?!
I hope you've all had a bloody lovely time whilst I've been away :) As I said in my last post, was off for a few festivities so took a mini break from blogging and now I'm back to reality it is time for me to update you all on WHAT'S. GONE. ON.
So...
Colonoscopy Day
This was such fun (erm....?) not really, no. The pre-camera-bum-time was lovely! My new hospital is marvellous. I got a navy robe, some tote bed socks, hospital gown [standard] and even the paper knicks weren't too bad!During the colonoscopy however - URGH - it was horrible. I briefly remember crying whilst drugged up to my eyeballs. They told me after that they had to give me 25% more drugs than they normally would for someone my age, except I don't remember and the boyf had to fill me in. Guess that explains why things are quite blurry for me.
The doctor said that things were relatively ok though, which is good news. And just that there was an old fistula inside. Come again?????
It's obviously fine now so...shouldn't be worrying?!! *panics in silence for a moment*
But I have the hospital this Thursday for a catch up from all the new scans and tests I've had over the last month. Will be sure to ask what it all means!
In other news...
Surfs Up!
And down to Newquay we go for Boardmasters with my girls. SUCH FUN. Had an amazing time; totally chilling out on the cliff top with ciders, floral headbands and good company.
But my lord! One word. Portaloos. They were summin' else!!
Fortunately I met a very nice man that was not only the bouncer for the disabled toilets within the main arena, but also conveniently understanding about Crohn's #winning
In all seriousness though. Bit of ol' R&R was fabio. Good job too, as I was off to Spain the next day!
Espagnol
After a whirlwind weekend in Cornwall it was straight down to Bristol to fly to Spaaaain. Viva la Espagnol!
Did a road trip with the better half: Almunecar, Granada, Madrid, Toledo, Salobrena, Cerro Gordo.
All I needed was a bumbag [or fanny pack if you're reading this in America. In which case, thanks for reading! We're international baby!!] sorry, I digress. Basically I would have become the ultimate tourist.
Foreign foods are naturally tricky for someone with IBD, but managed to find some tasty treats for the journey!
Saw some amazing places and really enjoyed finding hidden gems in the depths of Spain. Would definitely go again and explore some more!
Hi I'm Harriet, your new employee
And now to today, the first day of my new job. All very exciting!
Just need to try and keep my Crohn's under wraps for a while as there are lots of things to look forward to in starting my new career [although I seem to have a suspect lump on the other side of my bum cheek, but ssssh]
To be honest though, I feel like I need another holiday to catch up on sleep.
I am utterly exhausted, albeit from three bloody wonderful weeks.
X