Wednesday, 2 May 2012

Mammograms & Getting a Lift

First job this morning, after I came back to Earth from the absence planet, was to write a letter for Dr Fish about the absences that I'm still having. This is because that infernal 'Sod's Law' had a go at the EEG test and the test went well, because I didn't have an absence and the result was normal. So it looks like I will have to go for an extended EEG which could mean an overnight stay in hospital. I'll find out when I see Dr Fish on May 18th.


Today's medical adventure was the 3 yearly mammogram. Yes I know it's uncomfortable but it can save your life girls. I would rather have a few minutes of discomfort than have to deal with the consequences of breast cancer. Early detection is vital, so get the job done when you get that letter girls. My mum's second cancer battle was with breast cancer which she won because it was detected early and only a partial mastectomy was needed. I'm not ignoring fellas neither because they can develope breast cancer and should check for lumps or skin thickening when they check for testicular lumps and bumps. Don't laugh guys because it is totally true. If you are concerned about a lump or skin thickening around your nipples, get to your doctor and get it checked out. It's your life so look after it.


Next thing to do was catch up with the walking group at the Gateway in Yeovil. Just a few minutes walk from Goldenstones Leisure Centre (where the mammography unit was parked) is the Gateway where we go for coffee and a natter after the walk. I missed the walk but caught up for the coffee and conversation. We're a sociable lot and that is why I got started with them in the first place. In the normal course of things, my confidence would be sky high and I wouldn't think twice about getting up in front of a few thousand people and putting on a disco or a roadshow event. One of the effects on me, with the mental health problems I have had, has been virtually zero confidence to do anything. Two things have helped me to build it up again. One has been Planet Maz Radio and the other was the health walks. I'm not ready for the Wembley Arena yet but my confidence is building up. As far as this is concerned, my next confidence booster will be a bit of public speaking and if I can deal with that, I will be well on my way to previous levels of confidence. Today, I had the confidence to ask for help to get to Musgrove Park Hospital in two weeks time. Guess what? It worked! I now have an offer of a lift to get to hospital. Details will be arranged next week. Not a bad day, except for a couple of minor absences. TTFN.

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