2/10/25

 I woke up several times in the night, but more from back pain than belly pain. The belly pain was still there, but the back HATED resting yesterday.

I gingerly got up this morning and did my back exercises. The belly pain was at least tolerable. I reached out to my GI doctor and asked if I should be going to them or the ER. I knew I needed imaging. The ER would get me imaging faster but it seems very germ-y.

This sweet angel woman from the office asked me if I felt sick enough to go to the ER. I told her I didn’t feel sick, I felt pain. She said, “let’s get some imaging” and promptly put the orders in. A lady called me a while later and said she set me up a CT scan in Brockport on Wednesday! SCORE! I could have kissed this woman for saving me the time, exposure to illness that I didn’t need, and putting a rush on things.

Until then I can manage. I am not a stranger to pain. Luckily it was less than yesterday. I was able to stand most of the day at my standing desk. I was able to do some of my back exercises and stretches. They weren’t comfortable but I did them.

I iced my stomach because that oddly felt soothing. It kinda numbed the area.

Paul got home kinda early for him. He ate dinner and then went out snowmobiling. He helped with a few things to make sure I was all set before leaving. This is what he does this time of year. 

Ethan and I sat quietly together in the living room. We are comfortable in silence. 

I am going to be so embarrassed if I go and get this imaging done and all they see is a fart stuck sideways!