July 2003

Thursday 3rd July

I had a nasty shock in the post this morning which has rather sent me into a panic. The hospital has written saying they want me to go back for another brain scan next Friday. I know I shouldn't let it, but it does kind of make you wonder what they found on the first one. I tried phoning the hospital but they didn't really say very much over the phone. Guess I will just have to wait and see.

Friday 11th July Second brain scan

Went for my second scan today. It appears that they couldn't see my pituitary gland clearly enough on the first scan and so needed to do another. Before I went into the machine they said it would be quicker than the first but after I had been in there about 15 minutes they said through the speaker that they had to bring me out, inject some stuff into me and then do it again. It was pretty horrible cos I really hate needles - but when I said to the nurse that I would probably pass out she just said "it won't matter - you are laid down"!! Thanks then! I'll just be inside this bloody machine unconscious and no-one will know!! As it happened I didn't pass out but I was in the scanner for over half an hour which was horrible.

Friday 18th July Bye, Stu!!

Had a leaving "do" for my best mate at work yesterday. He is leaving to join the police. I have been encouraging him to leave for ages cos he is getting nowhere with Waitrose and he really deserves to, but now he has gone I am really gonna miss him. It's not like I won't see him any more - we are going on holiday to Florida in November together, but it's not the same as having someone on your wavelength at work - have got to the point that I don't really like a lot of people at work any more!! Maybe I am getting old and intolerant!!