This fucking sucks
I have a kidney stone
Surprise surprise, there’s a kidney stone visible on my X-ray. The doctor wants an IVP. This involves a 48 hour preparation period during which I’m not allowed to eat or drink anything except:
- Clear vegetable broth
- Clear fruit juice (e.g. apple)
- White bread (with no butter)
So I went to the supermarket to stock up, and also got some clear Gatorade and a can of Red Bull (in case of emergencies). I picked out some bread mix; thanks to the bread machine, I’ll at least be able to eat tasty white bread.
The preparation period also involves an industrial-strength laxative, and a suppository which I’ve been warned in advance will be difficult to cope with, though they don’t say exactly why.
With the memory of the ER still fresh in my mind, I think I’m going to do it. If it hadn’t been for that hellish evening, I think I might have procrastinated.