I drove myself to Burton hospital to have a CT scan, I’ve had a few of these before, so I know what to expect, the worst part is when they put the cannula in, so nothing to worry about, until I’m told by the nurse, her colleague likes to insert it in the wrist just below the palm of your hand. So glad I didn’t have her colleague insert the cannula, the thought of that, ouch!
When they phoned me with my CT scan appointment, they advised me not to eat so many hours before the scan, I was also advised to drink plenty of clear liquid. I thought about vodka and gin, but didn't think that’s what they meant, plus I was going to drive there. I tell them I no longer have a bladder. They then tell me not to worry about drinking plenty.
I now find myself watching other patients in the waiting room, drinking plenty of water while they wait, then going to the loo, coming back and trying to drink plenty of water again, as in some cases you have to have a full bladder, depending on your CT scan. That’s one thing I really don’t miss.
I spent most of the time waiting, they were running late, which is fine, other people may be worse off than me, so I really don’t mind the wait. They apologised for the wait, I told them they don’t need to apologise, they’re busy helping others.
The CT scan didn’t take long, only took about 5 minutes, or so it seemed.
