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With my 03/25/2015 pacemaker replacement incision still itching like crazy, had my 1st colonoscopy today, along with an endoscopy! Preliminary results: normal, though they took biopsies-samples for tests. Should have results at my follow-up appointment, Monday 04/13/2015, when we’ll also discuss other possibilities for the low iron, etc. Should be good to go for my 1st Small Business Development consultation a week later, Monday, 04/20/2015.

The colonoscopy prep wasn’t bad at all. The drink wasn’t terrible; I’ve tasted worse beverages & food that people buy & consume every day. I’d also much rather sit in the bathroom for hours than sit in a chair with pain from my rib cage being broken open for yet another open heart surgery…. But, it’s all relative, right?

After arriving at the hospital just before 7a US central today, procedures started ~8:15a & I was home by 10a.  After some quality “Niece Time” [Nephew is in all-day kindergarten], I slept most of the day (~11a to ~5p), with some vivid & odd dreams.
 
The procedures were done today because the Medicaid-appointed PCP was concerned about low iron & some other blood tests results.  Once Medicaid approved a gastroenterologist, I had an appointment; the gastro wasn’t sure tests were needed, but decided to check to play it safe.  Now, if only Medicaid could get me an orthopedist (left knee swelling) & podiatrist (both feet in pain & swollen) to get those issues reviewed….