Sleep diary

 At the request of my Dr, I've been keeping a sleep diary for the last two weeks. Got the appointment later today. It's a bit interesting seeing it all written down how many times I wake up during the night. We'll see what the Dr says, not sure how thorough other people are who need to do similar things.

MRI

I've been having a few ongoing issues lately and the Dr had me do some xrays a few weeks ago. As nothing was found on that, I was sent in for an MRI.

This was my first experience with one. I know many people don't like them - but I actually found it relaxing! I think I may have nodded off as well.

I did find the noises a bit, uh, nostalgic? To me, the machinery sounded like 90's underground techno rave music. :D

Losing skin

I always knew the job would entail some bloodshed, no surprises there. And I knew medical would be included, that was always a given. And the few times I've needed it, it's been good to have it there.

But sometimes they go a little over board, a bit too protective. Lost a bit of skin off my elbows, not a big amount or enough to really be an injury. Just painful and a bit annoying. So I went in to get some betadine swabs, no biggie.

No, we can't just give you some betadine. Yes, you have to sign in. No, we won't take your word for it. Yes, we need to clean that up. Yes, we need to put dressings on that.

And then they put me on restrictions for a week.

W.T.F.?

I just wanted some swabs. Now I know for future reference. Small stuff, just go to the chemist. Don't go in for medical unless I'm carried in there.