252 2015 a part of me never seen before

            In the UK, the National Health Service is rolling out a programme of bowel cancer screening (flexible sigmoidoscopy) for people aged 55 years. After reading through the leaflets/letters about it, I decided I might as well take advantage of the offer. So today, I had breakfast at 10am, and brunch (bacon, eggs and toast) at 11am, before administering the enema I'd previously been sent in the post at 11.30am. It was a bit weird, but very simple and with good instructions in the leaflet - having been a nurse in years gone by probably helped! Later on I cycled to the hospital for my appointment. They were running a bit late, but they had a TV in the waiting room so I watched almost the whole of Doctors, then got called in. They were good enough to let me take a photo during the procedure, when I explained about the 365 project. Anyway, all was well, with no polyps or anything to worry about, and after getting dressed I cycled home. The procedure wasn't at all painful, so I would encourage others to go ahead with it if offered, unless there are specific reasons for not doing so. Sorry if you feel a bit squeamish looking at the photo!

I'm sorry that Her Majesty the Queen didn't get star billing in my 365 today, when she became England's longest reigning monarch, so I just thought I'd give her a mention anyway. Congratulations, and thank you, Ma'am!

Taken on: September 9, 2015

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John Radcliffe Hospital

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