The heat wave we've experienced these last few days had a 'real feel' heat index of 100 to110 degrees, and extremely humid. We've also had drought conditions since early June so today's forecast of heavy rain and lower temps was most welcomed.
This morning I was scheduled for my in-office cystoscopy. As I left my house this morning it was overcast, but no rain. However, as I got onto the highway, The skies open up, albeit briefly. Entering the parking lot at Northeast Urologic, it seemed that every space was taken. I drove further to the end and snagged a spot. Walking to the office, the skies decided to open up again. I didn't get soaked, but I felt damp.
The office was really packed. It didn't take long to check in and provide my 'sample'. I waited for my name to be called and did some people watching. Finally, my name was called.
The nurse grilled me on my vitals and upon acing the verbal, I was directed to an all too familiar examination room. Having damp clothing and a chilling AC blow on my, I felt cold. (Must complain about something, but it does cause 'shrinkage'.)
I signed some paperwork and readied myself. Wearing summer garb, I had no jacket to use to hold my wallet, keys, etc. So I left everything in my pockets of my shorts.
Doctor Previte arrived and provided a recitation of all my procedures and results finally getting to today's task. He mentioned that my 'three years' of treatment will conclude at the end of October and I'll have another in-office cystoscopy in February. That is if all goes well today. After February, he'll see me every 6 months. So that's the plan. Now let's see if everything looks good.
The insertion of the apparatus doesn't hurt, but it is uncomfortable. I heard him instruct the nurse to release saline and we all looked at the monitor. His first utterance was, "Look how clean that is". I was elated to hear this. He said, "There's the diverticulum. Let's see how that is doing." Again he said this looks really clean. "More saline", he said. He pointed out some anatomical features (urator) and was pleased to see clear urine being emitted. "Let's look around again since I won't be seeing this for another 6 months", he said. Finally, he proclaimed, "Everything is clean!"
He mentioned that the office will contact me for my next round of BCG. He bid me a good day and shook my hand.
I readied myself to leave and made a visit to the facilities to rid some of this saline. I was there where I discovered my keys were missing. I walked back to the exam room and was met by the nurse who had the keys. Phew!
More to come!
