[Sundae]

Went for a consultation the other week.
They're happy with my blood. It's not "normal", as in it would raise eyebrows for someone without my history. But it's returning to normal. And the indicators they are looking at take three months or more to change; it's not like a urine test or breathalyser or owt.

I was referred for a sonogram even before the blood results came through, because I'm in the system and they have to cover all bases. Had that yesterday - it was marvellous. I bitched a bit when I got the appointment, because you can't eat or drink for six hours beforehand, and the test was scheduled for 17.15; I've always had an early appointment before, so it'd only been a case of skipping breakfast. But in the end it wasn't onerous.

I arrived early, was seen early, and treated very kindly and gently (I've been proper jabbed up under the ribs for some scans).

Okay, I got sonogram jizz on one of my nice new bras - you have to wear nice undies when going into hospital, them's the rules. But I have three good bras now, so I can afford to have one out of commission.

I was in and out BEFORE my scheduled appointment time. Well worth a short spell of not eating. Made up for it with a Gregg's baguette in the bus station.

Apparently I'll get another appointment to discuss the results. I bet I don't. If my bloods are anything to go by, the results will just be sent in a letter to my GP and it'll be six months until a routine appointment. I'm IN the system, but I'm not considered at risk any more. Which is a plus, given that Addenbrooke's told me I had three years in 2013 (well, okay, three years if I didn't make lifestyle changes.)