No, I am not talking about starting a line of bizarre shoes! Today is the urine collection day - you know, the one I hate. The good news is that Kelly and Marilyn made a surprise visit last night, and I'm just getting ready to go over their house to spend the day knitting and watching some scary movies (my favorites).
Now, how many people do YOU know who would allow you to keep your pee in their refrigerator? Yeah, I thought so - not many, if any, right? Well, it's not like you can't identify it - the container is a huge, pumpkin-colored plastic thing that absolutely cannot be confused with anything else.
So after a great day with them, I'll collect my toys (and pee), go home and continue until first thing tomorrow morning. Then, it's off for the special delivery.
Just in case you're wondering WHY this collection takes place, the doctors are looking for a protein that can start spilling into your urine - which can cause kidney problems (definitely not a good thing). So far, mine has been absent of this protein - called the Bence Jones Protein. Normally the results would be ready along with my bloodwork on March 2, but I'm told there's not enough time to get the results back; so will have to wait (again) for a call back from my doctor when he gets the results. Will keep you posted!
Really not much more to say about today - I think you already know how I feel (sigh).
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