Today I had my annual bladder cancer checkup.... this involves a nice chat with my wonderful physician, Dr. Tongco, and an exam described as follows:

Endoscopy of the urinary bladder via the urethra is called cystoscopy. Diagnostic cystoscopy is usually carried out with local anaesthesia. General anaesthesia is sometimes used for operative cystoscopic procedures.

Here is a picture of a the scope used in the procedure: Some people do this without sedation, I did the first time, and since then, the last thing I remember before Dr. T. does the exam is him smiling and telling me see you later.......

Other than a change in medications, this exam went well. So, unless I have problems, I am good to go for another year.

Sandy brought me home and I slept off the sedative..... and haven't done much the rest of the day.... Oh, I did bake bread, it is Friday........... and I have read some of my material for church. This is a day off for me and thanks to Sandy, I do not have to worry about what does or does not get done.

Thank God for good health. Thank God for Dr. Tongco.

I hope your day flowed as freely as mine........... and, take good care of yourself, cheers....