I, independently, checked myself in and out of the hospital, alone.
I figured I live alone so I should probably be doing this alone. I mean it wasn't that far and it was just going to be 2 nights with a minor procedure and some tests, it would be like a mini-vacation where they serve me food. Sounds easy enough to do alone. However, laying there I wondered why did I feel like I had to do this alone? Why did I feel like I would be inconveniencing someone if I asked them to just be with me on this journey? I watched other patients get visitations from friends and family, I just couldn't bring myself to pick up my phone and ask a friend for a visit. Currently, in level 1&2 of lockdown in South Africa, the hospital was allowing patients, one visitor, at a time. I have people in my life that would visit me, I think, but what would I say? I came here willingly for some tests to confirm that I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome which I already know and I feel a bit sorry for myself even though I have a brave face on. Honestly, it was a shitty expe