Still the slackest poster ever, I'll try to improve.
It's been a busy couple of weeks, lots happening at work, preparing for business travel, etc. I'm currently in the Narita JAL Business lounge on my way to Europe.
I've not been diligently training for the 7kms, not sure if that's gonna happen, but I've been attending my 3 days per week SAN workout, so there are definitely improvements there.
Unfortunately, a couple of days ago I took a trip to the hospital and spent the night under observation. Not really an emergency as such, but at about 10pm I had really bad stomach and chest discomfort and just needed to see a doctor ahead of international travel. Although all heart tests were fine, they kept me overnight until I felt better.
They're certain it's not heart related. I had nearly every possible test and they all came up normal. The most likely explanation from the Emergency doctors is something gastrointestinal. Possibly an ulcer or some such thing, but not bad enough to need emergency action in their opinion.
So, current plan is to take it easy on eating and drinking (no acidic food, no fatty food, no alcohol) and then see a gastroenterologist (spelling?) when I return. So far (2 days in) I'm feeling perfectly fine, no upset or discomfort at all, so I'd say the cautious diet is working (and certainly much better for me anyway).
But, mentally I'm not enjoying this lapse in health. It's worrying and as an engineer, I need concrete explanations and I'm not getting them yet.
Anyway, thinking positively, Japan was nice for one night. We've been in a heatwave in Sydney so it's nice to be in cold weather for a bit. Of course, today I fly to Europe where I'll be in the other extreme...
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