Anniversary

Today, I had my first-ever gastroscopy as part of a health checkup.

It wasn't because there was anything specifically wrong, but since it was my first time, I was worried about feeling sick or throwing up, which made me nervous and kept me from sleeping well last night, and I woke up earlier than usual this morning.

I pretended to be relaxed at the hospital, but inside, my heart was pounding.

Perhaps sensing that, the nurse smiled and said, "So it's your first gastroscopy today. Then it's an anniversary, isn't it?" and my tension melted away instantly.

Right before the doctor arrived, she also spoke to me to put me at ease, saying, "The doctor is very skilled, so you'll be fine," which allowed me to undergo the examination in a relaxed state.

Since it was my first time, I don't know if the doctor was skilled or not, but she managed to remove the patient's anxiety with just a few words.

I felt that this is something I would like to put into practice in the world of nursing care as well.

Addition: Even though I'm starting to get presbyopia, my vision hasn't dropped, and I still have 2.0 vision in both eyes without glasses. 😁