Yep, that’s my heart. Last Tuesday I had an angiogram at Hollywood Private Hospital. Unfortunately they wanted me there at 7.30am, so I ordered an Uber taxi for 5.30am, knowing that there’s a massive amount of road works on the freeway.

But I realised after ordering the ride that I’d probably allowed too much time. Then the hospital changed the arrival time to 7.45am. I tried to change the Uber time but couldn’t find a way to do it. OK, no problem, it just meant I was very early – we got there at about 6.20am. No problem, I don’t mind waiting.

In the end I wasn’t wheeled into the refrigerated! operating theatre until 10am. All went smoothly and as you can see, he didn’t find anything remarkable, although there is one narrowed bit apparently. I have to see the cardiologist in six weeks, so I’ll find out more then.

But the GP asked me yesterday whether I feel any different, having had the angiogram, and the answer is no. I’m still very tired, wanting to sleep a lot. So what else could it be? I’m worried about a suspected kidney stone, but blood tests don’t show any inflammation, so it doesn’t seem to be an infection.

One bit of good news is that the Ozempic (semaglutide) appetite suppressant drug is working wonders. I’ve lost about 5kg in four months and as a result, not only are my blood sugar readings coming back into the “normal” range of 4-8mmol/ml, my HbA1c is now 6.5. That’s remarkable! That figure of less than 7.0 is regarded as meaning, technically, I’m not diabetic. Amazing. The tests also showed that my liver has improved, i.e. less fat, and my kidneys are fine. It’s all good news.

I also found an article in The Guardian yesterday that says studies are showing that semaglutide is having big benefits on the heart. Like, repairing damage. Fantastic.

The only drawback to using Ozempic is that you feel a bit nauseous, but I can tolerate that. So, shazzam! Good news.

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The Uber taxi cost me $63 each way, by the way, and took 42 mins.

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I am so frustrated by the delays in getting my replacement dishwasher! The insurance company has OK the order, and originally placed it with Betta Electrical in Rockingham, but they couldn’t get stock. I waited more than three months but then persuaded NRMA Insurance ot switch the order to Appliances Online. They promise quick delivery, but also to take the old one away and install the new one.

But week after week goes by with no call. A couple of weeks ago I couldn’t even get AppOnline to even answer their phones. I finally got through last Thursday 17th, and they said I would get a call.

But another whole week has gone by with nothing, no call. This has dragged on for nearly five months now. I’m getting tired of washing dishes by hand.

Ho hum, first world problem, I know.