Life is sad at times.

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I may add, that this image may call for a smile, but there is nothing to smile about. It is serious enough. But life without smiles is no life.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

It is painful for me to view this image, and brave of you to share it, Ivar. Best wishes to all concerned.

 

[Gary R. Smith]

I know I've never had that done and I can't say that the positioning of the equipment makes a lot of sense to me.

What is going on?

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Medical Examinations regarding earlier treatment whereas results cannot be revealed due to the patient. I am sorry Gary. Thank you for your concern.

 

[Gary R. Smith]

whereas results cannot be revealed

Well, I wasn't asking for results.

It seems odd that you'd post a photograph and be unwilling to state what is being depicted.

Perhaps it is a pressure test as there appears to be a device with a sensor being applied to a nose.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Since I am a Norseman by birth, unless they lied to me, I have problems at times understanding other ethnic groups of people, no particular ethnicity was mentioned I can truly say that I have first-hand experience on the matter. Since the results in this case are irrelevant, I must admit that I did not understand your question, Gary. A medical examination is going on whereas an endoscope is being inserted through her nose and down into her throat, as the image depicts. I am truly sorry that I took for granted what to me is obvious. I see that it is not as obvious as I thought. My apologies.

 

[Gary R. Smith]

Thanks for the clarification Ivar. I'm not sure what ethnicity has to do with anything. I didn't ask for results. I was unfamiliar with the endoscope going in through the nose. Having had my share of colonoscopies, I'm familiar with them going in the other end although I've not truly been "awake" for those (they say that I was but that their drugs make me forget).

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Gary, the ethnicity was a joke on my part as we all originate from different parts in the world and since I am a Norwegian, I am not able to understand how everyone sees things or mean, and as I am also married to a none Norwegian, I have first-hand experience regarding this matter. So that was a silly joke, since I did not understand at first what you meant. My humble apology and my good Lady telles me relentless, that I joke too much. I know someone on this forum who may think as my wife.
And I should stop thinking that they understand my jokes. I always have wondered why?

 

[Gianluca Drago]

I have been through nasal endoscopies and I can vouch that at least for me it was not a good experience, all the more so because I have a severely deviated nasal septum and any rigid, straight instrument when it has to go through there breaks a few small bones without a second thought.

 

[Gary R. Smith]

My humble apology

No need to apologize Ivar, I also spend too much time trying to come up with a jokey reply and Lord knows my wife suffers as a result.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I have been through nasal endoscopies and I can vouch that at least for me it was not a good experience, all the more so because I have a severely deviated nasal septum and any rigid, straight instrument when it has to go through there breaks a few small bones without a second thought.

I am sorry to see that Gianluca. I know what my wife is going through these days.

 

[Gianluca Drago]

I am sorry to see that Gianluca. I know what my wife is going through these days.

To her, all my sympathy and solidarity.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Here’s hoping for good news to come for both of you, Ivar.

 

[Gary R. Smith]

I know what my wife is going through these days.

I hope things get better soon Ivar.

 

[Pete Askew]

Best wishes to your good lady, Ivar. A striking shot.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Thank you all. She's home, recuperating, but in pain. Things shall turn better. There's always light up above.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Here’s hoping for good news to come for both of you, Ivar.

And to you my good man, cheers.