Herr Mike in Deutschland

Much has happened since my last post! The most interesting development is that I have appendicits! Fret not, it is not acute (not yet anyway) so I am not due for an operation. I had been having a bit of pain in my stomach for a couple of weeks but it wasn't too major. I mentioned it to Christian and Marie and they strongly advised that I visit the doc. I was still a bit reluctant though as my Siemens health insurance came through the post as if it were an omen I thought I should probably go. The Siemens doctor recommended a nearby medical centre who, after some negotiation with a sour receptionist (what is it about doctor's receptionists? She was so miserable, you would think she was the one with the stomach problem) gave me an ultrasound. I was surprised how quickly it was organised, if only the NHS was so efficient!
Anyway, it emerged my appendix is the cause of the problem though the doctor thinks I can fight it off. According to the internet (Mike the hypochondriac strikes again) the chances of it getting better by itself are remote but we will see. If I feel any pain I have a piece of paper to prove I have appendicitis and can go straight to the surgeon's clinic. I'm tempted to go anyway, I don't need the thing and the surgeons here are renowned. And I would get sick pay :) We will see...