13/10/2026
π Well, thatβs one way to celebrate a birthday! π
What was meant to be a relaxing birthday getaway turned into a holiday I'll certainly never forget!
Started off with some amazing food, a beautiful place to stay and a few days of relaxation planned.
Unfortunately I caught a bug from somewhere and my digestive system had other ideas! π©π
What followed was several days of running to the toilet, barely any sleep for 48 hours, and eventually an unexpected trip to Taumarunui Hospital's Emergency Department.
Apparently, my body decided things weren't exciting enough, so it threw in a resting heart rate of 180 bpm, quite high blood pressure and a couple of IV drips for good measure! π³π
Never thought I'd be spending part of my birthday getaway hooked up to machines in a hospital bed for 8 hours!
On the bright side, I can now say I've experienced the accommodation and hospitality at Taumarunui Hospital. Not quite five-star luxury, but the staff were fantastic!
Word must get around that bug Doctor is in hospital, a few staff members are customers and came in to say hi.π