On a scale of 1 to 5

 David was a 1. 

The scale was for the gasometer... Explanation: on Monday morning David went in early to have time to consult with one of the radiation therapists to get clarification from her about the gas, the bowel, the dietary requirements arising, so to speak.

It transpires that on Friday David was a 1 on the gasometer scale, so no worries. Apparently, if you score a 5 they get you off the table and send you out for a walk to assist. She said to David that people who came in from Waikanae tended to have more wind than people from closer suburbs - apparently it's to do with sitting still for over an hour whereas people from close by do not and the wind moves and dissipates with walking around. Note to the public: do not follow a person who steps out of the Radiation Clinic looking purposeful and walking briskly!

Today David saw Han Kim, the radiation oncologist, who told David he was not to change his diet - consistency is required and changes can upset the bowel.

So tonight we had a mild chickpea and vegetable curry - but this time, to be on the safe side, there was no cauliflower rice to accompany it!

Phew! It's a relief not to have to find non-windy vegetables! And it is great that David can continue with his vegan diet and have it be well-balanced and pleasurable for him again!

One bonus of Friday's misunderstanding was that I had found out that capsicums are non-windy. So yesterday I stuffed them with rice, tomato, sauteed shallot, lots of parsley, coriander leaf, a dash of balsamic vinegar and a dash of sweet chilli sauce; then baked them for about 40 -50 minutes. Apparently they are extremely yummy ...