It's that time of year ... time for the annual physical. In your 20s and 30s and even into your 40s you only go when you're sick, or something hurts. But into your 50s, its kind of nice having some reassurance that yes, your creaky knees and aching back and the wrinkles are all part of the aging process, all part of normal reality, and yes, even indicates your roadmap and progress in life!
Today was mine. And I was happy when I sat my butt up on the table, the nurse takes my blood pressure and its 104/82. *big smile* Then I started twiddling my thumbs, knowing that when the nurse says "the doc will be here in a few mins" .... well, that could be up to half an hour. But lucky me, it was his good day. He knocked, walked in and said "Hello! and Congratulations!!" Me and my witty comebacks: "Congratulations? I'm definitely NOT pregnant!!!" *chuckles* The doc was pleased with my weight loss :) and so am I. He's a very practical sort of doc, and got right down to business, checking my reflexes, listening to my heart and lungs, checking for swollen ankles. (I'm sure that was because of age and weight related issues, not pregnancy issues!! haha) He updated me for tetanus shot, wrote me a scrip for a mammogram, and sent me off to see Draculette, his blood drawing nurse. I'll be curious to see if my numbers changed from last time, due to diet and exercise changes!
Is it time for your own checkup?
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