I’d been dreading a doctor’s appointment for the past couple of months. Apparently my blood work from a recent physical indicated that I might be hosting a debilitating illness in my aging body, and my physician referred me to a specialist.
Of course I’m a bit of a hypochondriac, so my mind went to all the dark places: Rabies, Parvo virus, Heartworm. And then I remembered that I’m neither a dog nor a cat. But still, the mind kept straying to thoughts better left unexamined.
I also worried that the specialist would be eager to prescribe all sorts of medications that would just make me feel like an old broad. An injection here, a pill there, and soon I’d be wrestling a list of side effects longer than Kareem Abdul Jabar’s right arm. It happens.
Today I met with the specialist. He was a lovely man who visited first with me about the book I was reading before leaping into the medical stuff. The man knew how to woo me.
After a thorough exam he asked, “How old are you again?”
“Nearly 60,” I said.
“Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it. You’re just fine.”
“Well, I drink a lot of wine,” I said.
“Increase the dose,” he replied.
I might’ve made up that last line.
Peace, and good health people!
Praying for Eyebrowz 
Wow. You had me going. So glad all is well. Good for you. Keep up the good work.
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I was so relieved. Treating myself to Mexican food.
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Good news
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Very much so!
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So glad you are OK, onward and upward 🙂
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Yep; although, I was working on my sad face and excuses. All those gone to waste.
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This news calls for an increased dosage!
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That’s exactly what I thought. Just bought a bottle.
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Well, I shall participate on my end, too!
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Yay! A wine party!
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Beer, on my part. But I’m in rural Medina County, and decent wine isn’t an option.
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I can buy good wine at the Publix down the road. Of course, I’m pretty amenable to cheap wine.
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We generally bring our beverages with us.
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A a big cheer for the all clear from here in the Windy.
Regards,
Pouilly Fuisse
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I’m celebrating!
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What a relief that must have been! And, that doctor sounds very cool.
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He had some personal space issues–stood way inside my bubble–but he was a good guy. I told him if I ever did get a horrible disease, he’d be my doc.
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Blogging is good for you, apparently.
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Must be!
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Yes!! Happy for the good news!
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Me too!
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Nice doctor. I still think you should get a second opinion, though. You might be allowed to get some cheese to go with the wine.
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Or chocolate.
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