Went to see my doctor yesterday; it was just my normal semi-annual
check-up. When he listened to my chest, he pronounced it "very
clear." I said, "Well, it should be. I haven't smoked in 10 years
and 7 months."
He laughed, but he was pleased that I had stayed quit for that long.
Everything else is fine, too. I also told him that I was doing water
exercise and weight training twice a week to strengthen these antique
bones, so I might one day be able to leave the cane at home.
That reminded him that I should have a bone density test soon.
He's a good doctor and I am pleased that I found him when I really
needed his kind of care. He is an endocrinologist and I first
consulted him because I was tired all the time. Turns out I had
become hypothyroid, which accounted for the fatigue and a few other
things I had barely noticed. Up untll that time I had not had regular
check-ups. Just so busy working, keeping house, raising two sons,
etc.,etc. And smoking. So ever since that time I see him every six
months, primarily to check my thyroid levels, but all the other ills
that flesh is heir to. When there is something else, he immediately
refers me to the appropriate doctor.
Joyce
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