Granted, young people are sure they are invincible and will live forever (or at least for a long, long time), but those of us of “a certain age” should certain be addressing these issues.
Take a few minutes and read this insightful article.
Sue, Margaret, Kate, and Jean - please take note.
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Another medical note:
John had his annual physical last week. He’s disgustingly healthy, but the doc did refer him to a surgeon for a consultation for possible removal of a mostly nonsymptomatic hemorrhoidal tag. His appointment was for 4 p.m. this afternoon. By 6 p.m., he had finished his book, other patients had come and gone to the treatment area, and no one had said anything to him. He decided to leave. He was going to call our family doc tomorrow and let her know what had happened.
About 7:30, the phone rang and it was the surgeon. He apologized briefly, saying it was just one of those frantic days, with several patients needing to be admitted to the hospital, etc. But mostly he wanted to talk to John about why he had been there; wanting to find out his history, symptoms, and whether or not it was worthwhile for John to make another appointment. They both agreed that since the tag wasn’t causing any problems (pain, bleeding, etc.), John should just be sure it didn’t get worse - and come in if it did.
Wow, did that doctor make lots of points in this household!
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Youghiogheny River, Ohiopyle State Park, PA.
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