I had my annual physical this week. Turns out, I'm as healthy as a horse; albiet a fat one.
My cholesterol is under control; my "good" cholesterol is amazingly good, much to the chagrin of every doctor I've ever seen. Appparently, my physique does not fit the profile.
Blood pressure needs to drop some, but a new dose of medication, and continued relaxation, should remedy that. I can afford to lose a few pounds; my next haircut should suffice.
I complained about soreness in the back of my foot. After some careful scrutiny, my Physician's Assistant determined I have "Achilles Tendonitus." I literally have an "achilles heel!"
(As well as some figurative ones.......)
Doc suggested I get new sneakers with a "medial roll bar" or an "anti pronation device."
Sounds expensive. I may just quit walking.
Unfortunately, any thoughts of ever running the New Milford 8k race ever again are dashed by this debillitating condition. (get it? - running, dashed?)
Instead I hope to continue my career as a road race groupie, encouraging daughters, son in law, and who know who else next year.
I also hope to remain a low maintenance patient, so my doctor can continue to do little.
(Get it, "do little?" Dr. Dolittle?)
Groan............
Sorry to rob you of an excuse, but I too need to wear sneakers with an anti pronation device...and still managed to finish the 8-mile...
ReplyDeleteActually, come to think of it, maybe rather than my robbing you of an excuse, you have gifted me with one!
S
Good to see you enjoying retirement. Yes, always need to keep that BP under control. I could use some of that good cholesterol, or my cardiologist is going to yell at me a gain!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Fran
A regular stand up comic..you and Julie... I am glad to hear you are in good health.. why not... you laugh all the time and look for the joy in everything. Its a good way to live. :)
ReplyDeleteLove, Mema
I see that you've taken to explaining your puns for those of us who sometimes miss the humor that you have embeddied in your entries. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteProof positive that B-B-Q, cigars on the beach, and gimlets are not represented fairly as a healthy lifestyle!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work, I relax through you!
Good to hear you're in good shape, Jim ...
ReplyDelete... because I'm running low on office supplies. Could you go back to work for a while?
It's spelled "tendinitis," by the way.
Common spelling mistake. Many people make it, but I still have to bill you.
I'll send you an invoice by private e-mail.
More discreet that way.
Not discrete.
Thanks for the work.
According to my Physician's Assistant, and the AAOS, (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - www.orthoinfo.aaos.org - keyword "achilles"
ReplyDeleteI have Achilles Tendonitis.
Still, thanks for the editing effort, but please don't bill me
JT.