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| Banana slug enjoying a meal |
This morning I had my wellness checkup with my doctor, and I came out of the exam feeling pretty darn good. She said my numbers are all just fine, and that considering my age, I should be patting myself on the back because of my continuing good health and determination to exercise and stay active.
There are two things I am supposed to do in the near future: a colonoscopy (oh joy) and a bone density test. At least the bone density test is painless. Not so much the other, but what the heck, it should be my last. So I'll just get 'er done. Have you had one recently? I don't have good memories of my last one, but my doctor told me they are better and even the prep is easier these days.
My cholesterol is good, but my HDL (the good stuff) had declined a bit. She just said that the number is still fine, but now my sister's is higher than mine. What, who says I'm competitive?
:-)
That's one big slug!
ReplyDeleteI am not in the slightest bit surprised that your numbers are fine. And chuckling at your competive nature.
ReplyDeleteI haven't (yet) had a colonoscopy. I hope yours goes well. I haven't had a bone density test either - haven't been referred for either.
Congratulations on your checkup and great numbers. It must give you a sense of pride and security.
ReplyDeleteMy last colonoscopy was only a couple of years ago, so I'm good for a while yet. I go in for a mammogram in Thursday.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you got a good report.
Glad you had a good checkup! :)
ReplyDeleteNo recent colonoscopy here. Oh dear.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo. The slug is looking well fed indeed.
I did the new poop in the mail test--LOL! Haven't had a colonoscopy.
ReplyDeleteThose banana slugs are a bit on the creepy side. A bit alien monsterish--LOL!
As long as the LDL is low, that is the main thing.
ReplyDeleteThank your lucky stars that you so healthy!
ReplyDeleteMy husband just had his - the anesthesia is MUCH better. When he came out of it there was no grogginess. Good job on those numbers!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the good numbers. As much weight bearing exercise as you get, your bone density should be awesome.
ReplyDeleteThink your doctor might be whitewashing the prep being easier:)) Still, it is a good way to get cleaned out. Go for it.
Yay! My numbers were borderline in many areas. Sigh... I'm not as good as you are. Actually, I thought my colonoscopy prep was easier this time. Maybe it was a fluke, but I didn't mind it much.
ReplyDeleteAs for those slugs, do you know someone actually ate one after a dare on the Big Island? Sheesh! He then apparently contracted rat lung disease. NOT a good thing. Very scary. Why oh why would anybody eat a slug?
Why does anyone eat snails?
DeleteThe prep was easier. Just eat very lightly for the couple of days before you take the stuff to clean you out. I don't need another one for 10 years.
ReplyDeleteHad one in 2012.... don't need another until 2022 (if I ever get another). The prep is awful for me as it all contains some form of artificial sugar which makes me feel deathly ill. Was scheduled to get a bone density this year, but put it off. I'm sure you are in good health... and congrats on the good wellness check!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I think the worst part of a colonoscopy would be not eating for a day. No dessert! Ugh. But, I know I need one too. Yuck.
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