Got my results back from the first doctor's appointment I've had in 30 years. And it's surprisingly good considering all the shit I've been doing to myself during that time.
Was expecting at least something if not a few things to be off the charts but it isn't so.
Cholesterol is slightly high but only a few points out of what is considered the normal range.
Testosterone is in the normal range albeit towards the low end of it.
Lung function is something less than normal for my size/age, obviously from smoking God knows what all those years, but not dangerously low or enough to diagnose it as some official problem.
Doc says got a couple things that are a little bit out of spec and a big long list of stuff that is in spec, and the things that are a little out or getting close to the edge can all be fixed with simply "live healthier". No medications or other procedures needed.
Not bad for a 50 year old fat fuck who's been treating his body as an amusement park.
Calling in Monday to schedule a colonoscopy. Recommended lung cancer screening at age 55. That's it.
How the hell I didn't have cholesterol off the charts, clogged arteries, and a failing liver by now is beyond me but no gnus is good gnus.
Doctor seems like a real good guy. He's a little bit younger than me but not young. Old enough to have a good bit of experience to draw from but not too old to where he's set in his ways or just going through the same old routine or has become disheartened or bitter with his chosen profession, etc. Real easy to talk to, matter of fact, tells you what he thinks, recommends stuff based on his experience and current science and things but isn't pushy or judgy or anything. Good dude.
His nurse or assistant or whatever is awesome and friendly to boot. Lady around my age. Obviously really knows her shit but again real personable and easy to talk to. Full of experience and good advice but chats with you like you're a friend or neighbor.
Phlebotomist is world class. This girl could drain a gallon out of you and you'd never know it. I wish she would've drained a couple more tubes full even if they weren't needed, just so I could watch her work a little longer.
Really everyone from the front desk girl all the way through was really good. Time to write a glowing review.
I'll be around to disgust and bother and make y'all uncomfortable for a long time to come, unless I die in a fiery crash on the way home or something.
Was expecting at least something if not a few things to be off the charts but it isn't so.
Cholesterol is slightly high but only a few points out of what is considered the normal range.
Testosterone is in the normal range albeit towards the low end of it.
Lung function is something less than normal for my size/age, obviously from smoking God knows what all those years, but not dangerously low or enough to diagnose it as some official problem.
Doc says got a couple things that are a little bit out of spec and a big long list of stuff that is in spec, and the things that are a little out or getting close to the edge can all be fixed with simply "live healthier". No medications or other procedures needed.
Not bad for a 50 year old fat fuck who's been treating his body as an amusement park.
Calling in Monday to schedule a colonoscopy. Recommended lung cancer screening at age 55. That's it.
How the hell I didn't have cholesterol off the charts, clogged arteries, and a failing liver by now is beyond me but no gnus is good gnus.
Doctor seems like a real good guy. He's a little bit younger than me but not young. Old enough to have a good bit of experience to draw from but not too old to where he's set in his ways or just going through the same old routine or has become disheartened or bitter with his chosen profession, etc. Real easy to talk to, matter of fact, tells you what he thinks, recommends stuff based on his experience and current science and things but isn't pushy or judgy or anything. Good dude.
His nurse or assistant or whatever is awesome and friendly to boot. Lady around my age. Obviously really knows her shit but again real personable and easy to talk to. Full of experience and good advice but chats with you like you're a friend or neighbor.
Phlebotomist is world class. This girl could drain a gallon out of you and you'd never know it. I wish she would've drained a couple more tubes full even if they weren't needed, just so I could watch her work a little longer.
Really everyone from the front desk girl all the way through was really good. Time to write a glowing review.
I'll be around to disgust and bother and make y'all uncomfortable for a long time to come, unless I die in a fiery crash on the way home or something.
