Since there is a lull in Mom's appointments, school is out, and Mom's yard is back in shape, I have decided that the rest of July is "Take Care of Myself" time. Wednesday I went in for an annual physical, although there wasn't too much about it that was actually "physical." I had car trouble on the way over, but was, luckily, able to turn around and limp the three miles home with enough time to still get there in the Land Cruiser. The doctor and nurse had to take my blood pressure twice to get an accurate reading, but it was all good in the end. I soon came out of the clinic with a tetnus shot, a stamp of overall health approval, 4 vials less of blood, and an appointment for a mammogram, which I took care of yesterday. I feel blessed to have the insurance to be able to do these things for myself and am aggravated that I so often put them off too long, taking my health for granted.
Now, let's kabitz over that mammogram idea for a second. This computer age has made it a quicker process since we don't have to wait for film to develop any more before getting dressed and leaving; I don't think I was in there over 15 minutes. And they finally got rid of that ridiculous gown that we never really "wore" and replaced it with a cape. Now, if they could just get beyond the whole "balance on your tiptoes with a platform corner jammed in your armpit while a sensitive appendage is smashed flatter than is comfortably possible - and don't move!" thing. But...it IS worth it, and a small price to pay.
So. Since I can't move my left arm without screaming (tetnus shot) and other body parts are complaining from an over-zealous exercise routine the other day, and I nearly got heat stroke from trying to run all Mom's errands when I was out "taking care of myself," I am treating myself to a leisurely day inside. If anyone needs me, I'll be on the sofa with an ice tea in my hand, watching a movie. Maybe then I'll be ready to face that eye appointment next week.
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