Hello Friends,
I have been fighting off a cold, so I have still been less active. I want to remind everyone to keep up with visits to your doctor and maintain regular tests. It seems I have an endless set of appointments because I moved from NJ to PA, and the doctors here (VA and Private) want their baseline for my health. Twenty years ago, one doctor misdiagnosed me with asthma when I had heart failure. I arrived at the ER with only moments to spare or I would not be writing now. I Followed all the instructions, became a proactive patient, and not only survived and avoided a heart transplant, but my latest Cardiologist told me my heart was functioning as well as most seventy-six-year-old men.
The experience changed me. I don't let a doctor look for troubles I don't have, but I will keep up with annual tests, reviews, and visits to discover problems early and prevent bigger problems later. Moral of the story? Most of us would rather not see a doctor, but preventive care is worth the inconvenience.