Health

I am forever frustrated with doctors offices. We make an appointment. We set time aside to see someone about aches and pains, about weight gain or loss, about changes in how our bodies are reacting to favorite foods or the inability to sleep. We know we need to see someone, to put our vulnerable selves on the line so we can, hopefully, feel better in the end. The ridiculous amount of time we water in their offices, however, is frustrating. I would rather be in bed. I would rather have gone to get something to eat. And yet here I wait.

I arrived 20 minutes ahead of time because I knew I had paperwork to fill out. It is now 15 minutes after my scheduled appointment time ABC’s I’m still waiting in the outer office. There is no point in getting frustrated as I do not need to drive my blood pressure up any further, but holy cow. How is my time not worth anything.

I’m going to blame my mood on lack of caffeine. Getting ready to go to the doctor meant fasting so they can run my blood and see how high my sugar levels are (hint, they are probably through the roof) as well as my cholesterol and other fun indicators. And, as I generally run on several cups of coffee a day, it would be jarring to myself and others for me to forgo my normal drinks. While I was not out right rude, I was surly at best.

Nevertheless, I made it through the appointment, swinging back to my place later than I anticipated. I was cranky the whole rest of the day. No amount of coffee could soothe my irritation.

But, one more chore is complete, until I have to go back, and now I can look forward to the next thing. Which, apparently will be a mammogram, for reasons. In fact, the doctor was adamant that I get the mammogram before I get my covid vaccine. Time to make some phone calls…