I Like a Happy Doctor
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (70050)
United States
December 18, 2024 11:48am CST
Yes, I’m the same person who was whining about getting a Medicare card as a Christmas present yesterday. 
I had my six-month check-up with my “civilian” doctor today, and she was HAPPY.
I like a happy doctor. That means no tests, no extra pills, no “come back in two weeks for a follow-up,” and none of that.
It all balances out: for a while there I was averaging one doctor visit a week. It was PT, my back, my foot, my asthma, my ears, my GERD, and a partridge in a pear tree. It’s not that I don’t still have problems, but they’re thankfully under control right now. I had a pretty “bad” year with my asthma, but we’ve found the medicine combinations that help, so there were more puffs of inhalers but no ER visits (not for the breathing, anyway).
I made a joke about getting the Medicare card, but in truth I KNOW how blessed I am. Yes, I’m turning 65, but neither of my maternal uncles made that age. I take five pills a day (not counting my vitamins), which is less than some people have to take in the morning (then repeat two more times in the day). You saw my 100 favorite songs, so you question my mind (and I don’t blame you 
), but my cognitive function is excellent. I can see with glasses. I can hear with hearing aids. I know where I’m at and why I’m there. I spend more time praying for friends and family than for myself.
I’m a happy patient to go with the happy doctor.
The only “downer” was my appointment was late, so Chuy’s was packed. I’m having lunch at Mark’s, but Chuy’s is on my mind, as you can tell by this picture of one of their new shirts.
I had my six-month check-up with my “civilian” doctor today, and she was HAPPY.
I like a happy doctor. That means no tests, no extra pills, no “come back in two weeks for a follow-up,” and none of that.
It all balances out: for a while there I was averaging one doctor visit a week. It was PT, my back, my foot, my asthma, my ears, my GERD, and a partridge in a pear tree. It’s not that I don’t still have problems, but they’re thankfully under control right now. I had a pretty “bad” year with my asthma, but we’ve found the medicine combinations that help, so there were more puffs of inhalers but no ER visits (not for the breathing, anyway).
I made a joke about getting the Medicare card, but in truth I KNOW how blessed I am. Yes, I’m turning 65, but neither of my maternal uncles made that age. I take five pills a day (not counting my vitamins), which is less than some people have to take in the morning (then repeat two more times in the day). You saw my 100 favorite songs, so you question my mind (and I don’t blame you ), but my cognitive function is excellent. I can see with glasses. I can hear with hearing aids. I know where I’m at and why I’m there. I spend more time praying for friends and family than for myself.
I’m a happy patient to go with the happy doctor.
The only “downer” was my appointment was late, so Chuy’s was packed. I’m having lunch at Mark’s, but Chuy’s is on my mind, as you can tell by this picture of one of their new shirts. 14 people like this
14 responses
@aureategloom (11069)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
18 Dec
"and a partridge in a pear tree." - i laughed out loud i learned about this song from one of myLotters and i had to listen to it. i catch myself saying that randomly
sorry about that place being closed, but i hope you enjoyed your meal at this other place. i'm glad you're fine and i hope you feel even better and that always stay this positive. take care 
i learned about this song from one of myLotters and i had to listen to it. i catch myself saying that randomly
sorry about that place being closed, but i hope you enjoyed your meal at this other place. i'm glad you're fine and i hope you feel even better and that always stay this positive. take care 2 people like this
@aureategloom (11069)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
18 Dec
@FourWalls i know that dementia and depression are most common issues among older people. it's sad...
i guess that's how it was in US back in the days. i hear about many new things from myLotters
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@FourWalls (70050)
• United States
19 Dec
I like my attitude, too.
Seriously, thank you. 
Seriously, thank you. 1 person likes this
. "Happy" and medical anything in the same sentence/post . . . it's rare to hear that, so we'll take it! Darn about Chuy's . . . but you can always go there tonight @much2say (56667)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Dec
@FourWalls Hope you made it to that Chuy's today. Ah, I suppose a lot of work places are having their company holiday parties about now. If only we could have a myLot one 
!
May we all try to be as happy and healthy as can be .
!
May we all try to be as happy and healthy as can be .1 person likes this
@FourWalls (70050)
• United States
20 Dec
@much2say — yes, I made it!! This was a very blessed day: I had a tight, full schedule and everything was accomplished!
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@FourWalls (70050)
• United States
19 Dec
I’ll probably go to the one in Clarksville tomorrow, because it’s relatively close to the VA hospital (where my OT appointment for my hand will be). My “regular” Chuy’s is supposed to have a party with 35 people tomorrow at 11 AM (which is usually when I get there). 
And you’re so right, happy medical reports are ALWAYS good. I pray all my family and friends have them!
And you’re so right, happy medical reports are ALWAYS good. I pray all my family and friends have them!1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (138952)
• United States
18 Dec
You take fewer pills than I do in my morning dose. (I take seven or eight pills in the morning, depending on what my BP reading is at 6 am.) I'm just glad I only have a morning dose and an evening dose... so far. My ailments are also "under control" with my current prescriptions.
I'm glad you're doing well enough.
My ailments are also "under control" with my current prescriptions.
I'm glad you're doing well enough. 1 person likes this
@FourWalls (70050)
• United States
19 Dec
I’m thankful you’re feeling a little better to show up here more often. I miss your evil daddy face.
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@DaddyEvil (138952)
• United States
19 Dec
@FourWalls Some people won't talk to me unless they're getting paid for it, so only talking in the pms doesn't work for them. 
Thanks.
Some people won't talk to me unless they're getting paid for it, so only talking in the pms doesn't work for them.
Thanks. 1 person likes this
@wolfgirl569 (109728)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Dec
Glad you had a good checkup. I take 3 to 4 pills a day depending on my blood pressure. So I feel I am doing good too. I know people younger than me that need more.
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@FourWalls (70050)
• United States
19 Dec
My blood pressure isn’t a problem, thank God. It went down with my weight. I keep a close watch on it because both parents had high blood pressure.
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@wolfgirl569 (109728)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Dec
@FourWalls Mine went down when I dropped some weight too but some days still goes up. So I check in the mornings and decide about my pill. My parents both had it too and my mom barely weighed a hundred pounds
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@FourWalls (70050)
• United States
19 Dec
That’s so great to hear! I’ve definitely been praying for that!
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@JudyEv (343586)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Dec
@FourWalls Thanks. He has come through it all so well. We've been one/two of the lucky ones.
He has come through it all so well. We've been one/two of the lucky ones.1 person likes this
@BarBaraPrz (48034)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
18 Dec
I really should make an appointment to see my doctor but I keep forgetting until after 5 pm when I assume the office is closed.
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@FourWalls (70050)
• United States
19 Dec
ME: “Want me to send you a reminder?”
YOU: “No, not really.” 
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@snowy22315 (183626)
• United States
19 Dec
It's nice to have a happy doctor! Mine didn't want to see for 6 months, but gave me medication for 3. Now I have to chase them down. The pharmacy called over there and they said they would send the authorization by the end of the day, but I don't think they did. 
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@FourWalls (70050)
• United States
19 Dec
Ah, you have that Cool Hand Luke healthcare system…what they’ve got there is failure to communicate. 
@kaylachan (73496)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Dec
I am glad your doctor's appoitment went well. I know that I shouldn't blow mine off, but they just love to piss me off.
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@FourWalls (70050)
• United States
18 Dec
Sometimes I wonder if they make things so inconvenient for the patients that they don’t want to keep their appointments. One of those dirty little secrets in healthcare is that those HMO plans pay doctors (or they did) a certain amount of money a month when they DON’T see their patients. I thankfully have a good relationship with my two primary care doctors (one at the VA and one civilian).
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@kaylachan (73496)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Dec
@FourWalls I used to have a good relationship with my doctor, then I moved. It's been hell ever since. Doctors either never tick around long enough to get to know me, stopped taking my insurance, or it's the game of the rotating doctor. They call me every few months to get me to come in for one thing or another. And getting bloodwork is frusterating especially now with George not feeling well. If I really do feel I have an issue, I'll put in the effort and see the doctor, but I'm not going to drag George or myself through it if I don't have to.
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@RebeccasFarm (90741)
• Arvada, Colorado
19 Dec
Doctor are usually not happy over this way.
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@FourWalls (70050)
• United States
19 Dec
I’ve had angry doctors for decades. It’s nice for a change.
@Tampa_girl7 (50955)
• United States
18 Dec
You are truly blessed. What day is your birthday ? Maybe you can catch Chuy’s when it’s open soon.
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@FourWalls (70050)
• United States
18 Dec
They’re open, just overflowing. They have two huge parties tomorrow, so I’ll either do without again or go to the Clarksville one.
@RasmaSandra (81617)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Dec
I thank the Lord every day for my health and no meds,
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@FourWalls (70050)
• United States
19 Dec
I understand completely. Like Joni Mitchell sang in “Big Yellow Taxi,” “you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” That’s more true of your health than anything.
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@LindaOHio (183946)
• United States
19 Dec
I'm glad your diagnosis was good at your doctor's appointment. Have a good day.
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@FourWalls (70050)
• United States
19 Dec
“Keep doing what you’re doing.” Great thing to hear!
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@FourWalls (70050)
• United States
20 Dec
I like my doctors because they jump on something when there is a problem but don’t do unnecessary things when there’s not. That IS the way all doctors should be. Thanks, hope your holidays are blessed.
