7.09.2007

PRIMARY CARE.....

I recently picked a new primary care doctor.
After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, he said I was doing "fairly well" for my age.

A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, "Do you think I'll live to be 80?"

He asked, "Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer or wine?"
"Oh no," I replied. "I'm not doing drugs, either!"

Then he asked, "Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs? "
I said, "No, my former doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy!"

Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, sailing, hiking, or bicycling?"
"No, I don't," I said.

He asked, "Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?"
"No," I said.

He looked at me and said, "Then, why do you even give a shit?"

5 comments:

Cliff said...

Good to read, as I am getting ready to go to the doctor for my annual physical. Two years ago, I found out I was diabetic. Some time before that My doctor told me that I had blood pressure issues. I've reached the conclusion that doctors are bad for your health.

Memphis said...

Oh so true!

Liquid said...

Yeah, but it would be refreshing to find a doctor with that level of honesty, right? lol

Anonymous said...

Even though it's a joke, this does tell you something about life doesn't it?

wamber said...

reminds me of the Russian proverb, "If you don’t drink or smoke, you’ll die healthy." (p.s. pass the whiskey)