Yesterday was a medical day with visits to the Cardiologist, pharmacy for a second booster, and the dentist for a cleaning. In between, I did some shopping for my granddaughter’s 4th birthday. As a result, the day went by quickly with no time to write. Today, I have little planned, so there may even be an opportunity for some sun before company arrives for the weekend. An Outback birthday get together is also scheduled for tonight, having not seen my son or his family for weeks now.

The Singer Island trip was one of the first in my life when I wasn’t rushed to get a suntan. Two full weeks on the beach was unprecedented.  I also didn’t burn, for once, so my skin is not peeling. I did set an appointment with the dermatology clinic next week as a precaution since I’ve been in a medical mode. I also have an appointment to give blood next week and a consultancy with an eye surgeon to potentially remove some of the sagging skin on my upper eyelids. It should dramatically improve my range of vision, despite the concerns of it being my very first surgical procedure. I’m also due for the standard ten-year colonoscopy. 

I don’t think I’ve had this much medical attention my entire life. Medicare makes most of these procedures affordable and our resort community provides free clinics. Seventy years is a lot of wear and tear on the body, especially when I’m running every day. I’ve always said that “5k a day keeps the doctor away.” For some reason in retirement, I’m suddenly spending a lot of time around them. What’s Up Doc?