NEGATIVE REVIEW OF SYSTEMS

Today, I had my colonoscopy. The lead up and drinking the prep fluid was as unpleasant as I remembered from my prior procedure. However, I know the importance of this test and gladly presented to the ambulatory center today after cleansing my colon.

When I was waiting to be taken back for this procedure, I was queried by several medical providers in the pre-op area nabout my medical history. In response to question after question, I answered, "no," because I do not have medical problems currently and am not taking medications currently.

My heart rate was in the 40s, which would normally cause alarm in a medical visit. My providers though inquired if I exercised vigorously. I explained that I did run every day and that my heart rate is usually in the 50s. They marked that down and moved on.

Both these experiences remind me how lucky I am to have my health and to have lived a healthy and mostly problem-free 51 years. One never knows when that might change, so I will celebrate my health today and try to remember to celebrate it each and every day!