A Little Benign Neglect Goes A Long Way..

Amazingly enough, a little benign neglect goes a long way.

What a surprise.

I went to my doctor for my annual physical yesterday.

Did I mention I HATE going to the doctor?

I don't like to go. I don't want a bunch of referrals I don't want to open a can of worms but I had questions about a few issues.

I would prefer to ignore something and not do anything.

I just want him to know about stuff so if something bad happens, he can't say "You never mentioned that..."

But I went for my annual physical yesterday.

I'd been dreading it for weeks because I just can't talk to my doctor.

He's very nice but he always seems so busy.

So....I had a bunch of questions and concerns.

I wrote them down and was very patient.

I explained to my doctor that it was difficult to ask him questions while i was sitting there naked in nothing but a flimsy paper gown.

He was very kind.

He was very patient.

He took a long time and listened to all my questions and concerns.

He gave me stuff that I wanted and didn't push me into doing stuff I didn't want.

But here is the interesting part.

For someone who does not want to go to the doctor unless I am dying or mortally injured, I am remarkably healthy.

My labs were great.

My EKG was excellent.

My weight was okay.

Everything was on the up side of very good.

I was pleased and I am glad I don't have to go back for another year.

And I am a FIRM believer in the concept of benign neglect.

It works.