There has been a pre-surgery questionnaire in My Chart pretty well ever since my consultation with the urology specialist in October. They wanted it done by April 11, so I thought that April 01 would be a good time to sit down and complete it. For one thing, I had to borrow a scale in order to be able fill in the second question: my weight.
Ironically, despite being up for surgery, when I answer a questionnaire like this, I appear to be very healthy.
I answered 'No" to 8 questions about heart problems and the same for 7 problems concerning lungs and breathing. I went on to other organs and mental health, and then reported in the negative for opioid/narcotic usage. I could go on but won't.
Except for this infernal prostate thing, all of my health problems seem to be to my outer shell — bones, joints muscle and what have you. Most inner organs seem to by hanging in there, at least for a guy in year 78. We all know that could change on a dime, but so far so good.
So, I will continue to look pathetic hobbling about with my cane while, apparently, brimming with health on the inside.
Maybe not actually brimming but bearing up, as it were.
By our 70s there is usually something physical that is a bother. I hope the surgery helps with this issue.
ReplyDeleteI hope it helps, too. It seems to have been going on for quite awhile now.
ReplyDeleteIt's always something, as Gilda/Rosanna said. But good that the heart and lungs are in fine fettle. Just wish the rest was, too!
ReplyDeleteAs long as I remain on this side of the grass, I consider anything a plus!
ReplyDeleteI am also the picture of health on paper, or screen, but I too hobble and shuffle about. Sigh
ReplyDeleteHope the surgery goes well.
ReplyDeleteYou must be doing something right. Hope the surgery helps.
ReplyDeleteI hope the surgery really helps this time.
ReplyDeleteHere's to the sucessfful surgery !!
ReplyDeleteKeep brimming! Wishing you all the best everyday. Bless you and aloha
ReplyDeleteCould be worse! May the upcoming surgery make you almost perfect.
ReplyDeleteI hope the surgery makes you 100% for any future questionnaires.
ReplyDeleteI just went through a similar situation. They wanted to know if I weighed over 400 lb because of special equipment they would have to use.
ReplyDeleteI hope your answer was, "No.
DeleteLike others have said, good luck with your surgery.
ReplyDeleteI also doubt anyone reads these questionnaires. Because when I go to my doctor, they seem never to raise any points from it.
Sounds familiar! Well, except for that prostate thing...
ReplyDeleteI sure hope the surgery solves your issues. It's been a long and painful journey for you.
Health is greatest asset anyone can have. All the best for the surgery
ReplyDeleteGood!! Glad to hear it. I have problems inside and out, sadly, and a partner with a prostate problem that apparently is not fixable. So, cheers for our healthcare that keeps us going. Even on a cane.
ReplyDeleteIt's frustrating when just a few health issues cause such a disruption to our lives. Walking and peeing are HIGHLY CRITICAL.
ReplyDelete'Brimming' 😜 None of us are brimming, these days.
ReplyDeleteHubby and I sat down once and did some answers to a health questionnaire.
ReplyDeleteHe compared himself to an aging car.
He said his tires were low on air, his carburetor was dirty and the filters didn't allow for air passage. His suspension system was in bad need of repair and he could use a bit of an octan boost in his gas tank. His engine otherwise was running smooth, but he could tell he should visit a body shop to clean up some of those pesky rust areas.
It sounds like you are in good health for a surgery. I sure hope surgery helps! Wouldn't it be nice to just visit a 'body' shop and get replacement parts?