08-19-2009, 10:10 PM
lots of health issues here affecting the old body, and w/ the high blood pressure, out of whack cholesterol readings (primarily good stuff too low, so ratio is bad), poor tolerance for many medications, etc., the cardiologist finally marched me downstairs for a 64 slice heart scan to test for calcium build up. no heart disease to speak of in my direct lineage, but the myriad of health issues the last twenty or so years, caused the docs and family some worry. frankly, since there wasn't much else that could be done, I was content to play the hand I was dealt, as until body transplants are perfected, I don't really have any other options, so why worry. surprised the heck out of Mrs. Buzz and the cardiologist when the test came back with a calcium score of 0. zip, nada, squat, nuttin, none; no calcium, no where in the old ticker. Mrs. Buzz immediately demanded a re-test, but then I reassured her all the nerve damage, old sports injuries, past surgeries, and other neurological problems are taking their toll fast enough that she shouldn't worry about one good test result. while we were there, they did goof the processing of one of the blood tests, so they had to stick me an extra time, but that didn't count, because Mrs. Buzz had gone to the restroom and didn't see it; only the extra band aid after she got back- told her that was it, only one re-do per visit. ahh, the fun of aging...
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