100,000 mile tune up

Well after turning 60 it was time to get an old guy check up. After we went on Kaiser they called and told WB you need a Doctor and here is a good one. So WB set up check up for herself and me after the family trip to Europe. Something that I did not look forward to. But I know I needed to do.

Anyway, with everything on line now you can see everything about your Doc and health records. So, I took a look, the Doc enjoyed riding so that was a good thing. Showed up for the appointment and of course was put in the little room and told to take everything off. The Doc showed up. Now he can just set in front of the computer and type away. Had a nice chat about bikes and riding. He even had done a double. Little did I know in all that typing he was doing I was going to donate many things. It was a nice chat until I saw the famous glove and lube being applied. But, I knew from previous experience to make sure the bladder was empty ahead of the appointment. Nothing new correct size for and old guy and no extra bumps. Whew, that's over. Report to the lab since you did not eat and I will see you if I need to. Bye Doc, nice meeting you total time 15 minutes.

Off to the lab where I got to talk to some clerk who I don't think liked her job. Started off with I don't know why all these Docs order urine tests. As if she has the education to know. Hands me the let's check for blood in your poop. ( Great invention later for that one. ) In a paper bag and asks me if I know what to do. I say yes and proceed to the bathroom. Having made sure I was not well hydrated I did not over flow anything. Than off to be drained of blood.

Fast forward 24 hours. Did you know you can have 0 - 2 Red blood cells in your urine. I had 5 -10 and of course high Cholesterol. With everything on line the Doc writes in all caps. Re do urine test don't ride the bike for 3 days and make sure you are hydrated. Would have been the first time but I knew the glove was coming. And your Cholesterol is too high set up phone appointment. PSA pending. Great, so I set up the appointment. Took the bike to REI for a tune up and started to hydrate.

Of course with the power of the net you can work yourself up that the next step is the dirt nap. Keep checking for the PSA results. Oh no he is going to give me crappy news when I call and the next step in miniature hedge clippers to take samples from areas I would rather not have sampled.

Fast forward, went in well hydrated, same clerk but in a much better mood, gave the sample. Did you know they have directions on line of how to pee. Followed them to a tee. Came home and the mail was here. I PASSED the PSA oh happy days are here again.

The Doc called me at the appointed hour, said Cholesterol was too high diet along would not do it, here is your first life long prescription. Fasting Glucose a little higher than normal. Funny five years ago that was an OK number. Take the Kaiser nutrition class. Good thing I believe. Have a blood test in three months. Can cause muscle weakness or soreness. And DON'T take with Grapefruit. Mail or do you want to pick up. I'll pick up. That took under 5 minutes.

So, now WB and I set down to eat and take our medicine's. Old age is here. But I must say I have had only one other prescription in 60 years and that was to get rid of an intestinal bug from bad water. So I guess not to bad.

Invention sample as soon as the cereal box is empty. Off to ride before the thermometer hits the century mark.