{"id":1410,"date":"2008-05-14T08:39:32","date_gmt":"2008-05-14T15:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.redeaglespirit.com\/arrrgh\/i_did_something\/"},"modified":"2008-05-14T08:39:32","modified_gmt":"2008-05-14T15:39:32","slug":"i_did_something","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redeaglespirit.com\/arrrgh\/i_did_something\/","title":{"rendered":"I Did Something Good…"},"content":{"rendered":"

…for myself, yesterday. I had a mammogram, a dexa test, and a pap smear. I know….two of the most unpleasant tests women have to do, and I did them on the same day. But it went well. I had a radiation tech who really knew her business, and I think she may have taken just six “pictures.” That I’m not sure of the number is a testament to how well she did.
\nLast year, I went to a different facility, and was roughly pulled around and smashed into position TEN TIMES!! I vowed never to go to that facility again. This time, I was in the same building as my doctor, just steps away from my next test. I think I may write a letter of commendation for the technician, because she did a phenomenal job.
\nThen, I had a visit with my doc, who did the pap smear. She is incredibly deft. I tend to dread this test because I’ve had doctors who apparently didn’t know their anatomy, but this doctor is very good. I prefer having a woman do the test. I’m sure you know all the reasons. It seems to me that someone who has the same plumbing as I do, responds differently to this test than those who don’t. I’m not guy-bashing. I am just more comfortable having a woman do the test.
\nThe results won’t be in for a bit. The tests have to be read, and then the results shipped to my doctor. Finally, someone from the office has to mail the information to me, so I don’t expect to know the results for a couple of weeks. That’s okay….I can wait.
\nI’ve scheduled fasting blood tests for both Elegante Mother and myself in June. I’ve been talking with Joy, at The Joy of Six<\/a>, about weight loss and exercise, and how difficult it is to get yourself into the groove on things that will make your life better. I told her that I may use the coming blood tests as a focal point to try to improve my diet. Perhaps if I have a specific goal that isn’t so overwhelming, I might have more success. We can hope!
\nAnd…..I had a tetanus shot! Since I’m playing around in the dirt, and Lord knows what’s in that dirt after getting a new roof put on the house, and adding compost made elsewhere, it seemed like a good idea to get that shot.
\nAm I ready for summer? I sure hope so. At least I don’t have those tests hanging over my head, and I can get on with things!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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