Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Here's Something to Think About.

Will I Live to see 80?

I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive Lab tests, he said I was doing 'fairly well' for my age.

A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, 'Do you think I'll live to be 80?'

He asked, 'Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer or wine?'

'Oh no,' I replied. 'I'm not doing drugs, either!'

Then he asked, 'Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs?'

I said, 'No, my former doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy!'

'Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, sailing, hiking, or bicycling?'

'No, I don't,' I said.

He asked, 'Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?'

'No,' I said

He looked at me and said,.... 'Then, why do you even give a shit?

26 comments:

  1. Now - that is food for thought! ;-)

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  2. Ha Ha! I lived to be 80 plus 4 and I give a shit. I drink wine, too. Once in a blue moon I even have a beer on a hot day. I guess that's enough to make living worthwhile. ;-)

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  3. hahaha! might as well be dead, huh?

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  4. Love this! Who wants to live like they're already dead!!

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  5. There's a doctor after my own heart.

    I had a doctor several years ago who used to tell me all the time that I could live to be 90 or 100. The thought dismayed me. I know people who have done that, and it isn't fun. when it stops being fun, I'm done! Any time the Lord wants me, I'm willing to go. I've had lots of fun so far, but it kind of scares me to think of how it could end. Enough already!

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  6. There's a doctor after my own heart.

    I had a doctor several years ago who used to tell me all the time that I could live to be 90 or 100. The thought dismayed me. I know people who have done that, and it isn't fun. when it stops being fun, I'm done! Any time the Lord wants me, I'm willing to go. I've had lots of fun so far, but it kind of scares me to think of how it could end. Enough already!

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  7. If you have to give up everything you enjoy doing what good does it do you to live that long. It is certainly something to think about.

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  8. OMG I think that was my doctor being quoted. LOL It's exactly the kind of thing he'd say!

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  9. That's right! Life would be very boring, wouldn't it?

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  10. hehehe!! sounds like a good doctor!

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  11. Very funny. Gotta' enjoy life while we can. No point in saving it for when you're too old to do anything anyway.

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  12. Thanks for my afternoon laugh! What's life all about if you can't have a little fun.
    Smiles

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  13. now that is darn right funny!

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  14. ok. this begs the question "is this truth or fiction?" hee hee either way, it is a delightful story. my worst vice is sugar. i eat way too much dessert and ice cream. i guess my other guilty pleasure is blogging. oh, wait, i really don't feel guilty about it.

    take care, my friend!

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  15. I couldn't stay away from commenting, I brought my lapyop with me to my Moms.

    I agree with the Dr's advice funny stuff...great post as always!

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  16. Thanks for making me smile. It truly is food for thought! Enjoy.

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  17. seize the day and live life to the fullest! :)

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  18. I loved it even though I saw it coming...

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  19. But then you woke up because the doctor wasn´t real. A real one would have wanted you to eat 5 more different kind of pills.

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