August Happiness Challenge -- Day 27

Today's happiness: My credit card stayed in my wallet

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Monday was my doctor day. In the morning I went to an orthopedist for the first time time. He took x-rays of the knee that's been troubling me all month. Turns out I have a "slightly torn" meniscus and (here's the bigger problem) arthritis. While I am certainly not happy about this, I am relieved to have a diagnosis, grateful it isn't more serious, and glad to have a treatment plan.

In the afternoon I went to my PCP for my annual physical. I adore her. She listens! I have to go back after fasting for 8-10 hours and then have bloodwork, and she wants me to get a shingles vaccine.

Best of all:

•  Both of these doctors are within walking distance -- even with arthritis and a slightly torn meniscus.

•  I paid nothing out of pocket because of Medicare and Medicare supplement insurance.

I am very lucky to live here.

Happy August Happiness Challenge!

 

Each day in August you are to post about something that makes *you* happy. Pretty simple. And, it doesn't even have to be every day if you don't want it to be. It's a great way to remind ourselves that there are positive things going on in our lives, our communities, and the world.