How do you feel about getting older?

Youdon_tsay
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:01:01 +0000

OP here. I think I’m over the funk that caused me to start this thread.

In addition to the memory stuff I outlined in the first post, I also was down because I gained weight while caring for my mom, who died in April, and haven’t been able to drop it. I’m up 14 pounds from my low from about two years ago, but a couple of days ago I recommitted to my IF regimen and stepped up my workouts like they were a couple of years back. One bonus: I realize now that the lower-level walking workouts I was doing weren’t enough for my endorphins to kick in, and I have missed my endorphins. I have felt SO much better the past three days.

I had an odd interaction with the usual lab where I get my blood drawn for my rheumatologist and dermatologist along with my PCP, where this one-man lab is housed. I went in with orders from my rheumatologist, and the lab tech said that he couldn’t draw my blood, at least and not have it covered, because I am no longer an active patient of my PCP. I asked what he meant; I have been seeing my PCP for at least 10 years. He said the contract he has is with this practice, and I haven’t had an office visit for more than a year so insurance may not cover it. Well, sorry that I’ve been so healthy! Dh had an appt yesterday so I asked him to ask about it, and they said to make something up and come in! lol This feels like a good problem to have, healthy enough to not see my PCP in more than a year, despite getting older.