i think i may be fasting
With the benefits going on hiatus in a week or so, I got on the horn (that’s what old people call phones, which is ridiculous because they don’t even text) to the clinic. I made an appointment for a physical to be sure I won’t die before I get back on the “insured” bandwagon.
This was after I took twenty minutes to figure out the location of and phone number to my primary clinic. I attribute this to my not going often, having the memory of a horse (no idea what that means either) and being bureaucracy illiterate. But anyway…
So I’m on the phone with “Steve”* and went through all the background information. Then I scheduled an appointment. Then things went off the grid.
He mentioned something like this: “… Fast?… so they can test cholesterol?” I replied affirmative, closed out the call with an awkward “no problem” to his “thank you” and was instantly confused. I’m so great on the phone, I don’t even have to tell you.
Is there a test with a name that sounds like “fast” that’s related to cholesterol? Does that sound idiotic? Is the fact I hate doctors and love House MD sort of ironic?
In any case, to be safe, I’m not eating dinner tonight. This could get rough. Good thing it’s tomorrow a.m.
* For his protection and I can’t remember his name. Memory like a horse, as you recall.