My doctor says I’ve “REACHED A CERTAIN AGE” ?? WTF is that supposed to mean?
That really ticked me off. (to put it nicely) Went for my checkup last Tuesday. Started out great. Got weighed, the scale was good to me. Got my BP meds lowered again, due to weight loss. And doctor said he was proud of my weight loss. Well, beg your pardon, but as I did all the work, it’s me who should be proud. He had nothing to do with it. Then he said I needed to get a pneumonia shot. Well, I do not mind getting shots. As long as nothing is being poked into me in a private place… no problem. But when I asked why I needed it…. I mean I’ve never had pnemonia. He said, “Well, when you reach a certain age……” That’s all I heard. I asked him what he meant by that crack? “Well, uh… I um, well… you know, just uhhh” You get the picture. Now I don’t usually have any problem with being 68 years old. I think I look pretty damn good, and I’m getting healthier by the day. Remember I just wogged a 5k, for God’s sake. But to have someone make an assumption about my health, based on my attaining a certain age is unacceptable. Especially by a doctor who is about the age of my grandson. GRRRRRRRRRRR! Well I did get the shot, I mean who wants to tempt fate? Especially at my age! Geeze, next thing you know some young thing is going to call me “elderly” and my blood pressure will shoot back up!@!!
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You go girl! Wow, can I punch the doctor out for you? You look good and you’re doing your thing. Stupid doctor, he should apologize for making a stupid comment like that.
I have to tell you my boss, the owner and his wife are about 65 years old. BUT they eat right and take really good care of themselves. They are some of the healthiest people I know.
So tell him to take the when you reach a certain age crap and save it for his mama.
I’m glad I’m not the only upset about that.
My OB/gyn started 2 years ago. I went for my annual checkup and I was told, “You know, you are at the age now where we need to start checking your height.” Last year is was, “You know, you are at the age now where you should start taking a daily multi-vitamin for women.” I go next month for my annual and if he starts the appt. with, “You know, you are at the age now where…” I swear I will shove his clipboard down his throat.
I’m only 37 and too damn young to be hearing that phrase every visit.
LOL, I know his mama, and she’d probably bust his chops if she knew he was talking that crap to his patients. Thanks for your comment.
You tell him Melissa. 37 is way to young to listen to that stupid kind of ‘age discrimination’. Hmmmmm that reminds me, he did have the nurse measure my height, and had the nerve to tell me I was only 5′1. I know for a fact that when I got my DL just 3 years ago I was 5′2. I think it’s a conspiracy.
(maybe it was my shoes) I did wear my sandals. They are the lightest shoes I own….
Girl, a doctor was telling me that when I was pregnant at 35. “At your age you need to be checked for this now”. Grrrr. Why don’t they just go ahead and put me in a nursing home already? lol
Girl, a doctor was telling me that when I was pregnant at 35. “At your age you need to be checked for this now”. Grrrr. Why don’t they just go ahead and put me in a nursing home already? lol
Sandi, doctors are REQUIRED to offer shots to all people age 65 and older. It’s not personal against you, it’s how medical care in general targets the most vulnerable populations (kids and older adults)for prevention.
Good job on losing weight and becoming healthier!
Sorry, brain freeze, it’s Sandy, not Sandi.
You shoulda beat him upside his head with your cane granny!
You know of course that I am kidding. You are flippin’ awesome, and I can’t believe that how well you’re doing didn’t show him that you don’t need any of that “at your age” crap.
Wow, did he sleep through the class when they taught how to be respective to patients!?
Assuming that the shot was important for your health, I am sure he could have said it in a better way!
I’m glad you have good health otherwise! Congrats!
LoL…oh boy…talk about making the smoke come out of your ears with rage. That wasnt the smartest thing that doctors said for sure. Luckily, mine hasnt started that…I’ll box him in the nose if he gets any ideas like that. I understand they want to provide care….but a little finesse sure wouldnt hurt!
Take care now…and have a good day!
Love Debbie
I know he’s required to offer me the medications appropriate for my age…. I was just being funny. I didn’t mean to come across as bitchy. I really love my doctor, respect him and he knows when I’m pulling his leg. (I got the shot, didn’t I?) I just knew a lot of you here would understand the frustrations of being categorized because of our age, or weight, for that matter. I always try to deal with petty annoyances by seeing the humor in the situation. Thanks buddies, for all your comments.
Oh Sandy, these doctors…these YOUNG doctors. The older ones wouldn’t make comments like that!!!
I get categorized in the “obsese group” he was saying to you “older group” I hate it too.
I had one doc tell me in the hospital “You are a really big person” well DUH…It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to notice that. My husband and son were there when he said it!!
I’m with Catrina…you should have knocked him with your cane!!! did you ask for Handicapped Parking Sticker!!! LOL!!!
We gotta find the humor in life, and I’m really glad to read your blog today:)
Jane
Glad you can laugh it off. Great job!
I too have a great doctor with a wonderful sense of humor.
During my very first appointment, he kept telling me to relax. I told him if he wanted me to relax, he should have a bar set up in the waiting room. Then I’d be relaxed.
On my second visit, I told him he should feel privileged since it took most men at least 7 or 8 dates to see what he had.
Both times, he almost fell off of his stool laughing.
LOL You tell him like it is hunny!
He aint seen the dancing grandma yet.
You tell it girl!! I hate that expression!! Love your sense of humor, too. Congrats about about your lowering your bp meds!
I am glad that you are able to shrug this off Sandy. Don’t listen to the doctor. Look what they said to me. They don’t know how to be nice to patients!
you look DAMN good! I remember when a friend of mine turned 65, she called sixty-sexy five!!! said it was the best year of her life! You keep getting younger with all the healthy stuff you’re up to!
Yay, I’ll be calling it sexy eight. Now what about the 70’s? Se..hmmm sss sleventy, sil sanity one, scenty two, sensity three, slu arrrggggh. I give up. There is no cute way to be in the seventies. Thanks debbie….. now go have that baby!
When I hear people complaining that they cant do stuff because of their age, it makes my blood boil. I mean, my Mom says she cant go for walks because she feels she’s getting too old for it and it tires her out. She also says working at a job tires her out because of her age, so she is giving up working… she’s only 50!!
I love people with your attitude Sandy. I wish more people would adopt it.
ah Little Flower, it’s sad when folks ‘play the age card’, as we call it. It is sooo giving up and using the excuse of a number instead of living to your fullest potential. Thanks for your comment. Maybe you can encourage your mom. (sometimes I try to play that game, when it’s something I don’t really want to do, but my kids always call me on it.) lol
I got it that you were jokingly complaining.
I don’t know if there was another way for him to keep in line with his job requirements. I want to be you when I am 65 - fit, strong, and no-nonsense gorgeous woman.
I don’t really care for my PCP and I am looking for a new one. But it is funny!
Screw that Doctor…You look great and that’s all that matters..what does anything have to do with age…He is just a stupid doctor anyways…KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK…you are amazing!!!
I keep trying to find a Dr. about my age or older but they have all RETIRED. Darn. You certainly don’t look or act your age. But I am glad you took the shot and didn’t punch him out (you didn’t, did you?) Have a great evening. Love, Marge
Sandy i know how you fele my doctor took all the credit when i lost weight, he told me at my age i needed to keep my weight at 130-135 this doctor is 31 years old, that just makes me mad, and yes i told him so, head up girl we are not old just better
I’m pretty sure he’s just looking out for your well being. I mean if its a biological fact that people are more susceptible to things at an older age, then that’s just how it is. It’s like puberty, pregnancy, menopause… its just how things are.
I don’t think anyone can deny that you’re a strong person, and it’s extremely admirable, but really.. I don’t think he meant to offend.
As I said…. I know he’s required to offer me the medications appropriate for my age…. I was just being funny. I didn’t mean to come across as bitchy. I really love my doctor, respect him and he knows when I’m pulling his leg. (I got the shot, didn’t I?) I just knew a lot of you here would understand the frustrations of being categorized because of our age, or weight, for that matter. I always try to deal with petty annoyances by seeing the humor in the situation.
That’s great!! You do look great for your age, and that’s all that matters! He probably just thinks your hot and is jealous cuz he cant have you :]
-Brianna
