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From sighting to problem
« on: May 16, 2008, 10:57:57 AM »
I had to do a set of medical tests today, mandated by the Greek government for anyone looking for a residence permit: Mantoux TB test and a chest X-ray.

When I went to the radiology department at the hospital to see what the doctor had to say about my chest X-ray, I took a moment to notice the nurse/aide dealing with my case.  She wore a lab coat; you know how there are certain kinds of curves that, hidden under a lab coat, can disguise either a stocky figure or a stupendous rack?  Well, when she turned to deal with someone else, her open lab coat revealed that she was not stocky, but rather quite well-endowed (she wore black under the lab coat, which disguised any shadows), probably at least a DD-cup, and sporting a fairly trim figure otherwise.  Substantial overhang over a belly that was much less substantial than her chest.

It's moments like that, remarkably common in and around Athens, that make me consider investing in those digicam sunglasses I've seen advertised.

The delectable nurse/admin got crowded out of my mind, though, when the doctor asked me if I had any history of heart problems.  Turns out there was something ... he was careful not to say "wrong", but not something he was used to seeing.  Something ... I guess "hinky" would be the right word, with my aorta.

Now he didn't say it was anything serious, but anything out of sorts with that set of machinery is cause for concern, in my book.

TB follow-up Monday, and a search is underway for cardiologists.  Preferably one fluent in English.  More updates as they become available, unless people actively don't want to know.

Wish me luck...
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Re: From sighting to problem
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2008, 11:13:06 AM »
 Good thoughts for you Trace...  
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Re: From sighting to problem
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2008, 07:09:01 PM »
Wise man, Trace. Without an aorta, the retirement plan loses its importance.
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Re: From sighting to problem
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2008, 10:58:10 AM »
Cardiologist appointment Monday evening.  Wish me luck...
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Re: From sighting to problem
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2008, 07:46:28 PM »
Good luck!
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Re: From sighting to problem
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2008, 10:52:36 AM »
In between the daily sightings that one finds on the streets of Athens (and in my office; apparently the female uniform of the day today was a snug sleeveless tank), I saw the cardiologist the other day.  Short version: carrying some weight I could afford to lose, cholesterol levels may be a bit high, but the EKG and ultrasound tests indicated I'm not in any danger.

Apparently I just had a sudden onset of crappyxrayitis.
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Re: From sighting to problem
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2008, 05:19:15 PM »
Glad to hear you didnt have any serious problems! cutting back on the fried foods and exercising 30 minutes 3 times a week is whats always prescribed in cases like this. Or any case for that matter.

Did you see the lady with the nice rack again?
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Re: From sighting to problem
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2008, 10:54:52 AM »
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Did you see the lady with the nice rack again?



Unfortunately not.  The cardiologist wasn't affiliated with the hospital where the stacked nurse was.  But sightings are a dime a dozen in Athens.  Maybe in a year or so I'll have those ThinkGeek digicam shades to provide the evidence...
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Re: From sighting to problem
« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2008, 02:37:01 PM »
It's been a while since I've dipped into this section, so I was surprised to read this thread.

Fwiw, I got diagnosed many years ago (let's say 11+ years ago) with high levels of cholesterol (the bad variety).  And I'm not an overweight guy.  I don't recall what the exact levels were, but he felt I should take countermeasures.

Thing is, at that time, there was no magic pill to take.  Just a change in diet.

Well I did a little research on my own.  Long story short:

- take lots of vit.C
- take lots of vit.E
- take lots of soy lecithin

If you happen upon Greens+ (or something like it), the first ingredient listed is soy lecithin.

Somewhere along the way, I stopped **94** large quantities of cow's milk.  I did turn to soy milk for a significant portion of time there.

After focusing on this approach (and not what the doc gave me on his sheet of paper), I had a dramatic turnaround in my cholesterol.

As far as I know, this is still golden.  I haven't been to a physical checkup in a while though; next week will be my first one in years.  Even so, I had one of those arterial wall elasticity tests, and was green with flying colours.  Not sure how this relates to cholesterol, if at all, but still.

So, yeah.  Vit.C/E and soy.  
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