It can take forever to get a doctor's appointment. Here in Philadelphia, routine 3-month check ups are standard practice. Yesterday, at the start of the appointment a new medical assistant was taking my vitals and asked me if I was Italian.
She mentioned that I have a noticeable strong Italian accent when I talk in English. I thought it was funny because I've never visited Italy. The closest I've been to Italy was when I visited Paris in 2022. No one has ever asked me that question. According to genealogy, the surname Olivieri is mostly found in Europe primarily in Italy, but I digress.
I am happy to report that my previous lab test results from 3-months ago, are good. I have been able to maintain my normal weight for a person my height and age, and I religiously take my medications exactly as prescribed. I have to confess that it hasn't been easy. In the past, I have struggled with my daily calories intake to manage my weight. Being a 6'-4" man at 70 puts me in a unique demographic where maintaining mobility, lean muscle, and cardiovascular health is important. At my age, getting a clean bill of health is wonderful news.
