I’m back. The surgeon was pleased with my progress and told me that everything looks good. I can swim in another couple of weeks but I’m still not supposed to lift anything heavier than a laptop. Darn, no grocery carrying for me! I did tell him though that in this instance having myasthenia was quite helpful, it pretty much a guarantees that I won’t be lifting anything I shouldn’t. He chuckled, rendering my visit successful. Yes, I have started to rank consultations based on how often I can get a consultant to laugh. It’s a regular comedy show with the surgeon and the neurologist but the rheumatologist is proving a harder nut to crack. Must try harder next time. Hopefully the dermatologist will be better when I meet her next month.
Speaking of fun times with medical professionals, it was time once again to get my free myasthenia meds. Due to an on-going dispute with the government, at the moment my regular chemist will not be dispensing drugs under my scheme after 1 August. So I went to a new chemist today in order to give her plenty of time to get to know me and order in my uncommon drugs. Good thing too. I handed in my special green booklet and two minutes later out comes the pharmacist to ask me what the prescription was – she’d never filled anything like it before. I explained it and, in a wondering voice she said “Oh! I’ve never met a myasthenic before!” ”Well today’s your lucky day,” I replied. She laughed. Another success.
have you considered added stand-up comedienne to your CV? you could specialize in entertaining people with various medical ailments (although if you’ve had any type surgery on your abdomen it can be incredibly painful to laugh)
That’s how I feel when I break the iciness of boss with a chuckle.
Sounds like you’re making good progress! And getting any consultant to laugh around here is a pretty good sign – do you see a link between how effective they are and how developed their sense of humour is?!