Going to the Doctor

I've got an appointment with my Primary Care Physician!  Yes, I feel like it's my birthday again.  You may ask why because you may not understand and I'm glad that you don't.  Believe me, the struggle is REAL.  Healthcare in America is almost as elusive as the Easter Bunny and I've spoken with him about it.  Ok, just kidding...we didn't talk about healthcare at all.  LOL

It's been 5 years since I've had healthcare coverage -- December 1999/January 2010 including COBRA.  Un- and under-employment have contributed to this lack of coverage since many part time and entry level positions, especially in small companies, don't offer it.  Something needs to change.  I would much rather that the government supplied healthcare rather than welfare or food stamps.

In the nearly five years since my surgery, thankfully covered by insurance, I've managed to self-medicate, use lots of Bandaids, incur quite a few doctor's bills and pray that nothing serious goes wrong.  Well, my first visit to my PCP will tell the tale.  I haven't been the healthiest eater or stuck to a workout regimen and I don't feel like I'm falling apart but who knows.

I know I'm being rather personal, exceedingly; but, I feel that it's stories like mine - the truth about the lack of healthcare in this country - that will cause us to wake up and realize what's most important.  Unfortunately, the Obamacare system (yes, I know it's a nickname but I like it and therefore use it) didn't work for me but I wouldn't discourage those without health insurance to try it anyway.  Also there are sites like Esurance (disclaimer: I am not promoting this website and it is not the only one of it's kind) that offer several different plans at several different price points.  It may be a lot less expensive than you realize, and maybe even moreso than the rate your job offers.  Besides, it can be autonomous, useful should you no longer be employed.

We all know I'm not one for a sob story, so let's wrap this up on a positive note.  I've finally got insurance and I'm heading to the doctor.  This is just the beginning, the PCP.  After this, I'm scheduling visits the dentist, dermatologist, cardiologist, podiatrist, neurologist, gynecologist, optometrist, audiologist, maybe even a therapist....what's the knee doctor called?