The Former Traveling Spotlight

The tales of a "30" something gay former stand-up comic living in NYC who is searching for his soul mate or soul...which ever comes first.

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

The Difference

Back when I was in my 20's, before the cancer scare, I rarely went to the doctor. I was a student, I didn't have health insurance, and the worst thing that ever required my attention besides a sinus infection was those pesky injuries you get while falling down stairs after a drinking a beer funnel. College was some good times.

Now I'm in my 30's, but I don't really feel any different than in my 20's. I'm still achieving athletically (in fact...I'm more athletic than I was in my 20's), I'm less stressed (relatively), and to tell the truth, I really don't see the need to go to doctors. But I'm also a cancer survivor who's had way too many stays in the hospital over the last year so I should find a regular doctor. I went with one that one of my specialists recommended. Yesterday was our first appointment.

I explained to him that I really didn't feel any different from when I was in my 20's. He smiled and explained to me the difference.

In your 20's, you would have been paid money to receive a prostate exam.

In your 30's, you pay me for a prostate exam. Now roll over and relax.

Yes...I love a doctor who can be a smart ass.

Patrick - 12:00 PM -

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