Friday, August 04, 2006

Healthy?


- "Are you a healthy person?"

- "Yes! Err... wait. maybe. hmm... no?"
(from my yearly visit to the dentist, about a week ago. He got a new dental hygienist)

It's been a while since anyone questioned me about my health. Actually, I can't really recall when was the last time I had to explain to a doctor about my Chron's. All the doctors I visit these days are already familiar with my disease, so I don't have to explain it all over again each time I go through regular health-related procedures.

So, it made me wonder. Do I consider myself healthy? Or even, does it really matter?
Obviously, I'm not the same as I was before it all began, two years ago. I have to take my pills after each meal, and I have to be careful about the types and amounts of the foods I eat, every day. And that's without even mentioning the psychological projections of this whole story.
On the other hand.. well, that's about it, at least for now. Unlike many others, and in contrast to my physical condition when the disease erupted, right now I have almost no physical affects (pain, injuries, exhaustion , etc.) caused by the Chron's.
I feel fine, and sleep very well. I go to work, go out with friends, and I can even do whatever sport I'd like to (just have to get in shape first..)

So.. Is that healthy enough for you, punk?