Getting Through Annual Physical Exam

I had my annual physical examination last month and thanked God that all laboratory tests are good and within the normal range. I have to admit that at first I’m a little nervous especially that my last general check up was several years ago when I gave birth to my youngest kid. All my hospital visits in the past was only for my pregnancies and after my last delivery I haven’t visited the hospital for my own examination and test.

I actually dread dropping by hospitals because white walls and white uniforms make me remember how hard it is to be hospitalized be it birth deliveries or sickness. When I saw that the clinic has staff that wear scrub tops with designs I suddenly felt comfortable and calmer. On my succeeding visits for other tests and check up I’m more relaxed and braver than before.

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