24 - Don't Like My Health History

Yesterday I was excited that they could squeeze me in to get my teeth cleaned.  It was almost a week since I'd had surgery, so I was ready to get something done. But I was jolted by the friendly office faces who didn't know my story. "Hi! How've you been?"  Then I was handed an electronic tablet so I could update my records.  I sat there in the comfy waiting area and stared down at the list of health conditions. These forms have always been easy. I fly through.  But then I saw that word, Cancer, with a box beside it.  I felt a lump in my throat as I clicked the box. This is now my health history forever. I was surprised how that numbed me.  I felt a little sullen as I continued to answer more questions like, "Have you had any surgeries in the last 2 years... if yes... explain..."

But the good news is.... the dental chair felt soft and dreamy, with Food Network distracting me from above.  "This is so easy."  I told my gentle hygienist.  I keep on my clothes and shoes and lay back... and you just clean my teeth."
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