A Miracle

I had my yearly cardiology check up this past week.
As I was in the process of the "pre Examination" with the nurse, I mentioned that I had discontinued one of the two prescription medications that I had been taking the previous 5 years. She inquired why?? And I explained that I am very aware of my health and how I feel and that I found that I actually felt better the days that I "forgot" to take it. So after carefully checking my blood pressure and pulse rate without it, I had made the decision that I did not need it to be or feel well. Of course this all went into my chart…..She proceeded to do an E.K.G. and really did not have to much more to say.
The cardiologist arrives in about 10 minutes. She is about my age and very open and friendly. I have always felt very comfortable with her.
She reads the nurses note first. She looks at me and asks," Why did you stop taking your medication? I reply,"Because as I became well, my blood pressure stayed too low while I was taking both medications." "Did you check it often?" she asked. "Every week", I replied.
She approached me with the blood pressure cuff and proceeded to take a reading.
"This can not be right", she exclaimed. "Why, what is it", I asked. "100/60, Pulse rate 52", she replied. She pumped it up again. "Do you feel dizzy or light headed", she asked. "No" I replied, "I feel well".
She was very quiet as she meticulously checked my heart and lungs, my neck and ankles, my pulse….Then she took a look at my E.K.G. strip.
"This is Perfect" she exclaimed." It couldn't be any better. What do you attribute the changes to?" "Attitude, Perception and lifestyle", I replied. "I have lived a vegetarian lifestyle for almost a year now. I have made a decision to be the force in charge of my well being. I listen only to my inner self. It has served me well".
"Well…she began, I know that all of that is important, but you must remember that your condition is congenital and is still there in spite of how well you feel and you are still predisposed to have symptoms………….As she went on and on about what the textbooks say about what I "Supposedly Have",……… I turned my mind back into the warm, fuzzy place that I can go to in a blink and calmly blessed her for her concern and thanked her silently for being there ,as a strong comforting presence five years ago when I needed her strength.
I finished my blessing as she finished her reminders.
She looked at me and smiled. She said," I have a number of vegetarians in my family". I believe that has great value. I know attitude is important as well. I know that you are well... You are better than I have ever seen you. What ever it is that you are doing, keep doing it. I will also suggest that you cut your remaining medication in half. You do not seem to need that entire dose. I will let you decide how much to take. Keep listening to your body. I will see you in a year.
She had a big smile on her face as she left the room.
She is a partner in my healthcare and not a director. She knows that and is comfortable in that position. That is why I love her.
That is why she will continue to be my doctor and I will be her first patient to not have symptoms from this condition.
I will keep her Amazed