Monday, March 22, 2010

Healthcare

I was feeling rather surly this morning. Feeling rebellious. Could it be the government takeover of our healthcare system? Nah. I had a dr.'s appt. and didn't want to go. Didn't want to pay hundreds for idle chit chat and a blood test for my thyroid. I decided to take a surly stand. I wondered why everyone had to step on the scale immediately before seeing the doc? Why? Sore throat? Step on the scale. Need stitches? Step on the scale. Broken leg? Hop on.

Nurse "We just need your weight so go on and jump up here on the scale. "
Me "No."
Nurse "Mmmmmmkay."

It is so on.

15 comments:

erin said...

Carla: 1; Universe: 0

Carla said...

It felt so awesome!!!

I think you should try it. Especially now, Erin. Just say no.

theswamphare said...

We should co-author a blog.

Carla said...

Four by Swampy-Rah 40.

Henrietta G. Tavish said...

There will be no saying no to the scale once Obamacare takes effect. The Government will need to know your weight, if only to call you fat.

Carla said...

Henrietta,
Long time, no snark.

I am fine with being called fat as long as you are called fatter.

Henrietta G. Tavish said...

I am fine with being called fatter as long as you are called fattest. Times infinity. Plus one.

I win.

erin said...

Carla, when I stand on the scale, it just says FAT. Whatever. I'm over it.

Carla said...

Henrietta,
I know you are but what am I?

Erin,
I think I would like a scale with words. Or maybe a soothing voice.
Saying things like "You are so thin, smart and getting closer to zero everyday."

zcoffeegirl said...

Why even weight pregnant moms...maybe the scale could say..good job on growing a human...want to eat some cake? Go ahead....you are hosting an amazing thing....have some chocolate to go with it. Goodness. I cranked close to 2bells with David..it comes off..eventually. Of coures, he craves things now that I craved while pregnant. It's all good. Who else but a mom could have that connection? Celebrate it.....ignore the stupid scale.

Carla said...

With Tims I let them weigh me and write it down but they were not allowed to yap at me about it. It was written on the front of my chart. DO NOT DISCUSS WEIGHT. :)

I was a rebel back then too.

zcoffeegirl said...

Love it!!!

Carla said...

OH and I do like your idea of a positive talking scale. Better yet one that quotes Scripture and truth! Like "Good morning, precious daughter of the King. Your weight is of no consequence to Him."

Janet said...

LOL. Funny comments!


Carla,
I LUV the idea of a "scripture scale"!
If you made one, I'd buy it!

Reegz said...

Love all these comments. You're all hilarious!