Geriatric wellness exam

I went for my annual "geriatric" wellness exam on Tuesday. Because I'm now old enough for medicare, I have old people exams. I planned to tough out the painful esophagus, but my physician's assistant convinced me to take the acid reducer, rantidine. I agreed to take it until May 7. The esophagitis is healing and less painful. I do need to watch my diet and exercise because the ac1 test shows pre-diabetes (low end). I'm on a roll..eye exam next week, mammo in May, colon screening in the fall. I'm hoping that if I'm clear of polyps, the screening can be every 10 years. Fingers crossed. In addition to taking physical inventory, I am trying to ask myself, with regard to my contribution to conversations, I ask myself, "Is it kind?" and "Is it helpful?" If a comment does not meet these criteria, then I am not going to speak. I do not want to offend family or coworkers. Very sad about my relationship with my long-term friend, because I am not comfortable visiting the center where she lives or even visiting with her. During the last visit, I became tense. Maybe I can get her some gel pens and some fill-in books and drop them off with a card.