I used to think that rheumatology was reserved for old farts with gouty arthritis and fake hips, not spring chickens like myself. My doctor, Dr. Wright, was pretty cool and she understood my situation. A lot of doc's will give you lip service, but she was straightforward and genuinely concerned about my condition. Her first comment was, "Wow, you've had quite the trip with your knee". Duh. We discussed my options, both surgical and non-surgical. More importantly, I told her of my intention to propose atop Mt. Whitney in August.
You see, my girlfriend and I love the outdoors. It's our thing, it's what we do together: we love hiking and climbing mountains. Last year we summited Mt. Whitney for the first time. It was one of the most memorable trips I've ever had. With that, I found it fitting that a proposal at the summit would be the perfect way to express my love and dedication for such a wonderful woman. Dr. Wright like the idea too, and agreed to do whatever she could to get me to the top of that mountain. She also ordered the MRI that my primary doctor didn't, and offered me a cortisone shot.
I thanked her for the MRI order and told her I'd be back before the Whitney trip for my cortisone shot.
You see, my girlfriend and I love the outdoors. It's our thing, it's what we do together: we love hiking and climbing mountains. Last year we summited Mt. Whitney for the first time. It was one of the most memorable trips I've ever had. With that, I found it fitting that a proposal at the summit would be the perfect way to express my love and dedication for such a wonderful woman. Dr. Wright like the idea too, and agreed to do whatever she could to get me to the top of that mountain. She also ordered the MRI that my primary doctor didn't, and offered me a cortisone shot.
I thanked her for the MRI order and told her I'd be back before the Whitney trip for my cortisone shot.