Sunday, December 18, 2005
Top Ten List: Ten Reasons Why CHF is Not the Worst Thing That Could Happen
10. No chemotherapy, radiation, dialysis, or daily injections.
9. You get to use handicapped parking spaces at the mall.
8. Perfect excuse for getting out of parties you'd rather not go to in the first place.
7. Lots of chances to lecture people endlessly when they say "you don't LOOK disabled"
6. ICD support groups serve free dinner at quarterly meetings.
5. Get to take part in medical studies and maybe even get paid for them.
4. Take naps in mid-afternoon even if you're under 65.
3. Improve your on-line research skills hunting for low-sodium products.
2. Takes your mind off worrying about getting Alzheimer's when you get old.
And the number one reason why CHF INTWTTCH:
1. Cardiologists' waiting rooms have such great magazines!
10. No chemotherapy, radiation, dialysis, or daily injections.
9. You get to use handicapped parking spaces at the mall.
8. Perfect excuse for getting out of parties you'd rather not go to in the first place.
7. Lots of chances to lecture people endlessly when they say "you don't LOOK disabled"
6. ICD support groups serve free dinner at quarterly meetings.
5. Get to take part in medical studies and maybe even get paid for them.
4. Take naps in mid-afternoon even if you're under 65.
3. Improve your on-line research skills hunting for low-sodium products.
2. Takes your mind off worrying about getting Alzheimer's when you get old.
And the number one reason why CHF INTWTTCH:
1. Cardiologists' waiting rooms have such great magazines!
