Yesterday I had a couple of medical appointments. One was an ultrasound, which will cost me $143, but I haven't paid it yet. I will pay it on my payday. The other was a checkup with the surgeon who operated on my ankle 12 years ago. My ankle has been giving me some trouble and my primary care physician suggested I meet with the surgeon. He took x-rays and determined I have arthritis in my ankle. He said I may need to have more surgery in the future, perhaps to replace the pins, but it wouldn't be for a while, as the ankle is holding up well. For now, it's better to just live with the discomfort. I was glad to know nothing was seriously wrong. As for the ultrasound, it was to determine the state of my gallbladder -- which appears to be fine -- but I do have a fatty liver (gross, I know!) It is not necessarily dangerous and is reversible with diet and exercise, so I guess it's back to that again. The best news there is that rapid weight loss is counterproductive, so I need to take it slow. That I can do.

The ankle doctor visit cost me $45. There will probably be another charge for the x-rays.

Shortly, I am going to get my second COVID booster shot. That, at least, is free!