Well, a trip to Africa and a climb to 19,000 feet seems to be good cause for a general pre-trip check up with the doctor. I went in yesterday for my first physical exam in probably 5 years. I forgot how many places they can find to poke and prod. Even though the trip is still nearly 4 months away, I decided to get in to the doctor sooner rather than later just in case something needs to be addressed. So far, everything looks good. I just have to wait to get the blood work back. Interestingly, it feels reassuring to know that everything looks in order. I consider myself pretty healthy, so I wasn't expecting to feel any sort of relief. I guess we all harbor a bit of insecurity and doubt when it comes to our health. I'm definitely glad I got the "once over" if nothing more than to feel more confident about my health and fitness level. Anything I can do to add to the confidence level for the trip is a plus in my book. If you can fit it in to the training regimen, I would definitely recommend adding the physical exam to your preparations for the trip.
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