Stop With The Testing Already!

I had the annual CT scan required to check the stent in my chest a few weeks ago. They called me a week later to let me know that there are no leaks and no movements involved with my stent and that my aorta won't be killing me this year (well, I added that last part). Yup, I am the poster child for stability when it comes to internal chest bleeding. I'll be back to the endocrinologist in a few weeks for blood work, an office visit, and a sonogram. It becomes a little frustrating as I continue to pay one copayment and deductible after another with all of the medical people involved with my healthcare. I sometimes feel as though I'm being taken advantage of by going through procedures and visits that cost the providers very little, but affect my personal budget in a big way. To be truthful, I'd drop every one of them if it wasn't for my desire to make my wife happy. She would freak out if I didn't continue to deal with all of the medical things that I've been subjected to since the motorcycle accident. I put her through so much personal trouble and trauma years ago with the accident that I refuse to allow her to go through anything else needlessly. Dealing with the accident was a genuinely horrific event in her life and I think it's only right that I tolerate the medical things... for her peace of mind if for nothing else. 

It's just that all of the tests and appointments make me feel as though I'm being duped as the medical professionals and insurance company sit back and enjoy the ride while I do all of the driving. Just part of the fun involved with the accident, I guess.