[CFrance]

It's a really tough decision, as we age, about whether or not we should buy in to all the tests they suggest. Our physician wanted me to have the same sonogram on my leg as Gracie's. He said it was tight and shiny and my feet were cold (they weren't and aren't), and they could do a stent in my leg if the sonogram showed lack of circulation. I said no.

But then we went on a long plane trip, and my feet were swollen for a month afterword. First time ever, and we fly a lot, and I do all the on board exercises they advise you to do to keep up circulation.

So I went back to the doc. Now they will take bp in the leg and see what it says. I'm okay with that.

So who knows? We don't think our doctor over prescribes tests. But we're vigilant about watching for that. He does want an appointment every three months, but I have read that this is better than an annual physical because you are constantly monitored. So I'm okay with that too.