Every part of the human body is precious, there is no doubt.
There are the heart and the lung-but the eyes is what this is about.
Nearing 100 years of age I am so blessed without glasses I can now see,
and I am so grateful to my good eye doctor- how on Earth can that be ?
Dr. HERTZOG has been the keeper of my sight now for many a year,
and, to boot, he loves my poems which makes him ever so dear .
It is such a pleasure to visit his grandly appointed office place,
knowing in advance that no hurtful moments I shall have to face.
His fellow physician many times has given me a thorough examination
and his female assistants most certainly deserve my full admiration.
Always I am received with a very friendly greeting, it feels so good,
to know that all these people care about old me, is truly understood.
Some doctors offices you fear to visit, but this one I surely do not,
with gratitude i remember many a fine reception I so often got.
Now, that I can still see so well- surely I am ever so much blessed,
these professionals, taking care of my eyes, truly are the very best !
September 2012
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Showing posts with label Doctors. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
S H O T S
There it is on my calendar and it says "SHOTS" ever so plainly.
The thought of this procedure occupies my mind now just mainly.
Thinking back on my long life these invasions of my body are numerous,
but, I guess, they worked and that I am still here is blessedly humorous.
Luckily my veins are plainly visible and thus very easy to be shot,
thus I am certainly happy that afraid of these shootings I am not.
Nearing one-hundred, once again, I have to submit to this invasion,
and while I know it will not hurt, I do not enjoy this very occasion.
A fine needle will pump some fluid in my unresisting skinny arm-
the admirable intent being- "this will protect me against future harm ".
It is just the thought that your body will now be somehow invaded,
yet that you will gain benefits much later is ever so clearly stated.
There is no argument, thus far it mainly worked for my protection
and that these fluids do their work leads to mental delection.
So, let them shoot away and be thankful to have this done,
these doctors and nurses ar a blessing to me and of benefit to anyone !
October 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
DOCTORS
Never did I want to be a participant in this so noble profession !
But, then again, without one of them I would not make this confession:
as a young child I was exposed to an appendix who misbehaved,
I shall never forget a "hunchback"physician who my life surely saved.
When we are born,now in most cases,a medical man is much involved-
the old fashioned midwife is history,this necessity is now resolved.
And so life starts after being exposed to someone with medical knowledge,
one who is now able to prove that he paid good attention in college.
Yet, the good old family doctor, who came to the house, is a thing of the past,
now there is a need for specialists and this way the die is often cast.
They make it a practice to study some part of the human anatomy-
which leads them to treat a special ailment, perhaps a lobotomy.
There is no one who has not needed such a healer to regain health
that we are blessed with these fine people shows much great wealth.
Yes, they will see you, perhaps after you have gone through some wait-
but, let us face it,their good service does carry ever so much weight !
But, then again, without one of them I would not make this confession:
as a young child I was exposed to an appendix who misbehaved,
I shall never forget a "hunchback"physician who my life surely saved.
When we are born,now in most cases,a medical man is much involved-
the old fashioned midwife is history,this necessity is now resolved.
And so life starts after being exposed to someone with medical knowledge,
one who is now able to prove that he paid good attention in college.
Yet, the good old family doctor, who came to the house, is a thing of the past,
now there is a need for specialists and this way the die is often cast.
They make it a practice to study some part of the human anatomy-
which leads them to treat a special ailment, perhaps a lobotomy.
There is no one who has not needed such a healer to regain health
that we are blessed with these fine people shows much great wealth.
Yes, they will see you, perhaps after you have gone through some wait-
but, let us face it,their good service does carry ever so much weight !
9/26/11
Friday, December 17, 2010
THE UROLOGIST
Now there is a doctor who will control your ebb and flow !
If your prostate acts up, he will monitor your PSA.
He might tell you things you will be unhappy to know.
if your test number is over 4 -it will not make your day.
He will give you a choice of cutting, chemo or radiation,
none of them very pleasant and difficult to consider.
Thinking about it, alas, will fill you with consternation.
But, something has do be done, there are things more bitter.
Whatever you decide, your sex life will be on hold,
if you can resume it, you will be ever so lucky.
Of course you can get along without it, I am told.
and yet, the thought of losing it is ever so yucky !
So, put yourself in his hands and take his advice :
he certainly will follow your wishes and effect a cure.
Yes, it is one of those things that make life less nice:
yet, you will be wise to trust his expertise, of that I am sure !
And that is that from A to Z !
If your prostate acts up, he will monitor your PSA.
He might tell you things you will be unhappy to know.
if your test number is over 4 -it will not make your day.
He will give you a choice of cutting, chemo or radiation,
none of them very pleasant and difficult to consider.
Thinking about it, alas, will fill you with consternation.
But, something has do be done, there are things more bitter.
Whatever you decide, your sex life will be on hold,
if you can resume it, you will be ever so lucky.
Of course you can get along without it, I am told.
and yet, the thought of losing it is ever so yucky !
So, put yourself in his hands and take his advice :
he certainly will follow your wishes and effect a cure.
Yes, it is one of those things that make life less nice:
yet, you will be wise to trust his expertise, of that I am sure !
And that is that from A to Z !
THE SURGEON
Almost ninety years of age, I want to tell you a story.
I would not be here, but for a doctor who deserves much glory.
It all happened long ago, when i was a boy of nine or ten-
when life was still good in Germany for our family then.
I woke up feeling ill and crying, covered with sweat:
my parents said : no school today, you are staying in bed.
We shall call good doctor Frei, he took care of us for years
he will make you better and soon stop your tears.
I remember him even now, a little hunchback with a kind face.
He did not need x rays, he at once found the bad place.
I told him my stomach hurt and i had so much thirst:
he told my parents: no time to loose-his appendix is ready to burst !
They called the "Sanitaeters"-, paramedics to you and me,
the " Martha Maria" hospital my destination was to be
Two men came and carried me down the steep stairwell-
they had wet Loden uniforms to this day I remember its smell !
And then , in the hospital, I remember a cone to my nose
to inhale ether, to put me out, I was soon in a doze.
Dr Frei, the good surgeon , he cut me in time and put me in stitches-
when I woke up later, I was told all was well, no glitches.
After a few days I felt fine, for the first meal I was given a choice,
I opted for calf sausage with a yellow skin, a favorite among us boys.
My favorite drink: raspberry juice-I was in seventh heaven that day.
And then an added present: theater tickets came my way.
How well I recall all this: the doctor was great and made no fuss,
he prescribed " no exertions" and I had to wear a truss.
When the time came: off with the truss and out with the stitches,
I was ready to go to school or perhaps, build bridges !
The point of all this: outside of a hernia-no other operation,
which, at my age, is a fact I brag about with much elation !
I would not be here, but for a doctor who deserves much glory.
It all happened long ago, when i was a boy of nine or ten-
when life was still good in Germany for our family then.
I woke up feeling ill and crying, covered with sweat:
my parents said : no school today, you are staying in bed.
We shall call good doctor Frei, he took care of us for years
he will make you better and soon stop your tears.
I remember him even now, a little hunchback with a kind face.
He did not need x rays, he at once found the bad place.
I told him my stomach hurt and i had so much thirst:
he told my parents: no time to loose-his appendix is ready to burst !
They called the "Sanitaeters"-, paramedics to you and me,
the " Martha Maria" hospital my destination was to be
Two men came and carried me down the steep stairwell-
they had wet Loden uniforms to this day I remember its smell !
And then , in the hospital, I remember a cone to my nose
to inhale ether, to put me out, I was soon in a doze.
Dr Frei, the good surgeon , he cut me in time and put me in stitches-
when I woke up later, I was told all was well, no glitches.
After a few days I felt fine, for the first meal I was given a choice,
I opted for calf sausage with a yellow skin, a favorite among us boys.
My favorite drink: raspberry juice-I was in seventh heaven that day.
And then an added present: theater tickets came my way.
How well I recall all this: the doctor was great and made no fuss,
he prescribed " no exertions" and I had to wear a truss.
When the time came: off with the truss and out with the stitches,
I was ready to go to school or perhaps, build bridges !
The point of all this: outside of a hernia-no other operation,
which, at my age, is a fact I brag about with much elation !
THE RADIOLOGIST
Please lie on the table on your tummy, your side or behind-
says the nice lay in the white smock with a voice so kind.
You climb on the monster machine and feel like a fly-
because it glares at you with a malevolent eye.
With a lot of clatter she puts the cassette under the spot,
which must be the seat of the complaint she got.
The lights go out, she disappears behind a wall so protective
and her voice floats out, both stern and effective.
"Breathe in, hold your breath, breathe out, don't move,
you must stay there until I check the proof.
With a big envelope under your arm to the radiologist you go:
will your fears be confirmed -very soon you will know.
This good man shoves the film under a bright light..
stares at it and you almost die with fright !
All you can see are black things with white shadows,
how he can tell what's wrong only heaven knows.
He points to spot: there is the problem -whatever else
with you it is all a blur and does not ring bells.
But you know he sees what he sees and knows what's wrong..
because his specialty he studied hard and long.
You know his diagnosis will help you back to health,
everything depends on what to your own doctor he tells.
Without his knowledge how would they know what to treat...
therefore the RADIOLOGIST is invaluable, indeed.
says the nice lay in the white smock with a voice so kind.
You climb on the monster machine and feel like a fly-
because it glares at you with a malevolent eye.
With a lot of clatter she puts the cassette under the spot,
which must be the seat of the complaint she got.
The lights go out, she disappears behind a wall so protective
and her voice floats out, both stern and effective.
"Breathe in, hold your breath, breathe out, don't move,
you must stay there until I check the proof.
With a big envelope under your arm to the radiologist you go:
will your fears be confirmed -very soon you will know.
This good man shoves the film under a bright light..
stares at it and you almost die with fright !
All you can see are black things with white shadows,
how he can tell what's wrong only heaven knows.
He points to spot: there is the problem -whatever else
with you it is all a blur and does not ring bells.
But you know he sees what he sees and knows what's wrong..
because his specialty he studied hard and long.
You know his diagnosis will help you back to health,
everything depends on what to your own doctor he tells.
Without his knowledge how would they know what to treat...
therefore the RADIOLOGIST is invaluable, indeed.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Lend an Ear
What did you say my Dear ? Alas I cannot hear.
The TV is too loud ? It is not so to my failing ear.
People are laughing at somebody's wit--not where I sit !
The fun passed me by again, that's what it did.
They tell me this guy is a good Speaker-to me he is a squeaker !
I strain to hear but the results are too meager.
All this took place before I met my audiologist,
whose up to date hi tech wonder dissolved the mist.
Do you remember when trumpets in the ear they did stick ?
I was too young to know if they did the trick.
But now this tiny electric wonder you can trust..
your audiologist is the one who will fit and adjust.
So that you can partake of what you had to miss-
he is the man and I will be forever grateful for this !
The TV is too loud ? It is not so to my failing ear.
People are laughing at somebody's wit--not where I sit !
The fun passed me by again, that's what it did.
They tell me this guy is a good Speaker-to me he is a squeaker !
I strain to hear but the results are too meager.
All this took place before I met my audiologist,
whose up to date hi tech wonder dissolved the mist.
Do you remember when trumpets in the ear they did stick ?
I was too young to know if they did the trick.
But now this tiny electric wonder you can trust..
your audiologist is the one who will fit and adjust.
So that you can partake of what you had to miss-
he is the man and I will be forever grateful for this !
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY (YES THAT IS RIGHT )
Ear, nose and throat-if you ache from any one of those
there is a doctor who will not turn up his-but look up your nose !
From the beginning of time when there was the first healer, I am told
there has been an effort to find a cure for the common cold.
Alas, in spite of all other advances nothing to date has been found
to quickly return an aching throat or a runny nose to be sound.
The doctor tries to ease your symptoms and this is what he said :
Take two aspirins, do drink lots of water and stay in your bed !
There are so many supposed remedies and none of them work:
if you can stay home and get paid-that's a lucky perk.
Should your ears hurt, that's where the "Oto" comes in play
and the "Rhino" is Greek when the sneezes won't go away.
The "Larinx" well you know that is when you can't talk loud-
when you try to communicate and nothing comes out .
I suggest you see this specialist if in two weeks you are no better-
this doc will find out if anything worse could be the matter.
He can prevent what could lead to being seriously ill.....
He can stop that in good time and he really will !
there is a doctor who will not turn up his-but look up your nose !
From the beginning of time when there was the first healer, I am told
there has been an effort to find a cure for the common cold.
Alas, in spite of all other advances nothing to date has been found
to quickly return an aching throat or a runny nose to be sound.
The doctor tries to ease your symptoms and this is what he said :
Take two aspirins, do drink lots of water and stay in your bed !
There are so many supposed remedies and none of them work:
if you can stay home and get paid-that's a lucky perk.
Should your ears hurt, that's where the "Oto" comes in play
and the "Rhino" is Greek when the sneezes won't go away.
The "Larinx" well you know that is when you can't talk loud-
when you try to communicate and nothing comes out .
I suggest you see this specialist if in two weeks you are no better-
this doc will find out if anything worse could be the matter.
He can prevent what could lead to being seriously ill.....
He can stop that in good time and he really will !
Your ophthalmologist
He is the one doctor you must meet eye to eye-
that is the only way he can tell what is going awry.
He'll shine a searchlight in your eye, tell you to hold still-
because thus magnified he can tell if this body part is ill.
But he first puts you before a chart with many a letter,
they go from large to small for you to read-and you had better.
Because if the little lines give you trouble aplenty,
there is no way for you to claim 20/20 .
And that's where your eye specialist is the man to see,
when he fits you with glasses he shall earn his fee.
You can drive your car, read your paper, watch TV-
without his expertise what would your life be
You'd float in the dark, into things you would bump,
you'd be lucky if you get away with only a small lump.
One of your most precious possessions: your eyesight-
only this specialist will see that it does work alright.
that is the only way he can tell what is going awry.
He'll shine a searchlight in your eye, tell you to hold still-
because thus magnified he can tell if this body part is ill.
But he first puts you before a chart with many a letter,
they go from large to small for you to read-and you had better.
Because if the little lines give you trouble aplenty,
there is no way for you to claim 20/20 .
And that's where your eye specialist is the man to see,
when he fits you with glasses he shall earn his fee.
You can drive your car, read your paper, watch TV-
without his expertise what would your life be
You'd float in the dark, into things you would bump,
you'd be lucky if you get away with only a small lump.
One of your most precious possessions: your eyesight-
only this specialist will see that it does work alright.
The obstetrician and the pediatrician :
The obstetrician and the pediatrician follow each other.
One takes care of the child, the other watches the mother.
Together they are certainly ever so important for our nation,
without them there would be no healthy new generation.
The obstetrician weighs and measures, keeps the mother quiet
and, should it be necessary he will put her on a proper diet.
Smoking is taboo and alcohol is not recommended-
neither is good before, during or after the pregnancy ended.
You can be sure that he is there, should he be needed
and he will make sure that all his orders are heeded.
He will attend the birth and do his very best,
to make sure that the mother with a healthy child is blessed.
And then comes the time when the pediatrician does his trick,
when the offspring has fever or a cough you must see him quick.
Childhood diseases is what he has learned to cure,
he will know how to treat them , you can be very sure.
So let us be grateful for either doctor's specialty, you see
because if they were not there- where would we be ?
One takes care of the child, the other watches the mother.
Together they are certainly ever so important for our nation,
without them there would be no healthy new generation.
The obstetrician weighs and measures, keeps the mother quiet
and, should it be necessary he will put her on a proper diet.
Smoking is taboo and alcohol is not recommended-
neither is good before, during or after the pregnancy ended.
You can be sure that he is there, should he be needed
and he will make sure that all his orders are heeded.
He will attend the birth and do his very best,
to make sure that the mother with a healthy child is blessed.
And then comes the time when the pediatrician does his trick,
when the offspring has fever or a cough you must see him quick.
Childhood diseases is what he has learned to cure,
he will know how to treat them , you can be very sure.
So let us be grateful for either doctor's specialty, you see
because if they were not there- where would we be ?
Monday, December 13, 2010
THE PROCTOLOGIST
For the state of your health he is a man of all seasons.
If you have complaints he searches for obvious reasons.
He probes,he listens,he pokes and runs many a test,
he makes sure there is no murmur in your chest.
He knows you inside and out ,studies your weight-
he wants to know if you sleep well or stay up late.
He makes you flex your muscles,takes your pressure,
asks a lot of questions and really takes your measure.
He tries to anticipate problems and prescribes potions,
he dispells your doubts,quells any of your funny notions.
He is the man you believe and should fully trust-
he is the one to whose orders you must adjust.
So-this is in praise of the doctor who keeps you going:
when the sands of time run out and you are aging and slowing.
If you have complaints he searches for obvious reasons.
He probes,he listens,he pokes and runs many a test,
he makes sure there is no murmur in your chest.
He knows you inside and out ,studies your weight-
he wants to know if you sleep well or stay up late.
He makes you flex your muscles,takes your pressure,
asks a lot of questions and really takes your measure.
He tries to anticipate problems and prescribes potions,
he dispells your doubts,quells any of your funny notions.
He is the man you believe and should fully trust-
he is the one to whose orders you must adjust.
So-this is in praise of the doctor who keeps you going:
when the sands of time run out and you are aging and slowing.
YOUR PRIMARY PHYSICIAN
For the state of your health he is a man of all seasons.
If you have complaints he searches for obvious reasons.
He probes, he listens, he pokes and runs many a test,
he makes sure there is no murmur in your chest.
He knows you inside and out, studies your weight-
he wants to know if you sleep well or stay up late.
He makes you flex your muscles, takes your pressure,
asks a lot of questions and really takes your measure.
He tries to anticipate problems and prescribes potions,
he dispells your doubts, quells any of your funny notions.
He is the man you believe and should fully trust-
he is the one to whose orders you must adjust.
So-this is in praise of the doctor who keeps you going:
when the sands of time run out and you are aging and slowing.
If you have complaints he searches for obvious reasons.
He probes, he listens, he pokes and runs many a test,
he makes sure there is no murmur in your chest.
He knows you inside and out, studies your weight-
he wants to know if you sleep well or stay up late.
He makes you flex your muscles, takes your pressure,
asks a lot of questions and really takes your measure.
He tries to anticipate problems and prescribes potions,
he dispells your doubts, quells any of your funny notions.
He is the man you believe and should fully trust-
he is the one to whose orders you must adjust.
So-this is in praise of the doctor who keeps you going:
when the sands of time run out and you are aging and slowing.
The Dermatologist
If your itch is unbearable and you feel like stuck with a pin,
your dermatologist is the one who will get under your skin.
If with rashes you are bothered, or a wart or a pimple-
this fine healer will look for a cure that is plain and simple.
They know all about powders, creams to ease your plight,
they will find the cause, put everything under a strong light.
If the infected spot shows something open to doubt-
they will take a sample for testing by cutting it out.
This, then will find its way to a lab for examination
so that the diagnosis, for good or bad, has confirmation.
You go home, try not to scratch and hope for the best,
but- thoughts of skin cancer do not give you much rest.
You remember, they all told you to avoid strong sun,
and you know that tanning is not what you should have done.
So,it will be a great relief when a negative report you do receive,
you are let out of your misery and do get a reprieve.
Should it go the other way, these good doctor will set it right,
you can rely on them to put up a very good fight.
They are here "to save your skin" and will use all their skill
to make you feel well-be sure that they certainly will !
your dermatologist is the one who will get under your skin.
If with rashes you are bothered, or a wart or a pimple-
this fine healer will look for a cure that is plain and simple.
They know all about powders, creams to ease your plight,
they will find the cause, put everything under a strong light.
If the infected spot shows something open to doubt-
they will take a sample for testing by cutting it out.
This, then will find its way to a lab for examination
so that the diagnosis, for good or bad, has confirmation.
You go home, try not to scratch and hope for the best,
but- thoughts of skin cancer do not give you much rest.
You remember, they all told you to avoid strong sun,
and you know that tanning is not what you should have done.
So,it will be a great relief when a negative report you do receive,
you are let out of your misery and do get a reprieve.
Should it go the other way, these good doctor will set it right,
you can rely on them to put up a very good fight.
They are here "to save your skin" and will use all their skill
to make you feel well-be sure that they certainly will !
Doctors
Now-there is a story that is mostly upsetting.
Because it is not easy from them help to be getting.
Their schedule is usually filled to the very bursting-
too many patients for relief and advise are thirsting .
You put off calling, you just hope the pain will go away,
you are afraid what after the examination they will sy.
Always the worst scenario whirls through your mind,
you pray that something very benign they might find.
Then you get an appointment-a week later or even more.
You must get there early and realize: whatever for ?
The waiting room is crowded with people wanting attention,
so, you sit there for an hour, stew beyond comprehension.
Do not blame the doctors, they are doing the best they can,
yes,they make us live longer, but the wait was not in their original plan.
They put in many years to serve mankind, to make us feel good:
but you must wait your turn, I hope that is fully understood.
Because it is not easy from them help to be getting.
Their schedule is usually filled to the very bursting-
too many patients for relief and advise are thirsting .
You put off calling, you just hope the pain will go away,
you are afraid what after the examination they will sy.
Always the worst scenario whirls through your mind,
you pray that something very benign they might find.
Then you get an appointment-a week later or even more.
You must get there early and realize: whatever for ?
The waiting room is crowded with people wanting attention,
so, you sit there for an hour, stew beyond comprehension.
Do not blame the doctors, they are doing the best they can,
yes,they make us live longer, but the wait was not in their original plan.
They put in many years to serve mankind, to make us feel good:
but you must wait your turn, I hope that is fully understood.
Your Doctor
No doubt there was a doctor at hand when you came into this world.
He or she checked you over from head to where your tiny toes curled.
From then on,admit it you saw an endless succession of these healers,
every part of your anatomy was checked, their hands were the feelers.
Some of them you really liked,others you were afraid of, you will admit-
but, when it comes down to brass tacks, a, lot of good they all did.
They straightened your teeth, calmed your aching belly, cleared your head,
without them we might not be around, they are our saviors, you bet.
They spend years learning their trade, have remedies from head to toe,
never stop making new discoveries about every other year or so.
Their bedside manner is important,some of them are intimidating-
just follow their orders or no improvement you will be creating.
Nevertheless they are human and cannot make you young again,
they can make you live longer,take care of you like a mother hen.
So,let us admit that without them our ailments might abound-
even if their services are expensive,they do keep us safe and sound !
He or she checked you over from head to where your tiny toes curled.
From then on,admit it you saw an endless succession of these healers,
every part of your anatomy was checked, their hands were the feelers.
Some of them you really liked,others you were afraid of, you will admit-
but, when it comes down to brass tacks, a, lot of good they all did.
They straightened your teeth, calmed your aching belly, cleared your head,
without them we might not be around, they are our saviors, you bet.
They spend years learning their trade, have remedies from head to toe,
never stop making new discoveries about every other year or so.
Their bedside manner is important,some of them are intimidating-
just follow their orders or no improvement you will be creating.
Nevertheless they are human and cannot make you young again,
they can make you live longer,take care of you like a mother hen.
So,let us admit that without them our ailments might abound-
even if their services are expensive,they do keep us safe and sound !
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