Make Mine Double Cheese For Life

[Brenngun]

Some background. I'll admit to being a little over the AMA weight to height ratio thingy. I've always loved good food. Some of which may not necessarily be on the low fat list. Every year after my annual physical which always reflected normal blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels my doc would ask the inevitable question. "Do you think you could lose a little weight this year"? To which I always respond that it's the wrong question.

Of course I can. More importantly will I.

Fast forward to a few months ago. After 38 years of marriage my wife expresses concern about me being a little out of breath after some light physical exersion. Under protest I agree to a stress test. From there it was on to the cardiologist, a coronary angiography and follow up appointment with my wife present.

Drum roll .......... "all clear". After 63 years of trying ..... nothing, nada, zip.

The rest of the conversation with the doc goes like this.
Me: Any reason why I should be concerned about having a heart attack or stroking out?
Doc: Very unlikely.
Me: Do we need to have a follow up appointment?
Doc: No.
Me: See you.

As we walk out of the building I notice my wife is smiling with relief so I give her a big hug and ......

Me: Make mine double ........

Her: heavy sigh ....