For What It's Worth

My gastroenterologist (not to be confused with my bariatric surgeon), has given me the okay to commence aspirin therapy.

It's a calculated risk.

I do a lot of air travel. I worry about getting a clot in my legs from long flights, of which I'm at a higher risk for due to having Factor Five Leiden Mutation. Never had a clot or stroke, so why push my luck? Additionally, aspirin therapy is good for cardiac health. And let's not forget about the whole anti-inflammatory thing!

I'm actually thrilled to be taking my baby aspirin every day, and make sure I stagger time between other medications; I don't take it with coffee or vitamins; and if I'm taking the chewable, I make sure I do so on a full pouch.

Being pouch responsible.

Calculated risks... isn't that what life is all about?