DC Tom Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, /dev/null said: she didn't have any injuries from the accident but left the hospital missing a kidney Had the same thing happen to me last time I stayed in a Motel 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Every 6 months for me, mid year check up, first of year full physical. Especially since I turned 45 10 years ago. I'm too out of shape to not keep track. I'm paying for the insurance, might as well use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: I just realized that it's been about 5 years since I've had a physical. My insurance offers one free a year and for some reason, I haven't gotten one. I feel good but that's still not a good reason. I need to plan one soon. Lucky to have been insured all this time, so yes, I get one ever year. Under the ACA annual physicals and tests were covered 100%. But I guess people grew tired of such tyranny. Edited July 17, 2018 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 14 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: I just scheduled my first one since 2013. Thursday August 23rd at 7:30 am est. Please put this on your calendars so I can get encouragement that morning. Thank you. Make sure you clean your butt hole really good that morning just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 10 hours ago, DC Tom said: Had the same thing happen to me last time I stayed in a Motel 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Every year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Just Jack said: Make sure you clean your butt hole really good that morning just in case. I will refuse. I am not comfortable with this yet. I know I'll eventually have to do it but just not now. I'm hoping in a few years there's another way to figure out if there's something there or not. 1 hour ago, mead107 said: Every year Do the Doc's tell you every year that you're a walking miracle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) Hadn't gone to the doctor for 7 years (age 50-57). Had a stroke at age 57. Now 4 years later, I go yo my GP, cardiologist , nephrologist, and neurologist twice a year. Lots off stuff can I have no outward symptoms which tests can find. My nephrologist checks my creatinine level which is a sign of kidney damage if it goes up too high. You don't have any major symptoms until it is pretty high. When I had my stroke, they said I had about a month before my kidney failed (I only have one since I had the other remove when I was 4 in 1961). I'm ok now. A friend had a routine PSA test (had no symptoms at all. The # was through the roof. He had to have his prostate removed at Roswell it was full of cancer. He is fine now. Get a checkup to head off any future problems. Edited July 17, 2018 by Wacka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 19 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: My teeth are impeccable and I get them done twice a year now that I think about it. Every 6 months free cleaning. Physical is once a year. Southerns have gross teeth because they believe all Dentists are liberals and they ain't gonna let no damn Liberals touch any of their tooths. Similar to dentists in Britan, the only occupation more lonely then the Maytag repairman...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Nope, I am in my early 30s. Workout 4 times a week. Take in zero processed sugars or meats. Only two colors I eat are dark green (veggies) and white meat (fish/chicken). I have enough fiber running through my system to have a dominant bowl movement everyday. Supplement my food with 3 glasses of organic green tea, roughly a gallon of water with lemon, and 1 glass of red wine everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Mid 30s, never had a physical, cant remember the last time I saw my family doctor (Probably over 10 years ago when I had mono). I only go to a clinic or emergency if I am really sick so that's not often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 You really need to get over that kind if thinking...sure its awful and it's not too much fun for the doctor either, but for a moment of discomfort, you can potentially save many more years of more intense discomfort. If you are approaching 50, just give in and do the butt check and the colonoscopy and go on with your life 1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said: I will refuse. I am not comfortable with this yet. I know I'll eventually have to do it but just not now. I'm hoping in a few years there's another way to figure out if there's something there or not. Do the Doc's tell you every year that you're a walking miracle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, The Poojer said: You really need to get over that kind if thinking...sure its awful and it's not too much fun for the doctor either, but for a moment of discomfort, you can potentially save many more years of more intense discomfort. If you are approaching 50, just give in and do the butt check and the colonoscopy and go on with your life I'm 36 now. I figured I'll probably have to do it annually when I reach my early 40's. I've got a few years to work up to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Yeah, you have time, but don't put it off too long...my doctor always tells me he is still amazed that in this age of medical technology advancement, this archaic method is still the most effective. Just now, Royale with Cheese said: I'm 36 now. I figured I'll probably have to do it annually when I reach my early 40's. I've got a few years to work up to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: I'm 36 now. I figured I'll probably have to do it annually when I reach my early 40's. I've got a few years to work up to this. I asked my GP about that, he said not until you're 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Every one of us should get an annual physical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 minute ago, The Poojer said: Yeah, you have time, but don't put it off too long...my doctor always tells me he is still amazed that in this age of medical technology advancement, this archaic method is still the most effective. This guy Galen, thousands of years ago designed surgical tools back in Ancient Greece. The surgical tools we use today haven't changed that much as far as design. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galen 1 minute ago, joesixpack said: I asked my GP about that, he said not until you're 50. I have one next month so I'll ask what his opinion is. I hope he says 50.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 18 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Just had mine last week. My work does an in depth biometric screen as part of our health plan, so I just forward the results to my family Dr. and discuss any changes since the previous year. So you're in the CIA also? Annual physical - yes. Bloodwork for proteins, hemoglobin, LDL/HDL, etc. - yes Colonoscopy every four years - yes Side note: The colonoscopy isn't too bad. Sedated for the whole thing with some kickass drugs. Wake up and ask when will it start and they said you're all done. Worst part is drinking all the Gatorade and Miralax to clean yourself out. But if there was ever such a thing as a "cleanse" that would be it. I think I drop three pounds every four years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Ahhhh Propofol? The Michael Jackson drug of choice.....from my one colonoscopy, I TOTALLY get why he liked it so much...i felt like i had been asleep for days, woke up so rested and it was barely 45 minutes.....then the cacophony of farts just added to the moment 10 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: So you're in the CIA also? Annual physical - yes. Bloodwork for proteins, hemoglobin, LDL/HDL, etc. - yes Colonoscopy every four years - yes Side note: The colonoscopy isn't too bad. Sedated for the whole thing with some kickass drugs. Wake up and ask when will it start and they said you're all done. Worst part is drinking all the Gatorade and Miralax to clean yourself out. But if there was ever such a thing as a "cleanse" that would be it. I think I drop three pounds every four years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 52 minutes ago, The Poojer said: Yeah, you have time, but don't put it off too long...my doctor always tells me he is still amazed that in this age of medical technology advancement, this archaic method is still the most effective. One year my doctor offered me a mail in test. You send a small swab if stool sample in an envelope and they analyze it. I’m not sure how accurate it is because I never sent one in and he’s never offered it as an option since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, BringBackFergy said: So you're in the CIA also? Annual physical - yes. Bloodwork for proteins, hemoglobin, LDL/HDL, etc. - yes Colonoscopy every four years - yes Side note: The colonoscopy isn't too bad. Sedated for the whole thing with some kickass drugs. Wake up and ask when will it start and they said you're all done. Worst part is drinking all the Gatorade and Miralax to clean yourself out. But if there was ever such a thing as a "cleanse" that would be it. I think I drop three pounds every four years. we had a patient go through it without being sedated. i'm not sure if they used any anesthetic at all, but he said he wouldn't do that again. Edited July 17, 2018 by teef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 My Insurance pays for a physical every three years so I think I'm due in January. My doctor used to have me come in every few months for blood work as my triglycerides are high and my potassium is low, plus he liked to check on my high blood pressure. Since my blood pressure has been great the last few times I went, he hasn't scheduled an appt for me since last fall... that or he figures I'd be dead by now. Colonoscopy, had one at age 50 and he told me every 10 years after. The one I had the drugs didn't even come close to knocking me out so I watched the entire procedure on the tv screen he used to do the procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 47 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: So you're in the CIA also? Annual physical - yes. Bloodwork for proteins, hemoglobin, LDL/HDL, etc. - yes Colonoscopy every four years - yes Side note: The colonoscopy isn't too bad. Sedated for the whole thing with some kickass drugs. Wake up and ask when will it start and they said you're all done. Worst part is drinking all the Gatorade and Miralax to clean yourself out. But if there was ever such a thing as a "cleanse" that would be it. I think I drop three pounds every four years. Isn't the normal "starting age," for colonoscopies 50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, teef said: we had a patient go through on without being sedated. i'm not sure if they used any anesthetic at all, but he said he wouldn't do that again. 3 years ago I had a procedure done on me similar to a colonoscopy....but this one was done with my junk. They had to fit a small little camera in my junk to get pics of my bladder. I wasn't given anything and had to deal with the pain. It really hurt, like a bad sting when the first inserted it. The worst is when they pulled it out because you feel like your entire insides are coming with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 52 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: 3 years ago I had a procedure done on me similar to a colonoscopy....but this one was done with my junk. They had to fit a small little camera in my junk to get pics of my bladder. I wasn't given anything and had to deal with the pain. It really hurt, like a bad sting when the first inserted it. The worst is when they pulled it out because you feel like your entire insides are coming with it. why in the world would they not give you something for that. just thinking about it makes me squirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, teef said: why in the world would they not give you something for that. just thinking about it makes me squirm. I have no idea. The weirdest feeling was when they actually filled my bladder up manually with another tool. It was a cooler liquid that felt so odd. They wanted to see how my bladder acted as it was filling up. It was the worst day of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Gugny said: Isn't the normal "starting age," for colonoscopies 50? Without going into too much detail, our family has a history of polyps and the doctor said "Let's get you started at age 40"....it's a rite of passage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Gugny said: Isn't the normal "starting age," for colonoscopies 50? I started getting them at age 25 because I like things jammed up my....errr I have a family history of prostate cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Hmmm....how come my wife never nags me to get a physical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, BringBackFergy said: Without going into too much detail, our family has a history of polyps and the doctor said "Let's get you started at age 40"....it's a rite of passage. Good thing your son is in a frat, get used to it early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, LeviF91 said: Good thing your son is in a frat, get used to it early. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Just Jack said: One year my doctor offered me a mail in test. You send a small swab if stool sample in an envelope and they analyze it. I’m not sure how accurate it is because I never sent one in and he’s never offered it as an option since. Kaiser Permanente would send me envelops every month but they never gave me results from first so I did not bother afterwards. Terrible company if you are assigned a bad physician. My was more concerned with tests and getting me on medication to buy at their pharmacy then correcting issues I had concern with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 19 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: The doctor hasn’t asked to stick a finger up my ass yet. When can I expect that joyous examination to begin? I turn 40 in February. You can expect it next March. When my doctor was putting on the glove, he said, "This is going to be a little uncomfortable." I responded, "It's ALREADY a little uncomfortable." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, WhoTom said: You can expect it next March. When my doctor was putting on the glove, he said, "This is going to be a little uncomfortable." I responded, "It's ALREADY a little uncomfortable." You guys probably needed to do a warm up exercise to get you a little more comfortable with each other. Something like name 5 things you already like about the other person or talk about your worst break up. It'll relax you. I think you would feel better if you know the guy on a deeper level before he sticks his finger in your ***. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: 3 years ago I had a procedure done on me similar to a colonoscopy....but this one was done with my junk. They had to fit a small little camera in my junk to get pics of my bladder. I wasn't given anything and had to deal with the pain. It really hurt, like a bad sting when the first inserted it. The worst is when they pulled it out because you feel like your entire insides are coming with it. I had a biopsy of my bladder done with no IV (meds). Never again. 3 hours ago, BringBackFergy said: Side note: The colonoscopy isn't too bad. Sedated for the whole thing with some kickass drugs. Wake up and ask when will it start and they said you're all done. Worst part is drinking all the Gatorade and Miralax to clean yourself out. But if there was ever such a thing as a "cleanse" that would be it. I think I drop three pounds every four years. This...100 % spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 17 minutes ago, WhoTom said: You can expect it next March. When my doctor was putting on the glove, he said, "This is going to be a little uncomfortable." I responded, "It's ALREADY a little uncomfortable." I need to find a new doctor. My current doctor is a large man with fingers like kielbasa links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: I need to find a new doctor. My current doctor is a large man with fingers like kielbasa links. Then you should go with an Oriental doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 When I had my last colonoscopy I had 7 polyps removed. My concern was while I was "out" two nurses were talking about how a married proctologist, who had complaints against him in past, was "coming out of closet" and getting divorced. I did not hear name unfortunately. When I get a new proctologist I am looking for a female one without long nails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, KD in CA said: Hmmm....how come my wife never nags me to get a physical? Because you have a really good life insurance policy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 25 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said: Because you have a really good life insurance policy? I am sure it is because three glasses of wine a day negate any need for a physical. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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