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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