Physicals

Corley5 · May 05, 2008, 10:21:13 AM

After being nagged ;) ;D by my wife for what amounts to years now and having my parents make the same suggestion I have made an appointment for a physical. I haven't had a complete physical in 16 years or so and it's way past due. I'll be 39 in June. So July 17th at 8:45 AM I've got an appointment. Events this past weekend :( :'( gave me the big and final push to get it done.

sawguy21 · May 05, 2008, 10:59:33 AM

I recently had one after some pushing and shoving from my girlfriend. :

It was quite painless, well, one part was not so pleasant, and the peace of mind is priceless. I do need to get more exercise and shed a few pounds though. As you say, this weekend's events should tell us that the unexpected can happen at any age. :(

Texas Ranger · May 05, 2008, 01:55:06 PM

There is something about "bend over" and "cough" that makes the process less than dignified.

badpenny · May 05, 2008, 05:45:18 PM

Had mine at the V A clinic last summer, cute young lady doctor,very professional, the only time she blushed was afterwards, when I explained "This usually is preceeded by several dates and dinners, and not with a stranger." ;) ;) Now that we know each other, shouldn't be a problem this year.

breederman · May 05, 2008, 06:42:14 PM

wednesday at 3:30 P.M. I can't wait. :-[

SwampDonkey · May 05, 2008, 06:50:40 PM

I have not had any regular ones for years. I had one 2 years ago when trying to figure out what I came down with when I was having muscle aches from head to foot for 2 weeks, happened again last fall for about the same time and I think it was psyatic nerve related. Sign of something unpleasant to come I'm sure, but have never been diagnosed with anything.

thecfarm · May 05, 2008, 10:03:02 PM

SwampDonkey,you're getting up there in age.I'm due for my second one.Everything was fine the first time,3 years ago.Catch all that bad stuff early so it can be fixed.Wait too long and it's too late.I've heard of doctors telling men if only you would of came 2 years sooner.....Not something I want to hear at 46 years old.

Ironwood · May 05, 2008, 11:17:23 PM

Might as well go to a doctor that can give you a DOT medical card if you guys are hauling anything heavy on trailers or trucks, it never hurts to show the police you are making an effort. IMHO.

Ironwood

ely · May 07, 2008, 05:13:10 PM

hey i am not trying to be funny for once, but what is the name of the doc. that do those tests we are talking or trying to not talk about. i have a cardioligist for my heart but what do we use for a name on the other end, besides doctor goldfinger. ok that was funny. but i am serious about the question. for you fellas that know.

Dan_Shade · May 07, 2008, 05:16:40 PM

proctologist. I never really figured out why somebody would want to study that!

ely · May 07, 2008, 05:22:58 PM

thanks, i really had trouble with that word. i knew i had told a thousand jokes before and when i wanted the name i just couldnot retrieve it.

beenthere · May 07, 2008, 05:50:37 PM

I thought the other end was a Podiatrist....you talkin in between?

breederman · May 07, 2008, 09:19:05 PM

I was just glad he was a little Indian guy! Now I have to go have blood drawn in the morning :( no breakfast untill after :(

jokers · May 07, 2008, 11:16:18 PM

I get an annual physical through our company doctor, Dr. Knuckles, who never fails to ask if I would "like" a prostate check.

I tell him the same thing every time, I hope that no one "likes" the exam. He kind of gives me the creeps.

ely · May 08, 2008, 09:00:18 AM

been there, the other end would be the feet so yes i am talking about in the middle. i will choose the doctor carefully, i mean after all i do not want the ex pro football player type doctor with a superbowl ring

Roxie · May 09, 2008, 08:33:38 AM

I kept mentioning getting a physical to Cowboy Bob for years. Finally he went a few months ago, and to say he was "incensed" is putting it mildy.

What did happen is that the doctor found a lump on his breast and sent him for a mammography. The mammography concluded that he had to have a needle biopsy to test for cancer. He had the biopsy, and I'm very glad to tell you that it was benign. He still has to have the lump removed because it is growing and hurts him when he lays on his side, so he's scheduled for that surgery, May 19th. In and out in one day.

We've kept our sense of humor about it now that we know it's not cancer. My son's both put those pink ribbons on their trucks, and CB has taken no end of teasing. When his friends ask him how his boob is doing, he tells them, "I'm up to a C cup". :D

Get an annual physical!!