Just got my physical results

[david_b]

Any of you young guys had your 'Over 39' test..? Would have been nice if the Doctor wasn't from Frisco and would have at least bought me a drink first..

Oy.

[Adam West]

Finally got the blood work today and now am just waiting for the results.

I talked to the doctor about the colonoscopy and she told me to check with my mom to find out when the family members were all diagnosed. I found out they were all in their 60's before it occurred so she didn't think it was necessary until I turn 50 but I have an older brother who had one done so I'm going to ask him more about it.

So far so good. The doctor was impressed with my weight and even though I think I could stand to lose another 15 lbs., she said that I don't need to lose another pound since I have a broader shoulders than the average person. She said if I was really insistent on dropping anymore don't do more than 5 lbs....otherwise it might be unhealthy...that made me feel good since I am not scrawny at all...just fit.

Blood pressure was really good 100/76 which she said was basically the blood pressure of an athlete LOL. I do play a little soccer but definitely need to do more excercise.

The only thing I think that might be an issue is cholesterol but we'll wait and see. I have always been on the border with my saving grace being that my HDL (good cholesterol) is high (over 50) which offsets some of the LDL.

This is definitely a good reminder that all of us should go make sure things are ok. I think I am in the average age of most people on this board (just turned 40 this year) and now more than ever; it's important to get the annual checkup.

[Brue]

John, Glad all is well now. And don't use the term "fat" i like to think of you as cuddly.

I had to hit the doc for the midlife your body is falling apart physical because my stupid dad, uncle and maternal grandpa all had prostate cancer. No cancer yet but it is large according to my doc.
And I have been fortunate enough to develope asthma. -as the stones say "what a drag it is getting old."

[mitchedwards]

Glad to hear your OK

[Hector]

Well, my doctor told me I have too much blood volume and that I should donate blood. I went to donate today and was told that I cannot because I have too much iron. Too much iron can cause all sorts of bad stuff, including fatigue, which may explain why I am tired all of the time.

I'm the complete opposite of you. I have to fight low iron which also causes fatigue, go figure.

Since I lack a colon, it's harder for my body to absob nutrients and liquids...that's why I have to drink lots of water and take massive amounts of supplements which includes taking Ferrous Sulfate iron pills everyday for the rest of my life.

I'm sooooooo lucky!

*****cue sarcastic smilie****

[Hector]

If this is indeed true (family history) then by all means, have a colonoscopy. They aren't that bad (i've had three). Because of my family history I had one at age 37 and they found something. If I had waited until I was 50 (the age they recommend if you have no family history) I woulda most definitely had full blown colon cancer.....Colon cancer is actually highly preventable (and curable) if you are routinely screened.....

I don't have to worry about colonoscopies because I don't have a colon.

[JDeRouen]

Well, my doctor told me I have too much blood volume and that I should donate blood. I went to donate today and was told that I cannot because I have too much iron. Too much iron can cause all sorts of bad stuff, including fatigue, which may explain why I am tired all of the time.

So now I have to go to a special blood donation place, after I get a note from my doctor. Oy vey.

[jessica]

OK! I just made an appointment to get a physical done. I hate going to the doctor...

[megoat]

we have a family history of colon cancer and other colon related problems and should discuss whether or not it would be prudent to do the colonoscopy. I'll do whatever.


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If this is indeed true (family history) then by all means, have a colonoscopy. They aren't that bad (i've had three). Because of my family history I had one at age 37 and they found something. If I had waited until I was 50 (the age they recommend if you have no family history) I woulda most definitely had full blown colon cancer.....Colon cancer is actually highly preventable (and curable) if you are routinely screened.....

[Adam West]

Great timing on the post.

I am usually really good about physicals but haven't had one in two years. I'm about 15 lbs away from my perfect weight and wanted to hit it before going in for the full physical.

A co-worker of mine (and who is younger than me) was diagnosed with diabetes a couple of weeks ago. His blood sugar level was 350!!!

My wife has prediabetes and takes oral dosages of glucophage to help keep under control. She occassionally takes her blood sugar and since both of my parents have diabetes, I allowed her to take mine to see if I need to have any immediate concerns in that department. It was 104 which I thought was too high but after doing some research on the internet and talking to my doctor that everything is ok...I had also chowed down on 4 huge sugar cookies the night before which is unusual for me and probably had an effect on the reading. I had took it again this morning and it was down to 93 whew.

I have an appointment this Tuesday with my doctor to get the full blood work done and arrange for a full physical. I just turned 40 so I don't know if they are going to recommend the dreaded prostate exam and my mom warned me that we have a family history of colon cancer and other colon related problems and should discuss whether or not it would be prudent to do the colonoscopy. I'll do whatever.

Thankfully, I have dropped 10 lbs since my last doctor visit and right where I need to be with my weight with just a few lbs to go.

I don't drink too often...maybe one night a week...and just a couple of glasses of wine. In my attempt to drop the few extra pounds I decided to cut that out too for now.

I honestly feel healthier than I have in about 10 or 15 years so now is a good time to see if my insides are doing as well as I feel on the outside.

[Dave Mc]

That's good news man! We're all getting to an age where we have to start being more careful. Glad to hear things are okay.

[RG]

Good to hear your system is still working good John

my family has a history with heart issues ... and I right now at this point I'm about 100lbs overweight, I'm going to be 32 in just a few days ... but I have started (just this last week) of walking a half mile every other day and hope to start doing it every day in the next week or two. Greg (austex) has been helping by giving me pep talks I've already lost a couple pounds.

[thunderbolt]

Was this before or after the hurricane? Cause after the first one I went thru, I felt like I was going to keel over with a heart attack or stroke, too.

[DocDrako]

It's always nice to get a good report from the doctor.

[fallensaviour]

Good for you!
It takes alot to just walk through that door but once you do then you see there is nothing to fear.A cough here,a finger there,a needle poke,bing,bang,boom you are out the door.
I get my physical done every year around the same time thanks to the wife and kids.
Excellent topic and I agree,now everybody should go to the doc.No excuses you are never to busy to take care of yourself.