This is a moment for everyone who has not been to the Doctor in a long time to join me in heading in for a physical. Especially all the Over 40s out there!
Lately my eyes have been going, I had that skin cancer scare, the cyst, etc. As Vince said, "All we are really doing is managing our decline." Which means it is time to suck it up and head in for a full inside and out physical.
I am making this moment so we can join together and commit ourselves to getting in front of father time in '09!
Who's with me?
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Last year I was prompted to get my heart checked because my dad had emergency open heart surgery only a couple of months before. I had them check my blood for signs of cancer while they were at it because I have a bad history if it in my family. They didn't, however, check my prostate, which is the specific cancer issue in our family. I'm not looking forward to the rubber glove, but it must be done.
Thanks, thisMoment, for keeping me healthy!
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Well, I just got home from my annual physical and yes, I got the moon river treatment. I was happy to learn that I'm all good on the prostate front. Now I'm just waiting for the results of my blood work.
49 weeks agoCongrats for going! Pro Tip: If you get the blood work done first, there may not be any need for the moon river exam.
49 weeks agoNow you tell him.
49 weeks agoNope! Already addressed previously in my comment below...
49 weeks agomooon river!
50 weeks agoThanks for the motivation, Scotty. I'm now booked for Friday, April 3rd.
52 weeks agoThey only need to do it if your blood work shows something. Mine showed a healthy prostate, so it was easy.
52 weeks agoApparently, for most people, that is generally true. However, I'm told that passing the blood screening isn't a guarantee, and due to my risk factors (father and uncle had prostate cancer, an cousin got it at 40!), I need to suck it up and get the real test. Lucky me.
52 weeks agoI've heard at 40 you should have it done - the glove, that is! I had mine done last year, and the doctor didn't think anything was abnormal, but I get up way too many times during the night.
52 weeks agoI'm going to go see a urologist in addition to my regular physical. (TMI? Sorry, but we're talking about health here!)
Great moment to create Scotty! Early detection of anything, even a warning sign, is HUGE.
@Tom, could be a prostate infection.
52 weeks agoDude. Now you've got me worried.
52 weeks agoit's only discomforting, not dangerous.
52 weeks agoI go in this afternoon to talk about my lab work.
52 weeks agoJust got back and I'm totally fine but my Vitamin D is low. Taking an aggressive daily dose of D for a month.
52 weeks agoI'm picking up the phone to schedule mine now. I'm not too excited about it though because I need the prostate exam too. Damn!
52 weeks agoAt the lab getting blood drawn!
53 weeks agoToday is the day. Dr. Dan has the results and I am heading over there at noon with my list of problems.
52 weeks agoI rocked it. Aced that blood and urine test! So glad I did this. Everything is perfect. Dr. Dan is so awesome. He made the whole thing so much fun....cause we skipped the big test since my blood was super human. Now go get yours done!
52 weeks agoJust had my first physical on Feb. 5th. Still need to get my blood drawn for the cholesterol and thyroid check. Having to fast is delaying that process a bit. =) Not over 40 but just curious how things are holding up thus far.
56 weeks agoSCOTT, YOU HAVE GREAT GENES. I RECALL YOUR GRANDFATHER , MR. SEXTON, AND HOW STRAIT AS AN ARROW HE ALWAYS WAS.
57 weeks agoThanks Jane. My parents have always been so healthy and active. They set a great example for me. I still try to play hoops and exercise. Just need to watch my diet!!! Its' easy to eat those leftover chicken nuggets and fries with 3 little girls.
57 weeks agoI'm coming up on my 40th in December so my days are numbered!
58 weeks agoOk, I am going to go meet the doctor today to see if I like him. I am doing this.
58 weeks agoGo get 'em, Tiger!
58 weeks ago