Getting a check-up

[Exador]

I have been participating in a discussion about men's health issues and related topics on another forum in which the comment was made that men generally are our own worst enemies when it comes to health maintenance. Someone said "it's no use whinging about it or talking on a forum, go ahead and organise something". So I am.

My suggestion is that all of the men here should go and see their doctor for a check-up and report back to us here on the results. Obviously the more senior members will be interested in different aspects to apprentices like Stirlo, but we should all do it, ideally within the next couple of weeks, certainly before the end of June. I'm making my own appointment today.

[Wood Butcher]

Interesting you mention that Craig, I've already booked myself for a full check-up next week. Especially since I finished working FT I've noticed my physique go a bit down hill so I'm going to the docs for a full report so I know what to work on to fell better. Will let you know!

[silentC]

Last time I went to a doctor she told me I drink too much. Wont be going back there in a hurry....

[Simomatra]

As some of you are aware I got ill on the way to work seven weeks ago.

After visiting many specialists and a two day stint spent in hospital they are still no closer to naming what it was that has laid me low.

I only gets me after physical exercise. As opposed to Silent C's doctor one doctor prescribed I go home and have two red wines per night.

The check up won't hurt I have just got one of the mystery viruses out there.

The biggest problem getting older is trying to tell the body that you are no longer 21 and bullet proof.

[Iain]

I had a check up a couple of months ago and they do nothing to encourage you back.
Had to have an ultrasound with a bladder at near on full, drank two litres of water about an hour before I went in, sitting in waiting room and my 10am appt passes, busting for a leak, told there has been a delay, yeah, tell Mr Bladder that, 10.45, all too much gotta go, that feels good, come out, Dr will see you now.
Why don't you have a full bladder, we told you what we needed.
Despite all that I got the OK and Dr came close to a KO.

[Daddles]

I'm reminded of the Wizard of Id cartoon where the king goes into the doctor's surgery and says "I'm here for my annual reprimand".

Richard
yes, I'm overdue, will fix:rolleyes:

[masoth]

Craig - it's very considerate of you to post and jog the memory of others. I hope all is good news for those who do see thier doctors ............................,
but, I can tell you to be prepared to spend more time away from home than you do in your shed.:confused:
My last three years have been hellish - sitting in waiting rooms is not fun, as said by Iain, and my a..e is no longer round and attractive to women.:p

soth

[woodbe]

Been there, done that, about a month ago.

After much poking and prodding, bloodtests and stethescopes etc, the Doc announced I was very fit and would probably live to a hundred :) Cholesterol was 3. something and BP was in the upper normal range.

He noted I hadn't seen him for 3 years, (last time I ricked my back) and when I left, he said 'see you in another 3 years'

Bet he doesn't get a new BMW very often :)

woodbe.

[Exador]

my a..e is no longer round and attractive to women.:p

soth
As long as it hasn't become attractive to men!!:eek:

made my appointment for Tuesday next week. I'll let you all know....

[Ashore]

I only gets me after physical exercise. .

Are you implying that this is something new sam, or you just realized your've got it :D :D :D

Exador Good reminder
Once heard this line in a play
" Its easier for a man to die than go to a Doctor "
and unfortunately its too often true, by the time some actually get to a Dr its too late.

Rgds

[Lignum]

Heard Doc Feelgood on the radio a bit back saying that when the blokes go for their Prostate check to go see a female GP because they have smaller fingers:eek:

[Ashore]

Heard Doc Feelgood on the radio a bit back saying that when the blokes go for their Prostate check to go see a female GP because they have smaller fingers:eek:

Or the line
Patient :can you take your ring off Dr it hurts
Doctor : I don't wear a ring thats my wristwatch :D

[Tikki]

I encourage the girls to get involved here too and not only for the pap we should have every two years. After twenty odd years of having to ask my GP to take my blood pressure I went to another doc yesterday (a concerned friend actually contacted him about my weight problem) and this morning I have parted with four huge vials of blood for every test imaginable. For the first time in my life I have found a GP who is interested in my health, even though he doesn't agree I have a weight problem ... seems I'll have to battle on with that myself :( .
What I'm saying here is that if your doctor doesn't insist you have an annual grease and oil change, request one (or find a new vet). From my experience it appears some GP's will quite happily take your $'s to address your immediate concerns but not your overall/long term health.

Cheers
Tikki :)

[Iain]

I have parted with four huge vials of blood
Ye Gods Tikki, there'd be nothing left of you:eek:
Wish I had that sort of a weight problem, and my cholesterol level is 3, believe it or not.

[Tikki]

Ye Gods Tikki, there'd be nothing left of you:eek:
Wish I had that sort of a weight problem ...

Believe me Iain, it's VERY easy to lose weight ... trying to gain it is much more difficult.

Cheers
Tikki :)

[DanP]

We have physicals at work (optional) and I had mine a couple of weeks ago.

Cholesterol - Under measurable levels.
Blood Glucose - 5 (4-6 is normal)
BMI - normal
Blood pressure 120/90

:cool:

I nearly fell over.

Then again, I stopped drinking Coke and got onto Coke Zero about 4 - 5 weeks prior. I was drinking b/w 1 and 2L a day. I lost 6kg in 5 weeks without doing anything but giving up full strength coke... :eek:

Dan

[silentC]

Imagine how much you could lose if you gave up the donuts? :D:D:D:D

[Wood Borer]

It is most unfortunate the probing is necessary.

We all know you can die if you have prostate problems but I doubt if I will ever go for another check up. I had one over 10 years ago and the memories of it still haunt me.

It was a gross violation of my body and it only seemed to achieve to make me aware of how rape victims must feel. My ordeal was of course nothing like rape but it was something I never want repeated.

What a shocking and terrible experience.:mad:

[silentC]

Umm, should we tell him there's a blood test now. Has been for about, errr, nine years :D

[Iain]

Rob, the ultra sound and full bladder are for the prostate test, alternate option is to find a doctor with a skinny finger;)
Pretty sure the technique no longer applies, and I was dreading the same thing whilst sitting very tightly cross legged.

[Stuart]

Believe me Iain, it's VERY easy to lose weight ... trying to gain it is much more difficult.

Cheers
Tikki :)
Really? Well let me know the secret, and I'll let you know my trick for going t'other way!

Unlike Wood Butcher, if I gave up work, my physique would improve, not degenerate. Something about sittin' behind this damned computer all day....oops - just gave away my trade secret Tikki!

[Wood Borer]

Thanks Darren and Iain - that is very good news.

I hope others who had reservations or bad experiences are now prepared to be regularly tested. Unfortunately I can only give you one greenie each.

[CameronPotter]

I am 25 (so not in the check your prostate bracket) but I simply have not ever been able to get a doctor to give me a check up. I have asked, but it always seems to result in, "But what can I do for you today?"

I have had a LOT of doctors in my time, as I have no real loyalty to my doctor and simply go wherever is convenient - and I have pretty bad chest problems due to severe chest infections when I was a baby.

But doctors don't seem interested in "check-ups" on people my age. Has anyone else found the same thing? Come to think of it, is anyone else on here around 25?? :confused:

[Tikki]

My last pap smear was less than pleasant (not that they're pleasant at the best of times) ... the doctor 'over warmed' the speculum ... ouch!!!! ... I think my fingerprints would still be visible on the surgery ceiling :p
Fortunately for males the digital examination is a thing of the past, but females cannot afford to be deterred by the current testing method ... the alternative is far worse! So come on girls, is your pap due? have you had your annual check up?

Cheers
Tikki :)

[doug the slug]

Heard Doc Feelgood on the radio a bit back saying that when the blokes go for their Prostate check to go see a female GP because they have smaller fingers:eek:

I have a female GP and she is the best doctor ive ever had, but how does the fact she has smaller fingers mean it hurts less when she sends me to pathology for a blood sample.

however she does have this nasty habit of squishing my testicles, then testing my blood pressure and telling me its too high :D :D :D

and yes, she does look after my long-term health. she doesnt tell me not to drink, she tells me to drink DL (carbohydrate modified beer) because thats healthier and more chance that im going to do it, sensible doctor!!!!!

[Grunt]

Fortunately for males the digital examination is a thing of the past,

Al will be disappointed.

[ele__13]

well i have no prob goingt to the drs go to the same lovely lady dr as the slug she is a sweety and scares the bjesus outa slug wiff her pointy toed shoes pap smears happen every yr just on birffy time as ive have had cirvical cancer i dodnt much round wiff that one ..... tikks wish i had ur prob wiff loosing weight as the offer still stands u can have my spare .... and id be happy ...


last time drs visit and bloods where done
Cholesterol - 3
Blood Glucose - 4
BMI - im cuddley
Blood pressure 95/70

its always low
all i need to do is loose weight which i was quiet happy to give to tikki and ill be rite cheers all jules

[Christopha]

Bad news guys, if at all abnormal then you still get to take it up the ####! went to my GP this week and he has referred me to a Urologist and he asked if I wanted him to digitise me then and there or would I prefer to wait for the real expert..... I am waiting!
I insist that my doctor kisses me first, trims his nails well back and then gives me a lollypop after.....
I guess this is an appropriate place to say "BUGGER!"

[silentC]

That's OK. As long as he respects you in the morning...

[ele__13]

Be Greatful Chris i have long fingernails and cold fingers in winter heheheh would make u pay attention real quick !!!! cheers jules

[masoth]

I'd enjoy making a reply to some of the posts, but will, instead, control my grinning to be serious:
I've used the same GP for 20 years - we didn't particularly like each other - then I began checking every thinG he said to me on the www, and went back to argue with him.
We had quite a hot debate/argument, the result is he no longer says "I'm the doctor, you're the patient, and I am the one who knows".
Much negotiation over medication, identifying surgery needs, hospital stays, and alternatitive trreatment later I can report that, last year in my pub, on a Saturday afternoon, there was a sudden silence - I was heard to laugh.
IT'S YOUR BODY. YOU TAKE CONTROL, AND TELL YOUR DOCTOR.

[RufflyRustic]

I'm afraid I have to be dragged kicking and screaming to go to the doctors, and that's only because I can't walk by myself due to being in so much pain, so when I do get there, I ask my Doctor to give me the full checkup as I don't want to be back again in a hurry.

Yeah, ok, so it's my turn to make that appointment :(

RR

[Wood Butcher]

Unlike Wood Butcher, if I gave up work, my physique would improve, not degenerate. Something about sittin' behind this damned computer all day....

See that's the opposite to me Stuart. I gave up physical work due to three crook discs to sitting behind a desk studying:(:(

[ozwinner]

Believe me Iain, it's VERY easy to lose weight ... trying to gain it is much more difficult.

Cheers
Tikki :)

Same here, try as I may I cant gain an ounce..
Never have been able too, maybe I should leave my body to science so they can come up with an antidote for the larger ppl.?

Al :o

[ozwinner]

Al will be disappointed.

Not so, I went last year for a prostrate test, and was very appointed to find out it is done by a blood test.
At least I had the balls to go, pun intended.

Al :p

[echnidna]

With some luck problems are found during checkups,
but not always.

Since my mid 30's I suffered from a painful left elbow.

Originally diagnosed as RSI or tennis elbow.
The pain would be indescribably excruciating at times.
Saw many different doctors about it.

About the time I turned 50 I moved into another small town.
Saw the local Doc about the painful elbow.

... The long shot of it was that I was suffering angina pains in my left elbow without any chest pains at all.
It seems I've suffered several minor heart attacks since I was about 35.

These days I can recognise the difference between the RSI pain and the heart pain. Even though they are very similar, they are slightly different

So just coz you get a clean bill of health,
you must remember its only an opinion!!!

[johnc]

Yep,

You can't tell without a check up and even then there is no guarantees. At 23 being 6' and about 75kg a check up showed Cholesterol near the seven mark and blood pressure of 180/110. That all went against what you would expect but it is the one thing I can truly blame on my parents as they gave me these genes. Since then it's been checkups each six months with the odd thing like prostrate, sun spots etc checked along the way. Early detection allows life style changes before the damage is done and the monitoring helps to identify when the genes rebel and medication kicks in.

My G.P. reackons my efforts read like a school report "could do better if you tried harder" but after using the one bloke for over 25 years you would have to say I must be happy with the service (or is that serves).

I would fully endorse the get an annual check up view, you get a chance to fix any problems before they became show stoppers.

John

[doug the slug]

but after using the one bloke for over 25 years you would have to say I must be happy with the service

thats a long relationship

[graemet]

Fortunately for males the digital examination is a thing of the past,

Sorry, guys, but both the PSA (blood test) and the DRE (digital rectal examination) are necessary to diagnose prostate problems. The pain is more to your pride or modesty than your bum.
My doc sent me for a full blood test including the PSA a couple of years ago, just a checkup, no symptoms, she'll be OK. YEAH!!! My lucky day - it found (very early) aggressive cancer. So, radical prostatectomy and then daily radiation for 6 weeks and now hormone injections every 3 months. What a drag, I wasn't having any problems and the treatment was the only thing that made me feel crook, but I'm ALIVE!!!, with the prospect of at least another 10 years. If the cancer had been ignored, I'd have been fertiliser in Rookwood by now.
Every doc I see wants to stick his/her finger where the sun don't shine but it doesn't hurt. You tend to lose your sense of modesty after a while, these people treat your private bits the same as a dentist does your teeth - not particularly attractive but necessary to your health.
Cheers
Graeme

[Daddles]

with the prospect of at least another 10 years.

Bugga :D

Richard

[Iain]

Graeme, I think that the digital examination is what your GP does because he does not have the other equipment available, I was told by the specialist that pressure on the prostate by the full bladder can be viewed with the ultrasound, which is what GP's do not have in their surgery....as a rule.

[havenoideaatall]

I'd enjoy making a reply to some of the posts, but will, instead, control my grinning to be serious:
I've used the same GP for 20 years - we didn't particularly like each other - then I began checking every thinG he said to me on the www, and went back to argue with him.
We had quite a hot debate/argument, the result is he no longer says "I'm the doctor, you're the patient, and I am the one who knows".
Much negotiation over medication, identifying surgery needs, hospital stays, and alternatitive trreatment later I can report that, last year in my pub, on a Saturday afternoon, there was a sudden silence - I was heard to laugh.
IT'S YOUR BODY. YOU TAKE CONTROL, AND TELL YOUR DOCTOR.

The advent of the Internet has seriously destroyed the kudos of the family doctor. A GP is a bod who has done many years of training - good luck to them - but shows most of his apparent skill level in a certain poise and bedside manner. A lot of people going to doctors go with bugs and symptoms they can suppress with medicine and say "there's a lot of it about". People who regularly patronise doctors tend to be the sort of people who are nervous, gullible and ill-educated. They may even be attention seekers. They are easy meat for the profession. It's absolutely true.

I've been in hospital - a bit of a manner and you can easily be mistaken for a doctor. I once chatted to a girl, reassured her, told her what to do, a Doctor then said exactly the same thing, and she said, "That's what that doctor said", pointing to me(!)

My brother is a medic and often covers and corrects Doctors - you'd be amazed.

When I go to the doctor with my wife, her first doctor hummed and erred and I found myself interrupting and explaining to my wife - instant realisation - of what the issue was. It wasn't rocket science and some of the sentiments and points covered did not need elaborate discussion or analysis. I almost refused to pay for part of the consultation.

[doug the slug]

It wasn't rocket science and some of the sentiments and points covered did not need elaborate discussion or analysis.

a visit to a gp for a common ailment usually requires no rocket science at all. they find out where it hurts then add -itus to the end, eg tonsilitus, appendicitus, some more obscure body parts they translate into latin and add -itus. sometimes they reduce it to an acronym. go to a doctor with a sore throat and blocked sinuses and you are likely to feel better when he tells you that you have Urti. It stands for upper respiratory tract infection. all they do is transform the info you gave them and it sounds like a diagnosis. they have given it a different name and given you whatever pill the drug companies are pushing this week then you give them some money and get most back from medicare, our tax dollars at work

[Tikki]

Got my checkup results today ...

Blood Pressure 120/80
Cholesterol 5.3 (normal <5.6)
Blood Glucose 4.8 (normal 3.0 - 5.4)
Kidney, liver and thyroid function, blood counts and protein - all within normal limits
Weight 47kg (healthy range for my height 46-55kg)

Left the doc armed with a script for happy pills (of the female variety) and the news they may help me gain some weight :) ... and walked out of the chemist with the pills and an upsizing of glucogels :D (which can only mean more black ones ... urk!!!)

Also got some info on prostate testing for you guys ... will scan and post later

Cheers
Tikki :)

[ele__13]

ill have the black ones !!! yummmo hugz jules

[Felder]

Last time I went to a doctor she told me I drink too much. Wont be going back there in a hurry....
Same reason that I hate going to the doc.....

Interesting story (interesting to me, anyway);
My grandfather had a quadruple heart bypass operation in 1978, and was told that if he substituted margarine for butter, and did a bit of walking, he could expect to live another five years.
Three years ago (twenty years after he should've died :rolleyes: ) he went for his check up with the cardiologist who gave him the all clear. Grandad felt a bit guilty about how much he was drinking and just asked the doc if he should cut down. The doc said he was healthy and didn't need to cut anything down, but out of curiousity asked him how much he was drinking.
When the old bugga told him he was drinking eight schooners every day, the doc just about fainted and did all the tests again. Couldn't find anything wrong with him and so he couldn't tell him to cut down.:D Chalk one up for the drinkers!!:D:D

Grandad is still going now at the age of 87. Stubborn old bugger......:D:D

[Tikki]

Info I got from the doc today re prostate cancer and checks ... he said neither the pap smear nor any of the prostate checks (other than biopsy or scan) are conclusive

[kiwigeo]

After twenty odd years of having to ask my GP to take my blood pressure I went to another doc yesterday (a concerned friend actually contacted him about my weight problem) and this morning I have parted with four huge vials of blood for every test imaginable.



Tikki,

Four huge phials of blood????.....your doctor isnt interested in your health. he's a bl**dy vampire!!

[kiwigeo]

Info I got from the doc today re prostate cancer and checks ... he said neither the pap smear nor any of the prostate checks (other than biopsy or scan) are conclusive

The PSA blood test is very controversial.....can often give a postive result and lead to biopsies and other invasive investgation which often turns out to be give negative results. My GP always recommends I dont have the PSA test but I usually get it done as part of an annual blood test.

[Tikki]

Tikki,

Four huge phials of blood????.....your doctor isnt interested in your health. he's a bl**dy vampire!!

Not a problem for me ... my little body's good at manufacturing blood :o , it just has difficulty with fat :(

Cheers
Tikki :)

[John Saxton]

Very interesting thread this covering mens health issues along with some of those of our lovely lady members.

Regular as clockwork I have a check-up in May for blood presure & (blood sampling for)tri-glycerides/blood sugars/ PSA.also for flu innoculation and a Pneumo-coccal innoculation when needed.
Flu vaccinations are probably more necessary as the body gets older and it's ability to fight infections wanes,however that is also dependent on the level of fitness and it is probably necessary in a large portion of the aging populace.

Worked with a old shearer some years back who told all and sundry of his wee work problems and of his subsequent visit to the doc's who proceeded to give him a rectal examination to detemine if the problem was what he suspected.
Any how the Doc's got him bent over with his pants around his ankles and naturally with one hand gloved started to part his rectum.
He turned to the doctor with one massive fist(he did have big hands that would have made mohammed ali proud)and said "if I turn around while you've got that hand up my a**e and see you with a smile on your face you're gonna wear this".Characters like him a few and far between these day's.

Thanks for a great thread.:)

[chrisb691]

My doctor of many years retired about 10 years ago, and I had several after but couldn't find one that I was comfortable with. Mind you, I need to be half dead before I'll go the the docs. A couple of years ago I got pretty crook, and took an appointment with the first doc I could at the local clinic. After sorting me out on my current problem (ear infection), she gave me a really serious talk on prostrate cancer. Apparently it's one of the biggest killers of men, getting on a par with breast cancer in women. Yet it seems to be a taboo subject with guys.... if you ignore it, it wont happen. She told me the blood test wasn't the be all and end all, but it a worthwhile indicator. The same comment re the digital whatsy (the old finger up the clacker trick). Together, the two tests give a good indicator.

I'll agree that the finger bit isn't the most pleasant thing there is, but it's definitely part of my annual pilgrimage now. Mind you, with a gorgeous lady doc doing the necessary, you can at least close your eyes and pretend. :D A mate of mine was diagnosed with prostrate cancer 3 months ago, and had surgery last Friday. Unfortunately, he was well advanced when he got his first test, so the surgery was pretty exterme. They think they got it, but it's really to soon to get a prognosis.

So the moral here, is, that while the tests may not be 100%, they are what we've got, and you'd better use them. Also, unfortunately, the older you get, the more at risk you are. Your chances of survival increase dramatically with early discovery.

This year I got good news. My cholesterol level is finally under control. Been fighting this for 25 years, and couldn't beat it. Did all the dietary things, including Pritikin for 3 months which got me down to 13.6. Apparently, my body produces excess cholesterol by the buckeful. I've taken many different anti cholesterol drugs over the years, but with the dosage constantly being upped, always ended up with nasty side effects. 80 mgs of Zocor got me down to 6.6, but had me writhing in pain with muscle cramps. 6 months ago, she put me on 10mg of a new drug called Ezetrol, combined with 20 of Zocor, and I'm now down to 3.8.:cool:

Blood pressure, as usual, text book perfect.

[AlexS]

Been going to the same doc for years (well, maybe once every year or 2), and he always does a basic check & sends me for tests while I'm there. The only thing of concern is my blood pressure, which has always been 90/120, which he tells me is right on the top of OK and should be watched.

Last time it was down to 80/120, which is the good news. The bad news is that they've changed the guidelines, so it's still top of the OK range.

[Daddles]

The only thing you need from your doctor is your death certificate :eek:

Richard

I don't actually believe that but I thought I'd try being Stoppers for a change.
And Tikki, didn't you get suspicious when the doctor came out in black cape and fangs?

[adrian]

Tinitis.
IBS-C.
Diverticular Disease.
Low Blood Pressure.
Skin Cancers on skin cancers.
Sinus.
If I knew all the things that were wrong with me I'd just start to worry and make myself ill.:eek: :eek:

[masoth]

Now I remember I said I'd stay serious in this thread but, ....... but, Chris did say " Mind you, with a gorgeous lady doc doing the necessary, you can at least close your eyes and pretend. :D ".
After cleaning-up my spilt coffee I had to come back to ask, er, pretend what Chris?:eek:

[chrisb691]

Now I remember I said I'd stay serious in this thread but, ....... but, Chris did say " Mind you, with a gorgeous lady doc doing the necessary, you can at least close your eyes and pretend. :D ".
After cleaning-up my spilt coffee I had to come back to ask, er, pretend what Chris?:eek:

Okay. I can see why that got the coffee spilt.:o What I meant was, well er (how to say this tactfully) that she might just be kinky.;)

[Daddles]

So, instead of saying, 'open your mouth and say ahhh', she said, 'bend over and moan' :eek:

Richard

yes, I've had those pokey insidey inspections :rolleyes:

[AlexS]

Then there was the lady who went for her Pap smear.
While he was doing it, the doc asked "Have you had a check up here before?"

"No, a couple of Poles and a German" was the answer.

[Jedo_03]

Sheesh. . .
My doc is a POM and supports SUNDERLAND AFC
By the time he's finished raving-on and I get out, I get charged for a double appointment. . .
Jedo

[Exador]

Well, I had my checkup yesterday and apparently all is fine, although I have to wait for the vampires to stop doing obscene things with my blood before I can be certain. I can't say I see what gay fellas see in the whole sticking things up the bum department, but it wasn't too bad :eek:. At least I can feel confident that I'll make it to the next one ;). Has anyone else done the deed recently?

[Iain]

I can't say I see what gay fellas see in the whole sticking things up the bum department, but it wasn't too bad :eek:
Backs to the wall at the next snagfest:rolleyes:
Will you respect me in the morning etc etc;)

[Simomatra]

Craig

Just had the lights camera action both ends all ok. Don't rember a thing

[Christopha]

Got my appointment with the nether regions person in 2 and a half weeks. I don't expect to see Al or Cliff in the queue though....:rolleyes:

[ozwinner]

Maaaaate, I went for one last year so there. http://www.ubeaut.biz/ahgee.gif


Al :D

[Cliff Rogers]

If I'm still alive when I'm 50, I'll line up but it won't be 2862.7 km away in Adelaide so you most likely won't see me in your queue. :D

[ozwinner]

If I'm still alive when I'm 50,

When? :eek:

Al :p

[Cliff Rogers]

When? :eek:

Al :p

Yeah, :D

I saw a cow go past at 190K the other day while I was up 'The Cape'...
Beats me how it was still managing to eat. :cool:

[Exador]

Craig

Just had the lights camera action both ends all ok. Don't rember a thing

Does that mean you're back off to work, Sam? Good news, if so.

[Simomatra]

Does that mean you're back off to work, Sam? Good news, if so.

Craig

Have to get past a thalium stress test next Tuesday if this is good then I can return to work although it will probably not offshore

[Christopha]

Maaaaate, I went for one last year so there. http://www.ubeaut.biz/ahgee.gif


Al :D

Strewth Al, you'll take it up the clacker but can't swallow a tiny pill!:eek:

[Daddles]

Strewth Al, you'll take it up the clacker but can't swallow a tiny pill!:eek:

SHHHHH Chris, we aren't supposed to talk about that ;)

Richard

[Tikki]

Yippppeeeee!!!! After one week on my 'get fat' diet I've gained .8 kg.:D :D The pills are working ... want some Al? ;)

Cheers
Tikki :)

[ozwinner]

Strewth Al, you'll take it up the clacker but can't swallow a tiny pill!:eek:

No, the doctor who did the prostate test was civilized and run a blood test, he checked for many things with the blood, not the finger.
Its just a pity the "good" Doctor moved 30 miles away.

Anyway the effects from the finger, if that would have happend, are only temporary, unlike the effects of some pill.

Al ;)