Dr. Mark Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) I know most a bunch of us are...ahem...of a certain age, and we really should be taking better care of ourselves. Let me urge you to GET YOUR MAINTENANCE PHYSICALS DONE NOW. All of us over the age of 40 or 50 need: A chest Xray. Our labs checked, including cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, PSA, CBC metabolic panel(that includes your electrolytes, liver panel, kidney function, blood sugar, that sort of thing) An EKG at the very least, and preferably a cardiac stress test. A colonoscopy. Today, one of my best friends in the world went in for a stress test. Known him since we were sophomores in high school. He and I ride together, he and all his brothers are Harley guys, but he's been looking hard at the 2014 Indians. We were going make a trip to a test ride in a month or so, so he could check them out. He is Special Forces, Army reserves, just came back from Afghanistan 10 months ago, in good shape, runs daily, lifts weights...but he told me last week that he'd been getting a 'pressure' feeling in his chest when he ran, and exerted himself, and then the other day, he was chasing one of his horses, and developed chest pain and he got nauseated. I got him to go see one of my friends/classmates who is a cardiologist, to get tested. MG called me a few minutes ago. He had 99% blockage in his LAD (the big one) and had just had a stent placed. He is in the CVS recovery room now. It can happen to any of us. You would not ride your bike without checking the air pressure and oil level. Treat your body the same way. Most of us are way past time for rotating the tires and changing the oil. Do it now. Go get checkups, dammit. Edited October 25, 2013 by Dr. Mark 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Resort Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 You would not ride your bike without checking the air pressure and oil level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. O Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 It's just embarrassing when there is a group of people lubing your ass and snickering while you are floating between the planes of consciousness😌. Did this recently but thanks for the reminder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldev Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 It's just embarrassing when there is a group of people lubing your ass and snickering while you are floating between the planes of consciousness. Did this recently but thanks for the reminder! Sounds like you had a terrible time at Sturgis... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toycar10 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Its even worse now that they put it up on the big screen and you can see it befor you feel it when they make a wrong turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. O Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Lost ring on the 48, but had two days riding it around before final melt down. Sturgis View was a great camp site. Indian treated me well, class act in letting me sit in the pavilion until my tow home😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasbin Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 When I went in for my pre-op in May the Doc asked when my last colonoscopy was, I told him my next one would be my first one, he asked me why I haven't had one yet, I then told him I was afraid that I would like it too much... He told the nurse he never wanted to see me as a patient again.... I guess all doc's don't have a sense of humor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Turn 50 in a couple weeks and the wife already scheduled the colonoscopy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldev Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Turn 50 in a couple weeks and the wife already scheduled the colonoscopy. how'd you convince her to take it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I should have clarified that the colonoscopy is for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toycar10 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Turn 50 in a couple of weeks to but have already had several. Gotta love the prep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. O Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Sounds like you had a terrible time at Sturgis... 😳 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT_SPIRIT Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 the anesthesiologist asked me if i wanted Propofol before they started...good stuff until you get the bill. I was lucky that insurance covered it and more importantly came up polyp free. I turned 50 in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Ahearn Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Well, I made it through my colonoscopy. As many of you who had been through it before told me, the prep really was the worst part. There were also quite a few of you who told me that you would be undergoing the same procedure yourselves soon, so I thought I’d share a few things that I’ve learned from my experience. Visual to keep in mind while sitting on the toilet.Ever seen the Space Shuttle take off.Remember this.lol 1. For some people, the party gets started rather quickly after beginning the prep. For me, I took two laxative pills and drank three mixtures of Miralax and Sprite before anything actually happened. I almost went out for some milk and bread, but the strange noises coming from my gut warned me to stay home. Thank the sweet Lord I didn’t leave the house, because when the laxatives begin to do their magic, you had better be within feet of a toilet. 2. When taking laxatives, particularly in such large doses, never ever trust a fart. 2a. For that matter in any instance where you are taking copious amounts of laxatives never (ever) trust a sneeze, cough, or even giggle without sitting on the toilet first. 3. Plan ahead. In my last post I showed you my essentials basket, but I should have paid attention and planned to start my prep as early as possible. There is no way I would have imagined going to the bathroom from 7:00pm until 7:30am the next morning, but it happened. I literally used the facilities for the last time ten minutes before I left for an hour long drive in the car the morning of the procedure. 3a. Don’t plan on sleeping much, and should you drift off to sleep, expect to wake clenching your butt cheeks together and dashing in the dark for the loo. Sleeping on the toilet might help, or at the very least, leave yourself a light on. 3b. Use a GI facility that is a short distance away. Although I was finally empty by the time I hit the road the morning of the procedure, I had horrible visions of myself pooping on the shoulder of the interstate. 4. Keep a sense of humor, and if you don’t have one, get one. 5. My doctor told me that for my symptoms he would have liked to do an endoscopy (tube down the throat) too. I told him that if we were going to do both a tube down my throat and one up my ass, I’d prefer to keep my “scopys” separate….or at least do the tube in my mouth first. He laughed. I assume you’d have to have a good sense of humor when you’re working with assholes all day. 6. I had never been put under anesthesia before, and I was a little nervous. I’m still amazed that the last thing I remember thinking was “oh, it’s just all going black,” and the next thing I know a nurse was waking me up in a recovery room where all I heard was people around me farting. 7. For those who don’t know, part of this procedure for some, is to have air put into the colon. Before they will permit you to go home, you have to pass gas. I literally found myself surrounded by people farting loudly and multiple times on purpose. 7a. Farting is always funny. 7b. If you have to fart in a room full of strangers, have fun with it. Mine sounded like the tunes played by the aliens in Close Encounter of the Third Kind. (Click here to listen to the five notes.) 8. You get to take home colored pictures of your colon and insides. I’d share mine, but I do have some pride left. 9. It wasn’t really that bad. If you’re over 50, have been having GI symptoms, or have a family history that would require you have this done, do not wait and just do it. Yes, you’ll have to fast from food for a day, spend the night pooping more than you ever dreamed possible, and have a tube shoved up your arse, but it’s better than being sick or dying from otherwise treatable conditions if you waited too long. 10. The good news about GI problems, a day of fasting, and all the prep is that you’ll feel really skinny all day! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebird77clone Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I rarely check my air and oil, so I'm ok right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longrider Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I had that procedure done I guess I am a perfect ass hole at least that's what the doctor said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2V2 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 It's just embarrassing when there is a group of people lubing your ass and snickering while you are floating between the planes of consciousness. Did this recently but thanks for the reminder! Was a doctor involved or was this a bad night in lock-up? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Jack - thanks for the first laugh this morning. Nice write up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper38 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Oh damn Jack! Sitting here laughing with tear running down my cheeks. The REALLY funny part is that your story is almost verbatim to what my Dad described!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2V2 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 ... 2. When taking laxatives, particularly in such large doses, never ever trust a fart. 2a. For that matter in any instance where you are taking copious amounts of laxatives never (ever) trust a sneeze, cough, or even giggle without sitting on the toilet first. ... 7a. Farting is always funny. Farting is always funny, except under items 2 and 2a. Good stuff Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycorn Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 the VA made me do it they say it leaves anesthetic amnesia they lie i got high most of my life so that may be why i woke up in the middle of the procedure with a doc reaching over me mashin on my gut trying to get the snake stuck in my ass to turn the corner and go down the asending... i *clearly* recall saying 'what the fuk?' and hearing the nurse say 'oh shit' while the doc mutters 'oooops..' yeah... it aint all cherries and jello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldev Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I ate a pound and a half of Purdue cheese before mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissIndian Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Yes Sir ..... we have to die old and healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldev Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I also eat an entire stack of Oreos before I get my teeth cleaned. I like making these Docs work for their money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 You are one sick bastard.........I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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