The Oldies Thread

[Joey66]

Well I've been battered into submission and within the next sixty minutes I'm taking the first steps to get checked up with regards my prostate.
You can't switch on the tv or radio without hearing about the disease, with the over riding message being get yourself checked out.
I've read conflicting information on what to expect stretching from just a chat to a full on knees up to your chin and take a deep breath. So in anticipation of the latter I've had a good clear out and washed my ring piece with one of her floor cloths. So if the GP can smell Flash Bathroom after my visit that's the reason.
I'll keep you posted.

It's nothing you will be fine ......make sure he lubricates his finger on his glove .....I asked my GP to do that - never hurt me it's a vital checkup......

 

[chrismpw]

*swings into the tranquility of the old folks home to have a rest from the frenzy of youth in the Darren thread.

 

[blue61]

It's nothing you will be fine ......make sure he lubricates his finger on his glove .....I asked my GP to do that - never hurt me it's a vital checkup......

Indeed, although I did find it a little disconcerting to see the doctor doing his flies afterwards.

 

[Joey66]

Indeed, although I did find it a little disconcerting to see the doctor doing his flies afterwards.

Yes it's hard to look over your shoulder with your knees up by your chin

 

[Nobby Nobbs]

Well, I'm back home after my adventure.
Confronted by a female doctor I'd never seen before in our practice. Not a good start I thought, but not a bit of it. She was ace with everything first of all asking me what I know about the issue, then explaining what the stages are going forward. Blood test, then seeing GP with a possible digital exam if necessary then biopsy as the worst scenario. Then out of the blue she said she could do the rectal exam there and then. So it's done. The slightest of discomfort thats all. Told no sign of abnormalities just slightly enlarged. I'll take that.
So to anyone dithering wondering whether to do similar, get it done!

Welcome to the finger up the bum club well worth the effort for peace of mind.

 

[gonetomorrow]

I had to laugh when the doctor booked me for a psa test and said you're not to have any sexual activity for three days. OK doc, no problem.

So I get home, put the tea on and here's tap, tap, tap at the kitchen window. Guess who? Renee bloody Zellweger, Oscar in hand, demanding immediate sex.

 

[tommytowne]

Welcome to the finger up the bum club well worth the effort for peace of mind.

No doubt whatsoever. I'm a worrier at the best of times but I keep saying that although I display no serious symptoms of the condition, I was beaten into submission by the relentless publicising of the issue.

 

[degsy]

Welcome to the finger up the bum club well worth the effort for peace of mind.

Do you get a brown ribbon for your lapel?

asking for a friend.

 

[Joey66]

Do you get a brown ribbon for your lapel?

asking for a friend.

No but you get watery eyes it's not that painful to be fair - a vital test that can save lives - with having a past tumour on my kydney I have been to urology , and have a prostate test , it's just uncomfortable no more than that......

 

[degsy]

No but you get watery eyes it's not that painful to be fair - a vital test that can save lives - with having a past tumour on my kydney I have been to urology , and have a prostate test , it's just uncomfortable no more than that......

tbh mate, I've had the finger and the modern digital (no pun intended) camera colonoscopy...Ive still got the dvd somewhere. Plus almost every 3 letter acronym and blood test known to science...better safe than sorry, especially if its free.

 

[Joey66]

tbh mate, I've had the finger and the modern digital (no pun intended) camera colonoscopy...Ive still got the dvd somewhere. Plus almost every 3 letter acronym and blood test known to science...better safe than sorry, especially if its free.

Yes the test are vital I go for a free aneurysm test at the end of the month as I have reach 65 years old ....

 

[gonetomorrow]

I wonder if the National Grid gets a ""wee" jump at four am with all those bathroom lights snapping on and off.

 

[Nobby Nobbs]

Do you get a brown ribbon for your lapel?

asking for a friend.

I didn't, how about an index finger with a brown ribbon tied in a bow on it , could be a goer, you reckon there could be money to be made.

 

[degsy]

I didn't, how about an index finger with a brown ribbon tied in a bow on it , could be a goer, you reckon there could be money to be made.

The pink ribbon breast cancer thing does well. So does the black ribbon for reformed vampires.
Mens cancers need more funding and publicity.
The ribbon thing sees to be the way to go.

 

[Eggs]