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I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and
my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( |
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"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... Hey, I will send you pictures of next Friday's test if you keep it up. ;-) |
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"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. RCE |
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" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message . .. I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( I guided a patient through a long series of pulmonary diagnostic tests and when he was done he said, "That wasn't too bad; better than a colonoscopy!" Another patient being assessed for heart function demonstrated excellent aerobic capacity and his only physical activity is a 30 minute walk twice a day with his dog. Keep up the good work; it's surprising how little it takes to maintain good general health. And 10 minutes on a stress test protocol isn't too shabby. Prevention and maintenance, just like with the boats (now it's on topic), pays big. With big pay offs especially noticeable in the later years; sort of like a choice between a painful crawl to the finish line or a pleasant jog. Bryan |
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"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:05:42 -0500, "RCE" wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. lol!! me either..... Boy, I guess both of you *showed* them. ;-) Not a fun thing to do, especially if you have a hairy chest. But better to know the condition of your heart before it's too late. |
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" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message ... "Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:05:42 -0500, "RCE" wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. lol!! me either..... Boy, I guess both of you *showed* them. ;-) Not a fun thing to do, especially if you have a hairy chest. But better to know the condition of your heart before it's too late. Huh? It's not my hairy chest nor the condition of my heart that concerns me. RCE |
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"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. RCE I had my first one this year, due to a bout of Diverticulitis. It was easier than getting my teeth cleaned. I went to sleep in the "procedure room" and woke up in the recovery room. The only complaint I had was I felt like someone owed me a dinner and a movie. -- Reggie ************************************************** ************* That's my story and I am sticking to it. ************************************************** ************* |
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JimH wrote:
I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( I just dusted off my PaceMaster treadmill and do 35 minute workouts 3 days a week. Now I have to do the same with my Bowflex Ultimate. Too much money tied up in them to use as dust catchers. |
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"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message ... RCE wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. RCE I had my first one this year, due to a bout of Diverticulitis. It was easier than getting my teeth cleaned. I went to sleep in the "procedure room" and woke up in the recovery room. The only complaint I had was I felt like someone owed me a dinner and a movie. -- Reggie LOL! and nooooooooo way. RCE |
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"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:05:42 -0500, "RCE" wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. lol!! me either..... Boy, I guess both of you *showed* them. ;-) Not a fun thing to do, especially if you have a hairy chest. But better to know the condition of your heart before it's too late. That's the problem..... where's Tom going to get a heart they can test? |
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"RCE" wrote in message ... " JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message ... "Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:05:42 -0500, "RCE" wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. lol!! me either..... Boy, I guess both of you *showed* them. ;-) Not a fun thing to do, especially if you have a hairy chest. But better to know the condition of your heart before it's too late. Huh? It's not my hairy chest nor the condition of my heart that concerns me. RCE I thought you were talking about the stress test. ;-) |
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"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message ... RCE wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. RCE I had my first one this year, due to a bout of Diverticulitis. It was easier than getting my teeth cleaned. I went to sleep in the "procedure room" and woke up in the recovery room. The only complaint I had was I felt like someone owed me a dinner and a movie. -- Reggie LOL! and nooooooooo way. RCE Could it be much worse than getting your prostate gland checked the old fashioned way? |
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" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message ... "Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:05:42 -0500, "RCE" wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. lol!! me either..... Boy, I guess both of you *showed* them. ;-) Not a fun thing to do, especially if you have a hairy chest. But better to know the condition of your heart before it's too late. I think he's referring to the colonoscopy. |
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" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message ... "RCE" wrote in message ... " JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message ... "Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:05:42 -0500, "RCE" wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. lol!! me either..... Boy, I guess both of you *showed* them. ;-) Not a fun thing to do, especially if you have a hairy chest. But better to know the condition of your heart before it's too late. Huh? It's not my hairy chest nor the condition of my heart that concerns me. RCE I thought you were talking about the stress test. ;-) The next question, preferably to remain unanswered, is how much shaving to do for the colonscopy! : ) You know you're in trouble when they call in one of those girls from Jamaica to braid your hair before they can scope you. |
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"Don White" wrote in message ... RCE wrote: "Reggie Smithers" wrote in message ... RCE wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. RCE I had my first one this year, due to a bout of Diverticulitis. It was easier than getting my teeth cleaned. I went to sleep in the "procedure room" and woke up in the recovery room. The only complaint I had was I felt like someone owed me a dinner and a movie. -- Reggie LOL! and nooooooooo way. RCE Could it be much worse than getting your prostate gland checked the old fashioned way? I am also very protective of my prostate gland. Believer in the theory of "leave well enough alone!" RCE |
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"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 16:43:34 GMT, Don White wrote: JimH wrote: "Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:05:42 -0500, "RCE" wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. lol!! me either..... Boy, I guess both of you *showed* them. ;-) Not a fun thing to do, especially if you have a hairy chest. But better to know the condition of your heart before it's too late. That's the problem..... where's Tom going to get a heart they can test? hey!!!!! Don't worry, Tom. There's this guy I know, lives behind a curtain. Just run an errand or two for him and he'll get you a heart. |
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"Bryan" wrote in message . net... " JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message ... "RCE" wrote in message ... " JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message ... "Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:05:42 -0500, "RCE" wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. lol!! me either..... Boy, I guess both of you *showed* them. ;-) Not a fun thing to do, especially if you have a hairy chest. But better to know the condition of your heart before it's too late. Huh? It's not my hairy chest nor the condition of my heart that concerns me. RCE I thought you were talking about the stress test. ;-) The next question, preferably to remain unanswered, is how much shaving to do for the colonscopy! : ) You know you're in trouble when they call in one of those girls from Jamaica to braid your hair before they can scope you. AAAAHHHHUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGG !!!! They'll never take me alive. RCE |
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"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 16:12:31 GMT, "Bryan" wrote: Another patient being assessed for heart function demonstrated excellent aerobic capacity and his only physical activity is a 30 minute walk twice a day with his dog. 15 minutes on a stress test, great bp, yada, yada, yada... doc sent me in for a baseline angiogram adn they found right coronary artery blocked 80%. placed a stent. just goes to show you... That each test, each bit of information, is just one piece of a complicated puzzle! |
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"Eddie" wrote in message ... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 12:05:59 -0500, "RCE" wrote: Could it be much worse than getting your prostate gland checked the old fashioned way? I am also very protective of my prostate gland. Believer in the theory of "leave well enough alone!" RCE A couple of years ago, my doctor said, "it's time" I said, "please, no, I think I'd rather have a male doctor." Here's the story. My doctor is young and cute. I chose her only because our family doctor of over 18 years was retiring. Additionally I chose her because she had gone to my school. Well, her looks helped too! So she looks at me and says "look at my little fingers (holding up her hand with her fingers spread out) now, would you want a male doctor whose fingers are twice my size?" I let her do it. Eddie My doctor has *big* fingers and lets me know so every year during my physical. :-( |
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"Eddie" wrote in message ... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 12:05:59 -0500, "RCE" wrote: Could it be much worse than getting your prostate gland checked the old fashioned way? I am also very protective of my prostate gland. Believer in the theory of "leave well enough alone!" RCE A couple of years ago, my doctor said, "it's time" I said, "please, no, I think I'd rather have a male doctor." Here's the story. My doctor is young and cute. I chose her only because our family doctor of over 18 years was retiring. Additionally I chose her because she had gone to my school. Well, her looks helped too! So she looks at me and says "look at my little fingers (holding up her hand with her fingers spread out) now, would you want a male doctor whose fingers are twice my size?" I let her do it. Eddie I'd be in deep trouble. I am too young for that. RCE |
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"Bryan" wrote in message . net... " JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message . .. I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( I guided a patient through a long series of pulmonary diagnostic tests and when he was done he said, "That wasn't too bad; better than a colonoscopy!" Another patient being assessed for heart function demonstrated excellent aerobic capacity and his only physical activity is a 30 minute walk twice a day with his dog. Keep up the good work; it's surprising how little it takes to maintain good general health. And 10 minutes on a stress test protocol isn't too shabby. Prevention and maintenance, just like with the boats (now it's on topic), pays big. With big pay offs especially noticeable in the later years; sort of like a choice between a painful crawl to the finish line or a pleasant jog. Bryan Bryan, are you a medical doctor, technician or RN? |
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"RCE" wrote in message ... "Eddie" wrote in message ... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 12:05:59 -0500, "RCE" wrote: Could it be much worse than getting your prostate gland checked the old fashioned way? I am also very protective of my prostate gland. Believer in the theory of "leave well enough alone!" RCE A couple of years ago, my doctor said, "it's time" I said, "please, no, I think I'd rather have a male doctor." Here's the story. My doctor is young and cute. I chose her only because our family doctor of over 18 years was retiring. Additionally I chose her because she had gone to my school. Well, her looks helped too! So she looks at me and says "look at my little fingers (holding up her hand with her fingers spread out) now, would you want a male doctor whose fingers are twice my size?" I let her do it. Eddie I'd be in deep trouble. I am too young for that. RCE It's a tough call between a male doctor and a female doctor. Bottom line (no pun intended, this time), try different doctors until you find the one that makes sense for you. I've been in a teaching hospital for 25 years; It doesn't matter, male or female, as long as they are a good doctor and you're comfortable with them. Oh yeah, and that goes for ethnic or national background as well. Just as long as it's not that socialized medicine. --- Just kidding; just wondering if the Canadians are listening. |
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On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 19:06:42 GMT, "Bryan"
wrote: Oh yeah, and that goes for ethnic or national background as well. I appreciate what you're saying but it's kind of funny in a way. There used to be a lot of half joking statements at one time like "never go to anyone but a jewish doctor" or "never go to a doctor younger than you are". I could go without care for a long time following that advice these days. |
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Bryan wrote:
"RCE" wrote in message ... "Eddie" wrote in message . .. On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 12:05:59 -0500, "RCE" wrote: Could it be much worse than getting your prostate gland checked the old fashioned way? I am also very protective of my prostate gland. Believer in the theory of "leave well enough alone!" RCE A couple of years ago, my doctor said, "it's time" I said, "please, no, I think I'd rather have a male doctor." Here's the story. My doctor is young and cute. I chose her only because our family doctor of over 18 years was retiring. Additionally I chose her because she had gone to my school. Well, her looks helped too! So she looks at me and says "look at my little fingers (holding up her hand with her fingers spread out) now, would you want a male doctor whose fingers are twice my size?" I let her do it. Eddie I'd be in deep trouble. I am too young for that. RCE It's a tough call between a male doctor and a female doctor. Bottom line (no pun intended, this time), try different doctors until you find the one that makes sense for you. I've been in a teaching hospital for 25 years; It doesn't matter, male or female, as long as they are a good doctor and you're comfortable with them. Oh yeah, and that goes for ethnic or national background as well. Just as long as it's not that socialized medicine. --- Just kidding; just wondering if the Canadians are listening. We're listening... where did you say you live? |
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"Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 19:06:42 GMT, "Bryan" wrote: Oh yeah, and that goes for ethnic or national background as well. I appreciate what you're saying but it's kind of funny in a way. There used to be a lot of half joking statements at one time like "never go to anyone but a jewish doctor" or "never go to a doctor younger than you are". I could go without care for a long time following that advice these days. LOL! I know what you're talking about. It's gotten to the point where the new residents, each year, are old enough (young enough) to be my first born. Sheesh! Talk about the effects of saying yes sir to some young punk when we're in front of patients. ; ) |
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" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message . .. "Bryan" wrote in message . net... " JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message . .. I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( I guided a patient through a long series of pulmonary diagnostic tests and when he was done he said, "That wasn't too bad; better than a colonoscopy!" Another patient being assessed for heart function demonstrated excellent aerobic capacity and his only physical activity is a 30 minute walk twice a day with his dog. Keep up the good work; it's surprising how little it takes to maintain good general health. And 10 minutes on a stress test protocol isn't too shabby. Prevention and maintenance, just like with the boats (now it's on topic), pays big. With big pay offs especially noticeable in the later years; sort of like a choice between a painful crawl to the finish line or a pleasant jog. Bryan Bryan, are you a medical doctor, technician or RN? Technician. |
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"Don White" wrote in message ... Bryan wrote: "RCE" wrote in message ... "Eddie" wrote in message ... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 12:05:59 -0500, "RCE" wrote: Could it be much worse than getting your prostate gland checked the old fashioned way? I am also very protective of my prostate gland. Believer in the theory of "leave well enough alone!" RCE A couple of years ago, my doctor said, "it's time" I said, "please, no, I think I'd rather have a male doctor." Here's the story. My doctor is young and cute. I chose her only because our family doctor of over 18 years was retiring. Additionally I chose her because she had gone to my school. Well, her looks helped too! So she looks at me and says "look at my little fingers (holding up her hand with her fingers spread out) now, would you want a male doctor whose fingers are twice my size?" I let her do it. Eddie I'd be in deep trouble. I am too young for that. RCE It's a tough call between a male doctor and a female doctor. Bottom line (no pun intended, this time), try different doctors until you find the one that makes sense for you. I've been in a teaching hospital for 25 years; It doesn't matter, male or female, as long as they are a good doctor and you're comfortable with them. Oh yeah, and that goes for ethnic or national background as well. Just as long as it's not that socialized medicine. --- Just kidding; just wondering if the Canadians are listening. We're listening... where did you say you live? I didn't and I'm not going to. You just made me think about something: my son's best friend's mom is Canadian! |
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"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 19:06:42 GMT, "Bryan" wrote: It's a tough call between a male doctor and a female doctor i could tell you stories.... Well, put OT in front of it and tell some stories. Apparently I have nothing else to do today. I'm listening. |
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On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:05:42 -0500, "RCE" wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. RCE The worst part of a colonoscopy is the 'purging' which must be done the night before. If you survive that, the actual procedure is a breeze. -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** |
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On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 17:00:02 GMT, Don White wrote:
RCE wrote: "Reggie Smithers" wrote in message ... RCE wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. RCE I had my first one this year, due to a bout of Diverticulitis. It was easier than getting my teeth cleaned. I went to sleep in the "procedure room" and woke up in the recovery room. The only complaint I had was I felt like someone owed me a dinner and a movie. -- Reggie LOL! and nooooooooo way. RCE Could it be much worse than getting your prostate gland checked the old fashioned way? A prostrate biopsy is much, much worse! -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** |
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On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 19:06:42 GMT, "Bryan" wrote:
"RCE" wrote in message ... "Eddie" wrote in message ... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 12:05:59 -0500, "RCE" wrote: Could it be much worse than getting your prostate gland checked the old fashioned way? I am also very protective of my prostate gland. Believer in the theory of "leave well enough alone!" RCE A couple of years ago, my doctor said, "it's time" I said, "please, no, I think I'd rather have a male doctor." Here's the story. My doctor is young and cute. I chose her only because our family doctor of over 18 years was retiring. Additionally I chose her because she had gone to my school. Well, her looks helped too! So she looks at me and says "look at my little fingers (holding up her hand with her fingers spread out) now, would you want a male doctor whose fingers are twice my size?" I let her do it. Eddie I'd be in deep trouble. I am too young for that. RCE It's a tough call between a male doctor and a female doctor. Bottom line (no pun intended, this time), try different doctors until you find the one that makes sense for you. I've been in a teaching hospital for 25 years; It doesn't matter, male or female, as long as they are a good doctor and you're comfortable with them. Oh yeah, and that goes for ethnic or national background as well. Just as long as it's not that socialized medicine. --- Just kidding; just wondering if the Canadians are listening. My doctor is Korean. Very nice guy. After my last physical, while reading me the riot act for blood sugar, cholesterol, weight, etc., he asked me what I was doing for exercise. I told him I walked the dogs every day for about a half hour. I then told him I did a lot of fishing and asked if that counted as exercise. He, without skipping a beat, asked, "How far can you walk on water?" Lucky my keyboard wasn't in front of me. -- 'Til next time, John H ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** |
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"JohnH" wrote in message ... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:05:42 -0500, "RCE" wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... JimH wrote: I had a stress test this morning....lasted 14 minutes on the treadmill and my heart was assessed to be in great condition. If you ever had one of these tests you will know that lasting more than 10 minutes is doing pretty good. I walk 30-35 minutes on the treadmill or outside at least 5 days/week at a fairly brisk rate (3.9 mph) and the doctor attributed the health of my heart in part to that activity. Next Friday is a colonoscopy..........oh how I am looking forward to that. ;-( What a temptation to say something... During my last, very rare visits to a doctor several years ago he scheduled me for one of those. I still haven't shown up for it. RCE The worst part of a colonoscopy is the 'purging' which must be done the night before. If you survive that, the actual procedure is a breeze. -- 'Til next time, John H That is exactly what I heard John. My wife had one several years ago and warned me about the purging ordeal. ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** |
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Bryan wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message ... Bryan wrote: "RCE" wrote in message ... "Eddie" wrote in message m... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 12:05:59 -0500, "RCE" wrote: Could it be much worse than getting your prostate gland checked the old fashioned way? I am also very protective of my prostate gland. Believer in the theory of "leave well enough alone!" RCE A couple of years ago, my doctor said, "it's time" I said, "please, no, I think I'd rather have a male doctor." Here's the story. My doctor is young and cute. I chose her only because our family doctor of over 18 years was retiring. Additionally I chose her because she had gone to my school. Well, her looks helped too! So she looks at me and says "look at my little fingers (holding up her hand with her fingers spread out) now, would you want a male doctor whose fingers are twice my size?" I let her do it. Eddie I'd be in deep trouble. I am too young for that. RCE It's a tough call between a male doctor and a female doctor. Bottom line (no pun intended, this time), try different doctors until you find the one that makes sense for you. I've been in a teaching hospital for 25 years; It doesn't matter, male or female, as long as they are a good doctor and you're comfortable with them. Oh yeah, and that goes for ethnic or national background as well. Just as long as it's not that socialized medicine. --- Just kidding; just wondering if the Canadians are listening. We're listening... where did you say you live? I didn't and I'm not going to. You just made me think about something: my son's best friend's mom is Canadian! For years we've been planting 'agents' all over the US...especially California & Florida. Be especially nice to Canadians! |
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"Don White" wrote in message ... Bryan wrote: "Don White" wrote in message ... Bryan wrote: "RCE" wrote in message ... "Eddie" wrote in message om... On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 12:05:59 -0500, "RCE" wrote: Could it be much worse than getting your prostate gland checked the old fashioned way? I am also very protective of my prostate gland. Believer in the theory of "leave well enough alone!" RCE A couple of years ago, my doctor said, "it's time" I said, "please, no, I think I'd rather have a male doctor." Here's the story. My doctor is young and cute. I chose her only because our family doctor of over 18 years was retiring. Additionally I chose her because she had gone to my school. Well, her looks helped too! So she looks at me and says "look at my little fingers (holding up her hand with her fingers spread out) now, would you want a male doctor whose fingers are twice my size?" I let her do it. Eddie I'd be in deep trouble. I am too young for that. RCE It's a tough call between a male doctor and a female doctor. Bottom line (no pun intended, this time), try different doctors until you find the one that makes sense for you. I've been in a teaching hospital for 25 years; It doesn't matter, male or female, as long as they are a good doctor and you're comfortable with them. Oh yeah, and that goes for ethnic or national background as well. Just as long as it's not that socialized medicine. --- Just kidding; just wondering if the Canadians are listening. We're listening... where did you say you live? I didn't and I'm not going to. You just made me think about something: my son's best friend's mom is Canadian! For years we've been planting 'agents' all over the US...especially California & Florida. Be especially nice to Canadians! I knowingly met my first Canadians in 1983 in Puerto Vallarta. I joined some friends for the last half of their vacation and then I stayed for a few extra days and met my Canadians. The Canadians were easy people to hook up with; nothing but good times with some good folks. We covered PV pretty well. I just remembered that trip and those people a couple of months ago. Good memories. |
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"Bryan" wrote in message ... I knowingly met my first Canadians in 1983 in Puerto Vallarta. I joined some friends for the last half of their vacation and then I stayed for a few extra days and met my Canadians. The Canadians were easy people to hook up with; nothing but good times with some good folks. We covered PV pretty well. I just remembered that trip and those people a couple of months ago. Good memories. I recently sold a 5th wheel camper to a young lady from Quebec, Canada. Both my wife and I were impressed with her very polite, friendly and trusting nature. She went out of her way to make sure we were as comfortable with the deal as she was. Refreshing, in this day and age. RCE |
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"RCE" wrote in message news:OYmdncPxxqyxE37eRVn- AAAAHHHHUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGG !!!! They'll never take me alive. Never had the test, have you? |
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"RCE" wrote in message news:5KqdnUuhe8HnEH7eRVn- I am also very protective of my prostate gland. Believer in the theory of "leave well enough alone!" write that down somewhere so they can engrave it on your headstone. |
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"JohnH" wrote in message The worst part of a colonoscopy is the 'purging' which must be done the night before. If you survive that, the actual procedure is a breeze. Second that. Most people, including me, remember exactly nothing about the procedure itself. |
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"RCE" wrote in message ... "Bryan" wrote in message ... I knowingly met my first Canadians in 1983 in Puerto Vallarta. I joined some friends for the last half of their vacation and then I stayed for a few extra days and met my Canadians. The Canadians were easy people to hook up with; nothing but good times with some good folks. We covered PV pretty well. I just remembered that trip and those people a couple of months ago. Good memories. I recently sold a 5th wheel camper to a young lady from Quebec, Canada. Both my wife and I were impressed with her very polite, friendly and trusting nature. She went out of her way to make sure we were as comfortable with the deal as she was. Refreshing, in this day and age. RCE There was a John Candy movie involving a clandestine military (more like militia) invasion of Canada. One of the scenes involved the humor surrounding the politeness of Canadians even as they were being invaded, captured, and restrained. I sure do miss John Candy (everyone's Uncle Buck). I'm sure it could happen, but so far I've never met an unpleasant Canadian. Then again maybe I should read some archived rec.boats threads to see if that's really true. |
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"John Gaquin" wrote in message ... "RCE" wrote in message news:5KqdnUuhe8HnEH7eRVn- I am also very protective of my prostate gland. Believer in the theory of "leave well enough alone!" write that down somewhere so they can engrave it on your headstone. You know, RCE's statement and John's response bring up the subject of more life at any price. I'm not sure that each of us must avail themselves of every medical procedure and medication available in order to get more days checked off on the calendar. For some, every extra day, by whatever means, is the desired end. For others, maybe every good day, with limited medical intervention, until the end is the desire. I think, though, that everyone should be informed as to their options and the consequences of opting in or out. The rest seems to be a matter of personal choice. So, I guess I'm pro choice when it comes to this end of life issue. Me, I suffer the prostate exam and the colonoscopy when my doc offers. I'll use the information gleaned from those exams to decide my next steps. One more good day on the water is one more good day on the water! |
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