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Doc, I think this question comes from multiple threads, and not from this one (after all my stand here is "get the physical"). You're probably not looking for a history of my life, but I'll try to answer you.

First, I've taken many stands in my life. As a young man I was a very opinionated SOB, and it probably cost me multiple promotions.

I'm also very good at winning debates or arguments. Besides being a litigation attorney, I was on national debate teams in college. I am very good at winning an argument from either side of the equation, whether I believe in the point or not. That "skill" has probably cost me friendships, and definitely put a damper on
my first marriage.

I certainly have opinions, but having grown up in California; being educated at Berkeley; with careers in sales and in the law, I may be more tolerant of other people's opinions than is the norm. I'm sure you might see my tolerance as being "on the fence."

Also, somewhere over the course of my 44 years, I learned I was a pretty good mediator, and I enjoyed it a lot more than being a bull-nosed litigator. Somewhere in the course of that transformation my blood presssure dropped over 20 points; I gained a lot more friends; built a much better second marriage; gained the patience to become a father; and found my niche professionally.

In short Doc, I'm more than capable of taking a stand. Most times I deliberately choose not to. I try to pick my spots carefully - where it matters, and where it matters most to me.

In the end, this is a site devoted to recreational boating. I come here for fun, not for debate. BKH

SNobsessed wrote: They never offered any drugs for my C.O. Cramps 3x worse thasn any flu I ever had. Next time I'm going for a spinal block.

Ouch. I've had the procedure 4 times, and each time they put me out under a general. Only out for about 20 minutes as I understand it, but certainly no pain. BKH

I'm still out here.....sometimes i have to catch up here at work.

Very busy at late summer early fall.

Pics. of the truck to come later....i just got it and have been working 7 days a week

See ya jbear,

This sucks...........I turn 40 june 29th 08.....And yes i have had the ass physical and colonoscopy.......Out cold for the colonoscopy but the finger roll....not fun at all!!

This topic puts a new meaning to "Off topic"

Make the best of every day.....Live large!

Chris
You didn't mention the most fun part. They don't let you leave until you fart. It's the only place I've been where a women has asked me if I want her to "pull my finger". When she said that, I almost fell of the gurney.
Steve

I gotta agree with Chuck...real smooth and easy and very necessary for guys our age.

BTW: How do we get on these topics?

If anyone would know them drugs by name...I am not surprised it was you eric.

john

SNobsessed wrote: You whiners. Wait until your colonoscopy. then you will have something to complain about!

Chris,

I actually thought the cscope was kind of fun; they give some really good drugs for it--didn't feel a thing, I had a nice rest.

Plus, it is one of the best preventive tests us oldsters can take.

Chuck

Keep laughin' you ain't getting any younger. Its only a matter of time.

john

Men
You guys are only partly there with the prostate test. Go for the whole package and get the colonoscopy, or at least a sigmoidoscopy. It's the best way to check on what's going on up there. I lost my dad to colorectal cancer.
The exam is no big deal. The prep is the worst part. Because of my family history, I get one every 5 years. Cheap insurance. Kind of like pumping out the septic tank. Preventative maintenance.
Steve

87BFN owner wrote: I am dreading the idea of turning 40 some day, many years from now.

Beats the hell out of NOT turning 40.

I agree with Reid and Quinner. I'll go a little further and say EVERYTHING gets better with a little hard earned wisdom and a great family. I'm having more real fun as each year goes by. Even taking in consideration the inevitable physical limitations, I'll still take next year over last year.

87BFN owner wrote: I am dreading the idea of turning 40 some day, many years from now.

James, trust me, it's no death sentence, the biggest adjustment for me as the years go by is recovering, be it out on the town, skiing or whatever, other than that it's all good, makes you appreciate every day just a bit more.

I am dreading the idea of turning 40 some day, many years from now.

bkhallpass wrote: While all this makes for good fun, and good fodder, it's not just the prostate we're talking about here guys. In my case it was liver and other issues. In the case of my brother in law, it was undetected diabetes. There are too many guys out there, including me, who did not see a doctor for 15 or 20 years except for a cast or some stitches. I repeat - get the physical. BKH

Ok, All kidding aside Brian, you are 100% correct. Seems like 40 years old is a wake up call for men and you need to get in once a year no matter how good you feel. Most men will need a good scare or a good woman to get them in to the doctors. My scare was my wife's health issues and she 9 years younger than me. We spent 2 years and 2 sessions under the knife getting her squared away but she's good as new minus a few spare parts. After that we promised each other we'd get serious about our annual checkups and start exercising on a regular basis. Life is good again and we aim to keep it that way.

Morfoot wrote: Turned 40 myself in May and just got initiated into the "finger wave" club myself about a month ago. I concur as to the importance of the physical. It was over before I knew it and even though it is a "two way" street now I think a male docor would "know" the male anatomy better than a female. I think most wives would agree in that they would rather go to a female "lady Dr." than a male.

This is hilarious, she knew her way around, besides my first doctor was a man and that SOB had big hands.

if you feel hands on your shoulders your in trouble, I dont know if i could let a woman doctor penetrate