Who is due for a physical exam?

Just had a minor one this morning and other than needing to lose weight, I'm fine

I was due for one back in January, my PCP is apparently too busy to see patients anymore and I had been seeing her NP for a few things, so I scheduled it with the NP. All of my physicals and my girlfriends physicals here have been very brisk and not thorough.

After getting checked in and vitals done by an MA, the NP came in and started the exam. Lots of talk, the usual grief about diet and exercise. She asked me if I had any concerns I wanted addressed and I basically just told her I hadn’t had an actual physical in years and just wanted a baseline check. She proceeded to have me sit on the table, still fully clothed, and from there she looked at my eyes and ears, skipping nose and mouth due to masking. She then listened to my heart and lungs over my shirt, had me lay down so she could do an abdominal exam. She pulled my shirt up and asked me to unbuckle my pants, she did a fairly cursory exam. From there she asked if I’d like a skin check, I said yes as I don’t see a dermatologist and do have an increasing amount of moles forming. She gave me a cloth gown and told me to take everything off but my underwear. She came back in and did a fairly quick exam, barely uncovering me. She then stepped out while I got dressed and that was it.

This is a family practice office part of a big hospital and the MD not having time to see patients is mildly annoying to me. My girlfriend sees the same doctor and her exams have been just as brisk, minus getting a PAP. She has fiber cystic breasts and they haven’t done a breast exam the last two visits. She saw the same NP for her physical last month and received an identical exam to me, just adding a PAP going at the end. They do not even do a bimanual exam. We are both going to try to find another PCP to go to if the medical offices start getting back to normal pre-pandemic operations.

I had my medical last week. Very thorough as usual. She squeezed my bare breasts and parted my labia!

Due to incompetence of my current N.P.s and the damage done when they changed my catheter I have an appointment this next Thursday with a new urologist. I have been told that a camera will be used to observe the damage. I don't think camera's are supposed to fit in there.

As a 70+ year old man, If he starts looking for his ring's or his watch I'm out of there.

With work commitments pre-covid and then covid itself, it has been a number of years since I was able to attend an in-person ‘exam’. I’ve been fortunate enough to have a great online consultation from a member of this site but I do need to arrange an in-person consultation. I’m way overdue!

I'm a year and a half overdue so I need to schedule an exam but maybe this time have it be a full on check up with genitals and butt examined.

@nytwatch1 Trust me- the camera will fit. I’ve had it done at least a dozen times. They start the procedure with an injection of lydocane jelly into the penis to make it more comfortable. Beware: You may very likely have the dribbles for a while afterwards. Unless you’re leaving with a Foley, I recommend a Kotex or something similarly absorbent down the front of your underwear for the trip home.

Yep it went in, and yes there was urine and water everywhere. I had to be cleaned up, the table had to be cleaned, the floor had to be cleaned, and then after all that they put in a foley. The doc said he had never seen a bladder that shed so much lining before but it wasn't unknown. My next visit will be on the 8th, just a few days from now. I think he is going to do the camera again and move me up one size {24fr to 26fr} and request that I get my catheter changed twice a month as I tend to plug them up.

My last actual physical was 2008 when I got out of the Navy. I suppose I might be overdue.

Seen enough Physicians this year for Rotator cuff surgery! PCP, Cardiologst, nerve test damage Dr, 2 Surgeons, and 3 PT Therapists. I'll be glad when this year is done!

I will be due next month. I always try and keep my exams current and usually need to because of medications.

Unfortunately, I have seen docs almost every month this year for various chronic health conditions. They have had plenty of lab work and in person time with me. I don’t see the point of repeating it in a formal wellness exam.

I got to do my DOT physical this month before the 25th. Because on blood pressure medication I have to yearly. I have seen the same nurse practitioner for the past 6 years 2019 & 2020. Due to Covid it was more paperwork then exam. In and out of office in 15 min. Last year she made up for it. Medical assistant did the urine, eye test ,blood pressure . Then she told me to go ahead and remove everything put on gown with opening in the back. This was a first. All the others I just stayed dressed in my clothes.

After about 10 min. knock on the door the nurse practitioner and medical assistant came in the room. She ask how I was doing, if I was having any problems, and the standard DOT questions. The medical assistant was taking notes on a laptop. She did the usual test of listening to my heart, lungs, checked my hands, arms, legs, & feet. A simple push pull squeeze test. She said everything was normal, no issues or concerns. The medical assistant was typing away, then she said lets get you to stand up on the stool at the front of exam table and do a hernia check she lifted the front on the gown pressed on both sides then rolled my testicles between her fingers then pressed upward had me cough. No concerns found.

Then she said let’s get a look at your spine check your back. She had me step down and turn around face the table she untied the gown ran her fingers down the length of my back bone then had me bend over. Did that again. Then she said she was going do a rectal exam check for hemorrhoids and check prostate at same time. After that I got dressed waited in the waiting room for my paperwork. So will this year be a repeat of last year or just a simple quick exam i wonder.

I need a skin exam every 6 months so I am overdue but am scheduled on September 15 with a new Dermatologist at the practice since my regular one left the practice. The receptionist said that my male Dr had left and they were filling up the schedule of the new Dr., a female. So a little anxcious but keep you posted !

@Mustanng95 For your annual DOT physicals, you said you typically remain clothed for your exam, but last year you undressed completely with a gown. Does your NP typically do a hernia and DRE, or were those new also? You didn't mention it, but does she also do an abdominal exam at some point? How about the MA chaperoning, standard or new?

With this NP I have see her the past 6 years for both general health issues like sinus infection, blood pressure medication ,knee pain simple stuff.. and for my DOT EXAMS , in past physicals I keep my clothes on , no hernia or DRE .. she did do a abdominal check pressing on my stomach this time as well ..most of the time the MA comes In the room with her . in the past if I need shots for sinus infection , bronchitis or uri .. the MA is the one that gives me the 2 shots in the butt

Have one scheduled in October. Had some minor (at least I thought) issues over the weekend so had a virtual appointment today. Ended up in ultrasound imagery, an in person meeting with my doc, and a not so nice lecture! Ruined my afternoon!

I haven't been for a real routine check up since before the pandemic, so I'm way overdue. (The last time I filled my perscriptions, I saw a note in my online file from the doctor's office saying that I should come in for a physical.) I'm working to lose some of the COVID weight so that I can go in feeling a little more confident about being mostly naked in front of another person.

Not s exam but visit this Friday for monthly B12 and a steroidal in butt for skin rash I am dealing with.

I had my annual today. I was shocked when my regular doctor (female) came into the waiting room to take me back. She said her assistant called out today, so she took all the vitals. I looked around for a gown, as they usually have a one laying on the counter. Imagine my surprise when doctor said, “since you are here for a physical, you need to take off your shirt and jeans, and lay this paper drape on your lap to preserve your dignity”. This has never happened before, but of course I immediately thought it was a good idea. She stepped out for a minute, then came back in without knocking, which I thought was strange. She started the exam, and I asked her if she was ok if I lost the drape as it seemed to be in the way. She said, “I'm fine with that if you are ok sitting there in your underwear”. I said “of course, you probably remember I'm not very modest”. She laughed, probably recalling that I confided to her once that I was a nudist. She did the usual things, and the whole deal was over in a flash. She told me to get dressed, then asked if I wanted a flu shot. I accepted, and she said the nurse would be in with it. She left, and the nurse came in with my shot. She was a hot redhead with nerdy glasses. I would have loved to have her give me the shot in my ass, but I didn't think that was an option, so just rolled up my sleeve. I am supposed to go back in 1 year. I wonder what will happen if I forget to wear underwear next time?

@Mustanng95 I do hope you give us all the details when you have your latest DOT physical this month. Hopefully your NP is just as thorough as last year.

Had my annual urologist checkup today. Nurse checked weight and blood pressure. She gave me a cup for a urine sample and said Dr would be right in.

Thankfully I had no issues to report, so he told me to drop my pants for a prostate exam. The normal spreading of the ass cheeks, then a smooth insertion of the sausage finger. He seemed to linger a bit longer than last year, but I didn't mind.

All good, see you next year!

I'm due for a uro exam and a physical by my reg Dr. Neither can see me til December

I am due for my annual physical checkup. Since last year’s, my regular male primary care doctor has moved on to somewhere else. I now have an attractive 40something female doctor. I had a choice between her and a man, I naturally chose her due to women in the medical field being more thorough and better listeners- which she is. Last year’s exam included a DRE, penis and testicles palpation. I certainly don’t expect any less from her.

My yearly urological checkup is in November. It is mostly about the cystoscope used to look in my bladder. My favorite part being when his nurse says, “OK let’s get those pants off!” She then drapes and cleans my penis, and injects 10cc of lidocaine jelly directly into my urethra. (The camera is larger than a #2 pencil).

I am due for two exams.

All, I am due for a full physical this Oct/Nov. Just relocated to NYC and am presently searching for a good internist/GP who will give me a thorough and comprehensive physical. If anyone knows of a male doctor in NYC that gives detailed and thorough physicals, let me know. I can be reached at GregL721 at Yahoo and .com.

Finished, I not anymore overdue. Had my PAP yesterday. All went smooth with the new Specialist, no surprise and man was with me as usual.

Wife and I are scheduled for yearly checkup; but have gotten so use to not seeing any doc's (thanks to Covid fears and staying at home) I'm not up to bothering with all the referrals and tests he going to want to schedule.

I’m way over due… I haven’t seen a dr in months to a year.

I am going for my yearly urodynamics. On the 11th .My cystoscopy a week later .the 27 .She is awesome my female doctor

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I am going in for my twice yearly physical this Friday. The question and answer session is pretty intense, but the doc doesn't do a ‘hands on’ exam. For him, it's all about the blood tests, so I ask for all sorts of tests, just to make sure I am covered. At no time does he ask me to take any clothing off. This Friday, I will ask him why he doesn't do a hands on exam and see if he's willing to do so, just to address my concerns.