What are the greatest things doctor says

They recently did all sorts of tests on me, MRI, ultrasound and stress. I had had cellulitis twice and what was apparently food poisoning. They compared the results of many of the same tests from when I had a 6x cabg 27 years ago. Two different doctors said things had not changed since the cabg. When I asked what I could/could not do after he removed the staples from my arm the doctor back then told me as far as he was concerned I was just like new and could do whatever I wanted. So if they feel the same way now 27 years later I am thrilled at 82 going on 120.

“Let your legs fall open”

”you might feel some pressure”

”relax”

I've always enjoyed the instructions and verbage used by doctors and nurses, whether telling me to undress, how to position myself, breathe, etc. I've recently switched to a new female PCP and went for a new patient consultation. While she didn't give me a complete physical (at least I hope that wasn't her version of a complete physical 🤔), she did give me a quick, basic listen and feel of my chest, back, and abdomen. I noticed during that brief exam that she is a, "I'm gonna have you..." and "...for me", kind of doctor. "I'm gonna have you lay back for me." "I'm gonna have you sit up for me." "Deep breaths for me." I love it. It totally lets me know I am submitting to her. I would do anything she told me to do at that point. I'm really looking forward to when she says, "I'm gonna have you lower your pants and underwear for me. Ok, now I'm gonna have you turn around and rest your elbows on the table for me."

In my urologist's office for a rigid cystoscopy my doc said "this is going to sting a fair bit" as he was injecting the 3% lidocaine gel into my urethra to numb it - and boy did it sting for a few seconds. Then as he was ready to insert the #21 French rigid scope he said "you'll feel quite a bit of pressure as I slide the scope to the base of your penis, a pinch when the scope passes the prostate and nothing as I get to the bladder." I got a shot of something in the penicillin family, not sure what, but I got that in my left buttock and it had a real burn to it.

The best things I have had said to me came from a doctor I only saw one time. I went in to get a routine employment physical done and at the time was not forty years old yet. After the hernia exam he told me he was going to do a rectal exam on me. Then he told me in detail exactly how he wanted me bent over the exam table and positioned. I was able to turn my head and watch as he went and put gloves on and lubricated his finger. Then when he came back over to the table he stepped around me so I could see him and then he explained how he had very large fingers and was going to rub some lubricant on me first. Then he told me it would make it better for me, it would be easier on me. Then he reassured me he would go slow. Then during the exam he explained to me what he was feeling and what he was going to do. This was only the second time I had ever had a rectal exam done. I wasn't told anything like this for my first one and have never been told anything remotely close to this since. I will say it did make it a memorable experience.

I want to admit you for your colon prep for 2 days. So you are ready for your colonoscopy

I can't find the other testicle, then says I need you to lay back on the table and spread your legs wide. Then after a bit of searching he says let’s get you in the stirrups and see if I can find it

Some more from me:

"I'm going to have a listen to the pulse in your groin, can I ask you to lower your boxers slightly?"

"I'm going to have a look at your tummy button."

"I'm going to listen to the pulse above your tummy button"

"Your tummy sounds nice and active."

"Your heart sounds healthy at rest, can you do some star jumps for me for two minutes so I can listen to it after exercise?"

"Please lean over and touch your toes so I can feel your back."

“Your bloodwork came back negative for cancer.” Those are the only kinds of things that I want to hear from the doctor.

“Your bloodwork came back negative for cancer.” Those are the only kinds of things that I want to hear from the doctor.

My wife just got that report (Normal CA-125) yesterday! 😀😀😀

I am going to my PCP next week but I went with my wife when she had hers a few weeks ago because I needed a note from my doctor so I could go back to work. My wife told her I was concerned about not being stripped and looked over in places I can't see. She looked at her computer and said I'm scheduled for a nude exam when I see her next week. I'm really looking forward to that because at 83 I think I should be looked at in all those places.

She also said she knows my previous doctor who is retired now and sometimes goes walking with him' He was old school and all my physicals with him were naked for about a half hour while he checked everything. I can only hope she will be as thorough. I'll come back to tell about it.

A real doctor exam that says there is no problem, especially regarding my sub's health, is great.

Recently he was found to have blood clots in his leg and those had traveled to his lungs. This causing breathing issues which took us to the PCP, to the ER, and a short stay in the hospital. This prompted a number of extra tests and a couple extra appointments to get things checked out. With each new "no problem here" I breath a sigh of relief. I get anxious in case the results do find a problem. We do not need any more problems.

Can we not have calm and boring for awhile once?

@MissStress

I hope it all works out. Back in 2021 they found bilateral pulmonary embolisms in my wife’s lungs. The cat scan they used to diagnose them also found a shadow on her left kidney. Further tests showed that she had clear cell renal cell carcinoma. The tumor engulfed the whole kidney but not the adrenal gland. It was almost 10cm. They ultimately removed the kidney during the Covid lockdown. Fingers crossed she still appears to be cancer free.

I think she said it this morning. The cute assistant led me into the exam room and went over all the computer stuff then left. She came back in a couple minutes and took out a gown telling me to put it on with opening in the back, naked being the word of the day. She left saying my doctor would be in soon. My doctor came in looking BEAUTIFUL. She has the prettiest blue eyes and smile to go with them. I don't know if she's been doing some geni research or just went there but she said my name's on a plaque in Amesbury. I told her I know, my first ancestor in this country was one of the original settlers of Amesbury. He was born in England in 1614 and came here apparently as a minor because his name doesn't show up on any ship's records.

After a bit more about my family history we got down to the computer records and I lifted the gown for her to see my new outie belly button. She had sent me to the hernia specialist to look at that and said "he didn't do anything for it?" I replied "no". She told me all the blood work looks good so hop up on the table. She listened to things then had me lie down so she could palpate things then said "I'll check your prostate now, I'll do it on your side since you're already on the table. Roll over on your side". I heard the glove go on and she smeared something on me then inserted her finger which I barely felt it is so small.

Then I stood up on the floor for her to check my testicles and she did the cough test too. That was a surprise. I think the last time anyone did that was my entrance to the Army exam.

We sat down back by the computer where she said my blood work was fine and asked about a colonoscopy then looked at her computer and said "I didn't take you for 83, we don't do that anymore. Everything looks great, you can get dressed and check out".

This has to be the best exam I've had.

She seemed so comfortable working on me this time. I'm liking her more every time I see her.

"Undress COMPLETELY" before my physicals

"Let's take a look down there" during the physicak

"You may feel a little disconfort" during insertion of the urethral catheter

"Relax your muscles an let it slide inside" during insertion if rectal US probe

"If it does not resolve within 1 month circumcision would be necessary" during my puberty examinations

A few of my favorites: "I'm just going to take a quick peek"

"Go ahead and lay back for me"

"I need to examine your penis and testicles for a moment, I'm going to remove your underwear now."

Shhhhhhhhhhhhh Just relax

As recently experienced in a gynecologists office:

*silence*

nothing. Not a word being said. A hand gesture to the chair to sit down, put the legs in the stirr ups.

Not even a word about the clothes.

No explanation given after I sat down either. In, out, done no word being said not even a goodbye and I felt more violated than ever to be honest. I felt like I was just my privates and they don't need talking to... odd.

Sheesh, talk about terrible bedside manner! I'd be seeking a new doctor. I get that some people are very shy or introverted (raises hand) or many have pressing matters on their mind, but not to speak at all? Nope. Other side of the line.

The greatest thing my present doctor says is, "Your weight is high, but your health makes it more a cosmetic than health concern" and "That's normal alcohol consumption."

Whew!

Just a simple friendly greeting makes a great impression. “Good to see you. So, what’s going on today?”

Simple, non- intimidating, and to the point.

"you are P cancer free for 3 yrs now"

"Take a deep breath in...and out"

I posted this 3 years ago:

"Test results are back and I'm glad to say that you are still cancer free”

It bears repeating.

You are not going to die today! See you next year, maybe!

Now I'm going to examine your prostate! Take off your pants and underwear and kneel on the exam table.

"You are in good health . . . for someone your age!"

I'd like you to undress now. Everything off, including underwear.

“Let’s have a listen to your heartbeat…”

“Take a deep breath…good girl.”

“Hmm, your heart is beating a little fast.”

If I hear any of those things, I’m close to fainting. 💀😌😂