Heartbroken.

I had to go to the doctor today for my annual physical required by my insurance, I was both looking forward to the experience and dreading it. Although the image of a physical exam (With LOTS of stethoscope action) gets me hot I would rather watch or be the doctor than be the patient.Anyway....there I was ready for the stethoscope to come out and listen to my PUMP...it never happened. The doctor ( a woman...even though I don't find her too attractive , her wearing a stethoscope is!!!)...told me to take off my shirt and get on the exam table and she would be right back. I took off my shirt and sat on the end of the table ,slowed my breathing to make sure my Heart wasn't pounding and was ready....I have been running again for about 5 months so I know my Heart is STRONG and HEALTHY ( According to my Stethoscope!) so it sucked that she listened to my back and stomach and not one touch of that purple Littman stethoscope above my Heart. I hate going to the doctor but man was I looking forward to her listening to my PUMP. THUMpa THUMpa....THUMpa THUMpa... She did say that I was healthy but if she would have listened to my Heart and said "It sounds good" or "It sounds strong" or "Your Heart is very Healthy" I probably would have exploded in my pants right there!

How frustrating! Can I suggest next time you try making some casual comment, perhaps about your running and hoping your heart is healthy, and see if she bites. One of the great things I've found about doctors to my advantage is that they can be very curious, and like excuses to do a little more examination beyond the routine! Then again maybe it just wasn't your lucky day - hopefully better luck next time!

This reminds me that my own annual work physical is coming up - my heart's already speeding up thinking about it!

So sorry to hear that! Frustrating indeed. As for me, I've taken this particular frustrating matter into my own hands--drink coffee beforehand and mention that my heart is "beating kind of fast today."

Wishing you the best of luck and lots of chest piece contact to your eager thorax!

That does suck a little bit doesn't it. Still some is better than none at all.

She is obviously a Witch! (Only Kidding) I am surprised as my lady Dr. always listens to my heart as well as lungs and stomach. I would question her about being more thorough.