My First Real Physical In 15 Years

After much dilly-dallying, I finally got off my ass and scheduled a legit physical. Actually, I made an appointment request online. My two-week vacation from work is coming up next week, so hopefully they can squeeze me in sometime during that period. I also specifically requested my actual new PCP to perform the physical, rather than simply being passed off to a PA or RN.

For anyone who's wondering, this long-overdue physical is about health FIRST. For the past several years I've had issues with acid reflux, frequent headaches, insomnia, mild respiratory infections, and fatigue. Any thorough and detailed exam of the prostate or dangly bits is merely the icing on the cake 😃 .

I haven't been intimately touched by ANY woman, for ANY reason, in almost three years, so it's gonna be interesting.

@ ILuvLadyDocs

Make sure to take a list of concerns and questions with you. Prioritize the list as most important to least important. Many medical providers advocate this for many reasons. In regards to the length of the appointment allotted for one on one time with your physician, call and check with the office how long your appointment is. If you feel the time they have scheduled for you is not enough, book a longer appointment. You can always talk to the nurse of the Dr, asking the nurse to give the scheduling people authorizing additional time. Some offices (front office employees) need permission to add extra time to an appointment from the PA, nurse, medical assistant in the (back office) vs front office.

Women doctors actually listen. As a man, I wouldn't go back to a male doctor in a million years. And as for the embarrassing stuff....prostate exam, testicle exam, etc....remember that she's already had her finger up guys' butts many times over, and she's pretty much seen it all. I don't mind it anymore because she's examined my junk at least half a dozen times. But like I said before, women listen to your problems, and try solving them without delay.

When you booked on-line, did they give you details of what the examination would cover?

It is like anything, the more you pay the more comprehensive will be the exam. Can you tell us the cost?

For any specific problems you have or wish to discuss, these should be highlighted to them before the examination.

The best of luck.