Health check LOL

[Norm]

Went to the docs today, following a letter about health screening for us older chaps, to be honest I may as well not have bothered, the practise had one set of machines for the blood tests and these were being shared by three different nurses, it took two attempts and about five minutes for the nurse to get sufficient blood into the little pipette to put in the machine, the concept of a liquid being expelled if the bulb was pressed when the pipe was only half full was beyond her . I must look like Simon Cowell as my waist measurement was taken on my rib cage, my weight was taken, when I asked should I take my shoes off the response was "it's up to you", the computer was supposed to run a little programme after all the data was entered to assess any health risks and any follow up action to be taken, that apparently wasn't working anyway I now know for sure I have red blood and a pulse, Can't help but think I was part of some box ticking exercise

 

[brightspark]

Went to the docs today, following a letter about health screening for us older chaps, to be honest I may as well not have bothered, the practise had one set of machines for the blood tests and these were being shared by three different nurses, it took two attempts and about five minutes for the nurse to get sufficient blood into the little pipette to put in the machine, the concept of a liquid being expelled if the bulb was pressed when the pipe was only half full was beyond her . I must look like Simon Cowell as my waist measurement was taken on my rib cage, my weight was taken, when I asked should I take my shoes off the response was "it's up to you", the computer was supposed to run a little programme after all the data was entered to assess any health risks and any follow up action to be taken, that apparently wasn't working anyway I now know for sure I have red blood and a pulse, Can't help but think I was part of some box ticking exercise

i got a letter about heart check ect told wifey to bin it nowt wrong with my heart ive have had a few good shocks at work and it still ok

 

[rtbcomp]

Wait to you get the bowel cancer screening letter. That's not very pleasant, but at least the samples are taken in the privacy of your own home.

 

[cumbriasteve]

Yeah I got one of those MOT checks for 'men of that age', blood pressure good, weight ok, fat % within limits and cholestrol touch high so given a diet sheet to read...after studying it over a full English in the local cafe I must have accidently left it behind.. oh well...pointless going back for it..someone bound to have stolen it by now....or they will if I give them another couple of weeks.

 

[cumbriasteve]

Wait to you get the bowel cancer screening letter. That's not very pleasant, but at least the samples are taken in the privacy of your own home.

LOL ... Just opened todays post and yep...it's here, applicator sticks and all... this getting old game is not all the peace and quiet I thought it would be.

 

[Norm]

, applicator sticks .

sod that for a lark I'll remain in ignorant bliss

 

[rtbcomp]

I know, I was expecting a jam jar and a Jiffy bag.

 

[Hitch]

I know, I was expecting a jam jar and a Jiffy bag.

Nooo, thats the kit for post vasectomy testing

 

[cumbriasteve]

This is getting silly now..last letter to open is specsavers telling me it's been 2 years since I had eyes tested..better sort that before I use those damn applicators... or could be sending a strange reply to car insurance people

 

[Norm]

This is getting silly now..last letter to open is specsavers telling me it's been 2 years since I had eyes tested..better sort that before I use those damn applicators... or could be sending a strange reply to car insurance people

Definitely, that's one package you don't want to be sending to the wrong address, mind you depending on your insurance co they might mistake it for customer satisfaction feedback

 

[cumbriasteve]

Definitely, that's one package you don't want to be sending to the wrong address, mind you depending on your insurance co they might mistake it for customer satisfaction feedback

Very true..and this is all your fault Norm for starting this thread ..I was feeling fit as a fiddle an hour ago...feel like I am falling to bits now..think it must be time for my Complan and bed socks...us old 'past it's' need all the rest we can get

 

[Norm]

I know I was fine til that letter arrived myself, apart from failing eyesight, a touch of arthritis in my fingers and a bad back I'm a as fit as a fiddle meself, time for horlicks and bed

 

[rtbcomp]

Funny you should say that, the day after the bowel cancer letter came I had the worst gut-ache I've had for years!

I cheated with the test, the results came back "normal", but apparently I'm expecting kittens.

 

[Norm]

Funny you should say that, the day after the bowel cancer letter came I had the worst gut-ache I've had for years!

I cheated with the test, the results came back "normal", but apparently I'm expecting kittens.

 

[ouchmyfinger]

LOL ... Just opened todays post and yep...it's here, applicator sticks and all... this getting old game is not all the peace and quiet I thought it would be.

me too, the poor technician!!!!!!!
oh and when i first got it i asked my wife would she give me a hand, you can imagine the reply........
alzheimers test next

 

[rtbcomp]

Pity the postman - he knows exactly what's in those envelopes he's delivering!

 

[octo0072000]

Wait to you get the bowel cancer screening letter. That's not very pleasant, but at least the samples are taken in the privacy of your own home.

bin there done that one Poo sticks

 

[pedrobedro]

bin there done that one Poo sticks

I did that a couple of months ago, nose clip and rubber gloves next time

 

[CompoSimmonite]

I have numerous serious health problems so get regular such checks at GP's. Last year they said everything was OK - and a few weeks later I had a stroke ! I also have a hospital check every 6 months to confirm I'm using my CPAP machine for Sleep Apnoea to allow me to keep on driving.The machine has a memory and they use it plot my sleep pattern. It even shows when I get up in the night to go to the loo - real big brother stuff !

Paul H