I dodged a bullet, something you should all read.

[MalMember]

WOW! Thanks for posting Mick. Glad to hear everything is ok now.

It’s certainly worth getting the full checkup when you get to 40 and over. I’m not 40 yet and had my full check up a couple of years ago after not feeling to well myself. Got the all clear after a few test.

See ya Friday mate.

[katrina ratcliffMember]

Hey Mick, been reading your post and the responses you got and I’m thrilled that you’ve had the courage to share your story. What is also special is the support and love from the OldBull family.

My Dad was in his late 60’s when he was diagnosed and after the operation and radiation he was one of the lucky ones…unfortunately he wasn’t comfortable sharing his story with his sailing mates. It wasn’t until some of his mates succumbed to the same cancer that he spoke up. Unfortunately it was too late for some and the last couple of years he has gone from one funeral to another.

So I suppose blokes need to continue to share their personal challenges and know there is support out there.

Kat

[peteMember]

Your still coming on the weekend aren’t you ???

[Mick DMember]

pete the wulf wrote:

Your still coming on the weekend aren’t you ???

Shit yeah ………. pardon the pun.

Me and the pig will be there.

[DeanMember]

micknmeld wrote:

It is especially lucky for you Ollie……………

I still owe you $60….. :laugh:

Oh yeah I forgot about that :laugh:

Ollie

[DavidMember]

Hello Mick,
Good to hear all is Ok!
I agree with Jeffro, i get my PSAs checked with a regular blood test usually a couple of times a year.
As 40 was nearly 14 years ago for me i have kept up regular check ups with the doctor and advise mates that are getting older to do the same.

Rebore.

[Adam RodgersMember]

Jeffro wrote:

These days it is generally just a blood test to start with to check your PSA levels, if they are a bit high the camera comes out (or more to the point goes in :S ).

I had mine blood test just recently which revealed a few other problems but nothing a change of diet and some excercise wont fix.

As for the heart burn, I have been on tablets for them for about 4 years now and had the camera down the throat twice. Last time I went in the nurse asked me to take the underpants off, I had to tell her she needed her compass adjusted

Very pleased to hear a positive outcome for you Mick

Jeffro,

Are you sure she wasn’t just keen on you :laugh: :laugh:

Good to hear all is clear Mick

I went for my 40,000km check up 10,000km ago and go every 1,000 k’s

All you blokes service your bikes religously

But what’s the point if you don’t service the nut attached to the handlebars :whistle:

Keep well :woohoo:

Adam.

[MichaelMember]

Great news Mick

Over 40 you should have all the checks they tell you to do , you may think its is a bit of overkill but you just dont know what you are walking around with inside. A very close call Mick.

cheers
Strucky

[ChrisMember]

on reading this I decided I should have a full checkup, told my doc I want the works, so this morning I have had 6 vials of blood drawn plus a urine sample, something I have been putting off for a long time, I know my cholestrol is high and I am gluten intolerant, but really just wanted to ignore it all, now turning 40 it is time to start looking after myself a bit better so back to the doc next thursday for results, guaranteed I will be on cholestrol meds and will have proof of gluten intolerance so big change in diet coming, also got script for nicco patches which I am planning to start monday, I have come to the conclusion that although I am shitting myself about the results that it’s better to know and get it sorted than to continue to ignore it. So if im walking a bit funny friday you’ll know why. :ohmy: :ohmy:

Cheers
Chris.

[Mick DMember]

Good onya Chris.

That is the main reason I started this thread.

Good luck with it all.

[Jeffrey SmithMember]

Good stuff Chris, better to get the checks done than to die wondering!

[Scott SouthwellMember]

Im due for a blood test after a work incident. Might ask the doc for a full overhaul whilst I’m there.

[ChrisMember]

results are in everything great except cholesterol levels are way higher than they should be!!!

[Mick DMember]

chris72a wrote:

results are in everything great except cholesterol levels are way higher than they should be!!!

That’s good news Chris… At least now you have had the tests, all is good and you can do something about the cholesterol levels.

[ChrisMember]

micknmeld wrote:

chris72a wrote:

results are in everything great except cholesterol levels are way higher than they should be!!!

That’s good news Chris… At least now you have had the tests, all is good and you can do something about the cholesterol levels.

Thanks Mick but that’s no fun I guess he said I should drink more red wine, so a bottle it is..

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