Hindsight is 20/20
So I am in my EARLY 40s. I feel okay, but I do fall asleep in the chair at the end of the day. There are a few other small symptoms that might hint at old age too.
I was listening to a co-worker tell me about his recent trip to the Doc. He said he was feeling kind of tired all of the time and lethargic. He went to the Doc and was prescribed some sort of tetosterone replacement therapy gel. My friend said he feels like playing sports all of the time now!
So of course……I did some research. I had some of the same symptoms. I did a search and found a urologist in the area. I called them and explained (in greater detail than above) the story I just explained here. They said they accepted my insurance and an appoinment was made.
On arrival they charged me $50.00 co-pay right away. I thought this was odd as they could do extra stuff…like bloodwork.
I knew they were going to draw blood, so I didn’t eat breakfast and only drank water. I answered a couple of hundred questions and then the male nurse came in. A very large bald man. He asked me personal questions about my equipment, which I answered. He then asked me to pee in a cup. I did quite well and did not spill a drop. I am glas I was so careful as the nurse did not wear gloves as he took the plastic cup away. I wish I would not have shaken his hand though.
The Doc came in and I explained everything a third time. He said okay….drop your pants it is time to check out your equipment. I was a bit surprised as I was really hoping they would draw blood from my arm. He told me to bend over and lean on the table. You know what happened next…..cold lube and awwwwww!
He then told me there was napkins, soap and water right there. He pointed to the counter and walked out. No foreplay? No cuddling? I payed $50.00 for this! I felt cheap and used, and yet I was the one out of $50.00.
I waited in the room for a bit and heard a schrill scream from next door. Then the masochist returned to my room. He told me my blood pressure was great. My pulse was quite low and my equipment was great ( i knew I liked it). He mentioned there was no puss or blood in my urine. I was quite relieved.
He did say that because my libido is fairly high ( not sure what that means) that he did not think I had a tetosterone level issue. He told me I was just getting old. They did draw blood though. So we will see in about a week.
My kids would have told me I am getting old for free and I would have saved $50.00 and not been violated!
Hindsight is 20/20






August 31, 2009 at 2:45 pm
you not getting old mate,its the "roaring" forties.
sounds like a bit of an adventure you had there!
all my mates can fall asleep in front of the tv! i reckon that starts at about 20!!
September 2, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Here’s a great resource:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/top-10-iron-rich-foods
I had no idea that artichokes are iron-rich… but I’m pretty sure they aren’t as good for you when in artichoke/parmesean dip when slathered on a slice of sourdough bread. ;-(
Good for you for figuring out there was a problem with your body. And congrats on the "great" equipment rating!
October 16, 2009 at 10:20 am
How old was the damn doc! Old! Early 40s???? You just got your training wheels removed!