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getagrip_already

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7. almost there but nope.....

Sun Nov 1, 2020, 10:57 AM

Nov 2020

I turn 63 next year, but I've been pushing off every visit I can. The only things I've done this year are shingles/flu vaccine and a proctology exam.

I'm skipping routine physicals and dental visits for now. Heck, until last week I hadn't had a hair cut since january (never liked pony tails - it had to go).

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Have seniors been going to doctor's offices [View all] marybourg Nov 2020 OP

Nope. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2020 #1

That's how I feel, but I was due in May, and now my marybourg Nov 2020 #4

No. My husband isn't either. onecaliberal Nov 2020 #2

I have gone for my annual checkup because.. luvs2sing Nov 2020 #3

No. Have had a couple of televisits with the VA this year... Wounded Bear Nov 2020 #5

Yes Timewas Nov 2020 #6

I've got one coming up Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #37

OK Timewas Nov 2020 #40

It kept coming back for me for a while. Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #43

My luck Timewas Nov 2020 #44

almost there but nope..... getagrip_already Nov 2020 #7

i broke a tooth so HAVE to go to dentist for a crown :( samnsara Nov 2020 #12

I have a broken tooth, too. murielm99 Nov 2020 #26

Yes, have to show my face to get prescriptions refilled. northoftheborder Nov 2020 #8

Yes. My annual check-up was this past Tuesday. stopbush Nov 2020 #9

Nope Ferrets are Cool Nov 2020 #10

nope! samnsara Nov 2020 #11

Postponing all such check ups beachbumbob Nov 2020 #13

Not this one. AirmensMom Nov 2020 #14

Wow. Bad time to have to start with a new dentist. marybourg Nov 2020 #32

Yes. AirmensMom Nov 2020 #42

Just a blood draw, a mammo cilla4progress Nov 2020 #15

Had a friend tell me last week AirmensMom Nov 2020 #18

Yes snowybirdie Nov 2020 #16

Put off as long as I could, but had to go because insurance requires. rzemanfl Nov 2020 #17

Oh, and here's an informative article on CNN cilla4progress Nov 2020 #19

Yes, that's why I never believed in level 4 biohazard cleaning of marybourg Nov 2020 #33

Yes, this one did Progressive dog Nov 2020 #20

Not MD until have to, to renew prescription. elleng Nov 2020 #21

Yes, I've been seeing doctors and my dentist on a regular basis. Otherwise, I stay home. Shrike47 Nov 2020 #22

Early on the Doctor canceled all my quarterly visits Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #23

Yes, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanx. marybourg Nov 2020 #34

All visits have been via Telemed and Zoom CountAllVotes Nov 2020 #24

Yes. For annual and for overdue colonoscopy unc70 Nov 2020 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author unc70 Nov 2020 #27

Yes, but I stayed in my car. The asst came out, took my temp and B.P and asked some questions. lamp_shade Nov 2020 #28

Yes hedda_foil Nov 2020 #29

No Friggin way!!!! Wellstone ruled Nov 2020 #30

Nope. Only for emergencies. Peregrine Took Nov 2020 #31

Oh, that hurts just reading about it. Hope you're better now. marybourg Nov 2020 #35

Shoulder doc has me in rehab twice a week. safeinOhio Nov 2020 #36

Yes lillypaddle Nov 2020 #38

I have, but that's because my doctors and dentist are very strict about the protocols. Nay Nov 2020 #39

Yes, routine visits ... JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2020 #41

Yes. trof Nov 2020 #45

No, the first time I went in person was to get a flu and pneumonia shot. redstatebluegirl Nov 2020 #46

Thanks all. I went to my doc 'cause I needed marybourg Nov 2020 #47