Physimed and family ski

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I'm getting older and it's time for me to get a full fledge physical. It's time for me to get a good picture of my physical condition to see if there are things that I need to change or fix to live a long, healthy life. I did this physical at Physimed, in St-Laurent. While it's private and we need to pay a huge amount, it's worth the experience. I also a nice t-shirt and jogging pants.

Following is a list of items I was checked for (except for the feminine only tests, of course).

Exams and Tests

A medical check-up is a comprehensive medical examination that we recommend to be done annually. All patients having a medical check-up at Physimed will go through a global medical assessment that may include different medical tests such as:

• Comprehensive medical questionnaire;
• Complete physical examination (by a general practitioner);
• General blood tests (glucose, creatinine, urea, calcium, total proteins, albumin, AST, ALT, GGT, alkaline phosphatase, uric acid, total and direct bilirubin, PO4, cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL & LDL cholesterol, electrolytes, complete blood count);
• Blood tests specific for certain diseases (PSA, CA125, HIV, etc);
• Urine analysis;
• Thyroid profile;
• Computerized audiometry test (hearing test);
• Computerized spirometry test (pulmonary function test);
• Cardiology consultation;
• Resting electrocardiogram;
• Stress electrocardiogram (treadmill test);
• Chest x-ray;
• General fitness evaluation by a kinesiologist;
• Osteodensitometry (bone density);
• Screening test for colon cancer (Hémoccult, colonoscopy);
• Sleep apnea test;
• Screening test for peripheral atherosclerotic diseases;
• Gynaecologic exam and PAP test;
• Mammography;
• Immunization update;
• Visual exam;
• Others (if necessary).

I had to do a full exercise on bike, sit ups, cardio and other. What I've learned from that is that I'm in much better shape then I thought, only need to lose 5-10 lbs more, and need to increase my cardio, which I am. The rest I'll know in a few weeks. Hopefully nothing is lurking in there.

All in all, Physimed is just great.

I made it home around 13:30, starving. Suzanne was giving Mathieu a haircut. Suzanne went to get Sabrina at school while Mathieu and I started getting ready for ski. We were on the slopes around 15:30. Except for the bitter cold, we had a fantastic time. We only skied two hours but it was great skiing. Everyone follows, everyone is comfortable, I was even able to do a few quick runs.

Ski Tracks:

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Maximum Speed 54.8 kmh
Distance 4.6 km
Vertical 433 m
Slope 18°
Duration 01:33:31

Afterwards it was time for some good St-Hubert. Remember, I was starving. And I ate. Oh did I ever eat. It was so good.

We all crashed as soon as we made it home, tired, exhausted, but happy.


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