A medical question regarding Trump

[PJMcK]

News reports indicate that Trump has a "free weekend" so he's decided to begin his yearly physical 3 months early by making a trip to Bethesda to begin "phase 1" of his medical exams.

I don't get it. I just had my yearly physical a couple of weeks ago. It was fairly comprehensive including all the usual blood tests, blood pressure, EKG, height & weight, prostate exam and other obvious stuff for a man in his 60s. I saw a cardiologist for a follow-up on a cardiac stent. I had two sets of x-rays, for my chest and my right hand. I saw the dermatologist and I had a few other slightly invasive tests. Then I went to the dentist for a cleaning, x-rays and oral exam.

I was able to schedule all of this for one morning on a Wednesday. By lunchtime, I was done and went golfing for the afternoon.

Why is Trump's medical exam taking multiple days? I really don't get it.

Can anyone explain this? Thanks, in advance.

[Dennis Donovan]

1. More to examine...

[PJMcK]

3. HA!

Last year, it was claimed that Trump weighs 243 lbs.

Bullshit.

I guess it takes longer to get the real metrics then recalculate them to make Trump sound like a healthy young buck.

One look at him tells you all you have to know about the state of his health.

[Drahthaardogs]

32. I am just under 6 ft and weigh 245

I wear 34 inch jeans. I will admit I'm a body builder/ powerlifter, so my mass is distributed differently. Trump is 285 to 295 IMO.

[Aviation Pro]

46. He's over 3 bills

Without a doubt. Still, Eddie Hall could bench press him with ease.

[Drahthaardogs]

58. Eddie has slimmed down a ton. Eddie was never a naturally

Big guy and only maintained size with lots of drugs and 10,000 calories a day. He was a walking heart attack.

[snort]

64. And was using a CPAP.

I'm curious as to what he's going to do now. Try to get into the acting thing maybe?

[empedocles]

2. Hmmmm? Hard for trump to do anything straight

[malaise]

4. Come on now

This is Lyin' King Con - it is 100% bullshit as usual

[PJMcK]

5. Of course

But why would he have to go to Bethesda on multiple days? Isn't the president's schedule so demanding (!) that his time is too valuable to waste?

Not to be a conspiracy theorist but what's going on with him? Hmm?

[malaise]

6. It makes no sense as usual

What's more his last annual was in February this year - all BS all the time.
Fucker can't take the pressure

[getagrip_already]

20. Connect the doys...

One teport said he complained of chest discomfort.

The wh press secretary said he was back at the wh, but she lies like a rug.

No reporters have sern evidence he is at the wh.

He isnt golfing or visiting a club.

His staff routinely posts in his name.

So, is he still there undergoing treatment?

[mitch96]

28. " it is 100% bullshit as usual"....... oh the drama!!! nt

[mountain grammy]

52. Exactly!

[patricia92243]

7. I can explain it easily - He is lying.

[Blue_true]

40. That is it.

I believe this is a situation sort of like with Bernie a couple of months ago. Something major is happening and Trump's people are misleading the public about it's severity. Honestly, I could care less if a person like Trump drops dead, I believe the country would be better off in the longrun.

[Eyeball_Kid]

57. I made a reckless prediction near the end of last year that...

Trumpy would experience a debilitating medical event in July, due to the accumulation of stress from his criminal and dishonest behavior, not to mention the normally insurmountable stress of being president. Perhaps I was a few months off.

[safeinOhio]

8. Stress test

I’d love to watch it and see the numbers. On the tread mill, faster faster faster.

[gab13by13]

34. He would never do the treadmill

he would take the shot to raise his pulse.

[safeinOhio]

50. I hear those shots

are brutal.

[Wounded Bear]

59. I'm sure the treadmill would hurt his bone spurs...

[HipChick]

9. He is physically and mentally ill..

They are hiding it...Melania didn't even go with him..she's prob scoping out her black dress to wear, and what she'll get in her settlement.

[malaise]

12. Laughing so much I nearly choked on my coffee

Are you watching Litchman - he predicted the impeachment of Don the Con. Scathing

[llmart]

19. Spit take!

"scoping out her black dress to wear".

[redwitch]

21. She will wear her famous green jacket over that black dress.

[HipChick]

25. LMAO!..

Remember he already said that she wouldn't shed a tear if he was shot..

[Farmer-Rick]

29. Will their prenup give her something when he dies?

I wonder.

There must be a pot of gold at his death or she wouldn't still be with him.

[TheCowsCameHome]

31. Freedom to marry a human.

[dewsgirl]

10. Why on earth would you believe a thing he says?

[Blue_true]

41. Good question. It is not like he or his people have been honest. nt

[dewsgirl]

43. Not one single bit, ever.

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

11. The noose is getting tighter...

His guilt is going to come out soon. They are setting the table... he’s going to resign for health reasons...not his choice but by doctors suggestion. Then pence can pardon him for federal crimes.
State crimes tho will still be on.

[PJMcK]

14. You're on to something!

Your suggestion that it's part of the set-up is exactly what I was thinking.

Enjoy your Sunday, Tennis.

[Ohiogal]

13. He never does anything the normal way

That whole family is a bunch of freaks.

[Jim__]

15. Phase 1 of his physical: What's causing these chest pains? - n/t

[HipChick]

26. All the tests could have been done in house at the WH

in their medic unit...so something is up

Let's hope a staffer starts leaking soon..

[pwb]

16. He speaks he lies.

.

[Vinca]

17. I noticed the side of his mouth was twitchy the other day when he had the presser

about sending the email in the middle of the Ambassador's testimony. It's probably either a reaction to medication (they've probably got the guy on Thorazine at this point) or a TIA (mini stroke). Or maybe they're fishing for a way to make a graceful exit.

[IndyOp]

18. How the heck did you get all that done in one morning?

Seriously. My mother-in-law had a doctor who could do bloodwork and x-rays in house - that was super convenient but all that in one morning? I’m happy for you, but incredulous.

[PJMcK]

22. It was quite easy to schedule

I've been a patient with these professionals for years and I know many of the staff. The key was to schedule everyone a couple of months in advance.

[IndyOp]

23. Glad to hear it's possible for you. ;-)

[unc70]

30. That does seem quick

The blood draw, X-ray, etc. take very little time. I usually spend close to an hour with the PA, et al for the assessments and tests. Then 45-60 minutes with my doctor. I do the blood draw ahead so that all the labs are back before I see the doctor. No way I would schedule the dentist on the same day.

Back to Trump, I agree something is fishy. Possibly checking him out for something CV.

[IndyOp]

60. More power to them if they can do it. I would prefer having a break

after a few visits.

[moniss]

24. I have your answer.

In your case the doctors and medical personnel don't have to keep on pushing over 300 pounds of pure asshole out of the way in order to do their examination. In the case of the Orange Ruski this can take several weeks more.

[PJMcK]

27. Thank you

Your explanation clearly describes the situation perfectly.

[moreland01]

33. Mayo Clinic

If you get a complete work-up at the Mayo Clinic it can take up to 3 days. But that's because there are waiting lists for the testing machines, blood lab, etc. If they cleared all the people out and you had open access to all of the machines (MRI/CatScan/Lab workers, etc.) it wouldn't take that long, I imagine.

[IndyOp]

61. Good point. (nt)

[bucolic_frolic]

35. Assessments expand

Geriatric physical? There's lots to look for, if they can find it beneath the bulk

[olegramps]

36. I would suggest that his doctors prescribe an enema.

It would be an answer to all our problems, since he would just simply disappear down the crapper.

[George II]

39. It would also clear his brain.

[paleotn]

37. It doesn't.

He's reality tv'ing the thing.

Personally, I think it's to set up his departure on medical grounds, and blame the Dems for breaking his health with all their antics. When you're just about out of cards, there's always the poor, sick old man card.

[George II]

38. Not just multiple days - he said his physical will be completed "NEXT YEAR"!!!

This was an emergency visit I'm sure. We'll be hearing more about this in the next few days.

[Blue_true]

45. Yeah. I don't know why anyone would believe something from people that lie as soon as their lips

part.

[in2herbs]

42. Maybe he ran out of his drugs and was experiencing withdrawal? nt

[Eyeball_Kid]

56. He will never run out of drugs. He's got the power to demand anything. n/t

[Evergreen Emerald]

44. Did he have a medical issue? Like a heart attack?

This is information the citizens would need to know.

[Chakaconcarne]

47. they are looking for a medical justification

for dropping out of 2020.

hope springs eternal.

[NBachers]

48. If he's in good enough shape to do Nuremburg rallies he's in good enough shape for the investigation

[GoCubsGo]

49. The explanation is that they think we are all stupid.

[Kitchari]

51. This! n/t

[Josiesdad]

53. With this administration, a cigar is never just a cigar

We need to start by assuming that any staged press release has been run through the spin machine to put the best face on it. The facts, as presented, are fluid. The purpose of any public utterance is to tell a favorable story that as often as not is contrary to reality. We can't work forward assuming any transparency at all. We must work backward and assume a background of lies to discover a truth.

[Rebl2]

54. Went to

Ask for an anxiety medication? Experiencing chest pains?

[usaf-vet]

55. To start with he has to find the right toady on the medical staff to rubber stamp whatever BS....

.... Trump wants. So he has to line that up ahead of time so on real exam day, EVERYBODY is on the same page.

Trump starts with deciding what lies he plans on telling then he lines up the puppets to deliver the message.

[Beringia]

62. Since he never takes anyone's advice

I wonder how docs can even treat him.

[Talitha]

63. Damn... I was hoping it was a poison scare.

It's the least Pootie can do for us.

[redstatebluegirl]

65. He wants his followers to think that the Democrats are killing him.

Then he can walk away, put Pence in , get a pardon for anything and everything, and we will end up with another Republican President and congress in 2020. He won't shut up when he is gone folks, he will continue stirring up his crazy deplorables.

[Midnight Writer]

66. Melania's kidney problem enlarged her breasts. Trump's chest discomfort enlarged his mushroom?