Had my free NHS health check yesterday

knuckleduster
knuckleduster Member Posts: 551
edited 8. Dec 2012, 16:11 in Community Chit-chat archive
Why they advertise it as a FREE health check I can't imagine, but here are the results. Get more exercise, blood pressure borderline, lose weight, pulse rate was good and steady, but then the BAD new, the really BAD news - I've shrunk!! :shock: I'm no longer a proud 5ft 4", instead just 5ft 3" and a widgy bit. Apart, from my family, that widgy bit is now the most important thing my life :lol: . But it does explain why I keep catching my toes in a couple of pairs of trousers and why I asked my son of 29 if he was still growing.

So my New Year resolutions are, get fitter, leaner and GROW AN INCH. :lol:

Have a good weekend everyone.

Janet xx

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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Your results are very similar to mine, Janet, including the fact that I've shrunk too. :shock: I've always been 5' 8'', but was shocked recently to discover that I've also lost an inch. I even checked it when I got home in case the nurse had made a mistake, but it was correct.

    I'm doing my best to get fitter and leaner, but I'm not sure how to grow that inch back again.

    Joan :D
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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :lol::lol: What are you both worrying about regarding losing ONLY an inch in height, I have lost 4 and a bit inches since 2004. :shock: :lol: This is on average half an inch a year! My grandaughter keeps reminding me that she is getting taller and I am shrinking. Wish I'd never mentioned it to her now! :wink:

    Having a slight curvature of the spine, has not helped of course. Mr. E often asks where I am! :roll: :lol:

    Elna x
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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Janet you made me laugh...I am wondering if they can fit longer metal bits when I eventually have my THRs :shock: and im serious.. :)
    Love
    Barbara
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My height goes up and down according to the latest new bit.

    All of us with auto-immune stuff shrink as the synovial fluid dries up. It's arm-length that annoys me. When your elbows, wrists and finger joints all shrink your reach is virtually non-existant. I keep doing my stretching exercises but I think I need the help of the inquisition.
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  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wow, I didn't think about shrinking because of loss of synovial fluid. I've been told I was an inch shorter but just thought they'd got it wrong. Hope I don't shrink too much or my grandkids will be taller than me soon. :shock:
    Christine

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