I have been counselling clients for much of the day
But went into my surgery to see the practice nurse about my feet first thing.
She was happy about them but stated I would be going for “ a proper” check soon as well as a routine eye exam.
She’s a jolly-hockey sticks character who also brightly asked
“ Any Trouble with the old erections?”
“I might have trouble right now “ I replied honestly
Hey ho
As my old nan would have exclaimed "ooh you are a caution, our John" 😄
ReplyDeleteWhat a wag lol
DeleteHow kind to ask.
ReplyDeleteWill Jay
I guess impotency IS a common side effect of diabetes
DeleteToo funny!
ReplyDeleteOne of My better replies
DeleteRather rude of her to say ‘old’ but your response made me smile, thanks John. Jan in Castle Gresley
ReplyDeleteI found it rather workmanlike rather than rude and we both laughed about it
DeleteYou need to laugh more and that is a direct order!! Jan
DeleteGood job I'd put my cuppa down before I read that, John, otherwise I'd have snorted my drink everywhere! xx
ReplyDeleteMaybe she studied at St Trinian's.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant response. Made me chuckle.
ReplyDeleteJu x
Oh, I never guessed from the post title that you would get asked a question about that! :o
ReplyDeleteBloody Jesus !
DeleteDid you laugh?
Lee
lol yes we both laughed Lee
DeleteThe question has to be an unintentional compliment. That you've still "got it" and will be having and expecting erections as a normal part of your life. An ego boost if with the potential to be an embarrassing one. (I hope you weren't. Embarrassed, that is!) Well dealt with, John!
ReplyDeleteWe laughed and as a nurse who always took the lead exploring sexual dysfunction with patients in spinal injuries, I applauded her
DeleteThis made me chuckle John
DeleteI had a prostate check and my primary doctor asked me the same question , I was flabagasted
Keith
Xx
New or latest might have been a better phrase
ReplyDeletePerfect reply, John dear! Thanks ever so much the giggle this afternoon. Much needed & much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteSomewhat TMI but I truly commend your openness in mentioning and discussing such issues. And...most men could NOT manage to laugh.
ReplyDeleteYou never know what questions you'll be asked by a doctor when you're the humble patient. Good of you to reply so brilliantly!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
You could have asked her to lend you a hand.
ReplyDeleteHow funny! That nurse is thorough. She wanted to make sure all the bits were in working order.
ReplyDeleteFirst time commenting. Your reply had me truly laughing in a long time. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLinda from Raleigh, NC
I had no idea one has to have erections to be a counsellor. I wonder what other jobs require this as well. What a strange world we live in !
ReplyDeleteYou are not dead yet! During my medical adventure ten years ago, I was transferred to a different hospital in the middle of the night. The nurse taking the medical history, at 2 AM asked "sexually active?" I responded "that is a new question!" He said, "we usually just mark yes, but now I know you are alert."
ReplyDeleteI love that nurse.
ReplyDeleteHa! I always appreciate a direct question.
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