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GliderGuider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 09:55 PM
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W's health report - where is it?
I distinctly remember that just before the last election we were promised a full report on W's health, just "Not right now, cause we're a little busy fixing these machin...I mean campaigning, yeah that's it - campaigning. We'll get it to you right after the election..."

Does anyone know if such a report was ever issued? I sure don't remember one, and in light of his recent jaw troubles and the apparent loss of his teeth it would sure be interesting.
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Fridays Child Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 09:58 PM
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1. We were talking about this yesterday. I'll try to find the thread for you.
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givemebackmycountry Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 09:59 PM
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2. What?
I agree about the report. They promised us that.
I also agree about his weird tics and other odd behaviors.

But...

What is this about his teeth falling out?

Now that's something I ain't heard yet.

MORE INFO PLEASE!!

:hi:
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Fridays Child Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 10:04 PM
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4. I think the tooth reference is to the dentist he saw in Alabama...
...when he was in the TANG. Remember that they produced a record of his having seen a dentist there, supposedly proving that he showed up for duty? That dental chart showed a lot of problems for a 26-year old man.
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Angry Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 10:08 PM
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7. Coke is hell on teeth n/t
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Up2Late Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 10:29 PM
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13. Crystal Meth is too.
Hey Angry Girl, you topped the 1000+ mark, you've been busy!
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Angry Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 10:31 PM
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15. Procrastination..... hehe shhhhhh! :-)
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GliderGuider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 10:11 PM
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No, the tooth reference is to this video clip:
http://www.canofun.com/blog/videos/jerksandsmirksoct405.wmv

Find me a tooth in his mouth. Just one. Bet ya can't do it!
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Fridays Child Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 10:30 PM
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14. Been saying for long time that he's had dentures for years and that..
...now, they sit on very receded gums (a problem for which no remedy exists) which is why his mouth looks so empty of teeth--uppers, especially.

I've also wondered if the tooth loss was the result of Dilantin, an anti-epileptic med that causes softening of the gums, which encourages major tooth decay. According to some studies, a significant percentage of dyslexics are epileptic, and we know George is dyslexic.

One of my favorite bushisms is his defense against Gail Sheehy's 2000 Vanity Fair article about his dyslexia. He said, "The woman who knew that I had dyslexia--I never interviewed her."

Oy.
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tularetom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 10:06 PM
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5. Look at any picture of him - you never see his teeth
Never saw any teeth in poopy bush's mouth either. I never heard about them falling out though.:wtf:
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Fridays Child Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 10:01 PM
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3. This post has a link to a CNN article on his physical exam...
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williesgirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 10:07 PM
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6. that link ends up with "page not found" on CNN's site n/t
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Fridays Child Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 10:11 PM
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10. Hmm. It was there just yesterday. Agent Mike? Is this your work?
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BuyingThyme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 10:08 PM
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8. D.C. Zoo
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Ilsa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 10:09 PM
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9. Yeah, I think they published a physical on him about a year ago.
They buffed it up a little, increased his height by an inch, commented on his outstanding health, esp. for his age.
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aint_no_life_nowhere Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 10:13 PM
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11. I think the last published report signed by his physicians was in 2001
Here it is at the White House website. Since then, we've only had second hand statements to the press from his doctors or from Ari Fleischer and then Scott McClellan telling us everything was a-okay. But I don't believe we've had the privilege of actually seeing the report signed by the examining physician, in the examining physician's own words, in all its detail, including a medical history and list of current medications, since this one in August, 2001:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/08/20010804-2.html

Summary of the President's Physical Examination

I have interviewed and examined President George W. Bush, and have reviewed his medical record. Within the scope of my specialty, I find him to be fit for duty and have every reasonable expectation that he will remain fit for duty for the duration of his Presidency.

Dr. James Butler
CAPT, MC, USN, FACP
Chief, Gastroenterology
National Naval Medical Center
Consultant to the Attending
Physician to Congress

Dr. Murray Sean Donovan
CDR, MC, USN
Consultant to the Attending
Physician to Congress
Chief, Radiology
National Naval Medical Center

Dr. Sushil Jain
CAPT, MSC, OD, MS, FAAO
Head, Department of Optometry
National Naval Medical Center

Dr. Thomas James DeGraba, M.D.
Director,
Clinical Stroke Research Unit, Stroke Branch
National Institute of
Neurologic Disorder and Stroke

Dr. Stephen S. Haas
M.D., FAAOS
Team Physician,
Washington Wizards,
Capitals and Mystics

Ms. Margaret Jylkka
MS, CCC-A, FAAA
Chief, Audiology
National Naval Medical Center

Dr. Richard A. Keller
COL, MC, USA
Chief, Dermatologic Surgery
Walter Reed
Army Medical Center

Dr. Eric A. Mair
Lt Col, MC, USAF, FAAP
Chief,
Division of Otolaryngology-
Head and Neck Surgery
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Dr. Allen H. Roberts II
CAPT, MC, USN, FACP, FCCP
Head, Critical Care
Pulmonary Critical Care
Medicine
National Naval Medical Center

Dr. William Marston Linehan
M.D., FACS
Chief,
Urologic Oncology Branch
National Cancer Institute
National Institute of Health

Dr. Richard L. Morrissey
CAPT, MC, USN, FACC
Chief of Cardiology
National Naval Medical Center

Dr. Carey Craig Williams
LCDR, MSC, USN, DPM, AAPPS
Chief, Podiatric Services
National Naval Medical Center
Consultant to the Attending
Physician to Congress

Supervised and Reviewed by:

Dr. Kenneth Cooper Dr.
MD, MPH, FACPM, FACSM
President and Founder
The Cooper Aerobics Center

Richard J. Tubb
Col, MC, USAF, SFS
Director, White House Medical Unit
The President's Physician

President George W. Bush
Summary of Medical History
August 4th, 2001

With a date of birth of July 6th, 1946, the President is 55 years old. Dr. Kenneth Cooper performed the Presidents previous medical examination at the Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas in June 2000, as he has since 1989. With the exception of the knee MRI, all tests were performed to establish a baseline for the Presidents tenure and as screening (c.f. diagnostic) examinations.

Past Medical History

There is no past medical history of hypertension, diabetes, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted disease, stroke or heart disease.

The President has a history of activity and sports-related injuries. These injuries resolved without sequelae, and do not impact his current exercise program or duties.
- Musculoskeletal low back pain secondary to lifting; fully evaluated in 1990, currently asymptomatic
- Left medial meniscal injury, 1997, with subsequent surgical repair

Benign colonic adenomatous polyps removed on screening colonoscopy, 7/98, 12/99

Mild high frequency hearing loss; speech frequencies excellent

Nasal congestion suggestive of seasonal allergic rhinitis experienced this past spring in D.C. Currently asymptomatic

Blood transfusions: none

Past Surgical History

Appendectomy 1956

Left medial menisectomy as above, 3/97

Medications

The President uses vitamins but does not routinely use prescription medications.

Immunizations

The Presidents immunizations are current for worldwide travel.

Social History

Tobacco: An occasional cigar.

Alcohol: None.

Caffeine: Diet sodas and coffee.

Exercise: The President currently runs (on average) 3.0 miles, 4 times weekly. He also routinely cross-trains with swimming, free weights and elliptical trainer.

Other: The President has not missed work due to illness since his last physical exam.

Physical Examination

Vital Statistics:

Age: 55 years old
Height: 72 inches (without shoes)
Temperature: 97 degrees F (oral)
Weight: 189.75# (previous 194.5#)
Body fat: 14.5% (previous 19.94%)
Resting heart rate (seated): 43 bpm
Resting blood pressure (seated): 118/74
Oxygen saturation (via pulse oximetry, room air): 98%

System-specific examination summary

HEENT: HEENT exam, including fiberoptic nasolaryngoscopy, was unremarkable except for a documented mild bilateral high frequency hearing loss at from 4000-8000 kHz. Hearing is excellent in the speech frequencies and is unchanged since June 2000. The degree and frequency involved does not impact normal conversation. Physical examination of the neck and thyroid was unremarkable. Thyroid function tests were normal.

Eyes: No ocular pathology was discovered on slit lamp or dilated direct ophthalmoscopy. Visual fields and intraocular pressure were normal. Uncompensated (uncorrected) distant visual acuity was 20/25 in the right eye, 20/30 in the left eye. Both were correctable to 20/20. (Glasses are not required for distant vision. The President uses reading glasses as needed.)

Neurologic exam: Normal.

Pulmonary: Pulmonary examination and pulmonary function tests were normal. Chest x-ray was unremarkable.

Gastrointestinal: Normal. Abdominal ultrasound was unremarkable. Colonoscopy was last performed in December 1999. Surveillance colonoscopy is not indicated until next year.

Cardiology: Physical examination of the circulatory system was normal. The resting EKG was consistent with aerobic conditioning. There was no evidence of heart disease.

Consistent with his past examinations at the Cooper Clinic, the President underwent Balke exercise treadmill testing (ETT) and echocardiogram. He exercised for a total of 26:00 minutes, 100% maximum predicted heart rate, and calculated MVO2 of 52.5. (Previous ETT: 24:00 minutes, maximal heart rate 174, MVO2 49.6). No signs or symptoms of cardiovascular pathology were noted. Echocardiogram was within normal limits. Fasting Lipid panel: Total Cholesterol: 170 (*desirable<200); HDL: 42 (>40); LDL: 112 (optimal<100, near optimal<130); Triglycerides: 80 (<150). Cardio C-reactive protein analysis was 0.4 (reference range 0-1.9) placing him in the lowest risk category. Homocysteine was 8.6 (5.4-11.9). Coronary calcification score last year was 0 and was not repeated this year.

(*Newly-released NCEP-ATP III Guidelines)

Dermatology: Three, small actinic keratoses were noted and treated with liquid nitrogen.

Musculoskeletal: Musculoskeletal and podiatric physical examinations were unremarkable. X-rays and MRI of both knees showed post-operative and degenerative changes consistent with activity and age.

Genitourinary System: Exam was within normal limits without evidence of benign prostatic hypertrophy. PSA was 0.78 (normal < 4.0). Baseline prostatic ultrasound was normal in 1999 and was not repeated.

Laboratories
A standard battery of over 70 routine blood and urine laboratory tests was performed and was normal. Tuberculosis skin test was negative (no evidence of exposure). All imaging studies showed no evidence of disease.

Summary

The President is in outstanding health and is fit for duty. All data suggest that he will remain so for the duration of his Presidency. Based on an overview of his examination and history the following clinical diagnoses are made:

1. The President is in the top 2% of men his age in cardiovascular fitness. This fitness level would place him in the Excellent category for men 40-44 and Superior range for men 45 and older. He is stratified to a very low coronary risk profile.
2. Mild high frequency hearing loss unchanged from previous examinations.
3. Mild hyperopic astigmatism/presbyopia fully correctable. Reading glasses to be used on an as needed basis.
4. Symptoms suggestive of seasonal allergic rhinitis, currently asymptomatic.
5. Actinic keratoses, treated.
6. History of benign colonic adenomas. Follow-up surveillance colonoscopy is recommended next year.
7. History of activity-related musculoskeletal injuries without limitations. Knee imaging studies showed changes consistent with previous knee surgery, age, and activity.


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stevedeshazer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-05-05 10:24 PM
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12. Achtung! Silly Canadian, Der Leader is in EXCELLENT health.
At 59 years of age President Bush stands six feet tall, weighs 191 pounds and has 15% body fat. The President’s blood pressure is 110/64 with a pulse of 47 bpm. He works out 6 days a week, cross trains by biking 15-20 miles, using a treadmill, elliptical, free weights and doing a stretching routine. “W” takes a multivitamin, glucosamine/chondroitin and an Omega 3 supplement. According to his doctors, he is in the “superior fitness” category. All of this was revealed following his recent yearly physical. Bush is one of those nearly 80 million boomers who are taking proactive steps to improve the quality of their lives and potentially extend it.

http://www.scandirectory.com/news/pdf/63.pdf

President Bush can leap over tall buildings with a single bound. Faster than a locomotive, President Bush possesses "special" powers that enable him to "work hard" as long as three hours at a stretch, thanks to his Special High Intensity Team (S.H.I.T.) training.

Osama bin Laden is no match for our Great Leader, which is why he doesn't pay attention to him anymore, just to the Number Two and Number Three members who The Leader has capture multiple times, showing what a great Leader he is.

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