Pete, First of all I have check my blood for a long time now I live with HIV for 30yrs and I personally like to know my numbers every
3 months, I like to know where I stand at all the times, with my HIV status, I was surprised once I definitely don’t want to be surprised twice, that’s like getting Burned Twice, that’s why I check my blood every
3 months. Blessings 🙌

Yes I've been going once a year for the past 4 years.

Hey Jeff...Great question!!! Just this passed year my Doctor has set me up for every 6 months visit. I was like...really...she was inpressed with my last visit cause all was good in my blood work and I still remained undectable...She like...I see you in April...2026 for another check up. I wouldn't be surprised if she was to change it to once a year...I just feel that every 6 months would be fine for me. It would help me to make sure I'm on track and keeping things in order. Good luck Jeff and to all other colleagues that are going through day to day challeges...Know that you got this...Stay strong!!!

My new id pcp ( the one before her I had seen over 25 years and liked her so checkups were actually enjoyable ) .

But that dr retired last year and the new one has a lot to learn about dealing with " old farts " like me .

The new dr wanted me back on the every 3 month treadmill which I vetoed loudly .

Then she came back with " your a diabetic " .

That excuse did not fly with me after I got to having checkups every 6 months .

During the last checkup I nailed her on her words and said " ok you want me back every 3 months because of diabetes yet you never ask much less check anything dealing with diabetes ( my late husband was diabetic so when I became his caregiver that granted me access to his dr ( s ) which I got to witness what should be done during a diabetes check up . ) .

But of course not being one to be " blown off " posted the situation to face book and got the name of an older id pcp who is within the research hospital system .

So depending on how the check up in February 2026 goes I might be making a meet and greet appointment wiaddressed proposed new id pcp to see how we get along because dammit my overall health is worthy of being addressed by drs !

But then you coukd do what I did if your not happy with your current id pcp and make the fact known unto the public .

After seeing my previous id pcp since the first correct Poz diagnosis until long after the diagnosis of Aids we had a deeper relationship than just dr and patient .

When she retired last year a new younger dr was brought in from pediatrics to take over the last drs patient roster .

Needless to say the new dr has a long way to go when dealing with old farts like me because her lack of a bedside manner is less than encouraging to the healing process .

Upon broadcasting my news someone ( who might or might not be Poz since there's no indication of their status ) gave me the name and hospital of an id pcp who us actually within the research hospitals vast list of speciality drs .

So in a month or so if my id pcp isn't up to ny rigid standards I shall be making a meet and greet appointment with the other dr to see how well we get along before pulling the trigger and making such a drastic change.