maddythebeagle
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good point, thanks.
Colonoscopy
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maddythebeagle said:
Please try to avoid using the word "point" when discussing colonoscopy
JG
Well, had another one today. Doctor reported one polyp. Told me to return in 3 years for follow-up.
Worst part of this procedure is the day before. No solid foods, no booze, and starting at 7 p.m. begin taking Fleet phosporus (sp) a laxitive that is uhhhhhh... effective. Then this morning, take it one more time just to be sure you're clean. Yuk.
This morning, I was drugged to unconsciousness while the doc and his henchgirls poked and prodded. Got there at 8:50a.m. and was home by 11:30a.m. No problems with the procedure, so far, anyway.
Went out for a Mexican fix this evening. Two margaritas, chicken fajitas with all the trimmings. Bowel is slowly filling up. I feel better now.
Worst part of this procedure is the day before. No solid foods, no booze, and starting at 7 p.m. begin taking Fleet phosporus (sp) a laxitive that is uhhhhhh... effective. Then this morning, take it one more time just to be sure you're clean. Yuk.
This morning, I was drugged to unconsciousness while the doc and his henchgirls poked and prodded. Got there at 8:50a.m. and was home by 11:30a.m. No problems with the procedure, so far, anyway.
Went out for a Mexican fix this evening. Two margaritas, chicken fajitas with all the trimmings. Bowel is slowly filling up. I feel better now.
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Good for you.
Colon cancer runs in my family. I've had 2 uneventful painless colonoscopies and would schedule another but our current insurance won't pay when you're under 50 without a symptom.
Enjoying good Mexican food runs in my family as well, but why did you stop at just 2 Margaritas?
I used to work in a hospital ... one of my duties was to give enemas until clear for in-house patients having lower GI tests.
Colon cancer runs in my family. I've had 2 uneventful painless colonoscopies and would schedule another but our current insurance won't pay when you're under 50 without a symptom.
Enjoying good Mexican food runs in my family as well, but why did you stop at just 2 Margaritas?
I used to work in a hospital ... one of my duties was to give enemas until clear for in-house patients having lower GI tests.
I just got my second colonoscopy about a month ago. My mother died of colon cancer so I got my first one at age 48. I was thinking that the worst part about them was the laxitive the night before. But today I was reminded of the other bad part. The bill arrived.Eagle43 said:
This time they gave me snapshots of the inside of my colon. I'm thinking of framing them and putting them up with the rest of the family photos. 
Nords,
Virtual Colonoscopy is already a reality.
I'm not sure how reliable it is. I still go every 3 years for mine, a few polyps the last visit. The only bad part is the prep.
The test is a piece of cake, well sort of.
Virtual Colonoscopy is already a reality.
I'm not sure how reliable it is. I still go every 3 years for mine, a few polyps the last visit. The only bad part is the prep.
The test is a piece of cake, well sort of.
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Nords said:
The non-penetrating colonoscopy should be avaialble soon, along with the non-penetrating dental fillings.
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((^+^)) SG said:This time they gave me snapshots of the inside of my colon. I'm thinking of framing them and putting them up with the rest of the family photos.
Why? Is there a strong family resemblance?
(Sorry. Couldn't pass
that one up. )
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Nords said:
Nords, it isn't so bad. Just envision sitting astride your sub when they raise the periscope...
(Yep, CHP....)
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I'm long overdue for a colonoscopy. My 44 year old cousin died of colon cancer (mets to liver and lung) last year. Mom and Sis had polyps removed recently.
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73ss454 said:
I MIGHT go in for a "virtual". Not the tradional kind though. Just rolling
the dice here. After all, something is going to kill me. I just
always remember what Al Pacino had to say.
JG
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I guesss I must be an exception from the post here so far on the "ease" of the procedure.
Agree on the night before prep. Yuck.
My, one and only so far, was quite painful. I was quite awake and aware during the whole thing. It would appear that the doc. did not provide sufficient Versed and other stuff to dull the event. I am very happy I had a "clean" bill of health so I don't have to do this again for 10 years.
Agree on the night before prep. Yuck.
My, one and only so far, was quite painful. I was quite awake and aware during the whole thing.
It would appear that the doc. did not provide sufficient Versed and other stuff to dull the event. I am very happy I had a "clean" bill of health so I don't have to do this again for 10 years.Mr._johngalt
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Eagle43 said:
Ding! Ding! A new winner for the traveling 'Tasteless Post Trophy'.
JG
My wife and I both had one done for our 55th. birthday. Including the upper GI scope. They knock you out and it's a breeze. My wife's doctor was against her having one and I demanded it. Our doctors share offices. I talked to my doctor and had him tell his cousin to order one for my wife.
They found colon cancer in her and a number of polyp's in me, both rectal and in my throat. Both of mine were types that turn cancerous and the one in my throat was very large.
They snip them out, it was painless, and we get checked each year. If were both good for a few years, then no need to go back.
So let's just say I am glad we both had it done, especially my wife. My daughter (who's in the medical field) told me they wouldn't of caught moms until she starting losing weight and her hair,started to fall out, and then it's to late.
Never had anyone in our family with this, so really no history of it. But someone has to be the first.
I have a lot to look forward to and have long term retirement plans. Might be better safe than dead.
They found colon cancer in her and a number of polyp's in me, both rectal and in my throat. Both of mine were types that turn cancerous and the one in my throat was very large.
They snip them out, it was painless, and we get checked each year. If were both good for a few years, then no need to go back.
So let's just say I am glad we both had it done, especially my wife. My daughter (who's in the medical field) told me they wouldn't of caught moms until she starting losing weight and her hair,started to fall out, and then it's to late.
Never had anyone in our family with this, so really no history of it. But someone has to be the first.
I have a lot to look forward to and have long term retirement plans. Might be better safe than dead.
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Ten signs you might be a redneck:
Your kids take a siphon hose to show and tell.
You think a hot tub is a stolen indoor plumbing fixture.
You wonder how service stations keep their restrooms so clean.
You consider your license plate personalized because your father made it.
Your lifetime goal is to own a fireworks stand.
You sit on your roof at Christmas time hoping to fill your deer quota.
You have a complete set of salad bowls and they all say Cool Whip on the side.
You think a quarter horse is that ride in front of Walmart.
You missed 5th grade graduation because you had jury duty.
Your doctor's cousin orders a colonoscopy for your wife (sorry Spike )
Your kids take a siphon hose to show and tell.
You think a hot tub is a stolen indoor plumbing fixture.
You wonder how service stations keep their restrooms so clean.
You consider your license plate personalized because your father made it.
Your lifetime goal is to own a fireworks stand.
You sit on your roof at Christmas time hoping to fill your deer quota.
You have a complete set of salad bowls and they all say Cool Whip on the side.
You think a quarter horse is that ride in front of Walmart.
You missed 5th grade graduation because you had jury duty.
Your doctor's cousin orders a colonoscopy for your wife (sorry Spike
)
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REWahoo
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BMJ, "wahoo!" wasn't exactly the reaction I had to my colonoscopy. But change one letter and you nail the portion of the human anatomy involved in this degrading and humiliating procedure.
But change one letter and you nail the portion of the human anatomy involved in this degrading and humiliating procedure.
BigMoneyJim
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...searching frantically for an online version of eTrade's "Money out the wazoo" ad...
"Insurance? This man has money coming out the wazoo!"
"Insurance? This man has money coming out the wazoo!"
