Colonoscopy

Magicman · September 06, 2020, 08:45:05 PM

Thank You Brent. Yours and similar stories are the reason for this topic. I have watched some of my relatives die from this dreadful disease and their death might have been averted if it had been diagnosed in time.

Stephen1 · September 06, 2020, 10:04:23 PM

Brent what an ordeal, your here and alive .Carry on!
So true what you say get one done sooner.

Don P · September 06, 2020, 10:32:36 PM

That's good incentive, I'm several years overdue.
I can say, the door swings both ways, the only reason I can get insurance is ACA. Our screwed up health care system is the real problem.

petefrom bearswamp · September 07, 2020, 08:08:07 AM

Just re read this thread and I am concerned.
Saw my gastro guy a few weeks ago.
Prescribed a cologuard which I just did last week.
Waiting for results to determine if a colonoscopy is needed.
I have had several in the past and have diverticulitis and had one non cancerous polyp removed last time in 2017.
quite a lot of dark stool lately.
Also suffer from IBS

nativewolf · September 07, 2020, 08:20:30 AM

Quote from: Don P on September 06, 2020, 10:32:36 PM
That's good incentive, I'm several years overdue.
I can say, the door swings both ways, the only reason I can get insurance is ACA. Our screwed up health care system is the real problem.

Dadgum, go get that scheduled! ACA is also the only way I can get healthcare. Indeed our system is the worst in the developed world.

Ed_K · September 07, 2020, 09:35:45 AM

It p's me off that we have to pay for a phone call now >:(. With my cancer their doing this to me constantly.

Magicman · September 14, 2020, 01:18:12 PM

My colonoscopy consultation appointment is next Wednesday.

doc henderson · September 14, 2020, 08:13:38 PM

As usual, we expect pictures!

8) 8) 8)

:D :D :D ;)

Magicman · September 14, 2020, 08:45:31 PM

This is the best that I can do. :

Los Lobos - Deep Dark Hole - YouTube

doc henderson · September 14, 2020, 08:49:46 PM

that is good MM.

i went back and read prev. replies and did not realize this was such a serious thread. my apologies. hope everyone is doing Ok! best of luck @Magicman

Banjo picker · September 14, 2020, 09:30:06 PM

its not too bad the worst thing is the Dang needle to knock you out. Man I hate those. After three eye surgery's in the last year you would think I would be over it, but no I aint. I remember saying to the lady that knocked me out....man that stuff burns like fire....she smugly said "It wont hurt long." and she was right then I woke up. Took out a couple of polyps, or I might not be here by now....I'll be 65 in March and I should probably get another one. Lynns post, got me to take the first one. My dr. couldn't get me to. Tim

Old saw fixer · September 15, 2020, 09:15:29 AM

I have been on a 10 year schedule since my first colonoscopy. As far as I am concerned the prep is worse than the procedure...

doc henderson · September 15, 2020, 12:26:20 PM

a fair number of "older folks" wind up in the ED with nausea, vomiting diarrhea and dehydration, all from the prep. we try to fix them up so they can still get the scope done, otherwise they will have to go thugh it again. most of them swear they will never do it again! remember old is defined as anyone older than me!

muggs · September 15, 2020, 07:51:59 PM

I agree with the prep being the worse part. I did the prep then took a walk. The walk turned into a run going back to the house. I didn't know I could run so fast. What was I thinking :

doc henderson · September 15, 2020, 08:11:43 PM

there are several kinds of runs, my wife runs marathons. which kind did you have? 8) 8)

:D

sawguy21 · September 15, 2020, 08:33:30 PM

Because of my age my doc wants me to have a FIT test (don't remember what that stands for) every two years which is easy to check for signs of cancer, if it comes back positive they go in with the camera. I am a bit overdue but the clinic is not doing tests due to the pandemic so it's hurry up and wait. A good friend had benign polyps removed, a miserable procedure. She was told they probably would become malignant if left untreated. This is nothing to fool with or ignore.

trapper · September 15, 2020, 09:22:55 PM

I got a letter I am due this year. 3 year since last one

Stephen1 · September 16, 2020, 08:24:45 AM

Mine turned out well.
3 polyps taken out again. 2 sent for biopsy. The new surgon believes I can wait 7 years for the next one.
8)

Magicman · September 16, 2020, 08:59:27 AM

Thanks for the (favorable) update.

Chuck White · September 16, 2020, 09:18:08 AM

I'm scheduled for an appointment with the "G"man on the 30th, we'll set up an appt for the procedure at that time!

New Dr in town, the Dr for my previous procedures retired about 2 years ago!

RichTired · September 16, 2020, 12:03:47 PM

I will have both an Endoscopy and a Colonoscopy on Monday September 21. This will be my 3rd colonoscopy, but the first time I was prescribed a split dose of the prep (PEG 3350, Sodium Cloride, Sodium Bicarbonate and Potassium Chloride for oral solution - with Lemon Flavor) :

2 liters between 6pm - 8pm Sunday night and then the last 2 liters between 4am - 6am Monday morning. I have to be at the facility at 9am for the scheduled procedures.
Not sure I like this split dose method, but the nurse stated it gives the doctor a clearer view of the intestines and any polyps. I have had a few polyps removed during previous procedures so I guess this is for the best. One day every three or five years to prevent or catch anything in an early stage is not so bad.
But I sure will be glad come Tuesday morning...