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Interesting How the Mind Works!

Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:15:58 GMT

So tomorrow I'm having a colonoscopy tomorrow. I usually only eat one real meal a day (early dinner).

I do eat something like an English Muffin in the morning, sometimes.

I can't taste anything or smell much so I don't have much apetite.

But here's the funny thing about the brain.....because I can't eat today (except clear broth) green or yellow jello. I'm suddenly very hungry.

I mean, I woke up thinking about food. I don't work so I'm home around all of this food and normally I could care less about eating it. However, today, everything looks amazing!

I just think it's funny the difference now that my mind knows I can't eat, it is suddenly very important to me. Ha!

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qualitygal — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:22:13 GMT

Oh Annabelle..I go in about a month. I'm just thinking of it as a temp blimp in my normal day. But I know what you're saying. But after tomorrow, just a few hours away, you can eat more. You've probably eaten pretty lightly for this and you're a tad hungry. Tomorrow, tomorrow, I'll love ya, tomorrow...........sing to the food. Good luck. What time tomorrow do you get yours done?

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Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:43:58 GMT

@qualitygal Thanks for the good thoughts! Every time I see your moniker (post) I hear in my head their song.....

I loved that song! You are so sweet to make me feel better. I'm going to go run a few errands. That will get my mind off of things.

I am overweight but it's not so much from what I eat but I have a bad back and knees and don't move much. I actually very picky about what I eat (unfortunately). So this being so hungry thing today is a new and interesting feeling for me.

It's so obvious it psychological. Ha! ps You are so sweet!

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Laura14 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:48:20 GMT

Good wishes tomorrow and watch some of our soaps. That will make you lose your appetite real quick.

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Scooby Doo — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 18:13:37 GMT

Good for you for getting this exam done. I had three done, and the prep made my stomach upset so I wasn't real hungry. That gallon of stuff also filled me up. But after the procedure was done and I got in the car to go home, I felt ravenous. Each time I had to stop at Wendy's and get a chicken sandwich, fries, chocolate shake. Not weight conscious, but filled the hole. I really wanted to stop at a mexican restaurant, but the Dr. didn't recommend that.

I'm sure you'll do just fine.

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brewhaha — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 19:07:27 GMT

I have an appointment with the doctor that's going to perform my first colonoscopy on Tuesday. I think it's just a consultation and I'll find out when I'm going to have the procedure done. I like to eat so I don't know how I'm going to handle not eating.

About five weeks ago I went to the doctor for a rash on my lower leg. I hadn't been to a doctor in about ten years. It turned out to be ringworm. I'm using a prescription cream that seems to control the fungus but it's not doing a good job of getting rid of it. Anyway, from that first doctor visit I got a flu shot, had a mammogram, got an appointment for a colonoscopy consultation, had blood work done, and now I'm taking medications for cholesterol & high blood pressure and started exercising. The funny part about it is the ringworm hasn't been eradicated but at least I'm getting my other issues taken care of.

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Laura14 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 19:12:49 GMT

@brewhaha wrote:
I have an appointment with the doctor that's going to perform my first colonoscopy on Tuesday. I think it's just a consultation and I'll find out when I'm going to have the procedure done. I like to eat so I don't know how I'm going to handle not eating.

About five weeks ago I went to the doctor for a rash on my lower leg. I hadn't been to a doctor in about ten years. It turned out to be ringworm. I'm using a prescription cream that seems to control the fungus but it's not doing a good job of getting rid of it. Anyway, from that first doctor visit I got a flu shot, had a mammogram, got an appointment for a colonoscopy consultation, had blood work done, and now I'm taking medications for cholesterol & high blood pressure and started exercising. The funny part about it is the ringworm hasn't been eradicated but at least I'm getting my other issues taken care of.

@brewhaha Good for you! I'm glad you have your health taken care of now. The rest will heal and get better.

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hckynut — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 23:09:58 GMT

@Annabellethecat66

I think you might know some of my colon history, but just in case?

In 2008 when I spent close to a month in the hospital with my bleeding Right Colon, and 6 Colonoscopies. My total nutritional intake for 17 days was orange Jello and apple juice, and of course the gallon of GoLytely the day before each of my Colonoscopies, which at times were only 2 days later?

Since I had fasted for 2 days many times just to give my digestive system a break, was an issue, the day of or the day after. What bothered me the most? When the food truck went by and the smell of coffee. I am not a big coffee drinker, 1 cup per day, but that was the hard part for me.

Now having recently went through my 20th colon procedure, I mentioned in another thread how I had to play "mental Trickery" with myself in order to finish the last few glasses of my gallon of GoLytely. Never got hungry, never not able to hold down my many gallons of GoNuLytely.

I was able to trick my brain into thinking of something other than GoNuLytely, maybe because i have a small brain, beats me. I only know it worked for me in 2008/2009/2011/2012 , and more recently, about 6 weeks ago when the bleeding started once again.

I like to believe I can control my brain and my thoughts, and so far I think I am winning the battle.

Hope all goes well with your procedure,

hckynut(john)

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Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 21:34:59 GMT

@qualitygal I googled to see what else I could do to make this less ugh! One thing I thought about because I don't like beef or chicken broth (those cubes or cans) I called the Dr and asked if I strained (with the tiny holes metal strainer) Chicken Noodle Soup and I added water to thin it even more. The nurse said, "Yes" just make sure there isn't anything in it. There wasn't. I strained it 2 times. I wanted to make sure there was a little something other than just Ginger Ale, juice, etc.

I wanted to make sure the electrolites weren't messed up by not eating.

Every Dr is different. Mine said I can drink Pepsi (which I am a Pepsi w/Real sugar drinker, so that helps.

It's drinking the stuff that is going to be wicked. I read where a Dr said you could flavor it with Gumi Bears! I wouldn't trust it though!

My friend's husband squirted some lemon juice in it. I might do that. I also read where some people make it very cold and it kills the flavor and also to drink it through a straw.

Anyway, text me when it's your turn.

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Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 22:02:54 GMT

@hckynut I feel like such a loser John, complaining about my little thing! I'm so sorry you've had to go through all of that. I guess if there's an upside it's that you live in a world where they can treat you and keep you going.....

You are such an asset to all of us here. Well, think about me tomorrow (I call it the Rotor Router).

The fact that I can't smell or taste has worked in my favor because I don't feel hungry.

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Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 23:51:49 GMT

@hckynut John! It tasted like shoe polish smells! Ha!

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catwhisperer — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 23:58:31 GMT

@Annabellethecat66....I wish you the best regarding your test tomorrow. Personally, I am really turned off by the media and doctors who push tests and RX's, instilling fear in people. I watch very little TV, but DH has it on almost 24/7. "Call your doctor", "Take this, take that". Good grief. They push tests and drugs to make money. Just my opinion, but I for one don't buy into it. I'm 65. I'm old. I'm not trying to live to be 100. I figure when my purpose in life is fulfilled, the Lord will take me. I am not on any medications at the present time and hope to keep it that way as long as I can.

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Annabellethecat66 — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:08:25 GMT

@catwhisperer I feel similar to you. However, I have 3 adult daughters who love me very much (my husband, their Dad died 12 years ago, he was everything to us).

I don't want them to worry about me. I was hospitalized a few months ago with diverticulitis (5 days). The Dr flipped when he found out I'd not had one (of course he did)!

This started them bothering me. Because I love them so much and don't want them to worry, I agreed to get it done. Had I not had the diverticulitis, I wouldn't have had it done and I don't think they'd have worried about it.

So, here I am....I love them so much. They have brought me so much joy in my life that if I can do something to make them worry less, I'll do it.

I've always had 'stomach' issues (as they have too).

I see this as something most people have had done (along with knee replacement, etc). I had hoped to avoid it, but here I am.....

******! Am I a good mom.....or what? Ha!

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catwhisperer — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:13:22 GMT

@Annabellethecat66....everyone's health situation is different , so you have to do what you feel is best for you.

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skuggles — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 03:52:40 GMT

We do our best to maintain quality of life by following recommended medical preventative advice and trying to take good care of our health.

You are right about wanting what we can't have .... at the most inopportune times. I've had the test twice and experienced a very similar thing. But the test is tomorrow so at least that will be done with. Good luck and best wishes for a smooth appointment.

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Mmsfoxxie — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 05:13:53 GMT

My sneaky little @Annabellethecat66, lol. How'd you get to be 69 without going through that ordeal? Actually, it's not that bad, just a nuisance. I didn't take the stuff you're taking. I took Gatorade and Dulcolax and stayed near a bathroom. I've had two and suffered nausea after the first one. With the second one, I got permission from my doctor to take a Dramamine before the procedure and it worked.

Good luck and enjoy your first meal afterwards.

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qualitygal — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 08:35:44 GMT

@brewhaha,

That's about my story too. Finally went in for a check up, got mamo done, bone density and bringing up the rear, the colonoscopy. (So to speak). Well, better late than never, as they say.

Good luck with yours.

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loveschocolate — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 11:53:37 GMT

GoLytley.....oxymoron.

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hckynut — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 15:27:30 GMT

@catwhisperer

I have had many people say to me, addressing my approach to living a healthy life. "When your time is up, it's up". Even had a patient I met on the Heart Floor of the hospital tell me that, and after his heart attack.

My reply to him was: "If that is truly what you believe, what are you doing here? The heart attack meant your time was up, yet you chose to move that time further. Now if you believe your time is up it's up, you would not be here. You would have let your higher power keep you on your "it's up, it's up schedule". Reply from him? Crickets.

Hey, what ever a person chooses is fine with me. My purpose on this forum is to pass on what I know from my own personal experiences with many deadly health issues. Some info some many may not know. What anyone chooses to do if they read it is their personal business.

hnj

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hckynut — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 15:21:22 GMT

@loveschocolate wrote:
GoLytley.....oxymoron.

@loveschocolate

And now they also have NuLytely.

hnj