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[jjb]

I posted in March questions about having a colonoscopy and I just wanted to update everyone that I had my screening colonoscopy last Monday and it was so EASY!!! Please don't be afraid or think it's such a pain to do. I was so nervous for nothing...I had a wonderful Gastraologist and he did find a polyp at the very end of my colon. It was small and came back Benign and recommended to have another in 5 years. The prep was not that bad and I'm so glad I had it done and won't hesitate to have another in 5 years. Just thought I would give my experience in case someone who is turning 50 is worried like I was. Go have it done..it could save your life and definitely will give you peace of mind!

[panda1234]

@jjb

Congrats to you, it is behind you now so to speak. I think the prep is the worst part, what was your secret?

[jjb]

Thank you!! I did the Gatorade / Miralax prep and just found a flavor that I liked (Green Apple). I was so nervous that I didn't have much of a appetite. I did do chicken broth, popsickles and jello. I can't believe I put myself through all that stress for something so easy!!

[2blonde]

@jjb  It's been 9 years since I had mine, but the prep was the worst part for me.  I actually slept like a baby through the whole procedure and didn't wake up until they were wheeling me out.  I did get sick from the anesthesia, though.

[jjb]

I felt so rested after I woke up!! Don't remember anything and I felt great after having it done!

[GenXmuse]

So nice to have this done and "under your belt" so to speak!

glad everything check out. 😊

[Krimpette]

After my first one, my appetite was ravenous!  I told the doc and my friend who was my transportation that I needed to get to Panera Bread for some baked potato soup!!!!!

[NicksmomESQ]

  I'm glad for all those who had it done without a hitch.I know of two people who didn't have good experiences.My friend knows  someone who's mother died from a perforated colon as a result of the procedure. And I know someone who ended up in the hospital for a month & nearly died from the procedure!! Both procedures were done by top notch gastroenterologists.

  Just my opinion but I'm not about to fix what isn't broken!!

[Gooday]

DH has his tomorrow.  It's a little hectic right now. We're both on the 5 year plan.  DH's sister died at 56 years of age from colon CA because she refused to have a colonoscopy when she had symptoms.  His mom also died from colon CA at 82 years of age.  DH himself, is a 24 year bladder CA survivor.

I had my first colonoscopy at 53 and 4 days later was in the O.R. for a right hemi-colectomy.  A huge benign mass was found on the cecum.  However, they did not know at the time it was benign.

Because I had to take the ACA insurance and due to the high deductible, I am waiting until next year when I'm on Medicare.  Affordable my Aunt Fannie!

[jjb]

Good luck to your DH tomorrow! My 3mm polyp was at the cecum also and was removed entirely with no problems. My DH is also on the 5 year plan because his dad was diagnosed with colon cancer. He is doing great now and he said it was all because he went and had his colonoscopies! Its almost like a cure...they find it and get it out immediately. The center I went to has the new 3 camera scope and they have a 90% rate of finding polyps and masses. My Husband had a polyp last year when they first got this new scope and it was the kind that would of turned into cancer if it wasn't found and removed and it was hidden behind a fold that the new scope picked up.