Wellness

[LBird]

I'm sorry about your daughter's father-in-law that is a very hard thing. Do you know if he had problems or systems  at 52 that's way to early.

[LBird]

I'm sorry for your daughter's father -in -law do you know if he had systems or what happened

[Tinkrbl44]

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@LBird wrote:

Good Afternoon, I've posted about 2 months ago desiding on or not to get an

colonoscopy . Well I went yesterday to the doctor and yes I'm getting it done next week. I have  no issues but my primiry doctor says now that I'm over 50 it's time. So next week is it.  I'm asking for up lifting prayers . I'm not overly worried but don't like knowing I'm being lighty under. But I know it's all for a good reason. So please keep me in your thoughts and prays .

thank you

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@LBird

???  .....   I'm really not clear on what you're worried about when you're out, but if you talk to others who've had the procedure, you'll see there's really nothing to worry about.     Please don't get worked up over nothing.

Good luck .... you'll be glad when it's over.

[hckynut]

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@LBird wrote:

Good Afternoon, I've posted about 2 months ago desiding on or not to get an

colonoscopy . Well I went yesterday to the doctor and yes I'm getting it done next week. I have  no issues but my primiry doctor says now that I'm over 50 it's time. So next week is it.  I'm asking for up lifting prayers . I'm not overly worried but don't like knowing I'm being lighty under. But I know it's all for a good reason. So please keep me in your thoughts and prays .

thank you

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@LBird

I am glad you decided to have this procedure as for some it can be a matter of living a healthier life. That said, I have had 15 Colonoscopies and 5 Double Balloon Enteroscopies(much more complex and some take hours) and while the prep isn't pleasant, the procedures usually are very forget worthy.

Rest easy knowing my many experiences and you will be just fine. Let us know how it goes for you. 50 years old? Oh to be so young again!

hckynut(john)

[3suwm5]

@LBird  Good luck to you, I'm sure things will be fine.

My DH had his a year ago, he also said, that was the best rest he has had in a very long time.  He was in and out of the building in less than an hour, felt great, we went out for a late breakfast.

His experience here was very good and fast.  Other places, I would leave for a couple of hours and then return to get him.  This new place, they asked me to stay because it would quick.

I've heard others say that the prep. is better, if you have light meals leading up to the test prep.  It makes sense to me, I've had at least 3 tests and the smaller meals would have been better.

Prayers going out to you.

To those that have lost loved ones from this disease, I pray for your healing.  It can be a long, drawn-out path and the family suffers greatly watching the deteriorating patient.

We had a dear friend go through years of treatment, passing away 7 years after diagnosis.  Did all kinds of treatments, including experimental.  It was difficult on everyone.  I hope they have had time to heal.

[RedTop]

@LBird,

My dad was diagnosed with early stage colon cancer at age 54.   He did have issues, which he tried to ignore, until he just couldn't.   He experienced weight loss, a big change in daily bowel habits; black stools and also the passing of fresh blood.  

Dad finally told my mom what was going on, saw the doctor, and had a colonoscopy scheduled.   He drank the prep, experienced severe pain but was unable to have a bowel movement.   Mom took him to the ER, and he was admitted after testing found a cancerous tumor wrapped around his intestine.   The tumor had squeezed the intestine to the point the inner opening was less than the diameter of a pencil eraser.   That surgery took 18 inches of his intestine.   No chemo or radiation was needed.  

The cancer came back exactly 20 years later as an advanced stage rectal tumor.   Dad made it thru surgery, barely escaping a colostomy.  Unfortunately he never made it out of the hospital due to a simple staph infection that went septic and shut down his kidneys.    

This test really is something you have to do for complete peace of mind.   Sending very best wishes to you.

[jackthebear]

ask your Dr,  for the   Dulcolax and  miralx prep but better than the other stuff

[febe1]

My last colonoscopy was a virtual one. Unfortunately, you still have to do the same awful prep; however, you don't have the anesthesia. I had no polyps, and it was a superb way to do this unpleasant test.

[SeaMaiden]

Best decision you have made for 2017!  You will be so glad you did it.  It is merely an inconvenience.....that is how to look at it.  A couple days out of your schedule to do something POSSIBLY LIFESAVING FOR YOU.  Bravo!👍

[Kachina624]

Its ridiculous for people to avoid this simple,  painless procedure which has the potential of saving so many lives.   I've had about 8-10 colonscopies and every time they've removed pre-cancerous polyps.   I could easily be dead now if I hadn't had the first procedure over 20 years ago.   It's nothing to fear but the patient has everything to gain.