Wellness

[LBird]

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

[Lipstickdiva]

Good luck to you.

I'm assuming that you will be put into a "twilight" sleep?  I had an endoscopy last year and that's what they did with me.  You go out very quickly and you are awake very quickly.  It was a very peaceful feeling.

I hope everything turns out well for you.  

[itsmagic]

You are doing the right thing!  I posted this before but in case you didn't see it - my daughter's father-in-law didn't like to even go to the doctor much less get a colonoscopy. He found out he had colon cancer at 52 and died 8 months later.  It was heartbreaking watching him go through it and it pushed me to get one.  Sending good thoughts your way!

[Keeper of the koi]

@LBird, Good for you, getting this done is so important, its benifit outweighs the inconvenience . The prep is the big part you will do, not so bad, follow directions, piece of cake.You have my thoughts  all will be fine, deep breath,  you are  good...Maryanne

[Melania]

For me it is the best sleep one can get. I wake up feeling so good and refreshed.

It is so worth it for the peace of mind knowing you are staying on top of your health. I've had many and am glad I did.

Sending good thoughts to you. 

[meallen616]

[kelsey17]

Good luck to you....it will be fine.....

I have a family history of colon cancer so i have to go every other year.....don't love doing it....but preventive measures are def better then the alternative.....

Think positive....

[duffy2]

i have a few tips for thre prep. when you mix it put it in the refrig and get it real real cold. then get a lemon cut it in quarters and after you drink the precribed amt stick a piece of lemon in your mouth and s**k. also if you can use a straw and s**k fast then use the lemon. most adults have 2or 3 polyps and they are easily removed and checked. just think-you won't have to do this for 10 years again. good luck!

[blondetlw]

I too have a strong family history of colon cancer, so I've had quite a number of colonoscopies starting from the age of 35.......thank God, they have all been fine.

The worst part of the  procedure is the preparation the day before.  As far as the actual procedure, once you come too afterwards, you most likely won't remember a thing that happened.  Much luck to you dear.

[m0rgan]

I had this done about 5 years ago.  Like you, I was afraid of the anesthia so I spoke to the man in charge of it and told him how worried I was.  He reassured me completely.  The whole process was VERY easy.  I didn't even mind the prep.  I will pray that you find it as easy as I did and yes I don't need another for 10 years.