On 10/10/2012 04:28 PM, Swingman wrote:
On 10/10/2012 11:48 AM, Lew Hodgett wrote:
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Colonoscopy Journal:

I called my friend Andy Sable, a gastroenterologist, to make an
appointment or a colonoscopy.

13. 'Could you write a note for my wife saying that my head is not up
there?'

Deja Vu all over again, three times now ... the first I wasn't sedated,
watched the screen, directed traffic and actually pointed out a polyp
before the doctor saw it. The last two weren't as much fun because they
didn't offer the no sedation option. Actual procedure is a piece of
cake, the prep is absolutely the worst part, but worth a few laughs when
the memory fades ... lost too many friends and relatives to colon
cancer, shame on you if you don't stay current on this procedure.


Saved my life. In 2005, the guy doing the hose job found a cancerous
growth. Surgery removed a 12" or so of colon and the adrenal glands
surrounding. I've had five hose jobs since and other than normal
polyps, all OK. Finally on the three year schedule. BTW, my Dad went
down for the count with colon cancer - he never had a colonoscopy -
however he was 89.

During the first procedure, I was observing the TV and giving commentary
so the nurse put a towel over my head and instructed me to "shut up and
lay still". I now watch but keep my observations to myself...

The last prep was 32 pills, 4 at a time at 15 minute intervals for a
total of 20, then the same routine the next morning for three doses.
Easy other than having enough reading material in the loo.


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