GreenLantern57
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Went in for my first colonostophy<sp>. Neither Jimmy nor Amelia were found. Matter of fact, I don't remember anything beyond getting sleepy and then waking up. The prep nurse was amazed at my low pulse rate and blood pressure. Meditation is a good thing, cause if I did not know that technic I am sure the panic would have shown. I hate medical procedures.
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Patrick
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« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2012, 05:54:23 PM » |
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They have found my head every time.. I'm not ever going again,, I'll just leave it up there.. It just feels more natural..
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« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2012, 06:22:24 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2012, 06:48:10 PM » |
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Went in for my first colonostophy<sp>. Neither Jimmy nor Amelia were found. Matter of fact, I don't remember anything beyond getting sleepy and then waking up. The prep nurse was amazed at my low pulse rate and blood pressure. Meditation is a good thing, cause if I did not know that technic I am sure the panic would have shown. I hate medical procedures.
more importantly, did they strike oil and do you have the mineral rights?  |
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« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2012, 04:13:49 AM » |
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Jimmy Hoffa DOES live. i saw him panhandling at the intersection of
Mount Houston Road and I-45 just the other day.
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scoot
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« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2012, 05:07:21 AM » |
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Jimmy Hoffa DOES live. i saw him panhandling at the intersection of
Mount Houston Road and I-45 just the other day.
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O-B-1
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« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2012, 07:59:27 PM » |
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No... I found his fidora in a bag of Purina dog chow...
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« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2012, 08:21:18 PM » |
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Most importantly, sounds not they found nothing else, including the big "C", that should not have been there. Good on you!  |
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GreenLantern57
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Hail to the king baby!
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« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2012, 05:12:13 PM » |
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Most importantly, sounds not they found nothing else, including the big "C", that should not have been there. Good on you! Doc says the polyps he took out looked non-C. So we are good to go for 2 more years.  |
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« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2012, 08:35:44 AM » |
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Anybody out there still wishy washy on this here LIFE SAVING procedure?????  Lets get er done folks.  The alternative if not caught in time comes with rather severe penalties.  Sides-you might be the one that actyally locates Hoffa. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2012, 08:48:48 AM » |
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It is so very worth doing. Every five years here and dont mind it at all.
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« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2012, 10:26:24 PM » |
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Prayers Needed! Just found out from a very close friend that when he went in for his ROUTINE COLONOSCOPY (ten year interval since last one that was a part of his annual physical) that they found a large mass that they to remove ASAP. He was not in much of a mood to discuss details, other than telling me that he and his wife were going to spend a week with his sons family. When they want to cut, rather than radiate, it's usually a sign that things have advanced. Keep him in your prayers please! His name is Ed, and he is a great family man.  Scary part is that the procedure 10 years back was normal. My wife is scheduled for hers on Monday. |
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The key thing is to wake up breathing! All the rest can be fixed. (Except Stupid - You can't fix that)
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MacDragon
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« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2012, 06:07:29 AM » |
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Got mine done on Friday the 29th ... 2 days ago. The worst part of the whole thing is the Muralax and Dulcolax they have you take the day before... For those who have done it... you know what I mean, but hey,... it sure cleans ya right out. There is nothing to the proceedure. Great insurance. Afterwards, you don't even know that anything has happened. Told the Doc that all his patients were A$$holes...  He was a pretty cool guy. One small polyp removed. I suggest everone get it done. I'm a bit of a hypocrite here cuz I procrastinated 5 extra years before doing it. |
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« Reply #13 on: July 01, 2012, 07:09:36 AM » |
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Had promised myself I would get one at 50 and waited until I was 50 and 11 months. Good thing I finally talked myself into going as a really aggressive cancer was found. I had surgery in 2004 that gutted me like trout, but I'm still here and cancer free as far as we know. To think I nearly died of embarrassment (by not going) scares me. I certainly would have died from it.
I've had four of them altogether now and they are really no big deal. I had one wide awake with no anesthesia just prior to my surgery to mark the area to be removed. I would say that one was uncomfortable, but not really painful. The major surgery I could have avoided if I'd gone earlier was very painful. 8 days with no food or water. 3 months recovery.
Cancer usually starts in little polyps that hang from the colon wall. Doctors can simply snag these and easily take them out during the procedure. When caught in this way the cancer is prevented. If we wait too long the cancer spreads out of the polyp and into the colon wall. Eventually it penetrates the colon wall ans spreads to other organs like the liver. The time to catch it is in the polyp stage where it can just be snipped out simply and painlessly.
Colon cancer is a really horrible way to die. It is totally preventable with this simple procedure done in time. Nobody should die of embarrassment. If you haven't done it yet and you are 50, or 40 or more with a history of it in your family, or any symptoms, just make an appointment today and get it done. Procrastination can have tragic consequences. And don't wait for symptoms as it's often too late by the time you have them.
From Mayo Clinic:
"Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include:
A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool
Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool
Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain
A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely
Weakness or fatigue
Unexplained weight loss
Many people with colon cancer experience no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. When symptoms appear, they'll likely vary, depending on the cancer's size and location in your large intestine.
When to see a doctor
If you notice any symptoms of colon cancer, such as blood in your stool or a persistent change in bowel habits, make an appointment with your doctor.
Talk to your doctor about when you should begin screening for colon cancer. Guidelines generally recommend colon cancer screenings begin at age 50. Your doctor may recommend more frequent or earlier screening if you have other risk factors, such as a family history of the disease."
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« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2012, 09:08:07 AM » |
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I may be a little sick, but I remember a few years ago when Katie Curic had on on live TV. I was soo disapointed when I could not see her butt.  Frankly, it was boring watching that show. |
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« Reply #15 on: July 02, 2012, 08:41:25 AM » |
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Just got back from my second one. The last one being four years ago. All GOOD! The first one they removed 3 small polyps and was clean as a whistle this time. It's a great peace of mind.... Worst part was yesterday doing the purge. We lost power about 8pm last night due to the storm. Dug the generator out of the garage and had to go buy gas. Way further from the toilet than I wanted to be, but made it! If you haven't had one - get one |
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GreenLantern57
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Hail to the king baby!
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« Reply #16 on: July 02, 2012, 05:15:50 PM » |
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Just got back from my second one. The last one being four years ago. All GOOD! The first one they removed 3 small polyps and was clean as a whistle this time. It's a great peace of mind.... Worst part was yesterday doing the purge. We lost power about 8pm last night due to the storm. Dug the generator out of the garage and had to go buy gas. Way further from the toilet than I wanted to be, but made it! If you haven't had one - get one Oh, gawd, I don't think I could have sat in a vehicle during the purge! |
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