colonscopy escapades

[musclehead]

got it done, two small polyps  I'll find out later what's what.

the hardest part was Wednesday afternoon, hungry and thinking I'll eat when I get home..... derp! no you won't. once I got home I mix up the polyethylene glycol gunk and started drinking it. stuff pretty bad and I can see some people not being able to drink it. I drank it like shots, downed it real fast before you can taste it.

the morning of the procedure you can't drink any water. that's BS because you're all dehydrated from the salty crap you drank all night

the procedure itself was easy for me, I was peacefully snoozing.

[da prez]

The first one I had , they did not give me a sedative to relax me . Towards the end of the procedure  I asked a question and the nurse asked if I was awake. Yes , I was watching   the whole thing . She wanted to give me a sedative , but there was less than three minutes left and I told her to just finish as I was thru the worse of it. I finished and felt like the Goodyear blimp .  I could not wait to deflate. On checking out , they asked me if I had a ride , I lied and told them yes. The now ex said she   didn't  have time to drive   me. I found out she went out to eat with a friend.  I drove   home myself .  

                       da.prez

[czuch]

WENT OUT TO EAT WITH A FRIEND???????????????????
Never do that again without no fu&$* teeth!!!!!!!!!!!
No happy juice???
I always tell em I have good insurance and give me a double.

[..]

Another caring man thinking of family and friends gets 'er done 

[Wizzard]

Hey,, at least they did not find your head up there. 

[Pappy!]

I remember getting almost the complete gallon of that soapy flavored stuff down.

Wating......waiting some more.
Bloated beyond belief.
Uncomfortable beyond measure.
Wondering if this stuff was going to work at all.
Sweating.................
And finally ?
It was like     "Huston, we have lift off"      Sweet God, what a relief!

The actual procedure was nothing.

[..]

I took multiple horse sized pills each of my 2 times.

They worked very efficiently 

[Wizzard]

I took 2 tiny little pills and drank a gallon of gatorade. Worked great for me and was not that uncomfortable. Just made sure a toilet was near.  I get to do this every 5 years,, due again in May.

[The emperor has no clothes]

I've seen these kind of reports on here many times. I have to admit I only go to the doctor in emergency situations. I consider myself "A specimen of science" . I'm starting to realize I'm going to have to bite the bullet soon.

[Wizzard]

I've seen these kind of reports on here many times. I have to admit I only go to the doctor in emergency situations. I consider myself "A specimen of science" . I'm starting to realize I'm going to have to bite the bullet soon.

You just have to become an accepting asshole like the rest of us 

[The emperor has no clothes]

I've seen these kind of reports on here many times. I have to admit I only go to the doctor in emergency situations. I consider myself "A specimen of science" . I'm starting to realize I'm going to have to bite the bullet soon.

You just have to become an accepting asshole like the rest of us 

I'm 1/2 way there. I got the asshole part , the accepting part is eluding me.

[..]

I've seen these kind of reports on here many times. I have to admit I only go to the doctor in emergency situations. I consider myself "A specimen of science" . I'm starting to realize I'm going to have to bite the bullet soon.

You just have to become an accepting asshole like the rest of us 

I'm 1/2 way there. I got the asshole part , the accepting part is eluding me.

Please get 'er done asap.

We lost a valued VRCC member a few years ago.

These threads pop up now and then in memory of him.

If you are 50 or older it's time.

I had my first at 50 and had 3 polyps removed.

2nd at 60 and 1 removed.

I have a friend who never bothered and had to walk around with a colostomy bag for 6 months. He's never been quite the same since he lost about 12 inches of stomach tubing. 

[The emperor has no clothes]

I've seen these kind of reports on here many times. I have to admit I only go to the doctor in emergency situations. I consider myself "A specimen of science" . I'm starting to realize I'm going to have to bite the bullet soon.

You just have to become an accepting asshole like the rest of us 

I'm 1/2 way there. I got the asshole part , the accepting part is eluding me.

Please get 'er done asap.

We lost a valued VRCC member a few years ago.

These threads pop up now and then in memory of him.

If you are 50 or older it's time.

I had my first at 50 and had 3 polyps removed.

2nd at 60 and 1 removed.

I have a friend who never bothered and had to walk around with a colostomy bag for 6 months. He's never been quite the same since he lost about 12 inches of stomach tubing. 

Thanks for the concern Britman  The time is coming I know.

[..]

I've seen these kind of reports on here many times. I have to admit I only go to the doctor in emergency situations. I consider myself "A specimen of science" . I'm starting to realize I'm going to have to bite the bullet soon.

You just have to become an accepting asshole like the rest of us 

I'm 1/2 way there. I got the asshole part , the accepting part is eluding me.

Please get 'er done asap.

We lost a valued VRCC member a few years ago.

These threads pop up now and then in memory of him.

If you are 50 or older it's time.

I had my first at 50 and had 3 polyps removed.

2nd at 60 and 1 removed.

I have a friend who never bothered and had to walk around with a colostomy bag for 6 months. He's never been quite the same since he lost about 12 inches of stomach tubing. 

Thanks for the concern Britman  The time is coming I know.

If you have insurance just do it. Schedule it for a sick day day followed by a regular day off.

[Valkorado]

Thanks for the reminder.    No, really.  I'm due to visit the ol' hoser again.  Two polyps found last time, and because of family history (Dad had colon cancer) they've got me on a five year plan.  

I guess the best way to do it is to look forward to getting it over with!!!

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

I drank the stuff and didn't really have a problem with it or the procedure that I slept thru anyway. Told me come back in 10 years. Anyone putting off should forget the horror stories and getir done 

[Wizzard]

I drank the stuff and didn't really have a problem with it or the procedure that I slept thru anyway. Told me come back in 10 years. Anyone putting off should forget the horror stories and getir done 

100% agreed. That and a prostate ck is nothing compared to what happens if you don't.

[Patrick]

I've had several. They don't issue the pills around here, for some reason they claim they don't work as well as the drink.  Maybe they don't like the way they work, but, I imagine their pertinence would prefer them.
We have to drink that crap twice, nasty stuff. Its harder to get the second batch down, but, it helps if its cold and you just pinch your nose and drink it right down. Hopefully, it'll stay down.
The actually procedure is easy and you can watch everything they do.
The best is afterward when you get to ask a pretty nurse to pull your finger. 

[Hook#3287]

I've seen these kind of reports on here many times. I have to admit I only go to the doctor in emergency situations. I consider myself "A specimen of science" . I'm starting to realize I'm going to have to bite the bullet soon.

You just have to become an accepting asshole like the rest of us 

I'm 1/2 way there. I got the asshole part , the accepting part is eluding me.

Please get 'er done asap.

We lost a valued VRCC member a few years ago.

These threads pop up now and then in memory of him.

If you are 50 or older it's time.

I had my first at 50 and had 3 polyps removed.

2nd at 60 and 1 removed.

I have a friend who never bothered and had to walk around with a colostomy bag for 6 months. He's never been quite the same since he lost about 12 inches of stomach tubing. 

Thanks for the concern Britman  The time is coming I know.

If you have insurance just do it. Schedule it for a sick day day followed by a regular day off.

Rob, listen to what Paul is saying!

It amazes me the people that walk around watching their diet, their alcohol content, wearing seat belts, wearing a helmet, looking both ways before crossing the street and all the other life extending actions we preform daily, and yet, can't be bothered to have a simple non-evasive procedure, that could save their lives, done.

The hardest part is downing the the syrup the night before.

Everyone, take the time to get it done.

[Wizzard]

Easy peasy here,, 2 little pills and a gallon of gatorade. Clean as a whistle. Guess I am lucky to have that doctor

[baldo]

I've seen these kind of reports on here many times. I have to admit I only go to the doctor in emergency situations. I consider myself "A specimen of science" . I'm starting to realize I'm going to have to bite the bullet soon.

You just have to become an accepting asshole like the rest of us 

Oh my....

[T.P.]

THANKS BRITMAN!!  That would be LASERPAT.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,76346.msg789268.html#msg789268

GIT IT DONE GUYS!!    T.P.

[Skinhead]

Here is what I consider a classic post on the subject (If I do say myself).  Note how easily some are hooked with a careful choice of subject wording.  I agree with all above, get it done.  And I miss you Pat!
Enjoy!

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,40174.0.html

[Detn8er]

https://youtu.be/nLH7xFy2EmY

[Skinhead]

https://youtu.be/nLH7xFy2EmY

Ya know, I was actually tapping my toes by the end of that tune!  Very well done!

[cajunito]

I've seen these kind of reports on here many times. I have to admit I only go to the doctor in emergency situations. I consider myself "A specimen of science" . I'm starting to realize I'm going to have to bite the bullet soon.

You just have to become an accepting asshole like the rest of us 

I rectum so. 

[T.P.]

Got it covered

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgRW62w4ASU

[Hook#3287]

https://youtu.be/nLH7xFy2EmY

I liked the glove snaps at the end

[Hoosier Valk]

I liked it better when you folks used to talk about sex!

[G-Man]

non-evasive procedure,...

I guess this means the procedure can't get out of the way.

And, every time one of these threads pop up, good ole' TP sends me a text to remind me to get'er done.  Nice to have good friends!    

[T.P.]

I gotta get one this year. 

GARY,  You did say you needed to GIT-R-DONE!     T.P.

[Skinhead]

https://youtu.be/nLH7xFy2EmY

I liked the glove snaps at the end

The patient's expressions are priceless.

[BF]

I remember getting almost the complete gallon of that soapy flavored stuff down.

Wating......waiting some more.
Bloated beyond belief.
Uncomfortable beyond measure.
Wondering if this stuff was going to work at all.
Sweating.................
And finally ?
It was like     "Huston, we have lift off"      Sweet God, what a relief!

The actual procedure was nothing.

Exactly.  After you drink that stuff, you'd better be within a few feet of a bathroom. 

I just had a lower AND an upper last month (they're trying to find out where I'm internally bleeding).  It wasn't but just a few minutes after drinking that stuff and it was game on.   

[musclehead]

Hey,, at least they did not find your head up there. 

commonly it's wedged up there...

[musclehead]

now I haven't told you guys the funniest part of the whole thing, my G.I. Doctor's name is.....



.......

are you sure your ready?

.......

Dr. Anil Ram.  I swear! you can google him in Inverness FL

[The emperor has no clothes]

now I haven't told you guys the funniest part of the whole thing, my G.I. Doctor's name is.....



.......

are you sure your ready?

.......

Dr. Anil Ram.  I swear! you can google him in Inverness FL

I think I'd have to switch Dr.'s

[Hook#3287]

non-evasive procedure,...

I guess this means the procedure can't get out of the way.

And, every time one of these threads pop up, good ole' TP sends me a text to remind me to get'er done.  Nice to have good friends!    

Yeah, that was the wrong term.  I guess I was looking for "nonstressfull".  Cause I had no stress at all
till the "Release Room".   But the blueberry muffin was nice. 

[Willow]

It's always nice to hear of a colonoscopy experience that's missing an o.  More often than not they involve a couple of extra ohs.

Guys, get it done.  It's a little uncomfortable in spots but a lot less so than the experience it is meant to avoid.  I miss Laser Pat.

[firea100]

Just had my second one. Doc said "you're a perfect As*hole!!!"  'Nuf said...

[wiggydotcom]

I had mine done right after LaserPat was diagnosed. I also had an upper GI which I highly recommend at the same time. A precancerous polyp was found and removed from my duodenum. It had not spread to the margins. I'm very lucky and owe a great deal to the pleas that came out after Pat's diagnosis.

I actually didn't mind the Moviprep(what my drink was called). But you sure don't want to stray too far from the throne after a couple hours of taking that stuff.