I have a routine colonoscopy coming up so I went to the drug store to purchase the necessary laxatives for the procedure. The cashier noticed my purchase and we got talking on the subject. She said it's a worthwhile procedure because her poor husband died from colon cancer at 59. He had flu-like symptoms for 2 years but never suspected what might be wrong with him. I told her I was sorry, but she said it was ok, that was 5 years ago. She reassured me by saying the procedure is less stressful than childbirth. Another lady joined the line and declared she had already had 5 colonoscopies and agreed with it being a worthwhile thing to have done. It seems the worst part is having to be on clear fluids only starting the day before the test.
To change the subject, I learned from the Paint Party Friday hosts that you can just use the Google translate button when browsing blogs written in another language. This is a useful piece of information and I started using this feature immediately. What a world Google has opened up for us!
I have had 3 colonoscopies over the last 12 years. My aunt[Flo's youngest sister]died of colon cancer and the word went out that the family should be tested. They can give you an IV relaxing dose of 'altered states' that allows you to sleep thru the test. The prep...not eating as well as clearing out your colon is certainly uncomfortable but it is for a very short time. You can do it!!! It is well worth it!
ReplyDeleteThe worst part of the whole thing is cleaning out your system!
ReplyDeleteMare, Kathy thanks for the encouragement...
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ReplyDeleteI agree. I've had the colonoscopy and it really is just that laxative part that I didn't care for. Once that's over, the rest is a breeze.
ReplyDeleteI need to have mine done too.
ReplyDeleteOcean Girl,thanks for that useful Google tip!
ReplyDeleteKay it sounds like they gave me a gentler laxative called Pico Salax, I think. Let's hope.
Pete you may be a little young for that test, usually over 50 unless you have it in the family.