Colonoscopy

[brianhos]

That's what I wanted to hear. I'm young so hopefully I don't have to get one of these for awhile, but I've always thought farting in front of some doctor or nurse would be uncomfortable.

Nope, nurse will sit in there and tell you to do it. You are filled with air because of the procedure, which is pretty uncomfortable until you let it all out. She just laughed at me last time I said I was ok, and i would fart in private. I think her exact words were "I have heard everything, go for it."

 

[Acylum]

This concoction you drink, I take it sex is pretty much out of the picture immediately after? Also, why couldn't you just use Old Milwaukee?

 

[ChiefCy]

Got back from the doctor and I am getting a colonoscopy soon and I'm gonna assume a good chunk of you guys here have had one. Yea its weird to do it at 19 but it needs to get done with my family history and I am having the same experience that my father had when he found out he had colon cancer.

Anyway... what can I expect? My father said his was vastly different because they found a tumor in the first turn, so it was cut short and it wasn't that bad...

I read all the replies before posting and this has changed allot since I did mine. There was no gas or any thing that put me out at all. I just arrived went into a room to give myself an enema then was taken in for the procedure. I was awake the whole time and don't remember if I could see the monitor but I don't think so. When it was done and I was ready to leave I asked the nurse where the rest room was and at first she seemed confused that I shouldn't have to go and then realized about the gas. I went to a cafe for breakfast and then to work.

 

[Cycsk]

I read all the replies before posting and this has changed allot since I did mine. There was no gas or any thing that put me out at all. I just arrived went into a room to give myself an enema then was taken in for the procedure. I was awake the whole time and don't remember if I could see the monitor but I don't think so. When it was done and I was ready to leave I asked the nurse where the rest room was and at first she seemed confused that I shouldn't have to go and then realized about the gas. I went to a cafe for breakfast and then to work.

So, your procedure is totally different than what everyone else has had recently? Really?

 

[Royalclone]

I've had three to date. The Gastro Doctors group I go to actually have their own set-up in there office which the insurance company loves, so I basically pay for an office visit. They use the system where you don't have to drink gallons of bad-tasing liquid. Just a few 8-ounce concoctions starting about 24-hrs ahead. After hooking up the IV, you assume the position, and the next thing you know you're in recovery. Don't remember the farting thing, but that's never been a problem for me For all I know, that was taken care of before I woke up. Other than a little inconvenience for the 24 hrs of prep, it's no big deal, but it's fun to joke about after

 

[isuno1fan]

Age 50 is the baseline for your first one if you've not had any problems. Someone said 45 in here, but I've never heard anything before 50 from any Dr myself.

 

[longtimeclone]

Age 50 is the baseline for your first one if you've not had any problems. Someone said 45 in here, but I've never heard anything before 50 from any Dr myself.

I have heard if you have a family history of colon cancer you should start talking to a doctor before 50.

 

[Wesley]

The stuff they put into you turns into rocks after the procedure, so be ready.

 

[MaccloNe]

I plan to prep on a friday morning. That is when I spend time in the can reading Friday Confessions so it will not seem out of the ordinary for me :twitcy:

 

[isuno1fan]

I have heard if you have a family history of colon cancer you should start talking to a doctor before 50.

This, of course, is true. I'm talking about no family history and no issues to date.

 

[Bobber]

Have not had to do one of these yet. No family history at all, so that helps. Not looking forward to it, but when the time comes, I know what to do now!

 

[GoSTATE71]

Really, really not looking forward to this day.

 

[rhino]

Takes some people much longer than others since it can take awhile to get their heads out of the way.

 

[DoOrDie]

I have heard if you have a family history of colon cancer you should start talking to a doctor before 50.

Google Lynch Syndrome, also called Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer. There are other hereditary cancer syndromes, but this is the most common in relation to colorectal cancer.

For someone without a history, it is 50 with 10 year intervals.

Based on your family history, it can be earlier (usually 40 or 10 years before the youngest colorectal cancer diagnosis).

People with hereditary cancer syndromes, like Lynch, can have yearly colonoscopies.

 

[NWIAclone]

I had one at age 50.... as recommended by my family doctor. They found (and removed) many large, precancerous polyps. I went back for another scan this year (three year followup) and everything was just fine. The doctors told me that the procedure most likely saved me from an early death.

The wife and I will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary this year. Life is good.

note: All three of my children will be attending ISU this coming Fall as a Freshman, Sophomore and a Senior. My family depends upon me and I'm really glad I got the colonoscopy.

 

[2020cy]

I was able to mix my colon blow with Gatorade, helped a little with the flavor but not as much as I would prefer.

 

[WhatchaGonnaDo]

My dad did it last year when he turned 50. I had the privilege of driving him there and back. The drive home he was constantly ripping ***, but it was all air so it didn't smell. It was just really funny. We're immature like that.

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

I am drinking the stuff as we speak... ugh this ain't gonna be a good night...

 

[Cycsk]

The stuff they put into you turns into rocks after the procedure, so be ready.

Haven't heard this from others. Please confirm if true.

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

30min in... it felt like everything I ate the last 10 years was leaving my body.

I should also mention that I am not doing the chalky stuff, I'm using a newer thing that only requires 32oz of liquid and tastes like grape