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Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:01 PM
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I haven't, but I heard they are about as much fun as being a USuCk fan.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:02 PM
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It isn't the procedure it is the preparation.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:03 PM
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^^^ This. The procedure is nothing, you'll be out for it. The prep work is the worst part. Just stay near a bathroom and it'll be ok.
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Orange Blooded [3362]
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
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Jan 16, 2024, 3:10 PM
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Add Vodka to your prep. It goes down a lot easier. All of a sudden, I ran out of prep.
By thin, I was smashed.
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Oculus Spirit [77011]
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If you really did this that's hilarious
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😂
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110%er [5225]
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I would rather get a colonoscopy then be a cOOt fan.***
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Re: I would rather get a colonoscopy then be a cOOt fan.***
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:09 PM
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Both are disgusting!
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Oculus Spirit [80413]
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I never thought that I'd say that but I'd rather have a colonoscopy.***
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All-TigerNet [12547]
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The procedure is easy. In and out (no pun intended) in about an hour or less.
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:10 PM
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The day before is the hard part. Drinking the mix to clean out.
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110%er [9735]
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No mix
Jan 16, 2024, 3:48 PM
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There are pills now
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All-TigerNet [12547]
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So I've heard. My next I need is due in May.
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Jan 16, 2024, 5:06 PM
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Hope that's the case. It's been five years.
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Orange Blooded [4424]
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Afterwards is fun...
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:11 PM
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you get to fart a lot.
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All-In [30836]
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Not only a lot
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Jan 16, 2024, 3:24 PM
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But the farts feel like they’re coming from the depths of your soul. Also, since you’re empty, there’s no chance of sharting. So no fear at all!
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Re: Afterwards is fun...
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Careful with farting until after the procedure.
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Orange Blooded [2849]
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Not bad
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:11 PM
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Honestly, the worst part is the prep. Starts mid-afternoon the day before and you can't leave the house. The procedure is nothing.
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CU Medallion [61846]
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Been through two. And, had a endoscopy twice. And,
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:12 PM
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have had a capsule endoscopy.
As stated in the other posts, the prep work is the biggest issue. But, that is just one day. Being a coot pulling for a crappy team involves a lifetime.
Funny story involving a colonoscopy ... a friend of mine's mother woke up from her colonoscopy in the hospital parking lot! Can you imagine?!?! Someone had driven a car through the front door of the facility, and they had to evacuate the patients. Thankfully, her procedure was complete.
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CU Medallion [57156]
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Ironically, coots fans are completely full of crap.***
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy? They did a half a'ed job on mine
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:12 PM
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So they billed me for a semi-colonoscopy
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CU Medallion [57156]
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Why you only have half an a??***
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All-In [40100]
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Havent had one but have given many. I think there is one major advantage
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:14 PM
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Of the colonoscopy. You get to sleep the whole time. Well one more, when you wake up it’s over with.
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CU Medallion [50947]
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I know of a man who asked to stay awake so he could
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:44 PM
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watch the screen so he would know what was going on.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:15 PM
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had a couple. The prep has gotten better in the past few years, but I'd still ease into it, like on the day before the prep day, only have soup. They gave me propofol for anesthesia, good stuff. Schedule the procedure as early as possible, so you can have a cup of coffee afterwards. Good luck!
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Orange Blooded [2347]
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 5:14 PM
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Legend [17781]
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Is no big deal. Pay the extra and get SuTab for prep.***
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:22 PM
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110%er [5084]
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I 2nd the SuTabs, less drinking
Jan 16, 2024, 3:43 PM
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Schedule early because youll be hungry afterwards.
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As someone who's had several of them...
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:30 PM
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I'd much rather have a colonoscopy that be a UofSC fans.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:42 PM
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Yes, they are not bad. Go to cvs and get some magnesium citrate, grape or lemon flavor. 2 bottles usually help ease the stomach cramps!
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:42 PM
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OldeTiger said it right. Propanol puts you out and thirty minutes later you’re walking out the door. The prep is not fun
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:45 PM
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Try to get scheduled for the earliest spot that you can on the procedure day .
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:55 PM
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Too many in recent years due to discovery of precancerous polyps. As stated, the prep process is a pain in the backend (literally). Also, since you can’t eat once prep starts, I recommend trying to get an early morning procedure time. I am so hungry by the time I get back home.
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Orange Blooded [2113]
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Just last week. Not too bad. Prep sucks tho****
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:49 PM
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Nm
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:51 PM
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not yet, I ordered the at home kit from amazon last week...anxiously awaiting its arrival.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:55 PM
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not much fun……but I suspect it’s far better than death.
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110%er [9065]
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Just be sure you get a colonoscopy! A friend of mine is dying of colon.....
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Jan 16, 2024, 2:59 PM
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and now-spread other cancers because he put off getting a colonoscopy when he was younger. It's no big deal preparing for one - don't be squeamish - it's worth it!!!!!
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
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Jan 16, 2024, 3:09 PM
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I agree with the others. Prep isn't much fun. The procedure is simple. They put you to sleep, and I mean a deep, beautiful sleep. You'll wake up groggy, so you'll have to stay at the office for a bit and then have someone take you home.
Funny story with me. I had a colonoscopy a few years ago. When I woke up I don't remember how I got to the room where my clothes were and how I got dressed. When I say they knock you out, I'm not kidding.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
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Jan 16, 2024, 3:22 PM
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Don't let anyone video you afterwards... You won't remember anything you say and you probably won't want to be reminded.
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piece of cake these days***
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
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Jan 16, 2024, 3:28 PM
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Usuc fan more similar to the entry point of the test.
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Definitely don't trust a fart the day before***
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 3:34 PM
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The anesthesia makes me nauseous.
You can ask them to put something in it to take the nausea away.
Have plenty of toilet paper on hand.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 3:43 PM
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As everyone has noted, the prep is the difficult part. Have had five since 2000 when a precancerous polyp was found. In a high risk group as Dad had colon cancer at 82 when 12 inches were removed. He made another 12 years. Options for the prep are much better than what I was first given which was like sea water. Even adding Sundrop didn't help and now won't touch it. Do suggest getting rid of the gas postop. One time I failed to do it and barfed going out the facility door. Good luck.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 3:44 PM
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Yes sir, 3 to be exact. No big deal, it's a piece of cake. You'll be fine...
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 3:54 PM
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Never used the pill prep before. How was it ? The first one I had, I woke up and the man next to me was farting like a madman. I laughed and asked my wife if she heard him. She said don't laugh. You and him were having a farting contest and I think you won.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 3:53 PM
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They are both a pain in the A$$
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 3:56 PM
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The prep is awful, but on the day of the scope you'll get the best sleep you have had in years.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 3:58 PM
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Forgot to mention....after you wake up from your colonscopy for straight to Five Guys and get the double cheeseburger with the fries.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 5:19 PM
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My doctor played "Like a virgin" by Madonna as he was putting me under.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 5:26 PM
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It's nothing more than a crap shoot.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 5:49 PM
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Two weeks ago I had mine. that tingly warm feeling that moves up your arm is the propocol. Next thing you know someone is waking you up.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 6:08 PM
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This is like Blazing Saddles, I’m laughing my 🫏 off!!!!
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Orange Blooded [2336]
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 6:10 PM
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It’s very 💩
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Legend [16439]
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I have
Jan 16, 2024, 6:12 PM
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But have no idea how much fun it is to be a SCAR fan. Given a choice between the two, though, I would take the colonoscopy every time. And if you get the option, choose Cologuard.
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Get The Prep PILLS Not The Liquid...The Knockout Drug is Yummy
Jan 16, 2024, 6:24 PM
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I wouldn't have know if Bill Cosby tapped me, I was so much in dreamland.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 7:10 PM
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If you’re referring to a divorce where your spouse pulls out your wallet thru your colon, yes. If you’re referring to an actual colonoscopy, no
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 7:11 PM
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Prep is lousy and not much sleep. But procedure is best 25 of sleep you will get. Up and refreshed. Don’t worry. It’s a routine procedure
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 7:24 PM
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Just do it children. I’ll bet all of you have had worse things in life to go thru. It can save your life.
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Ask your Dr about Cologuard instead
Jan 16, 2024, 7:47 PM
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I had a colonoscopy 11 years ago & was due for a recheck last year. 11 years ago I did fine with the liquid prep, but last year I vomited all of it. So I didn't get the colonoscopy, and my Dr said since I'm a low risk to use Cologuard. It's easy. I used it 2 weeks ago, and my results show no issues. If your Dr says you need the colonoscopy, I would take the pills.
instead of the liquid prep.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 7:59 PM
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As others have stated, the procedure is a breeze. The preparation is not fun but bearable.
My last was more complicated. The prep is two part. The first part went fine. Prior to the second I experienced bloating and pain. Could barely complete the second prep. Went for the procedure in pain. Couldn’t wait to get the procedure. All went fine but the bloating and pain continued. Dr. told me if it persisted, go to the ER. Next day I was in the ER. Kidney stone! Next day I was having another procedure for the stone. 3 days later back in the ER. UTI!
The colonoscopy was a breeze! Don’t worry about it!
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 8:01 PM
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Yup. If you get the general anesthesia it’s no big deal.
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Re: Anyone here had a colonoscopy?
Jan 16, 2024, 8:05 PM
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*Karl
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