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markr
12-19-2007, 03:20 AM
A few days ago I had a colonoscopy. I will spare you the details, but I should have done it a long time ago. I was more uptight about how I was going to avoid low blood sugars (I wear a pump) then the procedure itself. For those of you that are thinking about doing a virtual colonoscopy, I checked into that, and if it is done the same way as they do it where I live, I do not recommend it. The reason is: you have to do the same preparation before the virtual procedure, which is worse then the procedure itself. In addition, if they find a problem, when doing the virtual, you have to do the regular colonoscopy. The results came back and everything was alright. Now its your turn!
MJB
12-19-2007, 05:13 AM
I have one every 2 years.

I'm a polyp farm. :(
markr
12-19-2007, 08:51 AM
I thought we were the ones (Israelis) that invented drip irrigation! :)
Mark
notme
12-19-2007, 09:10 AM
I have one every 2 years.

I'm a polyp farm. :(


Ok now that just made me laugh out loud. Good laugh for the day MJB. I am glad I am not a farmer.
MJB
12-19-2007, 10:59 AM
Glad I could make you laugh Nancy. :D

On a serious side, anyone over 50 should have this procedure done, even younger folks if you have any family history of colon cancer.

It's really a simple, painless procedure that could save your life.
Schlep
12-19-2007, 11:12 AM
Welcome you are now officially a human roto rooter
volleyball
12-20-2007, 06:10 AM
Did you get a copy of the video? Great to break out when those visitors that won't leave overstay their welcome.
Jan B
12-20-2007, 07:29 AM
I actually volunteered to do this at 45. Well, my grandmother and all her sisters have/had colon cancer.

I chose the virtual route, only because the doctor & I didn't expect anything to be wrong. Virtual would not be a good idea if you had any inkling of problems, because just like already mentioned . . . if anything is found that needs attention, you then have to do the regular colonoscopy.
markr
12-20-2007, 10:17 PM
Did you get a copy of the video? Great to break out when those visitors that won't leave overstay their welcome.

No, I didn't get a copy. Maybe if you have an extra you can send it to me. No one will know that it belongs to you. :D