Getting A Colonoscopy Tomorrow

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by pgardn

A wonderful experience for me. Nothing like a good cleansing for a clean view.

I opted to watch the whole thing on TV. Very interesting. Watch it around those curves Randall, thats where it hurts the most. I did some flinching as the camera rounded the corners.

This is a great experience for one's ego. You will have none left, they keep it at the office. Good luck, Im sure you will be fine.

This also leads me to a completely new line of thought. After taking this sort of probing, I really dont understand how anyone could actually enjoy having anything stuck up that particular orifice... its completely beyond me, but to each his/her own.

No way, they are knocking me out for this thing. I'm not watching anything!!....Started taking the crap at 5pm, I've been pretty bathroom bound since 7 or 8 but ducked out to meet with my supporters.

Originally Posted by randallscott35

No way, they are knocking me out for this thing. I'm not watching anything!!....Started taking the crap at 5pm, I've been pretty bathroom bound since 7 or 8 but ducked out to meet with my supporters.

You are a true man of the people Randall... and if you were not humble before this, you will be after. Get er done.

[GPK]

Rand...best of luck bro. Will be thinking of you.

Any reason in particular you are getting one at such a young age? Im 34 and have not had one.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by T3B

Rand...best of luck bro. Will be thinking of you.

Any reason in particular you are getting one at such a young age? Im 34 and have not had one.

Thanks Kev, long story, just precautionary. Sure its nothing.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Thanks Kev, long story, just precautionary. Sure its nothing.

Yo, good luck tomorrow, probably feel really cool afterwards. I am going to the doctor for the first time in like 6 years next week. going to get BLOOD work, oh wow, these results will be COMICAL.

At least you get like 2-3 days of watching old school races on the net that you can download

[randallscott35]

Details pending, if you don't want to read it, then don't


-Well, last night was rough. You have to go to the bathroom and its explosive but its mainly water. Still not fun. Figure on some baby wipes so your butt doesn't become like a baseball mitt.

-I got some sleep, I would say you should stay up to get all the magnesium citrate you drink out before you go to bed. You'll still wake up and go a few times more, but you won't need to hang out in the bathroom that way.

Got there today. Nice nurses, easy with the IV, very friendly. They wheel you into this room and the anesthesia(sp?) guy asks a few questions then you lay on your side. Then like that, he gives you the juice and you're out. Don't remember anything, woke up feeling fine in another room. Gave me some apple juice even though I requested a gin and tonic.

Everything looked good, as good as a colon can look I'm sure....Now I can eat. Again, those of you over 40 or 50 who haven't had one should get one. No big deal.

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Details pending, if you don't want to read it, then don't


-Well, last night was rough. You have to go to the bathroom and its explosive but its mainly water. Still not fun. Figure on some baby wipes so your butt doesn't become like a baseball mitt.

-I got some sleep, I would say you should stay up to get all the magnesium citrate you drink out before you go to bed. You'll still wake up and go a few times more, but you won't need to hang out in the bathroom that way.

Got there today. Nice nurses, easy with the IV, very friendly. They wheel you into this room and the anesthesia(sp?) guy asks a few questions then you lay on your side. Then like that, he gives you the juice and you're out. Don't remember anything, woke up feeling fine in another room. Gave me some apple juice even though I requested a gin and tonic.

Everything looked good, as good as a colon can look I'm sure....Now I can eat. Again, those of you over 40 or 50 who haven't had one should get one. No big deal.

Glad to hear it went well,Randall! It should be noted that in addition to manual tests from doctors, it is wise to ask for a PSA test when doing bloodwork. This test can be valuable as a tool for discovering any abnormalities EARLY. Cheers

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Details pending, if you don't want to read it, then don't


-Well, last night was rough. You have to go to the bathroom and its explosive but its mainly water. Still not fun. Figure on some baby wipes so your butt doesn't become like a baseball mitt.

-I got some sleep, I would say you should stay up to get all the magnesium citrate you drink out before you go to bed. You'll still wake up and go a few times more, but you won't need to hang out in the bathroom that way.

Got there today. Nice nurses, easy with the IV, very friendly. They wheel you into this room and the anesthesia(sp?) guy asks a few questions then you lay on your side. Then like that, he gives you the juice and you're out. Don't remember anything, woke up feeling fine in another room. Gave me some apple juice even though I requested a gin and tonic.

Everything looked good, as good as a colon can look I'm sure....Now I can eat. Again, those of you over 40 or 50 who haven't had one should get one. No big deal.

glad to hear that all is well. congrats, and happy eating.

[docvegas.]

Good luck with colonoscopy. Being a doctor, the procedure is usually straight-forward and usually no complications. Usually the docs will give you a sedative and pain control with demerol. Takes about 30-40 minutes. Shouldn't have any problems. Great that you are getting this done for you and your family!!!!

Originally Posted by docvegas.

Being a doctor, the procedure is usually straight-forward

As I remember Doc, we took a number of turns in my little adventure.

Randall is all good today I betcha. Excellent! Cleansed with bacteria repopulating merrily.

[Byebyemermaid]

Had one last year.The worst part was that Fleet Phospho Soda that you have to take.There should be a warning label don't take if you want to be productive.The irony of this thread is that after reading it i looked to see if i still had the pictures and i do.

Originally Posted by Byebyemermaid

Had one last year.The worst part was that Fleet Phospho Soda that you have to take.There should be a warning label don't take if you want to be productive.The irony of this thread is that after reading it i looked to see if i still had the pictures and i do.

It is the colon probing that binds us.

I feel as if we are all one, with our internal plumbing, and as a board. Truely a spritual event that I shall cherish.

[Scav]

Can anyone tell me what the reasoning of getting one of these is? I mean, I am 28, should I be going to my doctor and telling him I need to have one or does something have to be wrong to have one?

[2MinsToPost]

Originally Posted by Scav

Can anyone tell me what the reasoning of getting one of these is? I mean, I am 28, should I be going to my doctor and telling him I need to have one or does something have to be wrong to have one?

colon cancer, couple years down the road your doc will suggest

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Scav

Can anyone tell me what the reasoning of getting one of these is? I mean, I am 28, should I be going to my doctor and telling him I need to have one or does something have to be wrong to have one?

No, dude I had an Irritable Bowel issue which has come and gone and was brought on by stress a few months ago. My stomach never really settled down. Its one of the reasons I take it easy when I drink b/c I really pay for it. You shouldn't get one unless you are having problems till you are in your 40's or have a family history of issues. Hope this helps Scavs

[mclem10011]

"Moon River" anyone remember that line?