All clear

[TnRiver46]

Got the colonoscopy, all clear ! My brother has colon cancer so they recommend I get one ten years before his age diagnosis. Bout 8 years too late for that (they just found his this year and he’s 41 I’m 39), however all clear anyhow 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

And you thought you had a dirty job 🤣😉

 

Hope your brother makes a full recovery brother! 

[roadwarrior]

30 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

Got the colonoscopy, all clear ! 

 

[gim]

Did you do it "your way" at home with Cologuard??

 

 

[TnRiver46]

Hahaha not sure what that is, only the prep occurred at home. We had to park my wife’s car a quarter mile downhill at a church last night so we could get out in the dark this morning 

1 hour ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

And you thought you had a dirty job 🤣😉

 

Hope your brother makes a full recovery brother! 

Thanks buddy he’s done with chemo and waiting to get it cut out. Chemo worked well enough to skip radiation (they say) 

[gim]

2 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

Hahaha not sure what that is, only the prep occurred at home.

 

 

[TnRiver46]

Ah, little gross but I think I’ve heard of people doing that. I got knocked out and scoped and they gave me 3 pages of photos 🤮. 
 

im also guessing the cologuard is cheaper but my 2024 insurance says they paid for it. My 2023 insurance was going to bill me $880

[greentrout]

The colonoscopy is by far the better way to go for detection. I was put to sleep and didn't feel or notice a thing.

 

Been there; done that.

[casts_by_fly]

Also went down that path once.  When I was a baby/toddler I had polyps in my intestines so the doctor recommended that I get a colonoscopy after turning 30.  I think I finally got it done 6 or 7 years ago when we were home from the UK for a week.  All clear.

 

The worst part was the prep.  We were staying with my inlaws.  The house only had one bathroom and it was right next to the living room/dining room table/kitchen as the first floor was all one small open plan...

[TnRiver46]

@casts_by_fly, oh no Hahahahaha. At least they knew what they were in for 

[casts_by_fly]

1 hour ago, TnRiver46 said:

@casts_by_fly, oh no Hahahahaha. At least they knew what they were in for 

That they did.  And I proved it too.

[TnRiver46]

😂 😂 😂 

[GaryH]

2 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

Ah, little gross but I think I’ve heard of people doing that. I got knocked out and scoped and they gave me 3 pages of photos 🤮. 
 

 

I’ve heard many times if no photos it didn’t happen. 😂😂😂

[TnRiver46]

Hahaha I swear I posted a pic of my IV after they woke me up but I was in LA LA land 

 

Google may flag my screenshots 😂 

[12poundbass]

Sounds like fun!

 

Did your wife happen to ask the doctor if they found your head up there? 😂

[roadwarrior]

25 minutes ago, 12poundbass said:

Sounds like fun!

 

Did your wife happen to ask the doctor if they found your head up there?

 

Now, that's just mean...

 

 

[TnRiver46]

59 minutes ago, 12poundbass said:

Sounds like fun!

 

Did your wife happen to ask the doctor if they found your head up there? 😂

My ole salty Capt fishing buddy always needed a ride to his dr appts. He is hilarious and kept the nurses laughing, he had a version of that one also 😂. When I took him for cataracts he was kind of reserved and said “I don’t have much comedy for eye people “

[T-Billy]

Glad you're all clear. Prayers for your brother. 

[VolFan]

Yep this is one of those things that is highly suggested at 45 for men. It’s not hard, but buy good toilet paper. I posted in the ‘What are you drinking tonight?’ thread back a few months ago. The prep is bad. You will be empty. But the procedure itself is nothing. It’s very similar to a pfd - It may save your life. 

[Bankbeater]

When I had mine a few years back I drank the prep the night before but it didn't work completely.  They scheduled another appointment and told me that I would need to drink two days worth of the prep.  I told the doctor's office to come up with another plan.

 

[TnRiver46]

@Bankbeater, lord have mercy they need to give you what they gave me, it worked instantly, although I’m sure it varies from person to person. Took 4 pills in the morning that were somewhat effective. Then drink the drink and that’s all she wrote 

[T-Billy]

Similar deal here. They had me start the evening before. 4 pills, then drinks. More drinks early the next morning, then nothing for like 5hrs before the procedure. The prep was no fun for sure, but wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. 

 Worst part was starving all day. I'll make sure to get a morning appointment next time.