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 

And you thought you had a dirty job 🤣😉

 

Hope your brother makes a full recovery brother! 

30 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

Got the colonoscopy, all clear ! 

 

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

 

 

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) 

2 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

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

 

 

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

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.

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...

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

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.

😂 😂 😂 

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. 😂😂😂

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 😂 

Sounds like fun!

 

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

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...

 

 

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 “

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

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. 

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.

 

@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 

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.