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crappy nite

rod57

prepping for colonoscopy for tomorrow, what a pain in the ass. wish me luck

SaraLuna

Eesh. I'm so sorry you're having such a crap-filled night. (See what I did there? 😛) Seriously, though, I hope you're able to get some rest and that all goes well tomorrow!

rod57

SaraLuna thanks no one can say I'm full of shit for a while. I'll be glad when this is over my butt is raw.

BigMike

I hope it goes fast without any issues or complications and most importantly I hope it reveals good results for you!

rod57

BigMike Thanks. Last time it was polyps this time feels different, time will tell.

FedoraDave

Been there, done that.

Ironically, it was a colonoscopy that revealed my atrial fibrilation. They were taking my vitals prior to the procedure, and the nurse asked me, "Are you nervous?" And I wasn't, because I'd undergone a colonoscopy before, and I knew the worst of it was behind me (see what I did there?). But she said my heart rate was, like 144 bpm.

They gave me some medicine to lower my heart rate so they could do the procedure, but when I came out of it, they checked me again, and my bpm was racing. So they sent me to the ER, and ultimately discovered my condition. Got that sorted out, and I'm doing well now.

Anyway, I hope your procedure takes care of anything suspicious. Early detection is key. Be well, and enjoy a good, hearty meal when it's all over.

rod57

FedoraDave polups and lesions now we wait for labs. catfish and fries never tasted so good

FedoraDave

rod57
Hoping for good results from the lab.

And catfish and fries sounds mighty good! I had to beg for something to eat at the ER, since I'd not eaten for over twelve hours, and all I got was a badly made turkey sandwich.

mate556

My mother had hers today as well. A couple of benign looking polyps and that was about it. She settled for McD’s for some reason. Glad yours went well and hope the labs come out good.

Tagmec

I'm right there with you, or near enough - going in for a sigmoidoscopy this Friday. Yaaaay.

SaraLuna

Tagmec I hope all goes well! That sounds even less pleasant than the colonoscopy.

Tagmec

SaraLuna Actually not quite. It's much the same procedure, only they don't go as far in. The prep isn't nearly as intense; since the sigmoid colon is the part immediately adjacent to the rectum you don't have to flush everything out. Still, not a happy way to start the day