COLONOSCOPY

I had one last month. I'm in my early 30's, do a ton of exercise, high fiber diet, in excellent health. However due to a family history of colon cancer my doctor recommended I get one at an early age.

They found 4 polyps.

Thankfully the lab tests showed none of them were cancerous, but at my age I should have zero polyps. I'll be having another one in 2 years.

It's very important everyone get a colonoscopy at the appropriate time.

 

More emphasis on doing this if you're 50+ (I think that's what they recommend) or if you're younger, as soon as you have any inkling you might have something going on down there. I was diagnosed when I was 46, when an antibiotic I was prescribed irritated my bowels to the point of bleeding. One colonoscopy later, I was diagnosed with stage 3C colon cancer. Had it resected and did chemo for 6 months, and so far cancer-free over 1 yr later. Srsly, do it.

I didn't have much problem with the bevvy.... just pinch your nose if it's yucky, and chase with water. I had orange, and had to drink a gallon or so of it.

 

I got a physical a few months ago and I forgot to ask my doctor about it, so I'm going to next time I'm in. I've got almost two years until 30, but the risk factor in my family is elevated as per my previous post in this thread. He'll probably tell me I don't need it yet at first, but if I mention the risk factors and my concern, he'll send me for the test and argue it out with insurance if they try to say it's not medically necessary.

 

My wifes grandma is having one in the morning at 9. Any ideas how long it takes if all goes smooth?

 

The procedure is only about 20 minutes long. Prep and recovery from the sedation take a lot longer. From the time I entered the hospital until I walked out, it was over 3 hours. The rest of the day is pretty much spent shaking off the sedation. Nap time.

 

How long does the colonoscopy procedure take? - Sharecare

From the horse's mouth, so to speak.
How're you feeling, ralphie250?

 

I feel ok. Just drained of energy right now.
Thanks for the info @grumpuolddude

 

For Americans ... I heard that Moviprep doesn't taste so bad and it cleans you out real good. Also, if you live in the US, you get $20 back via mail in rebate. The mail in rebate form needs to be obtained from your doctors office and if you don't have it, call the help line of Salix Pharmaceuticals and they'll give you up to $20 back.

 

Mail in rebates for colon cleansers.

Colonic addict heaven.

With so many reasons for an abnormal Hb reading, what has put your doctor onto a gastrointestinal cause? I'm guessing the reading was on the low side signifying some bleeding (if you're a worrier, an ulcer isn't out of the question) but as you don't say whether it was high or low, I'm not sure.

 

Nothing to it. You'll wake up saying "When are you gonna start." There is the fun of the night before, though. Holloween will be a real treat

 

They say "just stay close to the bathroom", haha. More like don't leave the pot for 4 hours. Just about the time you loose feelin in your legs and feet.
Then you fall off the pot crawling to sip the last bit of that jungle juice. Oh yeah you will be fine.
But really it's good to make sure you are in tip top shape!

 

Yep, definitely will say "when will you start"
But the prep, the bowl will be your best friend, and if you can't drink the 45 gallons of "stuff" don''t worry, that's mostly so the Dr. doesn't have to deal with the mess... and afterwards you'll feel thanks god, a few years off...........

 

I went through an entire roll of toilet paper that night. No shit! Well, that isn't exactly the right thing to say, is it?

You'll be fine. Good that you're getting it done.

 

It's funny, when I was on the table before they put me out, I saw the Dr dipping some kind of tube in dark blue solution. He was dressed in all black, and I remember telling him
that he looked like John Cash, except he was 50 pounds heavier then him. I blame it on the drugs they pumped into me. Glad I don't remember anything.