Colonoscopy

[Chris]

If the doctor sends you roses the next day, is it then considered a date?

 

[Expensive Date]

My father had his first one (at 87) in Oct 08 he died 04/11/09 the doctor had told him for years to get one he never did.Like Chris said its not a nice way to go so if your doctor is saying to get one make the appointment tomorrow.Think not eating for 24 hrs is tough 45 days is worse.

 

[03darkshadow]

they thought i had colitis so i had to have one. the day before was bad and get yourself the softest toilet paper you can buy. and be prepared to spend hours in the bathroom. :rofl: but like wrink said, in about 30 mins its over.



and yes chris, if you get flowers the next day not only was it a date, he used more than just the camera...

 

[Wrinkleface]

If the doctor sends you roses the next day, is it then considered a date?

I always tell my patients at least I can recognize them walk'n down the street! My gastroenterologist would have 2 ask me 2 drop my shorts & bend over & say OH, Tracy, how ya do'n!!!:biggrinjester:

 

[sledge]

Ex-wife was born with colon problems so she had one @ 30yrs old (about 7yrs ago). They kept her awake and let her watch the video screen. She said the only thing that bothered her was when Doc used air to open the walls.

 

[Chris]

I always tell my patients at least I can recognize them walk'n down the street! My gastroenterologist would have 2 ask me 2 drop my shorts & bend over & say OH, Tracy, how ya do'n!!!:biggrinjester:

You a Schimmel fan?

 

[Wrinkleface]

You a Schimmel fan?

who???

 

[Chris]

Rober Schimmel. The comedian.

 

[Wrinkleface]

Rober Schimmel. The comedian.

never heard of!!

 

[Chris]

He does this bit about going to the dentist...

"Bob, were getting started and in a second you'll be feeling a little ***** in your mouth"

"Well you better turn that gas up some before any of that $hit starts happening"

We were on a road trip with my semi-stiff dentist pal and a truckload of other guys. Guess who didn't laugh.

 

[Wrinkleface]

He does this bit about going to the dentist...

"Bob, were getting started and in a second you'll be feeling a little ***** in your mouth"

"Well you better turn that gas up some before any of that $hit starts happening"

We were on a road trip with my semi-stiff dentist pal and a truckload of other guys. Guess who didn't laugh.

:biggrinjester:

 

[fund razor]

If the doctor sends you roses the next day, is it then considered a date?

Dinner is a date. Roses is love. :ack2:

 

[cuda]

When I moved here six years ago, I had to find a new GP to get my BP meds from. First time I went in, I was 49. The doc was sitting behind me, and said, "You are due for a colonoscopy." I turned and looked at him all serious and said, "Not on the first date Doc".

 

[TCEd]

We refer to it as having a date with he black snake.
Like most have said the procedure is painless, the prep. work could be a mess if you're not cautious and near a toilet.
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[Indy]

It's a no-brainer. A totally preventable disease made possible by a procedure that's quick and painless. Like stated above the Demerol (sp?) is cool too.

BTW...my first was in my mid-40s, they removed a few polyps, could have been a real problem if I'd have put off the procedure. DON'T MESS AROUND.

 

[txriverrat2001]

Just did my second one last month - it seems they freak out when you mention blood in the stool.....nothing serious, found a couple of polyps they took care of - got that divorticulitis crap - whatever the hell that is ... but the procedure and all is no big deal. Take a half day off work - move the TV to the head - and drink that nasty crap and relax. It'll all be over before you know it......

 

[Bgchuby01]

robert your in alabama, practice with a sheep and then see the doc

 

[Indy]

Just make sure they clean the scope before using it on you, I heard that some doctors share scopes with vets to keep the cost down. If you bark like a dog after the prodecure they'll just put you on Pruina for a couple weeks :03::26::sifone::biggrinjester:

 

[Magicfloat]

OK.I'll do itThey say the day before drink lots of clear fluids. I assume that would include a little white wine?:sifone:

 

[gerritm]

I had one about 6 months ago. The apprehension of the test is alot worse than the actual procedure. The worst part was drinking the stuff to clean you out. Take the day off before. They knock you out and wake up with your virginity gone. I am not sure why the doctor was sitting on the end of the bed smoking a cigarette and humming Barry White songs when I woke up.:sifone: