Re: Colonoscopy on Thursday...

[Guest guest]

The Prep is no fun but if you do it as directed you should be done about 9

or 10 pm. Give yourself time to let your stomach settle and you should sleep

fine. The test really isn't that bad they give you a sedative that puts you in

a very relaxed drowsy state. It put my husband to sleep but not me but

nothing hurt and I was barely aware of the whole thing.

About the only bad part of the test is a little gas afterwards.

I had one to put my self and my children at ease. I was clean and go back in

2006-2007 for a recheck. If the virtual is available and covered here I may

do that but the standard really is no big deal. Actually it was worse

getting an internal ultrasound for uterine fibroids OUCH!!! and that didn't

even

require prep and they don't give you ANYTHING. Wonder if Women's medicine will

ever get more advanced when it comes to comfort.

Anyway I digress the test really isn't bad. Afterwards they will want you to

get a ride home as the drugs make you dopey and by the next day you should be

back to feeling like yourself.

Hope all goes well.

Narice

[Guest guest]

The Prep is no fun but if you do it as directed you should be done about 9

or 10 pm. Give yourself time to let your stomach settle and you should sleep

fine. The test really isn't that bad they give you a sedative that puts you in

a very relaxed drowsy state. It put my husband to sleep but not me but

nothing hurt and I was barely aware of the whole thing.

About the only bad part of the test is a little gas afterwards.

I had one to put my self and my children at ease. I was clean and go back in

2006-2007 for a recheck. If the virtual is available and covered here I may

do that but the standard really is no big deal. Actually it was worse

getting an internal ultrasound for uterine fibroids OUCH!!! and that didn't

even

require prep and they don't give you ANYTHING. Wonder if Women's medicine will

ever get more advanced when it comes to comfort.

Anyway I digress the test really isn't bad. Afterwards they will want you to

get a ride home as the drugs make you dopey and by the next day you should be

back to feeling like yourself.

Hope all goes well.

Narice

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/9/2005 8:20:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

hadleysmama@... writes:

Hi all, had my consult today my colonoscopy is this Thursday at

10:45am. So, I'll b prepping tomorrow. I'm sure I'll be back to

complain about it. Wish me luck...I'm nervous...not about the

procedure...but about the results. I'm also having an Endoscopy and

he plans to take a biopsy of my duodenum (sp?). Alright...gonna go

before I freak myself out. =)

Hang in there, ...we are here for you!! You have that beautiful baby

girl to take care of, so you need to take care of yourself to be there for

her!! Don't envy your prepping...but it will be over before you know it!! Are

they doing the Endoscope at the same time as the colonoscopy??

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/9/2005 8:20:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

hadleysmama@... writes:

Hi all, had my consult today my colonoscopy is this Thursday at

10:45am. So, I'll b prepping tomorrow. I'm sure I'll be back to

complain about it. Wish me luck...I'm nervous...not about the

procedure...but about the results. I'm also having an Endoscopy and

he plans to take a biopsy of my duodenum (sp?). Alright...gonna go

before I freak myself out. =)

Hang in there, ...we are here for you!! You have that beautiful baby

girl to take care of, so you need to take care of yourself to be there for

her!! Don't envy your prepping...but it will be over before you know it!! Are

they doing the Endoscope at the same time as the colonoscopy??

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/9/2005 8:20:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

hadleysmama@... writes:

Hi all, had my consult today my colonoscopy is this Thursday at

10:45am. So, I'll b prepping tomorrow. I'm sure I'll be back to

complain about it. Wish me luck...I'm nervous...not about the

procedure...but about the results. I'm also having an Endoscopy and

he plans to take a biopsy of my duodenum (sp?). Alright...gonna go

before I freak myself out. =)

Hang in there, ...we are here for you!! You have that beautiful baby

girl to take care of, so you need to take care of yourself to be there for

her!! Don't envy your prepping...but it will be over before you know it!! Are

they doing the Endoscope at the same time as the colonoscopy??

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/9/2005 8:41:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,

flipper759@... writes:

The Prep is no fun but if you do it as directed you should be done about 9

or 10 pm. Give yourself time to let your stomach settle and you should

sleep

fine. The test really isn't that bad they give you a sedative that puts you

in

a very relaxed drowsy state. It put my husband to sleep but not me but

nothing hurt and I was barely aware of the whole thing.

About the only bad part of the test is a little gas afterwards.

I had one to put my self and my children at ease. I was clean and go back

in

2006-2007 for a recheck. If the virtual is available and covered here I may

do that but the standard really is no big deal. Actually it was worse

getting an internal ultrasound for uterine fibroids OUCH!!! and that didn't

even

require prep and they don't give you ANYTHING. Wonder if Women's medicine

will

ever get more advanced when it comes to comfort.

Anyway I digress the test really isn't bad. Afterwards they will want you

to

get a ride home as the drugs make you dopey and by the next day you should

be

back to feeling like yourself.

Hope all goes well.

Narice

I'm embarrassed to say, Narice, that I haven't had this done, yet. Can you

believe that?? I don't believe it myself. I need to just get it scheduled

and deal with finding someone to take me if Glenn isn't able that particular

day. It's on my list of things to do...really it is!!!

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/9/2005 8:41:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,

flipper759@... writes:

The Prep is no fun but if you do it as directed you should be done about 9

or 10 pm. Give yourself time to let your stomach settle and you should

sleep

fine. The test really isn't that bad they give you a sedative that puts you

in

a very relaxed drowsy state. It put my husband to sleep but not me but

nothing hurt and I was barely aware of the whole thing.

About the only bad part of the test is a little gas afterwards.

I had one to put my self and my children at ease. I was clean and go back

in

2006-2007 for a recheck. If the virtual is available and covered here I may

do that but the standard really is no big deal. Actually it was worse

getting an internal ultrasound for uterine fibroids OUCH!!! and that didn't

even

require prep and they don't give you ANYTHING. Wonder if Women's medicine

will

ever get more advanced when it comes to comfort.

Anyway I digress the test really isn't bad. Afterwards they will want you

to

get a ride home as the drugs make you dopey and by the next day you should

be

back to feeling like yourself.

Hope all goes well.

Narice

I'm embarrassed to say, Narice, that I haven't had this done, yet. Can you

believe that?? I don't believe it myself. I need to just get it scheduled

and deal with finding someone to take me if Glenn isn't able that particular

day. It's on my list of things to do...really it is!!!

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/9/2005 9:59:33 PM Eastern Standard Time,

jayishome@... writes:

Well put Narice! Hey guys... another one down! Although I am really

beat up right now. I just posted my CBC numbers. They took a wack this

last round. I also posted our dear friends GLEN & DONELLE. Check em

out! My thoughts are especially to all of this from me tonight... It

is storming here in Denver, and so I sign off for tonight. Maybe dig

into the Marinol! I feel like yuk. Peace to all. Jay

http://jaydebaca.home.comcast.net/july/CANCER_BLOG.html

Jay...

Had I know I was going to go on National Blog, I would have sent a better

picture of me...LOL One that made me look skinny!!! Seriously, that is so

kind of you to request positive thoughts for us from all who read your blog....

I count my blessings and you are one of them. Thanks for being here!!

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn

[Guest guest]

Highlight his sight and go there... you'll see us!!

[Guest guest]

Highlight his sight and go there... you'll see us!!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/9/2005 10:17:49 PM Eastern Standard Time,

lowenco@... writes:

Donelle, Please get one done. I would rather have you here on this

board as a caregiver then a patient. Your words here are always such

a comfort. Ingrid

Thanks, Ingrid....I knew you would reply... Laughing!!!

I know, I know...it's no laughing matter at all....and I will get it done.

It's moving closer to the top of the list!!! I promise!!

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/9/2005 10:17:49 PM Eastern Standard Time,

lowenco@... writes:

Donelle, Please get one done. I would rather have you here on this

board as a caregiver then a patient. Your words here are always such

a comfort. Ingrid

Thanks, Ingrid....I knew you would reply... Laughing!!!

I know, I know...it's no laughing matter at all....and I will get it done.

It's moving closer to the top of the list!!! I promise!!

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn

[Guest guest]

Well put Narice! Hey guys... another one down! Although I am really

beat up right now. I just posted my CBC numbers. They took a wack this

last round. I also posted our dear friends GLEN & DONELLE. Check em

out! My thoughts are especially to all of this from me tonight... It

is storming here in Denver, and so I sign off for tonight. Maybe dig

into the Marinol! I feel like yuk. Peace to all. Jay

http://jaydebaca.home.comcast.net/july/CANCER_BLOG.html

flipper759@... wrote:

> The Prep is no fun but if you do it as directed you should be done

> about 9

> or 10 pm. Give yourself time to let your stomach settle and you should

> sleep

> fine. The test really isn't that bad they give you a sedative that

> puts you in

> a very relaxed drowsy state. It put my husband to sleep but not me but

> nothing hurt and I was barely aware of the whole thing.

> About the only bad part of the test is a little gas afterwards.

>

> I had one to put my self and my children at ease. I was clean and go

> back in

> 2006-2007 for a recheck. If the virtual is available and covered here

> I may

> do that but the standard really is no big deal. Actually it was worse

> getting an internal ultrasound for uterine fibroids OUCH!!! and that

> didn't even

> require prep and they don't give you ANYTHING. Wonder if Women's

> medicine will

> ever get more advanced when it comes to comfort.

>

> Anyway I digress the test really isn't bad. Afterwards they will want

> you to

> get a ride home as the drugs make you dopey and by the next day you

> should be

> back to feeling like yourself.

> Hope all goes well.

> Narice

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Well put Narice! Hey guys... another one down! Although I am really

beat up right now. I just posted my CBC numbers. They took a wack this

last round. I also posted our dear friends GLEN & DONELLE. Check em

out! My thoughts are especially to all of this from me tonight... It

is storming here in Denver, and so I sign off for tonight. Maybe dig

into the Marinol! I feel like yuk. Peace to all. Jay

http://jaydebaca.home.comcast.net/july/CANCER_BLOG.html

flipper759@... wrote:

> The Prep is no fun but if you do it as directed you should be done

> about 9

> or 10 pm. Give yourself time to let your stomach settle and you should

> sleep

> fine. The test really isn't that bad they give you a sedative that

> puts you in

> a very relaxed drowsy state. It put my husband to sleep but not me but

> nothing hurt and I was barely aware of the whole thing.

> About the only bad part of the test is a little gas afterwards.

>

> I had one to put my self and my children at ease. I was clean and go

> back in

> 2006-2007 for a recheck. If the virtual is available and covered here

> I may

> do that but the standard really is no big deal. Actually it was worse

> getting an internal ultrasound for uterine fibroids OUCH!!! and that

> didn't even

> require prep and they don't give you ANYTHING. Wonder if Women's

> medicine will

> ever get more advanced when it comes to comfort.

>

> Anyway I digress the test really isn't bad. Afterwards they will want

> you to

> get a ride home as the drugs make you dopey and by the next day you

> should be

> back to feeling like yourself.

> Hope all goes well.

> Narice

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Well put Narice! Hey guys... another one down! Although I am really

beat up right now. I just posted my CBC numbers. They took a wack this

last round. I also posted our dear friends GLEN & DONELLE. Check em

out! My thoughts are especially to all of this from me tonight... It

is storming here in Denver, and so I sign off for tonight. Maybe dig

into the Marinol! I feel like yuk. Peace to all. Jay

http://jaydebaca.home.comcast.net/july/CANCER_BLOG.html

flipper759@... wrote:

> The Prep is no fun but if you do it as directed you should be done

> about 9

> or 10 pm. Give yourself time to let your stomach settle and you should

> sleep

> fine. The test really isn't that bad they give you a sedative that

> puts you in

> a very relaxed drowsy state. It put my husband to sleep but not me but

> nothing hurt and I was barely aware of the whole thing.

> About the only bad part of the test is a little gas afterwards.

>

> I had one to put my self and my children at ease. I was clean and go

> back in

> 2006-2007 for a recheck. If the virtual is available and covered here

> I may

> do that but the standard really is no big deal. Actually it was worse

> getting an internal ultrasound for uterine fibroids OUCH!!! and that

> didn't even

> require prep and they don't give you ANYTHING. Wonder if Women's

> medicine will

> ever get more advanced when it comes to comfort.

>

> Anyway I digress the test really isn't bad. Afterwards they will want

> you to

> get a ride home as the drugs make you dopey and by the next day you

> should be

> back to feeling like yourself.

> Hope all goes well.

> Narice

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

. Thhe prep is worse then the procedure. I am sending up Prayers

that all goes well and results are normal. Ingrid

> Hi all, had my consult today my colonoscopy is this Thursday at

> 10:45am. So, I'll b prepping tomorrow. I'm sure I'll be back to

> complain about it. Wish me luck...I'm nervous...not about the

> procedure...but about the results. I'm also having an Endoscopy and

> he plans to take a biopsy of my duodenum (sp?). Alright...gonna go

> before I freak myself out. =)

>

>

[Guest guest]

. Thhe prep is worse then the procedure. I am sending up Prayers

that all goes well and results are normal. Ingrid

> Hi all, had my consult today my colonoscopy is this Thursday at

> 10:45am. So, I'll b prepping tomorrow. I'm sure I'll be back to

> complain about it. Wish me luck...I'm nervous...not about the

> procedure...but about the results. I'm also having an Endoscopy and

> he plans to take a biopsy of my duodenum (sp?). Alright...gonna go

> before I freak myself out. =)

>

>

[Guest guest]

. Thhe prep is worse then the procedure. I am sending up Prayers

that all goes well and results are normal. Ingrid

> Hi all, had my consult today my colonoscopy is this Thursday at

> 10:45am. So, I'll b prepping tomorrow. I'm sure I'll be back to

> complain about it. Wish me luck...I'm nervous...not about the

> procedure...but about the results. I'm also having an Endoscopy and

> he plans to take a biopsy of my duodenum (sp?). Alright...gonna go

> before I freak myself out. =)

>

>

[Guest guest]

Donelle, Please get one done. I would rather have you here on this

board as a caregiver then a patient. Your words here are always such

a comfort. Ingrid

>

>

> In a message dated 8/9/2005 8:41:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> flipper759@a... writes:

>

> The Prep is no fun but if you do it as directed you should be done

about 9

> or 10 pm. Give yourself time to let your stomach settle and you

should

> sleep

> fine. The test really isn't that bad they give you a sedative that

puts you

> in

> a very relaxed drowsy state. It put my husband to sleep but not

me but

> nothing hurt and I was barely aware of the whole thing.

> About the only bad part of the test is a little gas afterwards.

>

> I had one to put my self and my children at ease. I was clean and

go back

> in

> 2006-2007 for a recheck. If the virtual is available and covered

here I may

> do that but the standard really is no big deal. Actually it was

worse

> getting an internal ultrasound for uterine fibroids OUCH!!! and

that didn't

> even

> require prep and they don't give you ANYTHING. Wonder if Women's

medicine

> will

> ever get more advanced when it comes to comfort.

>

> Anyway I digress the test really isn't bad. Afterwards they will

want you

> to

> get a ride home as the drugs make you dopey and by the next day

you should

> be

> back to feeling like yourself.

> Hope all goes well.

> Narice

>

>

>

>

> I'm embarrassed to say, Narice, that I haven't had this done,

yet. Can you

> believe that?? I don't believe it myself. I need to just get it

scheduled

> and deal with finding someone to take me if Glenn isn't able that

particular

> day. It's on my list of things to do...really it is!!!

>

> Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

> Caregiver to Glenn

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Donelle, Please get one done. I would rather have you here on this

board as a caregiver then a patient. Your words here are always such

a comfort. Ingrid

>

>

> In a message dated 8/9/2005 8:41:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> flipper759@a... writes:

>

> The Prep is no fun but if you do it as directed you should be done

about 9

> or 10 pm. Give yourself time to let your stomach settle and you

should

> sleep

> fine. The test really isn't that bad they give you a sedative that

puts you

> in

> a very relaxed drowsy state. It put my husband to sleep but not

me but

> nothing hurt and I was barely aware of the whole thing.

> About the only bad part of the test is a little gas afterwards.

>

> I had one to put my self and my children at ease. I was clean and

go back

> in

> 2006-2007 for a recheck. If the virtual is available and covered

here I may

> do that but the standard really is no big deal. Actually it was

worse

> getting an internal ultrasound for uterine fibroids OUCH!!! and

that didn't

> even

> require prep and they don't give you ANYTHING. Wonder if Women's

medicine

> will

> ever get more advanced when it comes to comfort.

>

> Anyway I digress the test really isn't bad. Afterwards they will

want you

> to

> get a ride home as the drugs make you dopey and by the next day

you should

> be

> back to feeling like yourself.

> Hope all goes well.

> Narice

>

>

>

>

> I'm embarrassed to say, Narice, that I haven't had this done,

yet. Can you

> believe that?? I don't believe it myself. I need to just get it

scheduled

> and deal with finding someone to take me if Glenn isn't able that

particular

> day. It's on my list of things to do...really it is!!!

>

> Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

> Caregiver to Glenn

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Donelle, Please get one done. I would rather have you here on this

board as a caregiver then a patient. Your words here are always such

a comfort. Ingrid

>

>

> In a message dated 8/9/2005 8:41:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> flipper759@a... writes:

>

> The Prep is no fun but if you do it as directed you should be done

about 9

> or 10 pm. Give yourself time to let your stomach settle and you

should

> sleep

> fine. The test really isn't that bad they give you a sedative that

puts you

> in

> a very relaxed drowsy state. It put my husband to sleep but not

me but

> nothing hurt and I was barely aware of the whole thing.

> About the only bad part of the test is a little gas afterwards.

>

> I had one to put my self and my children at ease. I was clean and

go back

> in

> 2006-2007 for a recheck. If the virtual is available and covered

here I may

> do that but the standard really is no big deal. Actually it was

worse

> getting an internal ultrasound for uterine fibroids OUCH!!! and

that didn't

> even

> require prep and they don't give you ANYTHING. Wonder if Women's

medicine

> will

> ever get more advanced when it comes to comfort.

>

> Anyway I digress the test really isn't bad. Afterwards they will

want you

> to

> get a ride home as the drugs make you dopey and by the next day

you should

> be

> back to feeling like yourself.

> Hope all goes well.

> Narice

>

>

>

>

> I'm embarrassed to say, Narice, that I haven't had this done,

yet. Can you

> believe that?? I don't believe it myself. I need to just get it

scheduled

> and deal with finding someone to take me if Glenn isn't able that

particular

> day. It's on my list of things to do...really it is!!!

>

> Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

> Caregiver to Glenn

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yup...the doc said that he normaly would wait to see what the

colonoscopy showed and then do the endo...but he doesn't want to

have to drag me back again if he feels he needs to do it. So we

decided to jsut get it done at once.=)

angela

>

>

> In a message dated 8/9/2005 8:20:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> hadleysmama@y... writes:

>

> Hi all, had my consult today my colonoscopy is this Thursday at

> 10:45am. So, I'll b prepping tomorrow. I'm sure I'll be back to

> complain about it. Wish me luck...I'm nervous...not about the

> procedure...but about the results. I'm also having an Endoscopy

and

> he plans to take a biopsy of my duodenum (sp?). Alright...gonna

go

> before I freak myself out. =)

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Hang in there, ...we are here for you!! You have that

beautiful baby

> girl to take care of, so you need to take care of yourself to be

there for

> her!! Don't envy your prepping...but it will be over before you

know it!! Are

> they doing the Endoscope at the same time as the colonoscopy??

>

> Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

> Caregiver to Glenn

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Glad they got you in there right away. You will be relieved to know for

sure what is going on.

Getting it all done, at least your doc isn't going to fool around.

Good luck with everything I will be thinking about you.

Take care and big big big hugs for you. Jolene

Fox wrote:

> Yup...the doc said that he normaly would wait to see what the

> colonoscopy showed and then do the endo...but he doesn't want to

> have to drag me back again if he feels he needs to do it. So we

> decided to jsut get it done at once.=)

>

> angela

>

>

>

> >

> >

> > In a message dated 8/9/2005 8:20:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> > hadleysmama@y... writes:

> >

> > Hi all, had my consult today my colonoscopy is this Thursday at

> > 10:45am. So, I'll b prepping tomorrow. I'm sure I'll be back to

> > complain about it. Wish me luck...I'm nervous...not about the

> > procedure...but about the results. I'm also having an Endoscopy

> and

> > he plans to take a biopsy of my duodenum (sp?). Alright...gonna

> go

> > before I freak myself out. =)

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Hang in there, ...we are here for you!! You have that

> beautiful baby

> > girl to take care of, so you need to take care of yourself to be

> there for

> > her!! Don't envy your prepping...but it will be over before you

> know it!! Are

> > they doing the Endoscope at the same time as the colonoscopy??

> >

> > Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

> > Caregiver to Glenn

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Donelle

Was great to see photos of you and Glen on Jay's blog. I will have

something for you by Thursday and then should have something to send Jay

too.

I know you said Glen was so thin, but could not visualize it until I

saw the photo with him and his best friend. Sad to say I got tears in my

eyes.

You are right when you said Glen should write down or even speak into

recorder so that his kids know all he did in his life. Something to cherish.

Well I am going to read a bit and then go to bed. Take care and big

hugs...Jolene

[Guest guest]

Hey it took me a year before I went. I need to schedule a check up for my

high blood pressure and keep putting it off. Somewhere someone had posted that

this is one of the pitfalls of being a caregiver. I just have no desire to be

in a doctors office any more than absolutely necessary.

I was really good about getting everything done last year and had a clean

bill of health (except for the blood pressure) this time last year,had rechecks

scheduled and canceled for March when my Dad died and haven't been back

since last Sept.

As Nike says I have to Just Do It

Narice

In a message dated 8/9/2005 10:39:36 PM Eastern Standard Time,

Grandmommyandme@... writes:

Donelle, Please get one done. I would rather have you here on this

board as a caregiver then a patient. Your words here are always such

a comfort. Ingrid

Thanks, Ingrid....I knew you would reply... Laughing!!!

I know, I know...it's no laughing matter at all....and I will get it done.

It's moving closer to the top of the list!!! I promise!!

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn