Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Hi Terri, Man, you went through the wringer! Thanks for sharing all that and I pray that all comes out normal. Regards, Debbie in IL Counting on Cigna for daughter (BMI 45) Ditto for Debbie (BMI 40) In a message dated 6/21/00 1:06:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time, kf4vnt@... writes: << Hi All.. I wanted to let y'all know that everything went fine with my colonoscopy yesterday.. I was in horrible shape come monday night because I was hit with bad depression monday morning and then not being able to eat, living on liquids and laxatives and spending every 15 minutes in the bathroom only made it worse.. I was exhausted and finally tried to lay down about 10:30 pm but when I did, my mind wouldn't stop going.. I finally broke down and started crying.. Poor chuck didn't have a clue because I thought I was being silly for getting so upset/scared about it.. I also couldn't figure out why on earth I was so depressed... After about an hour I got up and called my mom since she had her test earlier that day and I was also beginning to worry about her.. She was fine.. The test picked up that she had acid reflux but no cancer or polyps.. THANK GOD!!! Well, after about an hour of speaking with her and gaining her reassurance I finally calmed down.. I still cannot believe I was THAT scared... I was more sure about the WLS than I was about a simple little test! But, I did manage to get about 3 hours sleep.. We got to the hospital at about 6:40am and was told that I was not on the scedule.. Someone from the dr's office had told them thr 29th when all the paperwork I had said the 20th.. BUT, since I had done the prep already, they weren't about to send me home.. They too me back within about 10 minutes or so of being there and got my IV started.. Once again, i started to get scared.. But, there was no way I was backing out... Once they took me into the room where I was having the test, I finally met the Dr and told him about my family history.. He told me that he believes I have " Lynch Disease " and carry the gene.. He will be calling Duke to find out more about the genetic testing.. Well, once they gave me the sedatives, I felt MUCH calmer.. The Dr was a little rougher than I would have expected and made the comment that I was " sore " .. Gee.. I can't imagine why!! The test itself took about 1/2 hour I guess.. I was too busy watching the monitor as much as I could.. At one point he was going around one of the bends and it brought me to tears because there was so much pressure.. He just kept telling me " Just hold on " ... It wasn't pain, per se but, was very strong... After that was over, I was fine.. I wanted to sleep so bad bacause I was so tired but I was glued to that monitor... He DID find about 5 or 6 polyps on my colon and one in my rectum.. They were very small and he took them out to do biopsies on them.. When he was done they took me to the recovery room.. In just a few short minutes I asked if I could get dressed and have a drink.. I didn't dare drink anything before the test because i couldn't handle going to the bathroom again.. (I made the comment to Chuck that I would rather have been in labor WITHOUT the epidural.. hehehe...) Well, they brought Chuck and in to stay with me until the dr came in to talk to us.. Dr Poulos came in about 1/2 hour or so later and told us that the polyps he found were very small and he don't expect them to amount to anything.. He also said that he would call me when he had the results back from the biopsy and also let me know what Duke says about the genetic testing... I asked him about any other tests and he said I would not need any other tests and that I don't need to be examined for another 3-5 years.. I think I will go again in 2 years just to be on the safe side... It definately can't hurt... Now I just wait for him to call to give me the results... I was told not to do anything yesterday but with Chuck's schedule and having , that was a little too much to ask for.. When we got home, it was about 10:30 or so and I took a nap.. Woke up at 1 and actually felt almost normal.. Just had a slight " buzzed " feeling... I even took for a walk to get the mail and could tell that I was a little weak and my balance was off a little bit but nothing I couldn't handle.. Later I started cleaning the house.. Of course, I was the one at the laundromat 3 days after was born too.. I don't do very well when someone tells me NOT to do something.. But I am careful not to do something that will cause me harm.. I figure, as long as I am able to do it, why not... And, I made sure I didn't drive or anything.. Today, my insides are a little tender and i have some slight nausea but my body has just been through something very traumatic too.. Is that normal? Other than that, I'm not having any problems at all.. So, that's the story.. I'm sorry this is so long.. I also found out what it means to " mourn your food " after surgery.. I went through something similar to this.. I hated the fact that I couldn't eat, especially when I made Chuck and dinner.. I wanted some so bad.. I wasn't even hungry but dang did it smell good... The more I thought about not being able to eat, the more depressed I got... Did anyone go through this before/after surgery? What did you do about it? I never realized how addicted to food I was until I couldn't have it... And the wrost part about it was that I KNEW I could eat in less than 24 hours!!! please tell me this will be different after surgery!!!! In my thoughts and prayers, Terri ________________________________________________________________________ >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Hi Terri, Man, you went through the wringer! Thanks for sharing all that and I pray that all comes out normal. Regards, Debbie in IL Counting on Cigna for daughter (BMI 45) Ditto for Debbie (BMI 40) In a message dated 6/21/00 1:06:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time, kf4vnt@... writes: << Hi All.. I wanted to let y'all know that everything went fine with my colonoscopy yesterday.. I was in horrible shape come monday night because I was hit with bad depression monday morning and then not being able to eat, living on liquids and laxatives and spending every 15 minutes in the bathroom only made it worse.. I was exhausted and finally tried to lay down about 10:30 pm but when I did, my mind wouldn't stop going.. I finally broke down and started crying.. Poor chuck didn't have a clue because I thought I was being silly for getting so upset/scared about it.. I also couldn't figure out why on earth I was so depressed... After about an hour I got up and called my mom since she had her test earlier that day and I was also beginning to worry about her.. She was fine.. The test picked up that she had acid reflux but no cancer or polyps.. THANK GOD!!! Well, after about an hour of speaking with her and gaining her reassurance I finally calmed down.. I still cannot believe I was THAT scared... I was more sure about the WLS than I was about a simple little test! But, I did manage to get about 3 hours sleep.. We got to the hospital at about 6:40am and was told that I was not on the scedule.. Someone from the dr's office had told them thr 29th when all the paperwork I had said the 20th.. BUT, since I had done the prep already, they weren't about to send me home.. They too me back within about 10 minutes or so of being there and got my IV started.. Once again, i started to get scared.. But, there was no way I was backing out... Once they took me into the room where I was having the test, I finally met the Dr and told him about my family history.. He told me that he believes I have " Lynch Disease " and carry the gene.. He will be calling Duke to find out more about the genetic testing.. Well, once they gave me the sedatives, I felt MUCH calmer.. The Dr was a little rougher than I would have expected and made the comment that I was " sore " .. Gee.. I can't imagine why!! The test itself took about 1/2 hour I guess.. I was too busy watching the monitor as much as I could.. At one point he was going around one of the bends and it brought me to tears because there was so much pressure.. He just kept telling me " Just hold on " ... It wasn't pain, per se but, was very strong... After that was over, I was fine.. I wanted to sleep so bad bacause I was so tired but I was glued to that monitor... He DID find about 5 or 6 polyps on my colon and one in my rectum.. They were very small and he took them out to do biopsies on them.. When he was done they took me to the recovery room.. In just a few short minutes I asked if I could get dressed and have a drink.. I didn't dare drink anything before the test because i couldn't handle going to the bathroom again.. (I made the comment to Chuck that I would rather have been in labor WITHOUT the epidural.. hehehe...) Well, they brought Chuck and in to stay with me until the dr came in to talk to us.. Dr Poulos came in about 1/2 hour or so later and told us that the polyps he found were very small and he don't expect them to amount to anything.. He also said that he would call me when he had the results back from the biopsy and also let me know what Duke says about the genetic testing... I asked him about any other tests and he said I would not need any other tests and that I don't need to be examined for another 3-5 years.. I think I will go again in 2 years just to be on the safe side... It definately can't hurt... Now I just wait for him to call to give me the results... I was told not to do anything yesterday but with Chuck's schedule and having , that was a little too much to ask for.. When we got home, it was about 10:30 or so and I took a nap.. Woke up at 1 and actually felt almost normal.. Just had a slight " buzzed " feeling... I even took for a walk to get the mail and could tell that I was a little weak and my balance was off a little bit but nothing I couldn't handle.. Later I started cleaning the house.. Of course, I was the one at the laundromat 3 days after was born too.. I don't do very well when someone tells me NOT to do something.. But I am careful not to do something that will cause me harm.. I figure, as long as I am able to do it, why not... And, I made sure I didn't drive or anything.. Today, my insides are a little tender and i have some slight nausea but my body has just been through something very traumatic too.. Is that normal? Other than that, I'm not having any problems at all.. So, that's the story.. I'm sorry this is so long.. I also found out what it means to " mourn your food " after surgery.. I went through something similar to this.. I hated the fact that I couldn't eat, especially when I made Chuck and dinner.. I wanted some so bad.. I wasn't even hungry but dang did it smell good... The more I thought about not being able to eat, the more depressed I got... Did anyone go through this before/after surgery? What did you do about it? I never realized how addicted to food I was until I couldn't have it... And the wrost part about it was that I KNEW I could eat in less than 24 hours!!! please tell me this will be different after surgery!!!! In my thoughts and prayers, Terri ________________________________________________________________________ >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Hi Terri, Man, you went through the wringer! Thanks for sharing all that and I pray that all comes out normal. Regards, Debbie in IL Counting on Cigna for daughter (BMI 45) Ditto for Debbie (BMI 40) In a message dated 6/21/00 1:06:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time, kf4vnt@... writes: << Hi All.. I wanted to let y'all know that everything went fine with my colonoscopy yesterday.. I was in horrible shape come monday night because I was hit with bad depression monday morning and then not being able to eat, living on liquids and laxatives and spending every 15 minutes in the bathroom only made it worse.. I was exhausted and finally tried to lay down about 10:30 pm but when I did, my mind wouldn't stop going.. I finally broke down and started crying.. Poor chuck didn't have a clue because I thought I was being silly for getting so upset/scared about it.. I also couldn't figure out why on earth I was so depressed... After about an hour I got up and called my mom since she had her test earlier that day and I was also beginning to worry about her.. She was fine.. The test picked up that she had acid reflux but no cancer or polyps.. THANK GOD!!! Well, after about an hour of speaking with her and gaining her reassurance I finally calmed down.. I still cannot believe I was THAT scared... I was more sure about the WLS than I was about a simple little test! But, I did manage to get about 3 hours sleep.. We got to the hospital at about 6:40am and was told that I was not on the scedule.. Someone from the dr's office had told them thr 29th when all the paperwork I had said the 20th.. BUT, since I had done the prep already, they weren't about to send me home.. They too me back within about 10 minutes or so of being there and got my IV started.. Once again, i started to get scared.. But, there was no way I was backing out... Once they took me into the room where I was having the test, I finally met the Dr and told him about my family history.. He told me that he believes I have " Lynch Disease " and carry the gene.. He will be calling Duke to find out more about the genetic testing.. Well, once they gave me the sedatives, I felt MUCH calmer.. The Dr was a little rougher than I would have expected and made the comment that I was " sore " .. Gee.. I can't imagine why!! The test itself took about 1/2 hour I guess.. I was too busy watching the monitor as much as I could.. At one point he was going around one of the bends and it brought me to tears because there was so much pressure.. He just kept telling me " Just hold on " ... It wasn't pain, per se but, was very strong... After that was over, I was fine.. I wanted to sleep so bad bacause I was so tired but I was glued to that monitor... He DID find about 5 or 6 polyps on my colon and one in my rectum.. They were very small and he took them out to do biopsies on them.. When he was done they took me to the recovery room.. In just a few short minutes I asked if I could get dressed and have a drink.. I didn't dare drink anything before the test because i couldn't handle going to the bathroom again.. (I made the comment to Chuck that I would rather have been in labor WITHOUT the epidural.. hehehe...) Well, they brought Chuck and in to stay with me until the dr came in to talk to us.. Dr Poulos came in about 1/2 hour or so later and told us that the polyps he found were very small and he don't expect them to amount to anything.. He also said that he would call me when he had the results back from the biopsy and also let me know what Duke says about the genetic testing... I asked him about any other tests and he said I would not need any other tests and that I don't need to be examined for another 3-5 years.. I think I will go again in 2 years just to be on the safe side... It definately can't hurt... Now I just wait for him to call to give me the results... I was told not to do anything yesterday but with Chuck's schedule and having , that was a little too much to ask for.. When we got home, it was about 10:30 or so and I took a nap.. Woke up at 1 and actually felt almost normal.. Just had a slight " buzzed " feeling... I even took for a walk to get the mail and could tell that I was a little weak and my balance was off a little bit but nothing I couldn't handle.. Later I started cleaning the house.. Of course, I was the one at the laundromat 3 days after was born too.. I don't do very well when someone tells me NOT to do something.. But I am careful not to do something that will cause me harm.. I figure, as long as I am able to do it, why not... And, I made sure I didn't drive or anything.. Today, my insides are a little tender and i have some slight nausea but my body has just been through something very traumatic too.. Is that normal? Other than that, I'm not having any problems at all.. So, that's the story.. I'm sorry this is so long.. I also found out what it means to " mourn your food " after surgery.. I went through something similar to this.. I hated the fact that I couldn't eat, especially when I made Chuck and dinner.. I wanted some so bad.. I wasn't even hungry but dang did it smell good... The more I thought about not being able to eat, the more depressed I got... Did anyone go through this before/after surgery? What did you do about it? I never realized how addicted to food I was until I couldn't have it... And the wrost part about it was that I KNEW I could eat in less than 24 hours!!! please tell me this will be different after surgery!!!! In my thoughts and prayers, Terri ________________________________________________________________________ >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Dear Terry, You have really gone thru a rough time. But it's all up hill now. Your Dr. took care of what needed to be taken care of and now, this will be one less worry on your mind. WSL will give you the rest of your health back. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lv Judi in Fla. Quoting Theresa Somers kf4vnt@...>: > Hi All.. > > I wanted to let y'all know that everything went fine with my colonoscopy > yesterday.. I was in horrible shape come monday night because I was hit > with > bad depression monday morning and then not being able to eat, living on > liquids and laxatives and spending every 15 minutes in the bathroom only > made it worse.. I was exhausted and finally tried to lay down about 10:30 > pm > but when I did, my mind wouldn't stop going.. I finally broke down and > started crying.. Poor chuck didn't have a clue because I thought I was > being > silly for getting so upset/scared about it.. I also couldn't figure out why > > on earth I was so depressed... After about an hour I got up and called my > mom since she had her test earlier that day and I was also beginning to > worry about her.. She was fine.. The test picked up that she had acid > reflux > but no cancer or polyps.. THANK GOD!!! Well, after about an hour of > speaking > with her and gaining her reassurance I finally calmed down.. I still cannot > > believe I was THAT scared... I was more sure about the WLS > > than I was about a simple little test! But, I did manage to get about 3 > hours sleep.. We got to the hospital at about 6:40am > and was told that I was not on the scedule.. Someone from the dr's office > had told them thr 29th when all the paperwork I had said the 20th.. BUT, > since I had done the prep already, they weren't about to send me home.. > They > too me back within about 10 minutes or so of being there and got my IV > started.. Once again, i started to get scared.. But, there was no way I was > > backing out... Once they took me into the room where I was having the test, > > I finally met the Dr and told him about my family history.. He told me that > > he believes I have " Lynch Disease " and carry the gene.. He will be calling > Duke to find out more about the genetic testing.. Well, once they gave me > the sedatives, I felt MUCH calmer.. The Dr was a little rougher than I > would > have expected and made the comment that I was " sore " .. Gee.. I can't > imagine > why!! The test itself took about 1/2 hour I guess.. I was too busy watching > > the monitor as much as I could.. At one point he was going around one of > the > bends and it brought me to tears because there was so much pressure.. He > just kept telling me " Just hold on " ... It wasn't pain, per se but, was very > > strong... After that was over, I was fine.. I wanted to sleep so bad > bacause > I was so tired but I was glued to that monitor... He DID find about 5 or 6 > polyps on my colon and one in my rectum.. They were very small and he took > them out to do biopsies on them.. When he was done they took me to the > recovery room.. In just a few short minutes I asked if I could get dressed > and have a drink.. I didn't dare drink anything before the test because i > couldn't handle going to the bathroom again.. (I made the comment to Chuck > that I would rather have been in labor WITHOUT the epidural.. hehehe...) > Well, they brought Chuck and in to stay with me until the dr came in > to > talk to us.. Dr Poulos came in about 1/2 hour or so later and told us that > the polyps he found were very small and he don't expect them to amount to > anything.. He also said that he would call me when he had the results back > from the biopsy and also let me know what Duke says about the genetic > testing... I asked him about any other tests and he said I would not need > any other tests and that I don't need to be examined for another 3-5 > years.. > I think I will go again in 2 years just to be on the safe side... It > definately can't hurt... Now I just wait for him to call to give me the > results... I was told not to do anything yesterday but with Chuck's > schedule > and having , that was a little too much to ask for.. When we got home, > it was about 10:30 or so and I took a nap.. Woke up at 1 and actually felt > almost normal.. Just had a slight " buzzed " feeling... I even took for > a > walk to get the mail and could tell that I was a little weak and my balance > > was off a little bit but nothing I couldn't handle.. Later I started > cleaning the house.. Of course, I was the one at the laundromat 3 days > after > was born too.. I don't do very well when someone tells me NOT to do > something.. But I am careful not to do something that will cause me harm.. > I > figure, as long as I am able to do it, why not... And, I made sure I didn't > > drive or anything.. Today, my insides are a little tender and i have some > slight nausea but my body has just been through something very traumatic > too.. Is that normal? Other than that, I'm not having any problems at all.. > > So, that's the story.. I'm sorry this is so long.. I also found out what it > > means to " mourn your food " after surgery.. I went through something similar > > to this.. I hated the fact that I couldn't eat, especially when I made > Chuck > and dinner.. I wanted some so bad.. I wasn't even hungry but dang did > it smell good... The more I thought about not being able to eat, the more > depressed I got... Did anyone go through this before/after surgery? What > did > you do about it? I never realized how addicted to food I was until I > couldn't have it... And the wrost part about it was that I KNEW I could eat > > in less than 24 hours!!! please tell me this will be different after > surgery!!!! > > In my thoughts and prayers, > > Terri > ________________________________________________________ ________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > > -------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- > SALESFORCE.COM MAKES SOFTWARE OBSOLETE > Secure, online sales force automation with 5 users FREE for 1 year! > http://click.egroups.com/1/2658/3/_/453517/_/961613570/ > -------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > > ----------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through Hitter Communications Webmail http://webmail.hitter.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Dear Terry, You have really gone thru a rough time. But it's all up hill now. Your Dr. took care of what needed to be taken care of and now, this will be one less worry on your mind. WSL will give you the rest of your health back. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lv Judi in Fla. Quoting Theresa Somers kf4vnt@...>: > Hi All.. > > I wanted to let y'all know that everything went fine with my colonoscopy > yesterday.. I was in horrible shape come monday night because I was hit > with > bad depression monday morning and then not being able to eat, living on > liquids and laxatives and spending every 15 minutes in the bathroom only > made it worse.. I was exhausted and finally tried to lay down about 10:30 > pm > but when I did, my mind wouldn't stop going.. I finally broke down and > started crying.. Poor chuck didn't have a clue because I thought I was > being > silly for getting so upset/scared about it.. I also couldn't figure out why > > on earth I was so depressed... After about an hour I got up and called my > mom since she had her test earlier that day and I was also beginning to > worry about her.. She was fine.. The test picked up that she had acid > reflux > but no cancer or polyps.. THANK GOD!!! Well, after about an hour of > speaking > with her and gaining her reassurance I finally calmed down.. I still cannot > > believe I was THAT scared... I was more sure about the WLS > > than I was about a simple little test! But, I did manage to get about 3 > hours sleep.. We got to the hospital at about 6:40am > and was told that I was not on the scedule.. Someone from the dr's office > had told them thr 29th when all the paperwork I had said the 20th.. BUT, > since I had done the prep already, they weren't about to send me home.. > They > too me back within about 10 minutes or so of being there and got my IV > started.. Once again, i started to get scared.. But, there was no way I was > > backing out... Once they took me into the room where I was having the test, > > I finally met the Dr and told him about my family history.. He told me that > > he believes I have " Lynch Disease " and carry the gene.. He will be calling > Duke to find out more about the genetic testing.. Well, once they gave me > the sedatives, I felt MUCH calmer.. The Dr was a little rougher than I > would > have expected and made the comment that I was " sore " .. Gee.. I can't > imagine > why!! The test itself took about 1/2 hour I guess.. I was too busy watching > > the monitor as much as I could.. At one point he was going around one of > the > bends and it brought me to tears because there was so much pressure.. He > just kept telling me " Just hold on " ... It wasn't pain, per se but, was very > > strong... After that was over, I was fine.. I wanted to sleep so bad > bacause > I was so tired but I was glued to that monitor... He DID find about 5 or 6 > polyps on my colon and one in my rectum.. They were very small and he took > them out to do biopsies on them.. When he was done they took me to the > recovery room.. In just a few short minutes I asked if I could get dressed > and have a drink.. I didn't dare drink anything before the test because i > couldn't handle going to the bathroom again.. (I made the comment to Chuck > that I would rather have been in labor WITHOUT the epidural.. hehehe...) > Well, they brought Chuck and in to stay with me until the dr came in > to > talk to us.. Dr Poulos came in about 1/2 hour or so later and told us that > the polyps he found were very small and he don't expect them to amount to > anything.. He also said that he would call me when he had the results back > from the biopsy and also let me know what Duke says about the genetic > testing... I asked him about any other tests and he said I would not need > any other tests and that I don't need to be examined for another 3-5 > years.. > I think I will go again in 2 years just to be on the safe side... It > definately can't hurt... Now I just wait for him to call to give me the > results... I was told not to do anything yesterday but with Chuck's > schedule > and having , that was a little too much to ask for.. When we got home, > it was about 10:30 or so and I took a nap.. Woke up at 1 and actually felt > almost normal.. Just had a slight " buzzed " feeling... I even took for > a > walk to get the mail and could tell that I was a little weak and my balance > > was off a little bit but nothing I couldn't handle.. Later I started > cleaning the house.. Of course, I was the one at the laundromat 3 days > after > was born too.. I don't do very well when someone tells me NOT to do > something.. But I am careful not to do something that will cause me harm.. > I > figure, as long as I am able to do it, why not... And, I made sure I didn't > > drive or anything.. Today, my insides are a little tender and i have some > slight nausea but my body has just been through something very traumatic > too.. Is that normal? Other than that, I'm not having any problems at all.. > > So, that's the story.. I'm sorry this is so long.. I also found out what it > > means to " mourn your food " after surgery.. I went through something similar > > to this.. I hated the fact that I couldn't eat, especially when I made > Chuck > and dinner.. I wanted some so bad.. I wasn't even hungry but dang did > it smell good... The more I thought about not being able to eat, the more > depressed I got... Did anyone go through this before/after surgery? What > did > you do about it? I never realized how addicted to food I was until I > couldn't have it... And the wrost part about it was that I KNEW I could eat > > in less than 24 hours!!! please tell me this will be different after > surgery!!!! > > In my thoughts and prayers, > > Terri > ________________________________________________________ ________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > > -------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- > SALESFORCE.COM MAKES SOFTWARE OBSOLETE > Secure, online sales force automation with 5 users FREE for 1 year! > http://click.egroups.com/1/2658/3/_/453517/_/961613570/ > -------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > > ----------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through Hitter Communications Webmail http://webmail.hitter.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 you can drive the next day after a colonoscopy. Some drive sooner. The problem is that you have been sedated so they don't want you driving in that condition. It is like driving drunk. Narice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 you can drive the next day after a colonoscopy. Some drive sooner. The problem is that you have been sedated so they don't want you driving in that condition. It is like driving drunk. Narice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Hi Everyone, I had my colonoscopy scheduled for the past Thursday. I followed instructions but for some reason they could not complete the procedure due to fecal material remaining in the colon. I am; however, rescheduling. I'll be embarrassed to see him again though. Bonnie --------- Re: Great Group > > > In a message dated 7/23/2005 10:25:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, > tsalagi@... writes: > > I just wanted to tell you all how great you are. > > I joined this list as an 'outsider'. I kinda came in through the 'backdoor', > so to speak:) My cancer was uterine cancer. My treatments caused a bowel > blockage and subsequent removal of part of my colon and small intestine. > > My gynecological lists are great, but I wasn't finding much info on how to > deal with the bowel issue. So i thought, who has to deal with these issues? > People who have had colon cancer came to my mind, I found you all and so > thankful I did:) > > Something I have found very interesting is the way men fight cancer. Of > course, we had no men on our gynecological cancer lists:) You all are such an > inspiration. I watch some of these stupid tv shows like Fear Factor, Survivor > and I think....those are not brave people....come to my colon cancer list....I > could show you brave people!!! > > I hope each one of you can find some moments of joy over this weekend. I am > just so happy that I was given another July!! Isn't July wonderful? > > My prayers for each of you, > J > > > > I'm happy you have another July, also, ...and pray you have many more!! > > > Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle > Caregiver to Glenn > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Hi Everyone, I had my colonoscopy scheduled for the past Thursday. I followed instructions but for some reason they could not complete the procedure due to fecal material remaining in the colon. I am; however, rescheduling. I'll be embarrassed to see him again though. Bonnie --------- Re: Great Group > > > In a message dated 7/23/2005 10:25:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, > tsalagi@... writes: > > I just wanted to tell you all how great you are. > > I joined this list as an 'outsider'. I kinda came in through the 'backdoor', > so to speak:) My cancer was uterine cancer. My treatments caused a bowel > blockage and subsequent removal of part of my colon and small intestine. > > My gynecological lists are great, but I wasn't finding much info on how to > deal with the bowel issue. So i thought, who has to deal with these issues? > People who have had colon cancer came to my mind, I found you all and so > thankful I did:) > > Something I have found very interesting is the way men fight cancer. Of > course, we had no men on our gynecological cancer lists:) You all are such an > inspiration. I watch some of these stupid tv shows like Fear Factor, Survivor > and I think....those are not brave people....come to my colon cancer list....I > could show you brave people!!! > > I hope each one of you can find some moments of joy over this weekend. I am > just so happy that I was given another July!! Isn't July wonderful? > > My prayers for each of you, > J > > > > I'm happy you have another July, also, ...and pray you have many more!! > > > Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle > Caregiver to Glenn > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 What a picky doc. Am sure they could have completeed the procedure... When I had mine, I accidently took the gas relieveing pills instead of the laxative, still made me go for some reason, then I had to drink the little bottles of stuff (thank goodness I didn't get the gallon jug), and told them that morning and they said they thought I would be clean enough.. When you reschedule you might consider eating lightly the day before you start the meds to clean you out. Good luck JOlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 When they attempted my last colonoscopy and the laxative could not come out he told me to come down to hospital where he was doing it and he would flush it out. How I don't know. It turned out they could not get in the narrow opening to flush it but as things go it finally came out very unexpectedly and embarassing! Then could not get even the pediatric instrument in to do the colonoscopy. Hil Re: Re:Colonoscopy What a picky doc. Am sure they could have completeed the procedure... When I had mine, I accidently took the gas relieveing pills instead of the laxative, still made me go for some reason, then I had to drink the little bottles of stuff (thank goodness I didn't get the gallon jug), and told them that morning and they said they thought I would be clean enough.. When you reschedule you might consider eating lightly the day before you start the meds to clean you out. Good luck JOlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Bonnie, No reason to feel bad about this. I am sure it happens many times. These doctors deal with fecal matter all the time. Even when one is totally cleaned out there is always fecal matter there. So this is not something that is new to these doctors. I am sorry you have to go through the cleaning out again. That is the worst part. Going through this once is bad enough but going through it again in that short of time is horrible. Hopefully you will get it done and get the all clear. And this will all be worth it. Wishing the best for you. Ingrid > Hi Everyone, > > I had my colonoscopy scheduled for the past Thursday. I followed instructions but for some reason they could not complete the procedure due to fecal material remaining in the colon. I am; however, rescheduling. I'll be embarrassed to see him again though. > > Bonnie > > --------- Re: Great Group > > > > > > In a message dated 7/23/2005 10:25:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, > > tsalagi@t... writes: > > > > I just wanted to tell you all how great you are. > > > > I joined this list as an 'outsider'. I kinda came in through the 'backdoor', > > so to speak:) My cancer was uterine cancer. My treatments caused a bowel > > blockage and subsequent removal of part of my colon and small intestine. > > > > My gynecological lists are great, but I wasn't finding much info on how to > > deal with the bowel issue. So i thought, who has to deal with these issues? > > People who have had colon cancer came to my mind, I found you all and so > > thankful I did:) > > > > Something I have found very interesting is the way men fight cancer. Of > > course, we had no men on our gynecological cancer lists:) You all are such an > > inspiration. I watch some of these stupid tv shows like Fear Factor, Survivor > > and I think....those are not brave people....come to my colon cancer list....I > > could show you brave people!!! > > > > I hope each one of you can find some moments of joy over this weekend. I am > > just so happy that I was given another July!! Isn't July wonderful? > > > > My prayers for each of you, > > J > > > > > > > > I'm happy you have another July, also, ...and pray you have many more!! > > > > > > Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle > > Caregiver to Glenn > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Bonnie, No reason to feel bad about this. I am sure it happens many times. These doctors deal with fecal matter all the time. Even when one is totally cleaned out there is always fecal matter there. So this is not something that is new to these doctors. I am sorry you have to go through the cleaning out again. That is the worst part. Going through this once is bad enough but going through it again in that short of time is horrible. Hopefully you will get it done and get the all clear. And this will all be worth it. Wishing the best for you. Ingrid > Hi Everyone, > > I had my colonoscopy scheduled for the past Thursday. I followed instructions but for some reason they could not complete the procedure due to fecal material remaining in the colon. I am; however, rescheduling. I'll be embarrassed to see him again though. > > Bonnie > > --------- Re: Great Group > > > > > > In a message dated 7/23/2005 10:25:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, > > tsalagi@t... writes: > > > > I just wanted to tell you all how great you are. > > > > I joined this list as an 'outsider'. I kinda came in through the 'backdoor', > > so to speak:) My cancer was uterine cancer. My treatments caused a bowel > > blockage and subsequent removal of part of my colon and small intestine. > > > > My gynecological lists are great, but I wasn't finding much info on how to > > deal with the bowel issue. So i thought, who has to deal with these issues? > > People who have had colon cancer came to my mind, I found you all and so > > thankful I did:) > > > > Something I have found very interesting is the way men fight cancer. Of > > course, we had no men on our gynecological cancer lists:) You all are such an > > inspiration. I watch some of these stupid tv shows like Fear Factor, Survivor > > and I think....those are not brave people....come to my colon cancer list....I > > could show you brave people!!! > > > > I hope each one of you can find some moments of joy over this weekend. I am > > just so happy that I was given another July!! Isn't July wonderful? > > > > My prayers for each of you, > > J > > > > > > > > I'm happy you have another July, also, ...and pray you have many more!! > > > > > > Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle > > Caregiver to Glenn > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 That happened to me, twice. The first time he acted annoyed at me, like I did not do the prep right or something (which I DID), the second time, he wrote me an URGENT referral to a surgeon and for a CT, because he knew there was a tumor blocking up the works. He also apologized to me. That is how the cancer was discovered. All the best, Marty Israel News Radio - http://www.Israelnewsradio.net Audio Blog: http://www.israelnewsradio.net/the-marty-roberts-show.html Podcast: http://www.israelnewsradio.net/podcast.html Re: Great Group >> >> >> In a message dated 7/23/2005 10:25:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, >> tsalagi@... writes: >> >> I just wanted to tell you all how great you are. >> >> I joined this list as an 'outsider'. I kinda came in through the >> 'backdoor', >> so to speak:) My cancer was uterine cancer. My treatments caused a bowel >> blockage and subsequent removal of part of my colon and small intestine. >> >> My gynecological lists are great, but I wasn't finding much info on how >> to >> deal with the bowel issue. So i thought, who has to deal with these >> issues? >> People who have had colon cancer came to my mind, I found you all and so >> thankful I did:) >> >> Something I have found very interesting is the way men fight cancer. Of >> course, we had no men on our gynecological cancer lists:) You all are >> such an >> inspiration. I watch some of these stupid tv shows like Fear Factor, >> Survivor >> and I think....those are not brave people....come to my colon cancer >> list....I >> could show you brave people!!! >> >> I hope each one of you can find some moments of joy over this weekend. I >> am >> just so happy that I was given another July!! Isn't July wonderful? >> >> My prayers for each of you, >> J >> >> >> >> I'm happy you have another July, also, ...and pray you have many >> more!! >> >> >> Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle >> Caregiver to Glenn >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 I drove myself home, both times, even though they told me not too. I was ok. All the best, Marty Israel News Radio - http://www.Israelnewsradio.net Audio Blog: http://www.israelnewsradio.net/the-marty-roberts-show.html Podcast: http://www.israelnewsradio.net/podcast.html Re: colonoscopy > you can drive the next day after a colonoscopy. Some drive sooner. The > problem is that you have been sedated so they don't want you driving in > that > condition. It is like driving drunk. > Narice > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 i have been after my two girls to have the colonoscopy done.my oldest one had it done today. she is 46. said she had two taken out will do a bioposy of them, but he told her they looked good , didn't think any thing to worry about. but two of my doctors told me they didn't think mine was cancer and it turned out to be. she will know sept 7, talked to other daughter, she is 45, told her to get busy on hers. lol. she said she would try to find the time, has 5 kids, told her to take the time. so will keep after her till she gets it done. I told my husband today on the way home, I was going to take better care of myself, do a better diet then i have been on all my life. ha ha. had an ice cream cone and candy bar on the way home.I lost 20 pounds when i first started on the chemo, but have layed around on the couch and now i have gained 15 of it back. haven't been exerciseing any at all.too hot to get out and walk so guess i will wear a ring on the carpet in the house. - hanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 I don't know how hard you want to push your other daughter but I have a suggestion. If she keeps acting like she doesn't have time, ask her if she has time for cancer? She should know what you've been through. Her sister had polyps. She needs to get her happy a** in there and have it checked!! The one good thing about my cancer is that I probably saved three of five siblings from having cancer. I'm the youngest of the family so they didn't have the age excuse. My sister and two brothers had polyps. One brother's polyp was large and probably would have gone cancerous in a few years. Get thee a colonoscopy! Miracles happen! Cliff H. > i have been after my two girls to have the colonoscopy done.my oldest > one had it done today. she is 46. said she had two taken out will do a > bioposy of them, but he told her they looked good , didn't think any > thing to worry about. but two of my doctors told me they didn't think > mine was cancer and it turned out to be. she will know sept 7, talked > to other daughter, she is 45, told her to get busy on hers. lol. she > said she would try to find the time, has 5 kids, told her to take the > time. so will keep after her till she gets it done. > I told my husband today on the way home, I was going to take better > care of myself, do a better diet then i have been on all my life. ha > ha. had an ice cream cone and candy bar on the way home.I lost 20 > pounds when i first started on the chemo, but have layed around on the > couch and now i have gained 15 of it back. haven't been exerciseing > any at all.too hot to get out and walk so guess i will wear a ring on > the carpet in the house. > - hanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 I don't know how hard you want to push your other daughter but I have a suggestion. If she keeps acting like she doesn't have time, ask her if she has time for cancer? She should know what you've been through. Her sister had polyps. She needs to get her happy a** in there and have it checked!! The one good thing about my cancer is that I probably saved three of five siblings from having cancer. I'm the youngest of the family so they didn't have the age excuse. My sister and two brothers had polyps. One brother's polyp was large and probably would have gone cancerous in a few years. Get thee a colonoscopy! Miracles happen! Cliff H. > i have been after my two girls to have the colonoscopy done.my oldest > one had it done today. she is 46. said she had two taken out will do a > bioposy of them, but he told her they looked good , didn't think any > thing to worry about. but two of my doctors told me they didn't think > mine was cancer and it turned out to be. she will know sept 7, talked > to other daughter, she is 45, told her to get busy on hers. lol. she > said she would try to find the time, has 5 kids, told her to take the > time. so will keep after her till she gets it done. > I told my husband today on the way home, I was going to take better > care of myself, do a better diet then i have been on all my life. ha > ha. had an ice cream cone and candy bar on the way home.I lost 20 > pounds when i first started on the chemo, but have layed around on the > couch and now i have gained 15 of it back. haven't been exerciseing > any at all.too hot to get out and walk so guess i will wear a ring on > the carpet in the house. > - hanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Cliff, You words could not of been better spoken!! So much truth in this!!! Ingrid > > i have been after my two girls to have the colonoscopy done.my > oldest > > one had it done today. she is 46. said she had two taken out will > do a > > bioposy of them, but he told her they looked good , didn't think > any > > thing to worry about. but two of my doctors told me they didn't > think > > mine was cancer and it turned out to be. she will know sept 7, > talked > > to other daughter, she is 45, told her to get busy on hers. lol. > she > > said she would try to find the time, has 5 kids, told her to take > the > > time. so will keep after her till she gets it done. > > I told my husband today on the way home, I was going to take better > > care of myself, do a better diet then i have been on all my life. > ha > > ha. had an ice cream cone and candy bar on the way home.I lost 20 > > pounds when i first started on the chemo, but have layed around on > the > > couch and now i have gained 15 of it back. haven't been exerciseing > > any at all.too hot to get out and walk so guess i will wear a ring > on > > the carpet in the house. > > - hanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Cliff, You words could not of been better spoken!! So much truth in this!!! Ingrid > > i have been after my two girls to have the colonoscopy done.my > oldest > > one had it done today. she is 46. said she had two taken out will > do a > > bioposy of them, but he told her they looked good , didn't think > any > > thing to worry about. but two of my doctors told me they didn't > think > > mine was cancer and it turned out to be. she will know sept 7, > talked > > to other daughter, she is 45, told her to get busy on hers. lol. > she > > said she would try to find the time, has 5 kids, told her to take > the > > time. so will keep after her till she gets it done. > > I told my husband today on the way home, I was going to take better > > care of myself, do a better diet then i have been on all my life. > ha > > ha. had an ice cream cone and candy bar on the way home.I lost 20 > > pounds when i first started on the chemo, but have layed around on > the > > couch and now i have gained 15 of it back. haven't been exerciseing > > any at all.too hot to get out and walk so guess i will wear a ring > on > > the carpet in the house. > > - hanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Thanks Cliff, I will keep after her, she was the one who came from Seattle to Ohio to take care of me for 3 weeks,when i had the operation Her main problem was insurance, her hubby had changed jobs and they didn't have any, but she is working now and has it on her only from her work, don't know why they can't get it for whole family. So she is in for phone calls and emails, till she tells me she has it going. ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Thanks Cliff, I will keep after her, she was the one who came from Seattle to Ohio to take care of me for 3 weeks,when i had the operation Her main problem was insurance, her hubby had changed jobs and they didn't have any, but she is working now and has it on her only from her work, don't know why they can't get it for whole family. So she is in for phone calls and emails, till she tells me she has it going. ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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