California PF People???

[Guest guest]

Hi All -

GET-TOGETHERS - I live in San , CA...Silicon Valley/San Francisco Bay Area.

Are there any others in northern CA? I'm not able to fly since my last

cross-country trip, but would also enjoy meeting others nearby. I go to

Stanford U. Hospital.

MARY BETH - I second what others have said about speaking to your/an

anestheiologist before your colonscopy. I had my first last year, but wasn't on

O2 24/7 then. They did give me a valium about 30 mins. before the procedure and

then just before, something through the IV. I was sleepy/groggy, but recall

seeing the screen a time or two.

And NO I do NOT watch...as far as I'm concerned...just do what you need and get

it over with. Regarding the prep, I have light foods (liquids, soft foods) a

couple of days before taking the prep, which I think makes it a bit easier...and

no spicy food. Next, I second 'Mama Sher's' advice about having some sort of

lubricant to protect and sooth the area the day of the prep. I also use 'Tucks'

as a light compress, if needed.

And yes, the prep is the worst of it. This last time they found and removed a

polyp...I didn't feel a thing. Good luck with undergoing a necessary but 'evil'

procedure. :<}

" life is not about waiting for the storm to pass....it's about learning to

dance in the rain "

[Guest guest]

Hell-o joan

my sister and i will be in san jose aug. 14-16 for the antique road show at the Mcenery convention center and will be staying at the crowne plaza hotel on almaden blvd. perhaps we could meet for dinner fri evening after we check in?

ken overman

To: Breathe-Support Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2009 10:44:37 AMSubject: California PF People???

Hi All -GET-TOGETHERS - I live in San , CA....Silicon Valley/San Francisco Bay Area. Are there any others in northern CA? I'm not able to fly since my last cross-country trip, but would also enjoy meeting others nearby. I go to Stanford U. Hospital.MARY BETH - I second what others have said about speaking to your/an anestheiologist before your colonscopy. I had my first last year, but wasn't on O2 24/7 then. They did give me a valium about 30 mins. before the procedure and then just before, something through the IV. I was sleepy/groggy, but recall seeing the screen a time or two. And NO I do NOT watch...as far as I'm concerned... just do what you need and get it over with. Regarding the prep, I have light foods (liquids, soft foods) a couple of days before taking the prep, which I think makes it a bit easier...and no spicy food. Next, I second 'Mama Sher's' advice about having some sort of lubricant to protect and sooth the

area the day of the prep. I also use 'Tucks' as a light compress, if needed.And yes, the prep is the worst of it. This last time they found and removed a polyp...I didn't feel a thing. Good luck with undergoing a necessary but 'evil' procedure. :<}"life is not about waiting for the storm to pass....it's about learning to dance in the rain"