+1

Cathryn I don't think he wanted to hear that.
Good luck.

And If they go In from both ends make sure they change out the scope ends. LOL

Praying for a good outcome. Good luck.

In our thoughts and prayers Canvasback. Like most things, the thought of the prep is worse than actually doing it.

Praying for you. The gallon drink is no fun but it's better than dealing with something serious

Prayers sent, take care

Why not twerp? It was positive....




She lived with it for 60 years and died of old age. NOT colon cancer....

I have had the test three times already. At 50 years old, 55, and then 60. Every five years.

I know of a person who had the Colo-guard test that came back positive, but colonoscopy showed it was a false positive. Hopefully that will be the same with you. Will keep you in my prayers.

I had mine last year I had one small pollop and Im on the 5 year program. Wife made fun of me I moved the small tv so I could see it from the throne. This is what I learned from late night tv comercials I'm fat and out of shape, my kitchen pans are no good and if I take one simple pill my junk will get bigger and women will want me.
Will keep you in our prayers
Justin

Never loose faith. God will not lead you to it if he can't lead you thru it ................

Not trying to be smart or mean. But going tp try and give some advice. Colonpsopy, not the worst thing, that can and will happen. I'm agent orange, have had tumors in my colon, had those removed and do colonospoy , every 2 years, then did 28 wks of Interferon, for HepC. Present got 6 more radiation, 1 Kemo, for another tumor in my throat, total of 7 wks, the radiation causes sever swallowing, no taste of any food, kemo is like the Interferon, pure sickness, and weakness. My advice, isn't what you want but what needs to be done. Doctors deal with this every day over and over. I recommend, trying what they suggests. Not being wise, or smart talking, but take a walk through the kemo cancer area waiting room. Then ask your self, do I want to be survivor, and live and keep doing what I like to do. Few fast trips to the restroom, not the end of the world. As suggested don't eat for 24 hrs before drinking. Crap is terrible, but you don't want radiation, or kemo. I know I've been their more times then I care to count. The best to you

Good luck canvasback

You have my sympathy.

I know everyone has their own values, an opinions on life, death, and whatever in-between.

I don't want to try to influence you in any particular direction, but, I'll tell you how I feel:

• The length of life, and the quality of life are two different issues
• The AMA loves to try to dictate that you need to have tests, treatment, and whatever that will keep you alive without regard to your quality of life.
• I may be up in age, but, would rather take my chances on certain ailments than submit myself to a lot of tests that may or may not mean what they expect you to purge.
• If you think you might get peace of mind or a possible cure...go for it.
• If not, go about your life.

I had mine done last winter. The worst is drinking the drink. The best part is when you are in recovery and the nurses are encouraging you to break wind. It's nice to be able to pass gas in the presence of ladies and not feel embarrassed about it. I tell you, you will probably set some personal records too.

I had the same test done with colo guard and it came back positive. So I had to have a colonoscopy and a couple of polyps removed. I have to get tested every 5 years now.

Thanks everyone !

Well, after dealing with back and forth phone calls between Doctors offices , and dealing with their Secretaries / and or Nurses, and the Insurance Company to make sure everything is covered; I have come to the conclusion that the Medical profession has GONE TO POT!! It's all about the MONEY and plain laziness !

Here is what happened today:

Called the specialist that I was referred to by my Primary Doc. They got me an appointment for next week. Ok, so far. Then I called the Insurance Company All covered , except I need a referral from my Doc to see the Colon Doc. Some insurance Paperwork needs to be filled out , and FAXED over. Told the Primary Doc this, and the Secretary says "We charge $15.00 for filling out paperwork, we have utility bills to pay, and you can pick it up !" I said " it says right on the forms I faxed over to you, that it has to be filled out by my primary Doctor, and they need it sent from Primary Doc to the Specialist!" She rudely told me that "WE DO NOT FAX PAPERWORK!"


At that point , I was speechless! On the one hand I could possibly understand a fee for filling paperwork, even though $15.00 is a bit excessive for 2 pages that could easily be filled out in 15 minutes. On the other hand, saying that they don't fax paperwork over for a Specialist Doctor that THEY referred me to, seems almost like a Catch-22.


So, I called Colon Doc up after dealing to no end with my Primary Doc's Secretary

Told her what was going on. She laughed. Said they would never charge for filling out those forms. She said she will fill out the paperwork and have my Primary Doc sign it when SHE is done filling it out !

OMG!! I actually got someone helpful !


How in the heck do you find a good Doctor these days?

Will be praying all goes well for you.

Like others have said the colonoscopy is no big deal. I had one two years ago. It was the first time I had ever been put under, and I loved it. Had never been so relaxed! They found one polyp on mine so Im on the 5 year plan too.

Count your blessings....your doctor sent you, I had to fight tooth and nail to get one, took me two years of hard fighting. Had something actually been wrong I would have been in big trouble. My doctor actually told me in Canada they dont do them as often because there is a 4% chance they can rupture your colon doing the procedure......she had nothing to say when I told her there is a 95% chance Im dead if you DONT do it and there actually is a problem. Thats socialized medicine i guess.

Good luck, brother. Gotta do the colon test thingy. It is uncomfortable but so necessary. If we want to stick around for a while longer. Hope it works out OK.

That’s the one area they can fix.....and don’t worry about the actual test....your in a deep sleep ..probably ice fishing or racing slot cars !! Keep us posted ! I’ve had 3 so far.