Colonoscopy!

Rev. Powell · October 21, 2019, 09:53:02 AM

Well, I have one scheduled for tomorrow. (Just the regular screening they recommend everyone get at 50.)

Today I have to semi-fast all day: clear liquids (broth, jello, juice) only. Then, starting around 6, I have to take a super-laxative that's supposed to totally clean you out, and leave you sitting on the toilet for 2 hours. Procedure tomorrow.

Assuming they find no cancer, I won't have to have another one for 10 years.

I assume some of you older folks have had this thing. I'd say it's a medium-sized inconvenience, but at least it will be over soon.

ER · October 21, 2019, 10:04:43 AM

One thing to look forward to, Craig Ferguson said they inflate you inside with gas, and a cool doctor will let you pick a scent additive, so he got to spend the next day letting farts that smelled like bubble gum.

Pick something awesome, Rev, and let it blast!

(And hey, good job on doing this and I'm sure all will be well.)

HappyGilmore · October 21, 2019, 10:32:08 AM

The fasting would be the hardest part.

Allhallowsday · October 21, 2019, 10:36:15 AM

Quote from: HappyGilmore on October 21, 2019, 10:32:08 AM
The fasting would be the hardest part.

No. Not even close.

Rev. Powell · October 21, 2019, 11:03:18 AM

Quote from: Allhallowsday on October 21, 2019, 10:36:15 AM
Quote from: HappyGilmore on October 21, 2019, 10:32:08 AM
The fasting would be the hardest part.

No. Not even close.

What do you think the hardest part is?

Allhallowsday · October 21, 2019, 11:36:11 AM

Quote from: Rev. Powell on October 21, 2019, 11:03:18 AM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on October 21, 2019, 10:36:15 AM
Quote from: HappyGilmore on October 21, 2019, 10:32:08 AM
The fasting would be the hardest part.
No. Not even close.
What do you think the hardest part is?

The cleanse!

Rev. Powell · October 21, 2019, 11:48:59 AM

Quote from: Allhallowsday on October 21, 2019, 11:36:11 AM
Quote from: Rev. Powell on October 21, 2019, 11:03:18 AM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on October 21, 2019, 10:36:15 AM
Quote from: HappyGilmore on October 21, 2019, 10:32:08 AM
The fasting would be the hardest part.
No. Not even close.
What do you think the hardest part is?

The cleanse!

Guess I'll find out in T-4 hours.

Allhallowsday · October 21, 2019, 11:52:13 AM

Quote from: Rev. Powell on October 21, 2019, 11:48:59 AM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on October 21, 2019, 11:36:11 AM
Quote from: Rev. Powell on October 21, 2019, 11:03:18 AM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on October 21, 2019, 10:36:15 AM
Quote from: HappyGilmore on October 21, 2019, 10:32:08 AM
The fasting would be the hardest part.
No. Not even close.
What do you think the hardest part is?
The cleanse!
Guess I'll find out in T-4 hours.

I think you know what to expect. Best of luck to you.

bob · October 21, 2019, 12:43:11 PM

I'm not looking forward to having one, but I know I will have to in the future so...

ER · October 21, 2019, 02:18:04 PM

Know what'd be a funny prank to pull before a colonoscopy? If you inserted a pen light way up there and the attendant looking at the camera suddenly got blinded by it.

Rev. Powell · October 21, 2019, 03:37:52 PM

The taste is not nearly as bad as I feared. Of course they want me to drink 3-4 liters of the stuff in 2 hours, so I bet it gets old.

ER · October 21, 2019, 03:51:00 PM

Wouldn't this be a heck of a time for the Rev to discover he forgot to buy toilet paper?

indianasmith · October 21, 2019, 05:34:21 PM

I've avoided a checkup for the last ten years to avoid getting one of these.

Rev. Powell · October 21, 2019, 09:03:00 PM

Quote from: indianasmith on October 21, 2019, 05:34:21 PM
I've avoided a checkup for the last ten years to avoid getting one of these.

I sincerely hope you're joking.

Anyway, the "cleanse" wasn't too bad. Worst part was I had a few minutes of moderate abdominal pain/cramps right before the floodgates opened. I don't feel hungry because I'm still feeling bloated from all the liquid I had to drink.

bob · October 21, 2019, 09:13:15 PM

good luck tomorrow