tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post1885800004109861936..comments2024-02-10T00:33:17.312-08:00Comments on Lighten Up!: How to Get a Colonoscopy in 14 Anxiety-Ridden StepsDawn@Lighten Up!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06301481567651330133noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-52295552821716033932016-06-25T01:23:40.002-07:002016-06-25T01:23:40.002-07:00due to family history, I have had 4 of these and I...due to family history, I have had 4 of these and I am barely 40. The day before a colonoscopy can only be described as hell, but the procedure itself is nothing (though I do prefer them to at least buy me dinner and drinks before probing me). Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-78495614075755884702016-06-19T20:01:33.019-07:002016-06-19T20:01:33.019-07:00I would be seething at those doctors that dismisse...I would be seething at those doctors that dismissed your knowledge of your own body and what was normal/not normal for you, even though it was okay in the end (ha) ... but I'm cranky that way.<br /><br />I had no problems with my colonoscopy either but I'm not looking forward to the next one despite that! Glad your results turned out well.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-71994497503001656202016-06-19T18:10:23.068-07:002016-06-19T18:10:23.068-07:00You left out the headache. I took along a towel in...You left out the headache. I took along a towel in the car in case I threw up. I put it over my head because my head hurt so much. I don't think it helped. The colonoscopy was no big deal, and I was glad mine showed everything in my butt is dandy. I just didn't like drinking the crap that made me crap the day before.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-81617192455717900272016-06-19T05:56:51.117-07:002016-06-19T05:56:51.117-07:00JoJo - I was really hoping that I could relay that...JoJo - I was really hoping that I could relay that even though it's scary, colonoscopies are no big deal and completely painless. I hope you change your mind !Dawn@Lighten Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06301481567651330133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-27448846931186082062016-06-19T05:55:28.740-07:002016-06-19T05:55:28.740-07:00 Exactly ! They should just prescribe Taco Bell i... Exactly ! They should just prescribe Taco Bell instead of movi prep. Save everyone some cash .Dawn@Lighten Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06301481567651330133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-80636654449589055922016-06-19T05:54:26.512-07:002016-06-19T05:54:26.512-07:00See that? they're not all bad! See that? they're not all bad!Dawn@Lighten Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06301481567651330133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-12526574660385327782016-06-19T05:53:50.673-07:002016-06-19T05:53:50.673-07:00 No but I will hop on over and check it out right ... No but I will hop on over and check it out right away! Thanks fishducky!Dawn@Lighten Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06301481567651330133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-50647509210603462972016-06-19T05:51:31.312-07:002016-06-19T05:51:31.312-07:00So glad they caught yours early Andrea! And than... So glad they caught yours early Andrea! And thanks for the great information - my "friend" will continue to get her butt checked regularly.Dawn@Lighten Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06301481567651330133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-24570583807722870842016-06-19T05:49:59.038-07:002016-06-19T05:49:59.038-07:00 I agree on both counts EC! I agree on both counts EC!Dawn@Lighten Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06301481567651330133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-30803597637223314542016-06-19T05:49:29.767-07:002016-06-19T05:49:29.767-07:00 Dr. Google I am totally stealing that ! And you ... Dr. Google I am totally stealing that ! And you bring up great points Jono. Dawn@Lighten Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06301481567651330133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-57439801796459236612016-06-18T12:16:52.756-07:002016-06-18T12:16:52.756-07:00That was really funny!!!! Although now that I'...That was really funny!!!! Although now that I've read it, I'm going to try and put it off for another year. I have, so far, refused one despite being nearly 52. And despite the fact that colon cancer runs in my family. I'm just too terrified.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-18010672844759532142016-06-18T01:30:56.888-07:002016-06-18T01:30:56.888-07:00OMG! Thanks for the laugh Dawn! I almost shat mys...OMG! Thanks for the laugh Dawn! I almost shat myself at some of the euphemisms. Balloon knot is a new one. Thanks for that. I haven't posted in a while, but maybe I shall now. Missed the humor bunches. Taco Bell and MoviPrep? Hell what's the difference??? One Bad Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04139395145674594659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-78590141311035762562016-06-17T19:48:05.122-07:002016-06-17T19:48:05.122-07:00I laughed all through this very accurate descripti...I laughed all through this very accurate description of the joy of colonoscopies! I've had several and I too enjoy the really, really good drugs they give you. Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-18666773956142811352016-06-17T16:15:13.957-07:002016-06-17T16:15:13.957-07:00Funny!! Have you sen this?
http://fishducky.blog...Funny!! Have you sen this?<br /><br />http://fishducky.blogspot.com/2015/11/odds-ends-ins-outs-of-medical-profession.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-85236533190189376222016-06-17T15:46:19.340-07:002016-06-17T15:46:19.340-07:00Fun fact: Colon cancer is ridiculously easy to tre...Fun fact: Colon cancer is ridiculously easy to treat, if caught early, but has the highest fatality rate due to the fact that it rarely shows symptoms in the early stages.<br /><br />So, long story short.. get yer butt checked, with regularity. I did. (Stage one Cancer survivor here.. Mine was caught during a routine scope, due to colitis)Andrea L. Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05613093003394429518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-46686520777719190562016-06-17T15:24:10.850-07:002016-06-17T15:24:10.850-07:00Sigh. Growing older is definitely not for sissies...Sigh. Growing older is definitely not for sissies. Or the mealy-mouthed.<br />Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064585589281123688.post-5362766821956067132016-06-17T10:45:19.575-07:002016-06-17T10:45:19.575-07:00I know you are still a sweet young thing, but thes...I know you are still a sweet young thing, but these are the joys of aging. Dr Google is always telling you that you have only a short time on this side of the dirt, so you had better enjoy yourself instead of worrying about the final outcome. It's the same ending for all of us, ya know. It is interesting doing this procedure in our small town as most of the town knows your results before you regain consciousness. And thanks for the new euphemisms!Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.com