I've been putting it off for a year now myself. I'm fine with the anesthesia, had it with my endoscopy. It was pleasant. I just dread the non-stop shitting tonight.
I'm 39 and reading this has me filled with dread.It's pretty inconvenient, yeah, but it's honestly better than a diarrhea bout.
But then again, I get diarrhea like every single weekend, so it can't be much worse.
I'm 39 and reading this has me filled with dread.
But then again, I get diarrhea like every single weekend, so it can't be much worse.
So far, nothing. Can it take this long? An hour passed so far.It takes a little while, but you'll be there within the hour.
So far, nothing. Can it take this long? An hour passed so far.
People really overstate the procedure. The prep isn't even as bad as people make it out to be. not a huge issue. My only snag was coming awake during my procedure and that really hurt until they knocked me back out. I also came away during an EGD procedure and that sucked until they knocked me back out. But all in all not bad.
It takes a little while, but you'll be there within the hour.
What were your symptoms up to that point?
I really just wanted to prank TC into wearing a depends to his procedure lolLmao
I'm 39 and reading this has me filled with dread.It's not that bad, and it's better than dying of colon cancer
But then again, I get diarrhea like every single weekend, so it can't be much worse.
I'm 39 and reading this has me filled with dread.Beats dying of cancer. Colonoscopy is how they found mine.
But then again, I get diarrhea like every single weekend, so it can't be much worse.
I had a 30 cm probe shoved up there by the ass doctor with no anesthesia. It felt *really* weird but it's doable >_>Rookie numbers
Glad it went well, TC! The prep was awful for me when I had one done in my 20s just to check some stuff out, but I'm glad you didn't have my experience.Oh, the prep wasn't pleasant by any means. I was shivering all night, with nausea like a mild stomach flu. And thank you.
I wish I could get one. A guy from my high school class died from colon cancer, and now I'm scared of it.It only becomes an issue when you're seeing alot of blood in your stool, or black stool, lose weight without trying, like 10+ pounds in couple weeks, and your poop comes out pencil thin most of the time.
What I don't get is how you're supposed to watch for changes in bowel movements. Doesn't everyone experience diarrhea and constipation occasionally? I assume most people don't have the same type of shit every day.
It only becomes an issue when you're seeing alot of blood in your stool, or black stool, lose weight without trying, like 10+ pounds in couple weeks, and your poop comes out pencil thin most of the time.
alot of blood other than a possible hemorrhoid is a huge warning sign.
I wish I could get one. A guy from my high school class died from colon cancer, and now I'm scared of it.
What I don't get is how you're supposed to watch for changes in bowel movements. Doesn't everyone experience diarrhea and constipation occasionally? I assume most people don't have the same type of shit every day.
Back home. Prep was excellent. All normal. Not even a polyp. No cancer, nor IBD. See you in 10 years is what I got. Had a nice 40 minutes sleep. I feel like crying from the relief. Damn. Thank you all for the tips, and good luck wishes.
How old are you? If you have a family history they might order one for you. I got mine at 33 cause my uncle died from this at 60. Also yeah, its becoming a trend between young people. Your best defense is a healthy lifestyle, specially diet
Good work. My wife has diverticular disease and had to go through the same stuff. She took some laxatives the night before and never made it to the bathroom unfortunately :DDamn. My sympathy for the Mrs.
That's what mine ended up being. It scared me into getting the colonoscopy though
Did you make an ahegao face?No. Eventually, everyone here will go through it if they haven't already, and you'll find out there's 0 motivation to make jokes about it. You'll be so tired, and weak.
TIL a bunch of users here have had(or know suspiciously lot about) a colonoscopy.It's actually a good thing.
what is going on with your intestines?
Colon cancer cases have actually gone up in younger people. To the point that they are now recommending a younger age to get your colonoscopy. I think the recommendation is now 30?I'm pretty sure in the US you can't get one until 45 unless you show symptoms or are high risk
I'm pretty sure in the US you can't get one until 45 unless you show symptoms or are high risk
Colon cancer cases have actually gone up in younger people.
Any reasoning for why? Worse diet?
I got one at 24 because of bloody stools. Doc told me it was just hemorrhoids and that I needed to have another one at age 49.
people can get them for free.
You'll be so tired, and weak.