Ask Me Help Desk - Colon Cancer

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Unky, the world is yours if you want it. You are a very smart person, a good person, you're the whole package.

Whatever it is you decide to do, you'll excel.

I know I don't only speak for myself when I say that we're all so very proud of you. We've sort of watched you grow up on this site and I think we all see you as our kid. I know I do. :)

I'm not old enough to have a 17 year old kid, but I'll gladly trade in my little brother ^_^

Fingers crossed for you alty, best of luck on Friday :)

Wakey, wakey,, :D

Those prank calls are about to start... lol

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Originally Posted by KBC

Wakey,,wakey,,,:D

Those prank calls are about to start....lol

LMAO! That was you? ;)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

LMAO! That was you?! ;)

Yeah, just before I got my scrip for the sinusitis... now my nose is BURNING!:mad:

And the ringing in my ears,, WWEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS:eek:

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Great news!

I just got a call from the hospital. I'm booked for my colonoscopy for this Friday! :)

Bad news, I can't be on the iron pills for this procedure, it can interfere with the results, so as of today I have to stop taking the iron. This may not be good.

Best news. The nurse that called mentioned needing a ride home afterwards because I'll be sedated! YES! Pretty please! Knock me out! :)

I want the details, ALL of the details, Alty! :D

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Clough agrees: That was a really nice thing for you to write Stringer!

Thanks buddy, it's true he's a good guy too.

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Clough agrees: That was a really nice thing for you to write Stringer!

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Originally Posted by Stringer

Thanks buddy, it's true he's a good guy too.

Yes, he is! And, also a boon to the site as well! :)

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Originally Posted by Clough

I want the details, ALL of the details, Alty!! :D

Um, no you don't. Trust me on this.

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Originally Posted by Clough
I want the details, ALL of the details, Alty!

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

Um, no you don't. Trust me on this.

Um, why not? The more details that I have will prepare me for when I have to have it done!

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Originally Posted by Clough

Um, why not? The more details that I have will prepare me for when I have to have it done!

Google it. That will tell you quite enough. Wikipedia probably has an article about it.

Callus interuptus:(

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Originally Posted by KBC

Callus interuptus:(

? :confused:

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Originally Posted by Clough
Um, why not? The more details that I have will prepare me for when I have to have it done!

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

Google it. That will tell you quite enough. Wikipedia probably has an article about it.

Yeah, I know...

But, first hand knowledge and descriptions would be best!

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Originally Posted by Clough

Um, why not? The more details that I have will prepare me for when I have to have it done!

I'll PM you about it Clough. I don't think I want to post all the details here. I think I've already given everyone way TMI! ;)

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Originally Posted by KBC

Callus interuptus:(

Batterius deadus. ;)

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Originally Posted by Clough

?? :confused:

Ken and I were chatting. My phone died a slow painful death.

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Originally Posted by Clough
Um, why not? The more details that I have will prepare me for when I have to have it done!

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

I'll PM you about it Clough. I don't think I want to post all the details here. I think I've already given everyone way TMI! ;)

Ok. Are you nervous and apprehesive about having the test?

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Originally Posted by Clough

Ok. Are you nervous and apprehesive about having the test?

I was Clough, but once the nurse mentioned sedation, I'm actually really relaxed about it. :)

I've been told it's not at all bad. Actually, the worst part is supposed to be the liquid you have do drink the day before. It's meant to clean you out. I have a feeling I won't like that much, but it's necessary.

I also have to stop my iron pills and stay away from certain foods as they could "scratch the camera lens" and "don't pass easily" :eek:

Other then that, I'm actually looking forward to it. Not the procedure, but the possible answers I'll get. :)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

I was Clough, but once the nurse mentioned sedation, I'm actually really relaxed about it. :)

I've been told it's not at all bad. Actually, the worst part is supposed to be the liquid you have do drink the day before. It's meant to clean you out. I have a feeling I won't like that much, but it's necessary.

I also have to stop my iron pills and stay away from certain foods as they could "scratch the camera lens" and "don't pass easily" :eek:

Other then that, I'm actually looking forward to it. Not the procedure, but the possible answers I'll get. :)

To my knowledge and experience, it's gallons of liquids. Is drinking gallons of liquids something that you been told to do?

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Originally Posted by Clough

To my knowledge and experience, it's gallons of liquids. Is drinking gallons of liquids something that you been told to do?

I was told that it's 4 litres (don't know the conversion) and pills.

I'll let you know when I pick up the prescription. :)

I'll post the name and everything. :)

Have to go to bed now. Tired Alty.

Night Clough.

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Originally Posted by Clough

Yeah, I know...

But, first hand knowledge and descriptions would be best!

I don't think it's something many women are comfortable talking to men about Clough.

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Originally Posted by Clough
To my knowledge and experience, it's gallons of liquids. Is drinking gallons of liquids something that you been told to do?

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

I was told that it's 4 litres (don't know the conversion) and pills.

I'll let you know when I pick up the prescription. :)

I'll post the name and everything. :)

Have to go to bed now. Tired Alty.

Night Clough.

Okay, I wish and hope for you a good night's sleep and rest! Maybe things have changed since I knew of people who've gone through the procedure...

Thanks!

Clough agrees: I'll take the bed next to you! We'd probably be good roommates!

As long as the unit has openings, after I posted this the beds were fillin' up like a day spa... :D

It is really good news Alty...

Keep us all posted... I know it will take a while to get the results.

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Originally Posted by Clough

Maybe things have changed since I knew of people who've gone through the procedure...

I went through the procedure last fall. The previous day up until I started the clean-out, I had been restricted to a liquid diet (and no iron pills, like Alty said). The evening before the procedure, over a three-to-four hour period while watching Wednesday night TV and catching up on my reading, I drank a gallon (4 liters = sixteen 8-oz. glasses) of Golytely (GO lightly ha ha ha ha). I tried it on the rocks, but, for me, it went down easier at room temperature. This particular solution (and there are others that can be prescribed) is clear and tastes like ten-year old Gatorade -- not bad, sort of boring. I could drink an 8-oz. glass at a time with no problem. It was not unpleasant, although I did feel bloated for a while with all that liquid in me.

The liquid began its work within the first hour, and finished its work after about five hours. I stayed close to the bathroom. I had started drinking around 5:30 so I was able to go to bed at a reasonable time and slept well with no after-effects.

I didn't have the colonoscopy until noon the next day, so was hungry, but not starved. My husband drove me to hospital admitting, I signed papers, was taken to the out-patient section and a room where I changed into a hospital gown and stowed my street clothes in a locker, climbed up onto a cart, an IV port (or whatever you call it) was established in my right arm, a solution (glucose? J_9 would know) began dripping into my arm, and I was wheeled into a small operating room where I was turned onto my left side and given anesthesia.

When I awoke maybe 20-25 minutes later (I also had an esophagogastroduodenoscopy to check the upper part of my digestive system), I could see a monitor showing a tiny luge (camera) streaking down through a pink tube. The show ended, and I was wheeled to my "room" for recovery and helped into a recliner. I read or watched TV or chatted with the medical staff who checked in on me periodically. I recovered quite quickly from the anesthesia (no prolonged grogginess) and was given apple juice and crackers. When my nurse was satisfied I could sit upright and walk without dizziness, I was allowed to dress, signed discharge papers, was wheeled out to the front door of the hospital, and my husband (my designated driver) drove us home.

I had been warned by friends who had been through this NOT to gorge on a big meal (I was very hungry), but to graze on nutritious, easy-to-eat foods like chicken noodle soup, scrambled eggs, crackers, toast, etc. for the rest of the day and even the next day -- in other words, gradually get back into normal eating patterns.

It was not a bad experience, and I found out what was wrong (two bleeding ulcers near my stomach).

Clough, if you have further questions, ask.

I've heard that aspirin, garlic and vitamin D can help prevent the disease. A diet high in fibre, fruits and vegetables and low in red meat can also help.

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Originally Posted by earl237

I've heard that aspirin, garlic and vitamin D can help prevent the disease. A diet high in fibre, fruits and vegetables and low in red meat can also help.

Unless you are genetically predisposed.

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Originally Posted by NeedKarma

Unless you are genetically predisposed.

... and have been eating the correct foods and taking vitamins for more than five minutes.

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Originally Posted by earl237

I've heard that aspirin, garlic and vitamin D can help prevent the disease. A diet high in fibre, fruits and vegetables and low in red meat can also help.

Aspirin is not a good choice for Alty since she is already bleeding freely.

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Originally Posted by J_9

Aspirin is not a good choice for Alty since she is already bleeding freely.

Yup. That's one of the reasons I got into trouble with ulcers.

My heart is with you, especially over the next few days. You'll be tired, for sure.

Make sure all your furry friends and loved ones see you off to the hospital or wherever the procedure is being done.

Hope all goes well today Alty!

Here's thinking 'bout cha.

;)

Hehe

Thoughts are with you today Alty.

Love you

Xoxoxo

Best of luck today Alty :)

Thinking about you Alty! All the best!

Alty--you LISTEN to what the doctor says, you hear? And actually DO it, dammit!

Good luck today--thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Originally Posted by earl237

I've heard that aspirin, garlic and vitamin D can help prevent the disease. A diet high in fibre, fruits and vegetables and low in red meat can also help.

You are correct sir. High levels of vitamin D is indication of a good chunk of time spent in sunlight, and when it's sunny people are happy, and when you're happy you're more likely to stay healthy. Makes sense to me.

I watched a video on TED.com on "blue zones", concentrated areas where people live healthy, long and active lives; the common factor between all the blue zones? Each one had a diet low in meat and high in fruits and vegetables.

How to Live to be 100+

Good luck Alty.

OK,now it's beginning to worry me:(

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Originally Posted by KBC

OK,now it's beginning to worry me:(

She's probably still "out of the loop." I slept for the entire day after my colonoscopy.