DH Health Issues... How do you cope?

[Brandi]

The ball is rolling now for him and that is a good thing. I had a health scare last year myself with my throat. It felt like something was in it every time I swalloed. Well I used to smoke. I haven't in 5 years but there is always that thought in your head. I had no idea how scared my dh was till I walked out from having a scope put down my throat . it turned out my tonsils get inflamed sometimes cause of my allergies. But when I finally came out of the dr'd office to the waiting room he had this look on he's face I have never seen. And when I said everything was fine he just melted.
He said the appointment was taking so long and it made him worry even more. I told him they had to numb my nose and throat first and that takes like 15 minutes to take effect. So find out the details so you aren't worring while sitting there.
He was worried too about the fact that I used to smoke and that there possibly could have been something. But because I am still in my 30's and healthy more or less it wasn't really a threat. This all happend right before we went on vacation. It turned out to be a great vacation. We were both relaxed and not a worry. I guess my point here is that you guys are talking and that is a good thing. I think if my dh and I said to eachother what are worries were we would have both just said to eachother " oh everything is going to be fine" we would have both been calmer about the whole thing.
When is he's colonoscopy? Waiting is by far the worst. Keep talking. It definatly helps. Hold he's hand this is a good time to start being more touchy feely. Touch is a great healer.

[SalsaMTB]

Just wanted to say my thoughts are with you and your DH. I hope the tests go well. It's hard dealing with a loved ones problems, knowing you have to be the strong one.

[LBTC]

Haudlady and DH, how are you doing today? I hope you're enjoying time together, not spending your time worrying! When will the next test be?

I have the same test at the end of Feb and have not had it before. I've been told the preparation is worse (the drink to clean everything out) and that I should be sure to have tissue with moisturizer for the night before. A minor annoyance, really, but thought you'd appreciate the heads up.

Take care and keep hugging each other!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[Wahine]

Well, onto tthe next step. I'm glad the two of you are talking and coping reasonably well. A couple of tips for the upcoming procedure:

The prep is horrible and be prepared to be running to the bathroom, a lot!

The prep procedure depletes your electrolytes so you should take in as much sodium as you can, in the form of broth and other clear fluids. If there is not enough sodium in the system, there can be some side effects such as general pain and muscle cramping.

The test itself is not a big deal.

Take care and good luck. Keep us posted.

[LBTC]

Thanks for the tip, Wahine! I'll remember that for my own test, too.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[salsabike]

Just put a really good book in the bathroom during the prep. Test itself is no big deal.

[rocknrollgirl]

I had both ends scoped in November. As everyone has said, the test is easy. The prep HORRIBLE!!!!! I did the broth and as much electrolyte drink as I could get down, and then lots of food after!

Please let us know how your husband makes out. I will throw some good karma your way.


Ruth