DH Health Issues... How do you cope?

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I had blood with my stool for almost 6 months before seeing a doctor. I can understand what your husband is going through and why he waited. The whole stool, poop, colon thing is so embarassing and no one wants to talk about it.

Of course I had colon cancer (previously documented under health issues) but I finally got it taken care of. I made more of the problem than it was. Now I can talk freely about poop with all my friends and have them talking about it as well. Really not something we should be embarrassed about - it's a basic bodily function and we all do it.

Anyway - just make sure he gets his colonscopy. It's really not that bad (the prep is the worse part - the scope is nothing - really nothing. You get an IV pain med and anesthesia and most people are out. I was awake and watched the scope but felt nothing). If it is colon cancer, then deal with it immediately. No sense waiting. It's easily treated and has a very high success rate especially if caught early. The prep (which I went through a total of 4 times for various reasons) isn't that bad. I suggest going on liquids the day before prep and on prep day, need to stay home. I took my Phosphersoda and within 1/2 hour, had the first urge. It wasn't crazy like being sick it was more like I had to pee. The urge continued on and off for most of the day so you have to stay home. Warm broth is nice to take during. I could only do so much jello. You can also have popicles.

I'll be praying for your husband and that you have the strength to make sure he gets all his tests done. Take care.