Thanks for all the info ladies:
I have an apt with the specialist for a colonoscopy next month. -Actually I think this first apt is just to meet the specialist- then he gives me an apt for the colonoscopy.
I am in Canada too- I know we likely don't much choice in what prep we take but then again it is all covered(gotta love universal healthcare) so I am not going to complain.- otoh- can't hurt to ask about the pill form- I am already having nightmares about the gagging and choking that is going to happen as I try to get down the prep!!
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03-10-2007, 07:08 AM #1
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03-10-2007, 10:53 PM #2
What's next? A half iron?
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Pika - where are you from? I see you've done the Golden Triangle. I would love to do that - maybe next summer...
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03-10-2007, 11:54 PM #3
The Hills! The Hills! Eek
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March 26? You've had a loooong wait for this. I'm glad it's finally scheduled. The prep is not exactly fun. Here too there's a day on clear liquids then day 2 you add in the saltwater-and-laxative treatment, and then on day 3 when you're totally drained and dehydrated you eat and drink nothing until after the exam (which is not too bad if you're first on the morning schedule, but if you're last in the afternoon you're pretty much wasted). But that's all about visibility in there, so not much you can do about it. The exam itself is not so bad, given that they sedate you pretty well. And after it's over then at least they know what's going on. For pretty much anything they find there are now effective treatments, even for colon cancer if it's caught before it spreads. Survival rates are up around 80% last I heard (and that was years ago).
Fingers crossed for you guys. Hopefully all will be well once the end's well.Half-marathon over. Sabbatical year over. It's back to "sacking shirt and oat cakes" as they say here.
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