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There has to be a better way to prepare for a colonoscopy
March 22, 2018, 09:58 AM
Pipe SmokerThere has to be a better way to prepare for a colonoscopy
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Originally posted by Sigmanic:
I had my first colonoscopy last year. Everything checked out fine and I had a nice surprise! While doing the exam, they found a blue Hot Wheels Camaro that I lost when I was six! Well preserved and in great shape - oh happy day! Should fetch a pretty penny on Ebay.
Funny! I’d bet that your doc got a laugh out of that too.
Serious about crackers. March 22, 2018, 11:44 AM
sjtillI'm looking forward to my 5-year checkup next year; had a "tubular adenoma" on my last one. That's what condemned me to colonoscopy every 5 years. I find being on the patient side of the doctor-patient relationship to be interesting...if the physician reads the chart ahead of time and finds out I'm a retired physician, I usually get a little more personal treatment...but still I get the colonoscopy, and in my case now cystoscopy every 6 months. Good thing about that is there's no prep.
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April 07, 2018, 07:03 AM
sgalczynquote:
Originally posted by sgalczyn:
Two weeks till my 1st......sounds luvly
UPDATE:
Done yesterday..........everything went smoooth as ......silk.
No issues---see ya in 10 years.
As for all the various reports of "ballistic" prep.......mild here.
Though drinking that gallon of prep was significantly less fun than my college chugging days!
"No matter where you go - there you are"
April 07, 2018, 07:40 AM
NMPinNYCquote:
Originally posted by bald1:
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Originally posted by GWbiker:
Fun part was after my procedure when nurse told me if I had to fart, just let it rip.
I did and so did the other patients around me.
Sounded like the camp fire scene in "Blazing Saddles".
Yup! Was highly encouraged with indications I wouldn't be released until I passed gas. LOL The walls shook and the curtains fluttered! hahahahahaha
The orderly who wheeled me out of the colonoscopy procedure hadn't even completed telling me I had to pass gas before they would let me out, when I let her rip. Good to go!
Best regards,
Nick.
NRA Life Member and Certified Instructor
April 07, 2018, 09:40 AM
snorisDue to family history, I’ve had eight (every three years since I turned 40). Just benign polyps here and there over the years, but no matter how unpleasant the prep solution, it’s better than dying of colon cancer at 57 like my mom did.
April 07, 2018, 11:27 AM
Angus the KidI had my forth one this past week (I thought it was my third but Mrs. Angus corrected me).
Maybe I'm getting used to it but I didn't think the prep was all that bad this time. Day of the procedure is easy. I was back home at 9:30 AM.
They will see my ass again in 2 years! (pun intended)
"Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" April 07, 2018, 02:15 PM
BB61quote:
Originally posted by Angus the Kid:
I had my forth one this past week (I thought it was my third but Mrs. Angus corrected me).
Maybe I'm getting used to it but I didn't think the prep was all that bad this time. Day of the procedure is easy. I was back home at 9:30 AM.
They will see my ass again in 2 years! (pun intended)
My doctor called this week and told me on the five year plan. I just put a reminder in my iPad’s calendar.
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April 07, 2018, 02:54 PM
Angus the Kidquote:
Originally posted by BB61:
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Originally posted by Angus the Kid:
I had my forth one this past week (I thought it was my third but Mrs. Angus corrected me).
Maybe I'm getting used to it but I didn't think the prep was all that bad this time. Day of the procedure is easy. I was back home at 9:30 AM.
They will see my ass again in 2 years! (pun intended)
My doctor called this week and told me on the five year plan. I just put a reminder in my iPad’s calendar.
I'm hoping I can get on a 5 year plan. I have a strong family history of colon cancer on my Dad's side and I have had multiple, multiple polyps removed over the years. Three of those have been pre-cancerous.
I've made my peace at going every other year.
"Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" April 07, 2018, 07:27 PM
9mmnutWhat ever you take just hang out close to the john.
April 25, 2018, 11:06 PM
rhquote:
Originally posted by cparktd:
I realize coverage may vary by company but is this covered by insurance? Like preventive care?
If you have an Obamacare approved health insurance plan, colonoscopies are "free" (meaning priced in) unless polyps are discovered and removed.
Back to the specific topic, this "SUPREP BOWEL PREP KIT" is much preferable to a gallon of glop. The SUPREP takes effect within minutes and two rolls of toilet paper are recommended. The modern prep is really not that bad, it's the 5 AM doit again bottle that I am staring at with enmity.
(That's usually when I go to sleep.)
April 26, 2018, 07:18 AM
Woodmanquote:
Originally posted by 9mmnut:
What ever you take just hang out close to the john.
I found it to be the complete opposite. But then, I was rather OCD about the whole affair. Started my fasting a day early. Reveled in pure empty hunger, the joy in a bowl of broth with Saltines.
The hardest part was the day-of thirst. Do NOT choose an afternoon photo shoot.
April 26, 2018, 02:21 PM
ontmarkI go for my third one in December.
Let me tell you the prep is ok compared to the first one I had done about 15 years ago with only nitrous oxide gas. Wife said she herd my screams two rooms over. Talk about a pain in the Ass
Beware the man who only has one gun. He probably knows how to use it! - John Steinbeck
April 27, 2018, 12:12 PM
maxdogI once worked in a non medical capacity at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Hearing from docs and others about prevalence of colon cancer in the population had an influence on me. No reluctance towards exams here. No history of colon cancer on either side of my family. Yet, my first exam in my early 50s revealed a couple of polyps. Subsequent exams revealed addl finds. No cancer. Needless to say, I don’t miss scheduled procedures.
Don’t procrastinate about exams!
April 27, 2018, 05:56 PM
MrToadI was interesting in the Cologuard home kit, and while the kit itself would be covered by my insurance, the testing lab price (which is NOT covered) would be around $600+ out of pocket.
If you like religion, laws or sausage, then you shouldn't watch them being made. April 27, 2018, 06:02 PM
Gustoferquote:
Originally posted by MrToad:
I was interesting in the Cologuard home kit, and while the kit itself would be covered by my insurance, the testing lab price (which is NOT covered) would be around $600+ out of pocket.
You might want to double check that. My insurance kicked it back too. I called them to inquire and they told me to resubmit. Paid.
I have Allegiance.
For those getting scopes, ask for Moviprep. Easy to take and it'll make you clean as a whistle for a quick and easy exam.
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April 27, 2018, 06:04 PM
ZSMICHAELquote:
I was interesting in the Cologuard home kit, and while the kit itself would be covered by my insurance, the testing lab price (which is NOT covered) would be around $600+ out of pocket.
Yep and the test is not as good at detection. Read the limitations.
April 27, 2018, 06:18 PM
Gustoferquote:
Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
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I was interesting in the Cologuard home kit, and while the kit itself would be covered by my insurance, the testing lab price (which is NOT covered) would be around $600+ out of pocket.
Yep and the test is not as good at detection. Read the limitations.
If you have no personal or family history, Cologuard is an adequate alternative. Otherwise, get a scope.
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April 27, 2018, 06:31 PM
ZSMICHAELCologuard may produce false negative or false positive results. A false positive result occurs when Cologuard produces a positive result, even though a colonoscopy will not find cancer or precancerous polyps. A false negative result occurs when Cologuard does not detect a precancerous polyp or colorectal cancer even when a colonoscopy identifies the positive result.
In addtion, the test is suggested every three years. A colonoscopy with no polyps results in a followup in ten years.
April 27, 2018, 06:34 PM
MNSIGquote:
Originally posted by Gustofer:
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Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
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I was interesting in the Cologuard home kit, and while the kit itself would be covered by my insurance, the testing lab price (which is NOT covered) would be around $600+ out of pocket.
Yep and the test is not as good at detection. Read the limitations.
If you have no personal or family history, Cologuard is an adequate alternative. Otherwise, get a scope.
My physician felt it was totally appropriate for my situation. Insurance paid for it.
April 27, 2018, 06:53 PM
Gustoferquote:
Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
Cologuard may produce false negative or false positive results. A false positive result occurs when Cologuard produces a positive result, even though a colonoscopy will not find cancer or precancerous polyps. A false negative result occurs when Cologuard does not detect a precancerous polyp or colorectal cancer even when a colonoscopy identifies the positive result.
In addtion, the test is suggested every three years. A colonoscopy with no polyps results in a followup in ten years.
I'm not going to argue that a scope is a better alternative, but without a personal or family history, Cologuard is good enough.
And, while a scope may be better, they are not perfect either. There are a whole lot of polyps that get missed with scopes, even with very well trained and experienced operators.
Trust me, I've seen the inside of thousands of peoples' colons.
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