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#1
Oct 27, 2014, 11:58 AM
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I have about two hours left before my procedure. The prep has not been fun at all. Those of you who've been there know what I mean.
The worst part is that I'm a smoker, and for some reason I'm not allowed to smoke for four hours before the procedure. It's only been two hours, and the nicotine leaving my system is REALLY ramping up my anxiety. I hate this! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#2
Oct 27, 2014, 12:53 PM
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I have heard how horrible it is but I am so happy you are doing it. I lost a close friend to colon cancer this year and seeing her so sick was horrible. Colonscopies are embarrassing and uncomfortable but such an easy way to take care of yourself!
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Oct 27, 2014, 01:11 PM
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This will be so much easier than colon cancer surgery, like my husband just went through! Hang in there, there's plenty of time to smoke. I'm a long time smoker and managed to quit, so I know what you are going through. Big hug!
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Oct 27, 2014, 01:24 PM
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Thanks, guys! I've only got 45 minutes now. I've always heard the prep is worse than the procedure, and so is cancer!
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#5
Oct 27, 2014, 03:27 PM
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Yup, the procedure itself is nothing - you fall asleep and wake up and it's over. No pain, etc.
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Oct 27, 2014, 03:30 PM
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Oct 27, 2014, 05:01 PM
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Everything went fine--now FOOD!!! :-D
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#8
Oct 28, 2014, 06:17 AM
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I have had it before, i dont remember the prep being TOO bad.(i don't smoke) It was like a cleanse. And it was a day off from work!!!!!!
My mom recently had one and i don't recall them saying she cant smoke. Best of luck. Just know it WILL be over and okay. Good luck
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Oct 28, 2014, 06:18 AM
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Oct 28, 2014, 07:23 AM
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I am in the hospital for a heart issue and they don't let me have coffee for days so I have the horrible headache continuously.
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Oct 28, 2014, 08:25 AM
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My 57-year-old boyfriend still hasn't had one. He's afraid to, so I hope my experience helps him.
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#12
Oct 28, 2014, 09:20 AM
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When my friend was dxd with stage 3 colon cancer it pushed a mutual friend to get long overdue one. They found several precancerous polyps. She had no idea of course. Her dad died of colon cancer but the fear kept her from going for so long. Now she says she will never skip! I have strong family history so I sill have to go for sure
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#13
Oct 28, 2014, 09:21 AM
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It's very scary, and such a simple procedure. Too bad they can't make the prep a little more pleasant!
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#14
Oct 28, 2014, 04:09 PM
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Maybe one day
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