... for another colonoscopy. And to try to hold on to a shred of perspective and humor, I always like to hunt up Billy Connolly's stand-up routine on the subject. He's a beloved Scottish actor you have probably seen, now retired, but he was pretty funny as a comedian. If Dad had seen this, he would have been on the floor, needing oxygen. If I end up having the prostate roto-rooter soon, this will have been my "Summer of Invasive Procedures."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvrzUngEQRw

When they tell you it’s time for the camera, as “Is it Friday already?”

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eUL9XgE3G4k

Latest here is you only need a colonoscopy if you fail the smear test.

My PCP doesn't trust smear tests, although it's been seven years since the last colonoscopy and I am 71, so it is probably not a bad idea.
I mentioned this on a muzzleloading forum and one of the wise guys said "I thought we weren't allowed to discuss breech loaders here."

We recognize the seasons in our house based on the medical procedures we have coming up. Wednesday was colonoscopy for the wife. Last month was prostate biopsy for me. My focus is now shifting to knee replacement followed by partial knee replacement. When you hit 70+ it is no longer winter, spring, summer, or fall, it's whatever is coming next.

I think ignorance is what kills most people. Early detection is the key.

Just make sure that if your doctor is checking your prostate that both hands ARE NOT on your shoulders!

Hip

A bit of updating with this post.

Sent info to h/o ins; CO Farm Bureau;
"hearing aids are not covered unless on a rider."
Don't anyone tell me how much that sucks!!

On top of having another surgery to have the R knee opened up to clean out the scar tissue and bone spurs Jan 22nd.

May 13th I had the R shoulder cuff repaired. While in there, he got the notion to rebuild it all. Had it replaced in '14, so ten years without a glitch or problem.

I thought he was talking about replacing the nylon cup. I don't know yet what all he did. Most of my chest and arm was blacker than paint, still quite a bit is.

Ever hear of a ball joint reversal surgery?
Fron the exit paper it looks like the ball is now in the shoulder instead of on the arm. Hell of a lot different looking. I still need to get over for xrays of it.

Not having help to pull my socks on, or get into a shirt. Dr sent his assistant to the house yesterday to pull the 31 staples out.

Seems like this time has been a whole lot more painful. Am just starting to get around some now.

Now if I could just get my hearing aids back---!

George

George, bless your heart, you are the longest-suffering soul I know and I hope things start to go your way for a change.

73 and facing another colonoscopy next year, another knee replacement, back stenosis, complete right hand knuckle surgery etc. the only one i have green lighted is the right hand thumb. after hunting season. that ones a daily challenge. lower back too but not on that scale.

I go in for my colonoscopy next Friday. I had my last one 3 years ago. I'm hoping after this time I'll go on the 10-year program. Likewise, I know it's not a big deal, but I really hate drinking that crap beforehand. I remember one guy posting on here a few years ago that when he went in, the doctor told him that some folks put vodka in theirs + he was pissed that no one had told him about that any sooner.

Strange thing about butt scopes.

I had one to find out why I had the Calf Scours for a few months.
Report: "clean as a brand-new pipe"

Still had the runs for months til it almost killed me. Never did figure out the cause. End up with no colon and on the bag since Nov '12.

Recently told the doc that cut out my A/H back then.
"The hardest part has been changing my attitude".

Well, today I found out why VA won't replace the stolen hearing aids after 28 years of keeping me fit with several pair of Phonaks.
"They are out of warranty".
Ain't that one hell of a deal after they replaced the whole inner works on both last Dec?
Note with them said: "good as brand new, they will last another 8 years"

I asked the primary doc to find out if they will replace them if I pay for them. Said he would check.
Funny thing since they pay me a decent disability for hearing loss for service connected ear damage.
George

I can relate to most of this…getting old sucks!!

quote:

Originally posted by Norman Conquest:
I go in for my colonoscopy next Friday. I had my last one 3 years ago. I'm hoping after this time I'll go on the 10-year program. Likewise, I know it's not a big deal, but I really hate drinking that crap beforehand. I remember one guy posting on here a few years ago that when he went in, the doctor told him that some folks put vodka in theirs + he was pissed that no one had told him about that any sooner.

It seems many scope jobs are now having people use Miralax instead of the projectile poo chemical drink. It is, from my experience, a much better 'outcome'.

Randy----just remember----NO smiling during the procedure!!!

Hip

Actually, it all went pretty smooth (pun intended). No polyps + good report + he said, see you back in about 7 years. That new stuff I had to drink wasn't all that bad this time either, and the bottled amount was much less than before. The cost of the drink was $47.00 + the insurance wouldn't pay for it, the pharmacist said that they don't pay for anyones. When I left the hospital, my son was driving me home + asked if I was hungry, so we stopped at a Mexican restaurant + I had a big plate of enchiladas, I can't remember any ever tasting so good. Hip, I DID smile at the nurses, + was overly polite with the doctor, but then I always am when undergoing ANY procedure. When I had my vasectomy several years ago, I was so polite with that doctor, it was sickening, but hey!

Ya gotta be nice when they are messin' with your body and especially with your privates!!!

Hip

Randy, same juice and $47 dollars. It was tolerable once in seven years. Glad you had a fine report.

Bunch of old crocks!……

Had a stent put in yesterday, didn’t think I would feel so tired. That has put off my bilateral knee replacement until next year.

I’m probably due for a colonoscopy. Had quite a few since my mum died of bowel cancer at 63.

Hope all you gentlemen and lady recover from your various ailments quickly!

The worst operation that I ever had, I was on the operating table for 16hr. with 3 attending docs, lost 80 pts. of blood and was Intensive Care for 28 days.

It was a Circumcision !!!

Hip