Colonoscopy Captures: A Contest of Inner Beauty

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around personal experiences and humorous anecdotes related to colonoscopies, including preparation, sedation options, and the overall experience of the procedure. Participants share their thoughts on the necessity and implications of colonoscopies, as well as the reactions to the topic itself.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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  • Conceptual clarification
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express humor about the experience of having a colonoscopy, with playful banter about who has had one and their respective experiences.
  • Several participants discuss the discomfort associated with the preparation for a colonoscopy, suggesting it is more challenging than the procedure itself.
  • There are differing opinions on sedation during the procedure; some participants prefer to be awake and have had positive experiences with demerol, while others have had negative experiences with general anesthesia.
  • One participant mentions the importance of early detection of polyps and cancer, emphasizing that colonoscopies are not just for older individuals.
  • There are humorous suggestions about sharing internal photos and games related to body parts, which some participants find amusing while others express discomfort.
  • Some participants indicate that they are motivated to schedule their own colonoscopies after reading the thread, despite their apprehensions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a mix of humorous and serious perspectives on colonoscopies, with no clear consensus on the best approach to sedation or the overall experience. There is a blend of agreement on the discomfort of preparation and the importance of the procedure, but individual experiences vary widely.

Contextual Notes

Participants express a range of emotional responses to the topic, from humor to discomfort, and there are references to personal medical experiences that may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes anecdotal evidence and personal preferences regarding medical procedures.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering a colonoscopy, those interested in personal anecdotes about medical procedures, and readers looking for a light-hearted take on health-related topics may find this discussion engaging.

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Ha Ha! I had a colonoscopy today and you did not!
 
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Oh, lucky you !

That is definitely something I decided not to take up as a hobby.
 
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phinds said:
Oh, lucky you !

That is definitely something I decided not to take up as a hobby.

... Laughed.. Nice.
 
Oldfart said:
Ha Ha! I had a colonoscopy today and you did not!

Yeah, but did you have the guts (pun intended) to have it done without any sedation? I did! It was fun seeing the inside of one's colon displayed on a large-screen monitor.

Zz.
 
The actual colonoscopy is the easy part. The preparation is really a pain in the @@s.
 
edward said:
The actual colonoscopy is the easy part. The preparation is really a pain in the @@s.

You got that right! Not doing that again!
 
ZapperZ said:
Yeah, but did you have the guts (pun intended) to have it done without any sedation? I did! It was fun seeing the inside of one's colon displayed on a large-screen monitor

They didn't offer me that choice a couple of years ago when I had my first colonoscopy. They hooked me up with an IV, wheeled me into the operation room, asked me to turn over on my side, and the next thing I knew, I was waking up in the recovery room.

edward said:
The actual colonoscopy is the easy part. The preparation is really a pain in the @@s.

Yep. I didn't get much sleep the night before, dealing with the effects of the laxatives to clear everything out of my bowels.

At least they didn't find anything, so that gave me some peace of mind. :smile:
 
jtbell said:
They didn't offer me that choice a couple of years ago when I had my first colonoscopy. They hooked me up with an IV, wheeled me into the operation room, asked me to turn over on my side, and the next thing I knew, I was waking up in the recovery room.



Yep. I didn't get much sleep the night before, dealing with the effects of the laxatives to clear everything out of my bowels.

At least they didn't find anything, so that gave me some peace of mind. :smile:

Good news at the end.:devil:
 
My first was done awake with demerol. I loved it, no discomfort and they did a number of biopsies and removed several pre-cancerous polyps. I felt so great the rest of the day I wanted to do it again the next day!

The second one was done with complete anesthesia, woke up in horrible pain, was miserable and in pain for 2 days and they did no biopsies or removals.

Next time I am demanding to stay awake and have the demerol!
 
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Yeah, my colonoscopy a couple years ago was surprisingly easy. Awake through the whole thing and pretty interesting to watch.

One tip for when you are cleansing/preparing the day before -- take walks for each cleansing cycle. Short walks of course, but walks... :smile:
 
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What has been read cannot be un-read...
 
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Your time will come. Muahaha! :devil:
 
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Oldfart said:
You got that right! Not doing that again!

How could you not do it again? If you had a clean inspection, i.e. no polyps, don't you have to go back in ... what, 10 years? It is not as if you have to do this every year or every other year.

They found polyps in mine, so I have to go back in 3 years. But of all the preventive acts that we do, this one is the most important, because it can be treated very easily if detected early, with high rate of success. I'd rather deal with a one day of staying at home near the bathroom, and then another half a day of the procedure, rather than endure months and years of suffering at something that could have been prevented.

Zz.
 
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jtbell said:
Your time will come. Muahaha! :devil:

*cries*
 
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I won't comment on this thread.
 
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I have pictures, somewhere.
 
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Evo said:
I have pictures, somewhere.

I asked the attending Gastro-intestine specialist if he could record a video of the whole procedure, since I was watching it live on the big-screen monitor. He said no. I then said:

"Too bad. I could show this video during my next dinner party!"

Zz.
 
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zapperz said:
i asked the attending gastro-intestine specialist if he could record a video of the whole procedure, since i was watching it live on the big-screen monitor. He said no. I then said:

"too bad. I could show this video during my next dinner party!"

zz.
lol!
 
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ZapperZ said:
I asked the attending Gastro-intestine specialist if he could record a video of the whole procedure, since I was watching it live on the big-screen monitor. He said no. I then said:

"Too bad. I could show this video during my next dinner party!"

Zz.

*sighs*
 
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Drakkith said:
*sighs*
It's all just bright and shiny pink, no poo. Except the polyps are raised.

I've got picks of my scarred esophagus and hernia! I think I should upload those! Those pics are incoming.
 
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I don't look forward to old age. :(
 
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I'll just die now, thank you.
 
  • #23
When I saw that "Old Fart" had a colonoscopy, I immediately found humor in that :) On a more serious note colonoscopies are not only for "old" people. There is a young police officer I met who had a colonoscopy and was able to address cancer at a very early stage. Because of this, he said he makes it a point to tell people, especially young people to get checked.
 
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HeLiXe said:
When I saw that "Old Fart" had a colonoscopy, I immediately found humor in that :) On a more serious note colonoscopies are not only for "old" people. There is a young police officer I met who had a colonoscopy and was able to address cancer at a very early stage. Because of this, he said he makes it a point to tell people, especially young people to get checked.
Colon polyps that can become cancerous are very slow growing, so that's why early detection is so successful.
 
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Evo said:
I've got picks of my scarred esophagus and hernia! I think I should upload those! Those pics are incoming.
We could play a game: Name That Body Part...From Internal Photos. I've got one to contribute.
 
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*faints*
 
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russ_watters said:
We could play a game: Name That Body Part...From Internal Photos. I've got one to contribute.
Oh, I should gather up my photos!
 
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russ_watters said:
We could play a game: Name That Body Part...From Internal Photos. I've got one to contribute.
Can you put that in a different thread in a different forum, pls? I often read General Discussion over lunch.



Btw, I'm glad you said "from internal photos". There was a scandal a while back when it became known that staff at a nursing home played a game of "Genital Fridays", where photos of patient's genitals were displayed and the object of the game was to guess which elderly person they belonged to.

Some people are beyond "disturbed".
 
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...The combination of the topic title and your username while browsing the topic index.
 
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Why did i click this thread... I have been left deeply disturbed by the contents (of the thread and of the colons of those who posted the details).
 

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