Comments on: It’s Not The Colonoscopy That’s Difficult: It’s the Prep That’s a Killer http://midlifebloggers.com/2013/02/04/its-not-the-colonoscopy-thats-difficult-its-the-prep-thats-a-killer/ Making The Most of MidLife--Together Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:39:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: janegassner http://midlifebloggers.com/2013/02/04/its-not-the-colonoscopy-thats-difficult-its-the-prep-thats-a-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-9890 janegassner Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:48:00 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=2963#comment-9890 Oh wow, Kate! Hitting Enter to All is definitely worse than the prep for the colonoscopy!

]]> By: Kate Hall http://midlifebloggers.com/2013/02/04/its-not-the-colonoscopy-thats-difficult-its-the-prep-thats-a-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-9885 Kate Hall Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:26:00 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=2963#comment-9885 Oh can I share my embarrassingly funny colonoscopy story with you? Laughing at my mistake may help take your mind off it. http://www.canigetanotherbottleofwhine.com/2013/01/what-space-shuttle-my-colon-have-in_19.html?m=1

]]> By: Whitney http://midlifebloggers.com/2013/02/04/its-not-the-colonoscopy-thats-difficult-its-the-prep-thats-a-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-9883 Whitney Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:58:00 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=2963#comment-9883 It was an awful experience, the prep that is. I just had it this past September. Everything was ok, but that prep…wow. I’m having gag reflections as I type.

]]> By: longhollow http://midlifebloggers.com/2013/02/04/its-not-the-colonoscopy-thats-difficult-its-the-prep-thats-a-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-9882 longhollow Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:47:00 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=2963#comment-9882 Another thing I learned – Vaseline is your friend! Apply liberally and often!! (Thanks, mom!)

]]> By: Ellen Dolgen http://midlifebloggers.com/2013/02/04/its-not-the-colonoscopy-thats-difficult-its-the-prep-thats-a-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-9881 Ellen Dolgen Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:45:00 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=2963#comment-9881 Great article. I am a big believer in being pro-active about your health and not re-active! We are so lucky there is a simple – easy test for helping prevent Colon Cancer. The prep cleans you out, flattens your tummy! It’s fast, easy and provides you with important information for your health! It’s a WIN-WIN!

]]> By: Jane Gassner http://midlifebloggers.com/2013/02/04/its-not-the-colonoscopy-thats-difficult-its-the-prep-thats-a-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-9880 Jane Gassner Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:18:00 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=2963#comment-9880 As someone who’s mother had colon cancer, I too am grateful for the colonoscopy. Having had one, though, I can only agree with Barbara’s description. So, SBonifant, know to expect–well, the shits. Chose the softest t.p. you can find and be gentle with yourself.

]]> By: sbonifant http://midlifebloggers.com/2013/02/04/its-not-the-colonoscopy-thats-difficult-its-the-prep-thats-a-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-9879 sbonifant Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:09:00 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=2963#comment-9879 This was the final little push I needed after several half-pushes since turning fifty. I’ll schedule it tomorrow along with my mammogram. Thank you. And thank you for letting me know what to dread. Half of resolve is knowing what to expect.

]]> By: denisedanchesfisher http://midlifebloggers.com/2013/02/04/its-not-the-colonoscopy-thats-difficult-its-the-prep-thats-a-killer/comment-page-1/#comment-9878 denisedanchesfisher Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:02:00 +0000 http://midlifebloggers.com/?p=2963#comment-9878 It is an inconvenience, but I am so grateful to have had this test, multiple times as colon cancer runs in the family. I have had scores of polyps, (not very glamorous) but in comparison to losing my life, nothing at all important.

Not eating, and the ‘drink’ are the worst. But you can celebrate when it is all over and done!

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