Friend canceled colonoscopy morning of out of fear of what would be found

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:She DID THE PREP and then cancelled?

Your friend is really insuperably silly.

+1. I hope they charge her for the cancellation. This is ridiculous beyond belief.

The thing is: Anxiety isn't logical.

So what? She took someone else’s spot. There should be consequences for this level of selfishness

She will almost certainly get fired from the practice as a patient.

They reached out, were really kind, and rescheduled her.

That is good news. If you are up for it, perhaps get together with her and let her talk about her fears. Sometimes people just need thier fears to be heard. It is not your job of course, but it seems like you are good friends.

It is also ok to say you will offer to drive her one more time, and after that, you are done rearranging your schedule. A little tough love cam be helpfully.

[Anonymous]

I think there's a good chance she just didn't do the prep right and knew they were going to have a problem doing the procedure and didn't want to be embarrassed by having a not empty colon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think there's a good chance she just didn't do the prep right and knew they were going to have a problem doing the procedure and didn't want to be embarrassed by having a not empty colon.

Unlikely. Maybe she didn’t sleep well and her anxiety really took hold of her in the morning. Not sleeping can really affect my reasoning skills and ability to self soothe.

[Anonymous]

I had every symptom in the book of cc and went through with it (at 32) and was literally crying like a baby in the waiting area because I was petrified of what they would find (which turned out to be internal hems) and had never been put under for anything before and was convinced I was going to die during the procedure having never had propofol. You just have to go through with it. If I can do this--she can. Plus the nurses and doctors are so understanding. I told everyone, from the front desk lady to the nurse to the anesthesiologist how terrified I was and they helped me each step of the way. Your friend will be okay--remind her of this!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:She’s an adult, what can you really say or do. It’s been canceled. She’s not rational.

+1. I'm a little surprised by all the people encouraging you to say something, give stats and reassurance. It's her decision to make.

Op asked for this info dummy

[Anonymous]

Can she do the stool sample test?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She DID THE PREP and then cancelled?

Your friend is really insuperably silly.

+1. I hope they charge her for the cancellation. This is ridiculous beyond belief.

The thing is: Anxiety isn't logical.

So what? She took someone else’s spot. There should be consequences for this level of selfishness

She will almost certainly get fired from the practice as a patient.

They reached out, were really kind, and rescheduled her.

Wow. That’s crazy they didn’t charge her since she took a spot from someone else that they couldn’t fill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think there's a good chance she just didn't do the prep right and knew they were going to have a problem doing the procedure and didn't want to be embarrassed by having a not empty colon.

Unlikely. Maybe she didn’t sleep well and her anxiety really took hold of her in the morning. Not sleeping can really affect my reasoning skills and ability to self soothe.

“Self soothe”? Do we use that term for adults now?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think there's a good chance she just didn't do the prep right and knew they were going to have a problem doing the procedure and didn't want to be embarrassed by having a not empty colon.

Unlikely. Maybe she didn’t sleep well and her anxiety really took hold of her in the morning. Not sleeping can really affect my reasoning skills and ability to self soothe.

“Self soothe”? Do we use that term for adults now?

This person is not an adult

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think there's a good chance she just didn't do the prep right and knew they were going to have a problem doing the procedure and didn't want to be embarrassed by having a not empty colon.

Unlikely. Maybe she didn’t sleep well and her anxiety really took hold of her in the morning. Not sleeping can really affect my reasoning skills and ability to self soothe.

“Self soothe”? Do we use that term for adults now?

This person is not an adult

Hah! I’m 49. I was trying to shorthand say “calm myself down when I’m freaking the F out.” I don’t know why I said it that way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think there's a good chance she just didn't do the prep right and knew they were going to have a problem doing the procedure and didn't want to be embarrassed by having a not empty colon.

Unlikely. Maybe she didn’t sleep well and her anxiety really took hold of her in the morning. Not sleeping can really affect my reasoning skills and ability to self soothe.

“Self soothe”? Do we use that term for adults now?

This person is not an adult

Hah! I’m 49. I was trying to shorthand say “calm myself down when I’m freaking the F out.” I don’t know why I said it that way.

Just because you’re old doesn’t mean you’re a functioning adult

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She DID THE PREP and then cancelled?

Your friend is really insuperably silly.

+1. I hope they charge her for the cancellation. This is ridiculous beyond belief.

The thing is: Anxiety isn't logical.

So what? She took someone else’s spot. There should be consequences for this level of selfishness

She will almost certainly get fired from the practice as a patient.

They reached out, were really kind, and rescheduled her.

Wow. That’s crazy they didn’t charge her since she took a spot from someone else that they couldn’t fill.

Oh good Lord. Have you been gone to a center where they do routine colonoscopies? Everyone probably enjoyed the 1/2 hour break. I think it's great they demonstrated compassion and made her feel comfortable enough to reschedule.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think there's a good chance she just didn't do the prep right and knew they were going to have a problem doing the procedure and didn't want to be embarrassed by having a not empty colon.

Unlikely. Maybe she didn’t sleep well and her anxiety really took hold of her in the morning. Not sleeping can really affect my reasoning skills and ability to self soothe.

“Self soothe”? Do we use that term for adults now?

This person is not an adult

Hah! I’m 49. I was trying to shorthand say “calm myself down when I’m freaking the F out.” I don’t know why I said it that way.

Just because you’re old doesn’t mean you’re a functioning adult

People are allowed to have fears and work through them to do what they need to do. That's the definition of being a functioning adult.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think there's a good chance she just didn't do the prep right and knew they were going to have a problem doing the procedure and didn't want to be embarrassed by having a not empty colon.

Unlikely. Maybe she didn’t sleep well and her anxiety really took hold of her in the morning. Not sleeping can really affect my reasoning skills and ability to self soothe.

“Self soothe”? Do we use that term for adults now?

This person is not an adult

Hah! I’m 49. I was trying to shorthand say “calm myself down when I’m freaking the F out.” I don’t know why I said it that way.

Just because you’re old doesn’t mean you’re a functioning adult

Sure, okay. Hope you feel better today.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think there's a good chance she just didn't do the prep right and knew they were going to have a problem doing the procedure and didn't want to be embarrassed by having a not empty colon.

Unlikely. Maybe she didn’t sleep well and her anxiety really took hold of her in the morning. Not sleeping can really affect my reasoning skills and ability to self soothe.

“Self soothe”? Do we use that term for adults now?

This person is not an adult

Hah! I’m 49. I was trying to shorthand say “calm myself down when I’m freaking the F out.” I don’t know why I said it that way.

“Self soothe” works - I feel you. Ignore the angry folk.