Colonoscopy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Its really hard for me to understand why pummeling your system with synthetic chemical drink and not eating and then using dangerous drugs to force you into an unconscious state is a good thing to be doing, let alone frequently as you age??? I truly don’t get it. I’m supposed to start these next year and am terrified and feel like the dr will bully me into doing it. I understand if there is a family history of cancer but otherwise this seems reckless and like a ploy for insurance companies to make money.

You are a complete moron. Darwin at work if you avoid cancer screening and then get cancer. Best of luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Its really hard for me to understand why pummeling your system with synthetic chemical drink and not eating and then using dangerous drugs to force you into an unconscious state is a good thing to be doing, let alone frequently as you age??? I truly don’t get it. I’m supposed to start these next year and am terrified and feel like the dr will bully me into doing it. I understand if there is a family history of cancer but otherwise this seems reckless and like a ploy for insurance companies to make money.

It’s hard for you to understand?? Are you unaware that colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer among young people? Maybe get your anxiety under control and gain some knowledge about this type of cancer and the procedure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Its really hard for me to understand why pummeling your system with synthetic chemical drink and not eating and then using dangerous drugs to force you into an unconscious state is a good thing to be doing, let alone frequently as you age??? I truly don’t get it. I’m supposed to start these next year and am terrified and feel like the dr will bully me into doing it. I understand if there is a family history of cancer but otherwise this seems reckless and like a ploy for insurance companies to make money.

There are other options. Cologuard and a yearly test you can do. Send in a sample each year. If either of these come up with something, colonoscopy is next.

I’m not a Doctor so if my information is dated, someone please correct me.

[Anonymous]

I’m having my first colonoscopy this summer. What are you allowed to not allowed to eat in the days leading up to it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m having my first colonoscopy this summer. What are you allowed to not allowed to eat in the days leading up to it?

Your Dr will give you instructions. Follow them.

For me, my Dr said keep it bland for the few days prior. No seeds etc. The diet was not restrictive at all IMO.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Its really hard for me to understand why pummeling your system with synthetic chemical drink and not eating and then using dangerous drugs to force you into an unconscious state is a good thing to be doing, let alone frequently as you age??? I truly don’t get it. I’m supposed to start these next year and am terrified and feel like the dr will bully me into doing it. I understand if there is a family history of cancer but otherwise this seems reckless and like a ploy for insurance companies to make money.

There are other options. Cologuard and a yearly test you can do. Send in a sample each year. If either of these come up with something, colonoscopy is next.

I’m not a Doctor so if my information is dated, someone please correct me.

Cologuard is better than doing nothing but is not as accurate and is designed to detect not prevent. With a colonoscopy they will take our precancerous polyps if they see any.

A colonoscopy is an inconvenience for sure and not the most pleasant life experience but it is really not a big deal at all. It is nuts to me that people avoid these tests. We are so lucky to live in a time and place where this is available to us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m having my first colonoscopy this summer. What are you allowed to not allowed to eat in the days leading up to it?

Seeds, nuts, high fiber, red things. They'll give you a detailed list.

[Anonymous]

A colonoscopy is 3 to 7 days of attention every 5 or 10 years. 2 are the prep. The rest is up to you. Low residue is what we do for 3 to 5 days before prep. No high fiber cereal or bread, modest veg and fruit. The standard American diet, lolz. No red or purple anything.
Low residue leaves less to poop.