Go get your test
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
United States
December 20, 2017 12:38pm CST
Hi My lot...
Well my hectic week is already into it's Wednesday. Monday went better than I thought and Tuesday went incredibly well, I am so happy to say.
If you read that long post I did awhile back where I was talking about the Christmas party , you'll see that I was nervous about this coming week, spending time with my dad (who can be challenging) my mom's screening tests and their results.
Well I am very happy to report that (for the most part) my dad was pleasant , in spite of being obnoxious at times and high maintenance at times and occasionally behaving like a moody 2 year old. But at leas those moments weren't often and were for short periods of time.
And even more exciting is that mom's tests came back clean. There were 3 done that day, those were routine check ups because she had cancer in the 80s, in 2013 and a recurrence in 2016.
I thought now would be a good time to remind you all to get your conoscopy done as is advised by your phsyician.
My mom has had many surgeries and now lives with some complications from all of those. There are tests with uncomfortable "prep". This could have all been prevented for the most part if she had gone in early enough for the sceening test known as colonoscopy. She wishes she had.
Colonoscopy from what my mom has said - the worst part is the prep. However it is tolerable. And it could save you and your family and loved ones the stress and discomfort of major problems in the future.
Please talk to your physician about it -- if you have certain risk factors like family history like I do - you may need to go in earlier.
Like I told my mom - we can go in together when I turn 40 , which is the age I will go in.
Photo: Pixabay
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@shaggin (71659)
• United States
20 Dec 17
I do not look forward to it at all and the thought of it makes me get anxiety so I am glad I am many years off from having to do it. I am glad with your family history you will be checked early and more often. So sad your mom has had to go through what she has but I am glad her results were good!
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@shaggin (71659)
• United States
21 Dec 17
@Ganma7 I was so confused lol I had to reread what I wrote. You accidentally wrote this under my comment but it was meant for @FayeHazel
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@AmbiePam (85314)
• United States
20 Dec 17
I am so glad to hear the news about your mom! And your advice is pretty darn wise. My Aunt Ruth survived stage four colon cancer, which seems miraculous. She has been cancer free for almost ten years. My dad had precancerous polyps removed about 7 years ago, but nothing since. Going in when you should is advice that cannot be repeated enough.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Dec 17
Thanks so much! Oh wow, I am so happy your Aunt Ruth is alright, that is a true victory! A miracle! Good for your dad for going in before it was a problem. That is a very good reminder of why we should go in before it's a problem
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
21 Dec 17
Yes, it is better to get ourselves medically examined at regular intervals. Hope your mother is better now.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Dec 17
Oh dear. I'm haoppy Vince gets the colonoscopies -- you're right -- it is worth preventing cancer, and I'm happy they catch it early for Vince
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@creativeaashish (2609)
• Kathmandu, Nepal
21 Dec 17
Best of luck with your mothers health. HAPPY NEW YEAR and Happpy CHRISTMAS!!
Thank you!
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Dec 17
Thank you so much. I'm very happy. Very Merry Christmas and New Year to you, too
@creativeaashish (2609)
• Kathmandu, Nepal
23 Dec 17
@FayeHazel you are welcome! Have a great day !
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
20 Dec 17
Happy for you! 
I had some check ups done this year and result was all good
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Dec 17
I'm happy your check ups were good too! :-)
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
22 Dec 17
Oh yah, the colonoscopy itself is a snap, the prep is an itch. lol MY husband and I both had ours this year and I am a big proponent of be proactive when it comes to health.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Dec 17
@FayeHazel Yes it was no fun but now we have 5 years to recover lol
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
24 Dec 17
@BelleStarr Ah, good , 1 every 5 yrs - not too bad :-)
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@FourWalls (61967)
• United States
21 Dec 17
My colonoscopy is due next year. The worst part is the prep, but with a cushioned seat, wi-fi, and an iPad I can just make myself at home in the bathroom all evening. 
The last time I had a colonoscopy they didn’t give me the “goop,” but instead a bottle of Miralax and a box of Ducolax. I had a pretty crappy outlook that night, but things were fine. 
My grandfather and uncle had colon cancer, my mom had polyps, and I have diverticulitis, so I don’t miss that appointment.
The last time I had a colonoscopy they didn’t give me the “goop,” but instead a bottle of Miralax and a box of Ducolax. I had a pretty crappy outlook that night, but things were fine.
My grandfather and uncle had colon cancer, my mom had polyps, and I have diverticulitis, so I don’t miss that appointment.2 people like this
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Dec 17
Good for you, important to have the test done, as icky as the prep is. I'm happy things were fine
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Dec 17
Thanks so much... ah yes, he can be rather intense so I wasn't sure how it would play out. So very happy she is alright.
Good for you to get your tests done
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@just4him (305561)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Dec 17
The prep is the worst part. I've had three of them I think. I know I've had two. I really don't want another if I can avoid it. Yes, I have issues, which is why I've had three already in a matter of a couple years.
I'm glad your party with your parents went better than you expected.
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@just4him (305561)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Dec 17
@FayeHazel I have ulcerative colitis. It's permanent 
So, I'll most likely need to have another one, but hopefully not soon.
So, I'll most likely need to have another one, but hopefully not soon.1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
24 Dec 17
@just4him Oh dear, is there any treatment for that? I wish you the best in keeping on top of it and it's symptoms
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
24 Dec 17
Ah, it is good for you to have them done, better to be pre-emptive.
THank you dear and I hope that you have no issues in future test
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
20 Dec 17
I have never had this test. I am glad it came back clean this time.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Dec 17
Ah, me either, but so much better to get it done than risk something being there. Me too, so happy for my mom
@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
20 Dec 17
I've had this done, and it is not fun, but necessary. I'm so glad your mother's tests came out clean, what a great Christmas present.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Dec 17
Ah, you are wise to do it so important to preventing worse issues. Thank you! I'm very happy too
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
24 Dec 17
Ah good, it is good to keep on top of that and hopefully they will continue to make the prep easier and easier
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@Shiva49 (26192)
• Singapore
23 Dec 17
I am prone to take my health lightly especially the periodic tests.
I wait for some symptoms and then do not wait any more.
I am happy that things are stable now regarding your mom's health, we can only do what we can and hope for the best - siva
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
24 Dec 17
Thanks, I'm happy mom's came back alright, too.
Ah sometimes one can do that, though I would say sometimes, esp. with this test -- there are no early symptoms... :/
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