Fasting today, but not by choice
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
Eugene, Oregon
December 5, 2016 2:30pm CST
I am scheduled for one of those miserable medical exams tomorrow, the kind where you can't eat all day before and then have to drink about a gallon of nasty tasting liquid in the evening and then you can guess what happens.
The good news is that it is a routine thing and I have not had one if five years. Of course, I am starving with no breakfast. It is lunch time now and I can have a can of Ensure (not very tasty) and all the tea, coffee, clear juices that I want.
Ping pong is at one today and that will help take my mind off of food for a while. I hope my energy level is up to it.
When it is over tomorrow I will feast on something like a huge burger and fries!
Have you had the dubious pleasure of one of these exams?
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
6 Dec 16
@JamesHxstatic That's good, I hope all is well.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Dec 16
@jaboUK Thanks, I don't expect otherwise.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Dec 16
It is just my five year checkup, no problems expected.
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@amadeo (111937)
• United States
5 Dec 16
@JamesHxstatic ia this your first time?I am all done with this.after 75 you do not need it.
I was in my eighties when I had mine and they found no polyps there.Lucky me
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Dec 16
@amadeo I am hoping this is my last one. I have had several since I was in my 60s.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Dec 16
It is a colonoscopy, @amadeo. No fun.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
7 Dec 16
@JamesHxstatic Oh i see . Good luck then on that . 
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Dec 16
@SIMPLYD Thank you! It was fine, no problems at all.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Dec 16
Yes, it is a routine exam called a colonoscopy.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Dec 16
I have not had one but my husband has. Not fun. I hope it all went okay. And I hope you got your big burger!
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Dec 16
The test came out fine and I may have the burger later. I had a three egg omelet, toast and hash browns immediately this morning after the test.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Dec 16
I could not decide what I wanted most, so had a three egg omelet, potatoes and toast. It was pretty good. The good news is that the test was fine and I have no problems.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Dec 16
Oh boy, I know exactly what procedure you are having performed. Did one two years ago. Fun times!
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Dec 16
Yes, you know the feeling then.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Dec 16
@JamesHxstatic Yes. Hopefully, all will work out well for you in the END.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
7 Dec 16
Not yet, but I can't wait for that thrill! 
That pizza looks good but since you can't eat maybe I can have it. 
That pizza looks good but since you can't eat maybe I can have it. 1 person likes this
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
7 Dec 16
@JamesHxstatic I heard it's non-fattening!
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 Dec 16
@1hopefulman Yeah, I could virtually eat as much as I want.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Dec 16
It was a virtual pizza, the only kind I could eat yesterday.
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@LadyDuck (502484)
• Italy
7 Dec 16
@JamesHxstatic The most important is to know that everything was fine. It's a very annoying test.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Dec 16
I had to skip all solid food yesterday, then drink 64 ounces of a very nasty concoction between 6 PM and bedtime, then I could not even have water this morning. But it is over now and the test shows no problems for me. I am relieved.
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@RichardMeister (5328)
• Otis Orchards, Washington
6 Dec 16
Been there, done that. A couple of years ago my brother called me and said they gave him a pill he had to take but if it didn't work then he had to drink the nasty stuff. He was wondering how long it would take when he suddenly said, "I got to go." and hung up.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Dec 16
I had no choice with my doc, I had to drink the whole 60-some ounces of this vile stuff. It is over now and I may never have to have another since I am sooo old. Funny story about your brother.
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@RichardMeister (5328)
• Otis Orchards, Washington
7 Dec 16
@JamesHxstatic I guess every doctor has their preferences. Yeah, that stuff seems to hit hard when it hits.
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Dec 16
No I haven't but Vince has a genetic condition which means he has one every two years as a precaution. So far so good although his brother has had some problems Luckily his (the brothers) were caught before it developed into anything major. Good luck with yours.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Dec 16
Two years? Ohh that would roll around often. Glad Vince is okay.
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 16
@JamesHxstatic It certainly does seem to come incredibly quickly but having such a test is better than the alternative.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
10 Nov 17
I stay away from those exams. I hate them. When I do my blood test for my choleserol I have to fast. We have lots of fast days so it does not bother me. I found when I go to the dental hygienist I do not eat breakfast now so she does not have so much tartar to clean out of my teeth.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
10 Nov 17
@JamesHxstatic
Good luck. When I have to fast not for an exam and it is a minor fast I can eat in the morning so have to get up early and do it and then can do things. Major fasts I do not like but do them. I am sorry that it throws your whole day off.
@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
5 Dec 16
I have never had it do it but I know many who have. Just keep thinking of how good that burger and fries are going to be tomorrow.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Dec 16
I guess when you reach a certain age it is recommended (over and over).
The American Cancer Society recommends age 50 for men and for women. I was in my 60s.
The American Cancer Society recommends age 50 for men and for women. I was in my 60s.1 person likes this
@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
6 Dec 16
@JamesHxstatic yes it is something that needs to be done
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
7 Dec 16
Ugh. Think I know which test you're talking about. Good for you though. Not doing the test isn't worth it. My mom found out the hard way. Anyway, best of luck...go somewhere nice after it's over :-)
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Dec 16
We did and I am glad that it is over with no problems.
@His_chariot (375)
• United States Minor Outlying Islands
6 Dec 16
Take yourself a snack along for when you are done. It's only one day, I know it really sucks to have to do that, but..... Then you can go back to your regular eating.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Dec 16
I have resumed my regular meals with gusto since we finished earlier today.
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@His_chariot (375)
• United States Minor Outlying Islands
7 Dec 16
@JamesHxstatic I know you are happy to be back on track as far as your eating habits go.
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Dec 16
I need to have mine done. Has been too long. Good luck on yours.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
6 Dec 16
One of my Sons had to have one done and I really felt for him too as I had been through something similar before. He was okay after. So hope all goes and well and its not too bad for you.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Dec 16
The preparation is the only bad part really, but it is awful.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Dec 16
Amcerican Cancer Society recommends them for men and women beginning at age fifty. Bowel cancer is a terrible way to die, so I finally started getting exams in my 60s.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Dec 16
I have had at least five I think, with a late start too, in my 60s.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Dec 16
Only the preparation is bad. The procedure, you don't even remember.
@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
6 Dec 16
I have my 5 year apt in April...something to look forward to...NOT. Do you get to watch the screen while it happens and see what the doctor sees? Last time I did and it was very interesting...not that I understood what he was seeing... but interesting.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Dec 16
The stuff he gives me makes me unaware of anything and that's okay. That screen is not too interesting to me.
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