Well Poop!
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (87853)
United States
July 23, 2026 7:57pm CST
Thank God, the colonoscopy misery is over for five years! I don’t mind telling y’all that I was more than just a little apprehensive about this one.
Why? The last colonoscopy was only three years ago. Back in 2023 they found polyps, which necessitated the “quicker” repeat (routine colonoscopies are normally every five years). It didn’t surprise me that he found a couple of polyps: after all, my dear mother of blessed memory had a few. There’s also a strong family history: my drear grandfather and older uncle of blessed memory (mom’s dad and brother) had colon cancer. In both cases it was caught and treated early. However, the discovery of polyps was concerning.
This one, however, was clean. 
Back to the “normal” five-year routine.
The picture attached is one of the constant reminders I saw this week. Walmart had MiraLax on sale in an aisle display, too. 
The most hilarious thing was our music group: I asked for songs that reminded people of a colonoscopy, either by band name (there’s really a band called the Butthole Surfers! ), song title, or lyrics. Of course the obvious things, like “It Keeps You Running” and “Runnin’ on Empty” were there. The one that had me on the floor laughing, however, was one of my favorite Jackson Browne songs: “Before the Deluge.” 
Anyway, thanks for everyone’s messages, prayers, and well wishes.
Back to the “normal” five-year routine.
The picture attached is one of the constant reminders I saw this week. Walmart had MiraLax on sale in an aisle display, too.
The most hilarious thing was our music group: I asked for songs that reminded people of a colonoscopy, either by band name (there’s really a band called the Butthole Surfers! ), song title, or lyrics. Of course the obvious things, like “It Keeps You Running” and “Runnin’ on Empty” were there. The one that had me on the floor laughing, however, was one of my favorite Jackson Browne songs: “Before the Deluge.”
Anyway, thanks for everyone’s messages, prayers, and well wishes.23 people like this
23 responses
@Ineeddentures (45014)
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24 Jul
Well done on it being clean
5 years before the next one is good news.
My knowledge of this subject is zilch.
And I had never heard of the Butthole Surfers either
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
I’m sure you can tell by their name that they’re NOT a Barry Manilow cover band.
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@Ineeddentures (45014)
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24 Jul
@FourWalls
Is Barry a Butthole Surfer, what ever that even means
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
@Ineeddentures — it’s a punk band. Sorry, thought the name would be a giveaway.
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
Behind me. I see what you did there!
Thank you. 
Thank you. 4 people like this
@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
Thank you! So am I. Back to Chuy’s tomorrow.
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@DaddyEvil (178601)
• United States
24 Jul
Pretty didn't think any of those were funny... But I did!
The doctor cut out polyps when I had my first colonoscopy but I refused getting a second. I've been doing the box type since then.
The doctor cut out polyps when I had my first colonoscopy but I refused getting a second. I've been doing the box type since then.4 people like this
@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
I guess it’s because I’m older, but this prep HURT. Not the hours-in-the-bathroom part, but the no food for a day and a half part. I’ll bring that up with my GI doctor when I see her for my follow-up.
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@DaddyEvil (178601)
• United States
24 Jul
@FourWalls Pretty just came into my bedroom and took a Sprite. She says she's soooo hungry. I wouldn't be able to do no food. I'm always hungry anymore... But I'm also losing weight.
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@Fleura (36166)
• United Kingdom
24 Jul
@FourWalls Maybe this is going to be too much information, but what prep is needed?
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
Yeah, that kept me laughing during the long night in the bathroom.
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@Deepizzaguy (125515)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
24 Jul
Thank goodness your medical exam was great.
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@kareng (83735)
• United States
25 Jul
@FourWalls I am usually good with no food the day of the test because I don't eat until later in the day anyway unless a special occasion. But, it at home it is usually 1-2 pm before I decide that I better eat something!
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
The prep day seemed to last a week this time. 
Going to have to discuss things with my doctors about why it was so awful this time around (more going without food than the actual prep). Hope your is clear!
Going to have to discuss things with my doctors about why it was so awful this time around (more going without food than the actual prep). Hope your is clear! 2 people like this
@rsa101 (42034)
• Philippines
27 Jul
@FourWalls Yeah, I wish everyone getting their medical checkups could have results like yours. Unfortunately, reality is different for each person, so I guess it all comes down to individual luck.
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
I’m glad as well. I pray everyone else who was there today had results just as good as mine!
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@AmbiePam (127672)
• United States
24 Jul
I’m 45, and I’m told this is my first year of needing a colonoscopy. My sister has had them since she was 30 because of polyps, but none were unusual. My Aunt Ruth had stage four colon cancer 23 years ago, and is still going, can you believe that? I guess I just need to get real and do it.
I’m so glad you are okay.
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
Thanks so much for your prayers. I would ask if you could talk to your doctor about doing the “Cologuard” thing, but I just read your discussion about the prescription. 
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@xFiacre (15378)
• Ireland
24 Jul
@fourwalls It’s so nice to have it officially confirmed that one’s butt is clean. Well done you.
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
Me too! Thought of you yesterday (before the procedure) when I posted the John Prine song.
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@TheHorse (240747)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Jul
@FourWalls Will check it out.
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
It’s easy to be a little more (or a lot more) anxious when there’s a family history.
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@MarieCoyle (63291)
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24 Jul
I was so happy to read this. And I had a big laugh over the songs picked for the colonoscopy! We need more laughter in this crazy world, and this was a good one!
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
There were other ones, like Dave Mason’s “Let It Go, Let It Flow,” and a band called Uranus.
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
Thank you, sir! I’m very happy with good results!
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
Thanks, always happy to make people laugh!
Praying for you.
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@LadyDuck (509147)
• Italy
24 Jul
@FourWalls Thank you so much. I needed to laugh.
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@wolfgirl569 (140772)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Jul
Glad you are done again. I am not sure how soon they want me to do it again because of the polyps
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
I think the protocol depends on history. I have a family history of colon cancer, so that’s why they had me monitored more closely. My niece is 2-3 generations from the problem (it was my uncle and grandfather), so she can use the Cologard. Lucky twerp.
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@wolfgirl569 (140772)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Jul
@FourWalls No history but they did remove the polyps. That had messed up my cologard
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@RasmaSandra (101118)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Jul
Virtual hugs and glad you are all right.
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
25 Jul
Thank you so much! I sent a text to some friends of mine saying that my empty colon and I said hello.
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@Fleura (36166)
• United Kingdom
24 Jul
No-one suggested Johnny Cash's 'Ring of Fire'?
Seriously, glad the results came back clear. I'm sure you know already but a diet consisting of lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fermented foods such as yogurt is known to protect against cancers of all kinds but is especially relevant to colon cancer.
Seriously, glad the results came back clear. I'm sure you know already but a diet consisting of lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fermented foods such as yogurt is known to protect against cancers of all kinds but is especially relevant to colon cancer.2 people like this
@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
Oh, yeah, “Ring of Fire” was in the list.
I love summer because I have “fake sorbet” (frozen strawberries put in the blender with just a little apple or grape juice) every day. That’s 2-3 servings of fruit AND a nice cool dessert on a hot day!
I love summer because I have “fake sorbet” (frozen strawberries put in the blender with just a little apple or grape juice) every day. That’s 2-3 servings of fruit AND a nice cool dessert on a hot day!2 people like this
@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
24 Jul
@Fleura — I use a lot of different frozen fruits for the “fake sorbet.” Strawberries are my favorite. I recommend thawing them slightly so they don’t hurt the blender blades (I usually stick them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds).
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@Fleura (36166)
• United Kingdom
24 Jul
@FourWalls Sounds good, I should try that 
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@Traceyjayne (13971)
• United Kingdom
24 Jul
Well done for getting through it ....it's not the nicest way to spend your day. Good to hear it's going to be five years before you need another.
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
25 Jul
Thankfully, it is only once every 3-5 years, and it certainly beats a colostomy bag (if they still use those things…my granddad had one back in the ‘70s when he had his colon cancer surgery).
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@FourWalls (87853)
• United States
25 Jul
Oh, please, do get one. At least, if it’s available to you, do the ColoGard testing. It’s a simple way to keep a terrible disease at bay.
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