tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post270458520628242212..comments2024-02-22T16:41:48.351+00:00Comments on I'm Trying, Honestly!: Poo Sticks!Winifredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12415302188575538163noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-23012886754748365192009-01-29T16:48:00.000+00:002009-01-29T16:48:00.000+00:00Thanks for visiting me after my break :)I had this...Thanks for visiting me after my break :)<BR/>I had this test done a couple months ago. Thankfully all was good. As others have said "the joys of aging"!!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-75540098809886439472009-01-28T18:19:00.000+00:002009-01-28T18:19:00.000+00:00I'd take a poo stick any day. My results came bac...I'd take a poo stick any day. My results came back from my colonoscopy. I did have two benign polyps and have to repeat the test in three years. That's not bad. It is so worth it all to have the peace of mind. <BR/><BR/>I've just had a stress test, nuclear stress test, and Monday I'll have an endoscopy. OH the joys of aging. <BR/><BR/>Hope all goes well for you. <BR/><BR/>~hippo hugs~hippo chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06404395478018699210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-89966534620872486362009-01-28T00:10:00.000+00:002009-01-28T00:10:00.000+00:00I love your blog, but I don't know why I'm here, e...I love your blog, but I don't know why I'm here, except Cloody says I must comment. I'm sorry I don't speak Poo. <BR/>When you follow a tough act I guess I'll just say," Me Too".Frank Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11653497525641988309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-38125229634578354552009-01-27T17:04:00.000+00:002009-01-27T17:04:00.000+00:00Its wise to be checked although no fun. When I had...Its wise to be checked although no fun. When I had my colonoscopy last year, the doc went into my small intestine I'm pretty sure....and I had a muscle 'blow out'near my waist! but went back in. It felt like a balloon blowing up and deflating and if it hadn't deflated I'd of had to have to have emergency surgery. That area still gives me uncomfortable pangs once in a while. So, if you have a colen....make sure they stay in the large intestine. Thats my 2 cents worth!Maggie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991999931680942893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-25356333319806686122009-01-27T16:38:00.000+00:002009-01-27T16:38:00.000+00:00Oh, I think you've opened Pandora's Box on this to...Oh, I think you've opened Pandora's Box on this topic. So sorry to read about all these sad stories. Cancer is such a brute. I pray for everyone who has been touched by it, here.<BR/><BR/>I'd rather do the D.I.Y. than have to undergo testing in a clinic. I'll be 50 in a couple of years and am sooo looking forward to my first colonoscopy! (no, apparently now there's a home test for this as well - here, in Canada anyway). I think I'll send away for one and give it to my hubby on his 49th birthday.<BR/><BR/>I much prefer "Pooh Sticks" the story - it makes me cry with laughter!<BR/><BR/>KatKat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-86985525053994829102009-01-27T14:58:00.000+00:002009-01-27T14:58:00.000+00:00No one should die of Colon cancer, it is totally c...No one should die of Colon cancer, it is totally curable if detected early. Having a Colonoscopy starting at age 50 is the best thing you can do to avoid what could be a horrible medical situation. It isn't the most pleasant experience, but the alternative in unimaginable. The colonoscopy is the most accurate test for detecting Colon Cancer, far more accurate than the stick or a Sigmoidoscopy. The rule of thumb in America is... starting at age 50 have your first Colonoscopy, and if there is no evidence of cancer the recommendation is repeat the procedure at age 60. The exception would be family history then you may need to have one more frequently. I have to have one this year, and will gladly put up with the inconvenience, and minor discomfort. I might add that it is a silent killer, by the time most people have pain or symptoms the cancer is well advanced and frequently incurable. Chemo, surgery, etc.. is not my idea of a good time. My advise is be prudent, call your Doctor and demand he order a Colonoscopy for you. Last but not least, my Uncle John died a miserable death (Colon Cancer) at age 60. I'll say no more.Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15015642512286126041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-49474312300172658442009-01-27T14:55:00.000+00:002009-01-27T14:55:00.000+00:00I had never heard of these Pooh Sticks..ha ha. I ...I had never heard of these Pooh Sticks..ha ha. I did however do the colonoscopy and the other one where they look down the throat. These things are comical in a disgusting sort of way. If they weren't so expensive I would have every early detection test they make.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373560689980768576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-55274812967514563452009-01-27T14:11:00.000+00:002009-01-27T14:11:00.000+00:00Too funny! ANd at least they will catch problems ...Too funny! ANd at least they will catch problems early on! Good luck!<BR/>KrisQuiltedSimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17125600585948205404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-14776358382555660912009-01-27T11:13:00.000+00:002009-01-27T11:13:00.000+00:00At least you get tested there..in Ireland there is...At least you get tested there..in Ireland there is no NHS...you have to pay for everything and so most dont get it done.<BR/>Bowel cancer is an awful thing and I think the test is brilliant. I had a mammogram this year..nips for about 3 seconds..nothing majoy. <BR/>Love the title of this posting adn I think you have written it brilliantly..made me giggle (yes I know..I am a big kid lol)stitchersanonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844767540468536515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-15847632308800694312009-01-27T07:12:00.000+00:002009-01-27T07:12:00.000+00:00Hope it all comes out ok.Hope it all comes out ok.Rudeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-23719508525686182742009-01-27T00:46:00.000+00:002009-01-27T00:46:00.000+00:00What will they think of next? Isn't it fun gettin...What will they think of next? Isn't it fun getting older and getting poked and prodded. I'll be turning 50 this year so I guess I have something else to look forward to! Good luck.neetzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08328078244870157157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-61645855401693177792009-01-26T23:22:00.000+00:002009-01-26T23:22:00.000+00:00Thanks for all your good wishes.Patty that must ha...Thanks for all your good wishes.<BR/><BR/>Patty that must have been awful for you. The booklet is quite good and does say that if they find blood it's not necessarily cancer it could be due to other things such as a polyp.<BR/><BR/>Bowel cancer is one that they have good rates of cure with especially if they catch it early.<BR/><BR/>Well I'll go for all the tests, rather that than finding problems later. The mammogram isn't as bad as having my teeth cleaned by the dental hygienist. It just nips for a few seconds. It's the waiting for the results and then opening the envelope that's the worst bit.Winifredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415302188575538163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-28068439376699868022009-01-26T23:03:00.000+00:002009-01-26T23:03:00.000+00:00dh turned 50 this past year, so our doctor told hi...dh turned 50 this past year, so our doctor told him it was time to have a colonoscopy, somehow dh managed to persuade the doctor otherwise. Dh has done the poo on the stick thing a couple of times, totally grosses me out, but imagine what it must be like for the lab tech???<BR/><BR/>I hope it comes back okay for you.<BR/><BR/>I have a feeling the doctor will be after me for a mammogram this year, but he can go whistle, that hurts!!!!<BR/><BR/>Gill in CanadaGill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-61848656763956738562009-01-26T22:47:00.000+00:002009-01-26T22:47:00.000+00:00All of this is not a fun thing and I was told to c...All of this is not a fun thing and I was told to come back in 10 years. They will have to catch me.<BR/>patsyPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-44381666888992811352009-01-26T22:18:00.000+00:002009-01-26T22:18:00.000+00:00I'd rather do the poo sticks. Doctor wanted me to...I'd rather do the poo sticks. Doctor wanted me to have a colonoscopy 2 years ago and I never have scheduled it. In fact I haven't been back to the doctor either.Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12450001180027863012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-70990398503509411992009-01-26T22:06:00.000+00:002009-01-26T22:06:00.000+00:00Oh, yes, the old poo stick. I did that a few month...Oh, yes, the old poo stick. I did that a few months ago, and my test results came back fine. I hope all well be well with you also. Gigi Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092019687497845746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-52855401142547680302009-01-26T21:45:00.000+00:002009-01-26T21:45:00.000+00:00Hope all is well!Hope all is well!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801303722883088371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-1428727690968940172009-01-26T20:49:00.000+00:002009-01-26T20:49:00.000+00:00Oh my I saw this title and just knew it wasn't goi...Oh my I saw this title and just knew it wasn't going be about Christopher Robin LOL! Too funny, but also as you say good old NHS! Over here it's pretty much mandatory to have a colonoscopy around 50 for everyone. The Hubster has so far escaped, but I think is his 53rd year he might be about to run out of luck! Hope it all comes back clear.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542425639950850366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362836138711754490.post-17885378204444869622009-01-26T20:48:00.000+00:002009-01-26T20:48:00.000+00:00That part is the easy part. I had done this every...That part is the easy part. I had done this every year for some time, no problems involved, except you are suppose to watch the diet (certain foods you should avoid) during the testing. <BR/><BR/>Then on one of the test, they called me at work and said the doctor wants to see me, I say why, having forgotten about the test. Nurse said you have blood in the stool sample, and I said could it be hemorrhoids? She said no, this is a different type of blood and it was in all three days. So I go in to the office and they explain how I will have to clean myself out and etc. I do, go back and they do something called a flexible sig in the office. Everything is going along ok, when I hear my doctor say (under his breath) oh my god, and I'm thinking what?? So then the nurse takes a look, comes back around and stands there patting my wrist and I'm thinking what? Doctor swings his little stool he's sitting on around to my side and says, I don't know what it is, but it's a mass of something that will need to be taken care of right away. Then he proceeds to explain if it's cancer and if it's here, or there what they would do. I'm thinking, let's find out first what it is. Two days later I'm in having the colonoscopy done by a specialist. I had a polyp the size of a golf ball. It would get twisted and bleed. They removed it, tested it, it was nothing. Thank goodness. Then I had to have one every year for about five years, then they started going about three years between. Actually the proceedure is a breeze, it's drinking all of that crap so you will crap and get cleaned out that is the worse part and you want to make sure you are clean, so they can see what they are looking for and not have to go back and go through it the second time.<BR/><BR/>Good luck, I'll be thinking about you.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106461789118388241noreply@blogger.com