Thanks for all of the information, John. No, nobody had told me any of
that yet, since I don't have my consultation appt. until tomorrow. At
that time, I'll decide which of the wicked tests to have done. I have a
feeling I'll end up going w/the colonoscopy just to have a longer time
between tests and to ensure that my entire colon is tested.
-Jean
On Thu, 06 Aug 1998 11:05:46 -0700 John <lehnerj1@ix.netcom.com> writes:
>Dear Jean,
>
>As someone has probably advised, You have to clean your system out the
>
>night before the examination. They give you something called "go
>lightly" to drink...believe me, you don't go lightly! LOL That was
>the
>tough part for me...drinking a gallon of the stuff!
>
>It is all worth it since you can take comfort in the knowledge that
>you
>are protecting your body from any cancer...the earlier it is detected
>the
>greater the success in being cancer free without causing trama to your
>
>body. You and your Moms will be in my prayers. Take care my friend
>and
>God Bless.
>John
>
>Thomas A Johnson wrote:
>>
>> John,
>> I'm not sure there could be anything more embarrassing to me than
>when I
>> had a bowel movement while giving birth. What are the chances of
>that
>> happening during a colonoscopy? Probably quite high, right?
>> -Jean
>> Thanks for the clarification about the procedure, though. I *do*
>feel
>> better. Although if I do a repeat performance I'd almost rather be
>> asleep during it! LOL
>>
>> And thanks for keeping my mother-in-law in your prayers. I guess my
>mom
>> could still use prayers, too, since she's still waiting to learn
>more
>> about the lump on her thyroid.
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