Was not so bad! As everyone truly said, the "prep" was the worse and that was tolerable. Not having to do the "Go Lightly" (which is an understatement) and going with the Gatorade MiaraLAX combo was actually really easy. 'Cept you are right Phyllis...oh, that last cup full is hard to take regardless.
I was gonna be a wise-acre and say I knew how Dumbledore felt as Harry made him drink those last few cups of potion out of the basin in the cave....LOL. And the movie BTW was excellent. Want to see it again. While not totally true to the book, was a great movie on its own regardless.
As for the "procedure" itself, piece of cake. I'm such a lightweight (one dear friend has great reason for calling me "Buzz") that I really took to the anesthesia and wham! I was out and never even knew what was happening until the nice nurse was shaking me awake. So, easy peasy.
It not dreadful, embarrassing or painful. (The most uncomfortable part is the air in the stomach and that is easily (pooooot) remedied). LOL. So, when you hit 50, the age of "rectal research" don't put it off. Get your screening. We've made great strides in getting women to do mamo's. We need to do the same for all genders in colon screenings.
Colo-rectal Cancer is the #2 cancer killer. Screening and early detection save lives. After it was all said and done yesterday, I looked at my husband and shook my head...if only my Mom had had it done when she should have. If she had, she would be here today.
Yep, I'm the Colonoscopy Poster Gurl today. And the really, woozy, anesthesia wimp, apparently. So I'm headed back to couch.
My only disappointment in the whole thing, they did not do the tummy tuck while they where there. I did ask for it.
Happy (woozy) Sat.
SO glad you did well -- Hope you have a great weekend -- Blessings--Kathy - ga ♥
Posted by: kathy lowry | July 18, 2009 at 07:07 AM
I know you're glad THAT'S over! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Lisa | July 18, 2009 at 08:02 AM
Glad you survived! Take it easy this weekend, you deserve it!
Debra
Posted by: Common Ground | July 18, 2009 at 08:22 AM
your spirit and humor are the just what I needed to cave ... I promise, when it's my turn, I'll show up. :)
Posted by: 3rdEyeMuse | July 18, 2009 at 08:46 AM
I'm so proud of you and glad it's over. You are a champ. Thanks for paving the way. Ü xox
Posted by: Wendy | July 18, 2009 at 11:35 AM
so glad it went well....a great message to everyone too!! Happy Saturday!
Posted by: Cindy (Junque Art) | July 18, 2009 at 01:10 PM
So glad you got this done and so glad it went well. My husband has his coming up. As I think we've talked, we lost his dad almost 2 years ago - if he would've had this done 8 years before he'd be alive today. So bravo and well done! Now, I have to get off my, dare I say it, rumpus and get all of my "things" checked - I'm long overdue. You gave me the kick in the, here it goes again, appropriate behind to call and make some appointments, you poster girl you! Thanks for sharing, really!
marsha
Posted by: Tumble Fish Studio | July 18, 2009 at 01:24 PM
i'm glad that went so well for you Cindy!!!
do you know the first time my mom had that procedure done, she was not sedated...can you imagine? how brutal is that???
Posted by: Lori | July 18, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Yay! So glad it went better than expected and that you didn't lose your funny bone during the procedure. Really, though,can you honestly compare the procedure to a piece of cake? Cuz I really like cake. And, you really aren't 50, are you? - Angela
Posted by: Angela | July 18, 2009 at 07:59 PM
I am glad it went well and is all over!
Posted by: jen R Sanctuary arts at home | July 18, 2009 at 09:36 PM
So proud of you for having it done and letting us in on the details!:) I am glad it went smoothly for you! I also hope your Dad had a Maahvelous Birthday Party!
Hugs,
K
Posted by: Kerri McMillion | July 18, 2009 at 09:41 PM
How dare they not do that tummy tuck!!LOL
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | July 18, 2009 at 11:09 PM
I'm sure you're glad its all over. I know I was, and they also forgot to do my tummy tuck.LOL
Hugs :)
Irma
Posted by: Irma's Rose Cottage | July 19, 2009 at 01:03 AM
Glad you survived the procedure and are doing ok:) Brave soul that you are!
Posted by: Robin | July 19, 2009 at 03:08 AM
Oh the prep is the worst!!! Glad you made it and all is well. I'd ask for my money back since there was no tummy tuck.
Hugs
Posted by: Becky | July 19, 2009 at 09:18 AM
LoL...hilarious account of your exam. I had both ends done at the same time and it was not bad at all. Interestingly enough....the doctors name was Pupi...which is pronounced "Poopie". What are the chances of that happening?????
smiles
Darlie
aka "LiBBy BuTTons"
Posted by: LiBBy BuTTons | July 19, 2009 at 07:52 PM
oh my. I could have been spared a few of the details...:p I am glad you got it done and that all was good...a favorite saying about polyps comes to mind, but I am resisting :)
Posted by: The good sister | July 19, 2009 at 08:22 PM
Good for you. The prep gets easier all the time and everyone should do this. Jeff had colon cancer two years ago and will be scoped forevermore. Had he had one done sooner it would never have developed into cancer and he wouldn't have need surgery. So...you go girl!
Posted by: Nancy | July 19, 2009 at 08:41 PM
Good girl! Oh, the things we have to do once we become grown-ups!!
:)
Posted by: cathy | July 20, 2009 at 05:51 AM
Yay for you--what better way to spread the word! Glad it wasn't so bad:)
Posted by: Marilyn | July 20, 2009 at 08:12 AM
cindy,
you crack me up!!! i'm recovering from some surgery and i realllly enjoyed your post!!!
meleen
Posted by: meleen | July 20, 2009 at 04:31 PM
Sweet Cindy,
Yay for the poster gurl!!! You are so awesome for posting about your experience, and making it real and unscary for us all. It is such an important tool for doctors to keep us healthy. Love you to pieces and hip hip hooray for you!!!
Smiles,
Lisa
p.s. I was gonna make some em-bare-assing remarks, butt decided against the potty humor. You must be pooped from hearing all the rear-end jokes by now. :o)
Love ya!!
Posted by: Lisa Hessabi | July 21, 2009 at 02:19 PM
I'd be making an appt. to go in right away if the tummy tucks were included...
I just got home from Harry Potter, and am ready to see it again too!
Posted by: karla nathan | July 21, 2009 at 08:47 PM
You CRACK ME UP!!!!! I also had this lovely procedure done a few months ago. I am not as OLD as you though. I have stomach issues! Maybe next time we can go together!!!!! XOXO
Posted by: jennifer | July 25, 2009 at 01:59 PM
U R a beast. Glad to know U R also OK!!!! Awesome, gurl, awesome.
Luv, Andrea
Posted by: Andrea at Opulent Cottage | July 25, 2009 at 08:08 PM