Being 50+ aint always fun

[Desertthorn]

Today I had my second colonoscopy and while I would never try to discourage anyone from having this lifesaving procedure I was ssooooo happy the doctor told me I woulnt have to come back for 5 years. It's going to take me 5 years to forgot how I hated it.
First,they give you a gallon jug of stuff to drink, It really has no flavor and since I iced it down really well, and used Crystal Light to offset it, when I poured it in the glass, it foamed like soap and it was all I could do to keep drinking it. All in my head, but I saw the jug today and stilled gaged.
The procedure isn't fun, but it's not at all bad, except they blow air into you and for the next 24 hours you toot, not toot,
TOOT not little ladylike toots either, mansize toots that would bring a sence of pride to any preteen boy. Walk and toot, sleep and toot, toot and toot and all the while hoping that it's only a toot.

So since misery loves company, if your 50 and haven't had your frist experience, give your doctor a call, you just don't know what your missing.

[blueberrylady]

Re: Being 50+ aint always fun

That's hilarious, Lynne! Thanks for posting it because I needed a good laugh!!

I've had 2 of them too and they are just like you said except I don't remember the liquid foaming like soap. That sounds disgusting! I must have taken something else because I think I would remember that!

How are you coming with your stall? I haven't had much luck in getting beyond mine. I just keep maintaining where I'm at. My body just likes it here I guess.

[ttdriver]

Re: Being 50+ aint always fun

I'm 53 and never had one ... and thanks to your hilarious description, I won't have one any time soon!

Betty

[imagood1]

Re: Being 50+ aint always fun

I've had 2 of them done -- so glad I did....it's not a "pretty" procedure by any means but is a lifesaving one none the less! I'd rather go around tooting awhile after the fact instead of finding out too late there is nothing they can do!

The crystal lite is what made it foam up -- I always just drink it plain (with my nose pinched) so there was no flavor AND a glass of water right afterward to help get the aroma out of my nose. And don't forget to open the window and turn on the fan because you can't leave the bathroom for a couple hours.....I had the laptop on a TV tray and watched a movie while I was there -- a comedy because I don't think I could have handled a romance or murder mystery...lol!!

Good for you having this done -- a small TooT for you....a large TooT for mankind!!!!

LOL

[sallyseachange]

Re: Being 50+ aint always fun

Wow! What a hoot! Or should I say... a toot!!! I'm with Betty... not planning one after that!
Thanks for the chuckle.