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03-04-2011, 11:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Ahhh, the joys of reaching a half century - UPDATE
Sitting at home on a Friday evening, can't eat anything, Miralax by the glassfull, need to drink 64 ounces of the dreaded mixture. All because I agreed with the DW for a medical procedure that is not required. My first colonoscopy, and for the only reason that I reached the half-century mark a year or so ago and we just want to make sure that there is nothing wrong. The joys of growing old!!!! At least I have the Montana, boat and the anticipation of riding the new toy to get me through this. Life is good, other than in the next few hours!!!Whewww!!
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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03-04-2011, 11:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,167
M.O.C. #6433
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You had to remind me. Waited until I was 60 for my first. Due for my next. 
Tonight is the hard part. Tomorrow is easy.
When I had mine, the nurse put me on a bed and started an IV. Shortly she rolled me to the procedure room. Told me to turn on my side and she was going to give me something to relax me. Shot something into the IV.
Next thing I knew she was asking me if I could sit up. I asked her when they were going to do the procedure. She said it was done and I could leave as soon as I felt OK. 
They did find a couple small polyps and removed them, but said overall there was no sign of any problems. Guess I better sign up again.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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03-04-2011, 11:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 2,376
M.O.C. #6575
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Old Doc asked how I felt; "heck, doc, I used a whole roll of Charmin yesterday". He looks at me, "makes you want to pat instead of wipe don't it"? Ain't that the truth!
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03-04-2011, 12:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,372
M.O.C. #8728
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When I got to the hospital for my colonosposy, the doctor asked me if I took all the liquid I needed to take the night before. I told him that I was so cleaned out that you could eat off my colon.
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03-04-2011, 01:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,659
M.O.C. #9969
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So Bingo, are you sitting on the throne with the computer balanced on your lap?? I've gone through two so far, history of Colon Cancer in my family. So better to check the pipes than pay the piper.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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03-04-2011, 01:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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We won't go into too much detail, but there are times tonight when you have been and probably will be correct. Ha Ha!!! At least I can still laugh!
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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03-04-2011, 02:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Indian Land
Posts: 1,142
M.O.C. #9808
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Bingo,
Like everyone said, the drink is the worst part. I have a couple of more years before I am due again. I here they have some horse capsules you can take with lots of water, I may see about that next time.
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03-04-2011, 04:05 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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I drank two 32 oz. bottles of Gatorade and four tablets of your fun stuff. The best part of it is that you never know it happens and it's over in no time! Just smile  Bingo and count it as an experience in life that we all go through!!  Good luck tomarrow and have a great weekend!  
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03-04-2011, 04:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Canon City
Posts: 1,340
M.O.C. #7919
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The doctor's assistant asked me if I drank all the liquid and had an evacuation, I said I drank every bit of the stuff and nothing happened.
That drew some raised eye brows. Got to have some laughs out of it all.
I liked the nap. I don't sleep all that well normally.
Joe
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03-05-2011, 02:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vermontville
Posts: 1,129
M.O.C. #9045
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Jolu, that had to get there attention. Sure was a laugh here. As everyone says, drinking that stuff is by far the worst part. Them pills sound interesting.....will look into that next time which will be soon ...........yuck!
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03-05-2011, 02:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Glad to report that I got a clean bill of health. Bottom line is that means that the MOC will have to put up with my latent sarcasm, barbs, and general mischief for a long time to come!!
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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03-05-2011, 02:42 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Kettle Falls
Posts: 363
M.O.C. #10354
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Did they give you pictures? If so, please don't post them here!!!
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03-05-2011, 03:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Not to worry Chuck, no pictures were provided!! LOL!!
Bingo
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03-05-2011, 03:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location:
Posts: 2,156
M.O.C. #6920
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Geez! Bingo did you send the results as soon as you were done?? I agree with Chuck....no pix pls!
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03-05-2011, 03:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Well of course, Dennis. The procedure was at 7:45 a.m. today, was home by 9:00 a.m. and I did not want my MOC forum buddies (DW's affectionate name for everyone), wondering if they would have to forgo my ever-informative, ever-entertaining, ever-troublesome, never-ending rants, raves and generally annoying postings!!!! Hee Hee!!!
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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03-05-2011, 03:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bum F Egypt
Posts: 979
M.O.C. #2733
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Five years and they want you to endure all that fun again? LOL After the procedure I look like I was pregnant with all the gas I needed to pass that was the worst (maybe?). Good to hear the end results!
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03-05-2011, 05:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 908
M.O.C. #7915
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In all seriousness...anybody over 50 should get one. My Dad died early because of colon cancer, I inherited that gene and get scoped every two years...and they always find 'something.'
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03-05-2011, 05:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Charlie,
You are definitely correct. The doctor questioned me as to why I wanted to have it done since they don't recommend them actually until age 55. Although we have had some fun on the thread, it is definitely a serious matter that should be taken seriously. Once colon cancer sets in, there is little that can be done. If anyone is even a bit hesitant, don't be!
Bingo
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03-05-2011, 06:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Concord
Posts: 575
M.O.C. #3543
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Bingo......great pun with the "bottom line" report. Glad everything turned out ok for you.
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03-05-2011, 07:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Great catch Pete. I didn't even realize it and had to go back and read it again!!
Bingo
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