Posted on 02/24/2008 10:56:07 AM PST by nuconvert
It might save someone's life.
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It could have been worse, Dave. They could have been playing Eddie Murphy singing “Boogie In Your Butt”.
Barry’s description of the entire process is right on target!
*snicker*
Over the past 4 years I’ve had numerous doctors’ visits and medical procedures. Barry’s comment here is dead-on: “At the clinic I had to sign many forms acknowledging that I understood and totally agreed with whatever the hell the forms said.”
I disrupted the proceedure by singing "Sentimental Journey". The Staff had to recover from laughing.
I declined anaesthesia because I dislike Fentanyl, and in my life, so many people had told me to take that journey that I was intent on seeing what the attraction was. It was actually very interesting.
My PCP asked how it went, and looked worried when I said, "It was FUN, and I get to do it again in a few years!!!"
Well since I won’t listen to Katie Couric on anything it’s good that Dave Barry has prepped me to get a colonoscopy!
I’m 48, so do I wait two years, or do I figure that I’m already middle-aged and might as well get my first one now rather than two years from now?
I really don’t want anyone coming near that part of my anatomy, I’m not Barney Frank, but I suppose it’s a medically important screening procedure.......
I always enjoy a good DB read, but this is in another category. I laughed so hard it hurt. Thanks for posting.
Dave Barry obviously shows no sensitivity to the sexual practices of homosexuals.
My sister had colon cancer 4 years ago so I’m considered to be at a higher risk. But I’m also afraid of the 17,000 foot tube.
America lost a true talent in Phil Hartman.
The first timeI went in (ten years ago) they used a Valium drip. Not fun.
I went back recently and they're now using this anesthetic that makes you forget? They wheeled me in, I asked when they were going to start, and they said they were finished.
Literally unbelievable.
Best line in the piece. I should eventually get another colonoscopy - I have IBD (no symptoms for 5 years) and am almost 50. I give reason 4 as my excuse.
Colon cancer killed my mother. By the time she knew she had, it was too late. This was 23 years ago, before routine screening. Had she had the screening, she might still be alive.
My best friend’s sister died last year from colon cancer. She never thought she needed the screening. She was only 57 years old.
I’m not 50 yet, but I’ve had the scope done twice. If I hadn’t had it done, there’s a good chance my polyps could have turned into cancer. My friend got his scope done, now his doctors can watch his polyp situation as well & hopefully prevent him from getting colon cancer.
The scope isn’t pleasant, but it’s better than cancer. I urge everyone to “suck it up” get over your fear & GET THE SCOPE!!
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