Like, a 2nd because they're concerned about something or #2 because we're all old? I'm up for my 2nd next year. Yay.
Because we’re old, but also because my mom died of colon cancer, so I’m getting them early. First one was three years ago, if this one is okay then I go to the five year schedule. So there’s the info on my colon! heart scan next week, too. Thanks, dad!
Going for the nappy nap in an hour. first time I was worried about the procedure. This time, I was more annoyed at the prep. And now I just want a nap and a delicious lunch afterward. my wife hasn’t had one yet, and I think it’ll be hell to deal with. She has no ability to power through disgusting things, so I can imagine a lot of gagging at the Gatorade/Miralax sludge.
Similar to this... I bought an Herman Miller Aeron chair years ago as my main home office work chair. Love it, used it for years and years, and then the hydraulic cylinder started to leak a bit so it wouldn't maintain it's height setting. Meh, expected wear and tear, all good, and it is easy enough to fix, so I called Herman Miller to ask to buy a replacement part. They had my info on file, and said, "don't worry, we'll cover it under warranty." Wow! Totally unexpected, but very much appreciated. She asked for my address, which I gave, and then she said a local tech will be in touch. What? Why a local tech? Just mail me the hydraulic piston and I can swap it. Nope... they were going to send out a tech to do it for me, all part of the coverage. Fucking hell! 2 days later a guy shows up and swaps it out for me. I'm solidified as a Herman Miller fan for life.
I think I forgot to mention it: The protection plan states if they can't fix it, they replace it and take away the old one. I called today to kind of make sure the ticket was open, because this is simply too good to be true, but also to make sure the text went through. They guy assured me I'm all set and the techs will actually look at the pics to see if it's even worth coming to the house to look at and then call me. This actually happened to me once before with a Craftsman riding lawn mower. We'd had the extended warranty and then let it go. Naturally the following year I needed someone to come look at it and he told me if I bought the warranty before he looked at it, the visit would be free. Considering their fee to even pull in the driveway, it was a no-brainer so I did. I later started having issues with it and found the frame was broke. Still under warranty, they sent me a check for the cost of a new one which I put towards the John Deere we have now. AND I got to keep the old mower which I ended up selling on Marketplace for a few hundred bucks.
JJ is scared shitless (pun intended) of colon cancer, but she is equally afraid of getting a colonoscopy. I know I'm due for one, and I'll get one when I get around to it. What's the process like? Do I just make an appointment with a proctologist, or do I have to get a referral from a lower doctor to grease the wheels of the bloodsucking healthcare system first? The last time I saw a doctor was in prison.
I am totally calling Herman Miller now. I stuck my Aeron out in the garage because the lever to arrest how far you lean back stopped working. I mean, I bought it like 20 years ago, so I got my value...but it’s free to ask them about it. Nice.
The Yankees sell these full of chicken tenders and fries. I wanted to replace all of dishes with stadium cups and these toppers but my wife wouldn’t allow it.
You need to get a referral to a gastroenterologist. Usually you go through your primary care physician, but it sounds like you don't have one. You need to contact your insurance company to find out what they require.
It’s absolutely no big deal at all. The worst part was not being able to eat. For a fat guy, that sucks. The prep wasn’t that big a deal, just stay close to a toilet. The actual procedure was nothing. When they hit me with that first dose of medicine I exclaimed “Fucking WOW” because it was like I’d just drank an entire 12 pack at once. Then I was out. Well, kind of, as I did come around and looked up at the screen. “What the hell is that?” “Your colon.” “Oh…cool.” Next thing I knew I was back in the room with my wife. She said they were laughing when they brought me in so God knows what I said. I have a vague memory of telling the doc at some point to go easy, it was my first time. We went to breakfast and still half stoned I may have scared the waitress with how much I ordered. They took 3 polyps out of me and one was pretty big, so it’s a good thing I did it. I’m due for another one in January ( 3 years ) and I’m not sweating it at all. In short, just get it done.
I have had the procedure twice and the Doctor wants me to get it done for a third time. As others have said the procedure is not an issue, but that no eating for 48 hours (The doctor likes to make sure it is all clean) just about makes me a madman. I do not like to be hungry and after the first 12 hours of going without food and looking forward to another 36 hours pisses me off maybe more than anything.
Good God, is it Friday already? I think we are all classified as at least middle aged, because I bet most of us have been scoped. I know I have been. Anyone in the "have not" club?