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Beware the Silent Killer,

all you guys 50yrs.+. I just had my 3rd colonoscopy April 1 and they found 2nd stage colon cancer. I was operated on April 8 and got home April 15 with an estimated recovery time of 3mos. Colonoscopy is the only way to find it. So, don't overlook this important checkup as you get older. Family and friends need to be reminded also. It's not as bad as it sounds and the findings can save your life.

As Always,  GL Kemosabes

 
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Glad you are doing well.



Not to be picky but aren't you behind a joke or two?
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Randisist:

Glad you are doing well.



Not to be picky but aren't you behind a joke or two?
 Yes , I'm behind a few, I'll try to catch up over the next week or two. I'll have some extra time on my hands.
 
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nothing like drinking that go go juice to clean you out

get well soon  

 
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Glad it was found early.  Welcome back.
 
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good sh*t.....

 
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Very happy you found that early.

GL Kemosabe.
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HOPE EVERYTHING WORKS OUT FOR YOU BUDDY I HAD MY 1ST ONE  ALITTLE OVER A WEEK AGO AND EVERYTHING WORKED OUT GREAT. THEY TOLD ME I DON'T NEED ANOTHER ONE FOR 1O YEARS. KINDA SEEMS LIKE A LONG TIME.
 
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Had my first one 1 1/2 years ago so I'm due, thanks for reminder.

The hardest part is drinking that crap the night before to clean you out then not being able to eat next day until after scoping.



Gotta go pee!
 
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Quote Originally Posted by pucku27:

HOPE EVERYTHING WORKS OUT FOR YOU BUDDY I HAD MY 1ST ONE  ALITTLE OVER A WEEK AGO AND EVERYTHING WORKED OUT GREAT. THEY TOLD ME I DON'T NEED ANOTHER ONE FOR 1O YEARS. KINDA SEEMS LIKE A LONG TIME.
10yrs does seem like a long time. I had my last one in 2008. Be aware of extended periods of constipation or direhhia my signs were direhhia for about 2mos.

 

 
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Stay Strong
 
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Good ta see ya back buddy ,the last joke, my bike,was a beaut!
 
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Early detection and minor treatment are always better than  major surgery and therapy later when disease is harder to cure.  Some foods and drugs tend to reduce the risk of colon cancer such as yogurt and aspirin.
 
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God I can't drink that stuff, I take the pills all 36 of them and  it's so hard to drink that much water.
 
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Do not under estimate the Apache Motors hat and it's magic.

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I heard should do it at 40
 
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Happy they found it
As  a doc I will add screening for colon cancer should be done at 50 or 10 years from the time a first degree relative had a problem. For instance, if your brother has colon cancer at 43, you get your first colonoscopy at 33.
It should also be done for any concerning signs like bleeding, change in stool size or consistency etc (now it is not screening though but looking for a problem)
If your colonoscopy is negative, then you can wait 10 years for the next one. This is because most colon cancers grow so slowly, there will still be time to remove it in 10 years.

I tell my patients this too-
If you want to live a long life
1) Do not smoke or use chewing tobacco, these are the number 1 preventable killers in America
2) Get a colonoscopy as discussed above
3) You need to excercise only on the days when you eat ( yes everyday)
4) Watch your weight, learn your bmi
5) Only drink 1-2 drinks a day. A drink is a 12oz beer, 4 oz wine or 1.5oz shot..



Hope it helps, I am happy your cancer was found early!
 
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Quote Originally Posted by searchwarrant:

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 I think you're one of 2 people that have one.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Crashdavis565:

Happy they found it
As  a doc I will add screening for colon cancer should be done at 50 or 10 years from the time a first degree relative had a problem. For instance, if your brother has colon cancer at 43, you get your first colonoscopy at 33.
It should also be done for any concerning signs like bleeding, change in stool size or consistency etc (now it is not screening though but looking for a problem)
If your colonoscopy is negative, then you can wait 10 years for the next one. This is because most colon cancers grow so slowly, there will still be time to remove it in 10 years.

I tell my patients this too-
If you want to live a long life
1) Do not smoke or use chewing tobacco, these are the number 1 preventable killers in America
2) Get a colonoscopy as discussed above
3) You need to excercise only on the days when you eat ( yes everyday)
4) Watch your weight, learn your bmi
5) Only drink 1-2 drinks a day. A drink is a 12oz beer, 4 oz wine or 1.5oz shot..



Hope it helps, I am happy your cancer was found early!
THX for the info, Doc
 
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 Today is day 1 of 10wks to go before my plumbing is rerouted to make me good as new. I can't say enough about the treatment at Houston's VA Hospital.

10wks to go, WOW, oh well, time will tell. Glad they caught it early.

Total recovery should be mid to late Sept.

 
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I'm glad you're doing well and caught that early 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by ApacheM:

 Today is day 1 of 10wks to go before my plumbing is rerouted to make me good as new. I can't say enough about the treatment at Houston's VA Hospital.

10wks to go, WOW, oh well, time will tell. Glad they caught it early.

Total recovery should be mid to late Sept.

will be counting the days
 
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 Glad it's fixable bro............
 
 
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My grandfather died of it at 69. 

he was fighting with it for 5 years, diagnosed late, didnt wanted to go to doctors...


now, how can i tell my dad to go for colonoscopy, he is 59 soon


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