<p>Are there any low income options for people without the insurance coverage or the $6k? Interestingly I had tried to help a client find an option for those free mammograms you see advertised or just generally hear about and we could not find anything in her area :(</p>
<p>DA–again, really useful information. I’ve been wondering where to set up in the evening–maybe I <em>can</em> be in the basement, where the TV/time-waster is ~10 steps from the john. I’ve had visions of being stuck <em>on</em> the potty for hours on end. (Or crumpled in a miserable heap nearby.)</p>
<p>somemom–don’t know if you’ve read the whole thread, but there was some insurance discussion early on. Might be worthwhile to contact a doctor’s office that’s familiar with the procedure–they tend to be very up on insurance/payment issues.</p>
<p>I just had this a couple of weeks ago, too, and the prep was the worst part. I also couldn’t keep it all down, but I guess it was enough.</p>
<p>I also had an upper endoscopy at the same time, and my only request was that they not use the same scope for both procedures…</p>
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<p>Make sure they give you enough sedative. I was semi-awake during my procedure and it was strange…not painful…but weird. After the procedure, the doc came over and I said…yeah, yeah…you didn’t find anything…I know. Everyone around me was passed out - I guess I just needed MORE stuff. “Wow”, doc said, “that usually doesn’t happen.”</p>
<p>I didn’t think I would mind the prep. But I HATED it. The first couple of glasses were EASY. Then it got harder. Then, “please, God, I just can’t drink anymore - someone please save me from this”. </p>
<p>No ill effects afterwards. You should be fine for your party :)</p>
<p>You guys are awesome. I promise to do some e-hand-holding of my own when this is all behind me. (<em>Behind</em> me. Get it?? BWAAHHAAAHAAAA!!)</p>
<p>I was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer at age 43 after noticing blood in my stool. Initially had a somewhat less invasive flex sig exam. My doctor really didn’t think my symptoms were anything, exaam was scheduled for Jan. -next available. I felt uneasy about waiting so long so called and they found something in October. They found a mass and I had a follow-up colonoscopy, and surgery in December followed by Chemo for 6 months, and numerous follow-up tests including two additional colonoscopies over the last five years. In July I will be officially declared cured. The colonoscopies were the easy part of the last five years. I was lucky. Don’t ignore symptoms and put off getting a colonoscopy.</p>
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<p>Now that just puts everything in perspective, doesn’t it? :eek:</p>
<p>Believe it or not, I started this thread two years ago, and am now back to rereading it as I’ve reached that magical age and have my procedure scheduled for next week. Got my prep instructions in the mail today. My doc uses the moviprep. </p>
<p>What I was surprised about was the no eating of seeds, nuts and popcorn the entire week before! </p>
<p>Anyone have any recommendations for how to ‘spice up’ the clear broth or boullion? I’d be willing to make it homemade if it would make a difference, but since I’m not typically a soup eater (or maker), I have no idea how to make a good broth from scratch.</p>
<p>When you get later on in the day and are feeling sort of low, try a spoonful of honey. it is as clear as broth, is quite comforting and is gentle to your system. Heck, try a couple of spoonfuls!</p>
<p>Sorbet is nice. Popsicles. The broth was okay, not great, just okay, but the tea with lemon and sorbet got me through the day
I did the test last month and DH is doing it tomorrow, the toughest part about the prep is when the family cooks a wonderful smelling dinner in front of you. DH is sad that his appt is in the afternoon, he wishes he was having the 7am test and an early lunch :D</p>
<p>I will ONLY schedule this for the first appointment in the morning, even if I have to push it out a couple of months.</p>
<p>^^^Me too. Partly because I cannot go very long without coffee. And partly because my H works far from home, and going in late is easier than going in, coming home, and going back.</p>
<p>Not only do I insist on first appt. of the day, but I also insist on a Monday appt, so I can do the prep on Sunday.</p>
<p>I guess I’m lazy as far as the broth goes since I usually just make the chicken noodle soup that is in the pantry and pick out the pieces of chicken and the noodles.
Agree with Very Happy and binx on the scheduling - first appointment only even if it means you wait a little longer.</p>
<p>I lived on ice tea and lemonade with Jello or Italian ice for dessert! Eating the Jello and Italian ice with a spoon and dragging it out as long as possible made it seem like I was eating a meal; well sort of ;-)</p>
<p>^^If you do eat shaved ice or sorbet- remember to stay away from the red or purple flavored kind. The red coloring masks the lining of the colon and you will have to have it done again at a later date- which means more prep… :o</p>
<p>Great article Dave…thanks for the laugh and I just made my appointment yesterday. I really do hate the prep but not eating for the day is equal to what comes later…yuck.</p>
<p>Question for any doctors on the thread…if the prep drink is a matter of mixing powder and water, how come you can’t put the powder in capsules and swallow them with the water? How would your stomach et al. know the difference?</p>
<p>Hanna, I also wonder about the prep, reading a prior thread on this board it seemed that every one’s preps were a bit different. I asked a nurse at our gastro office, she said each Doc has their own preferred prep. I don’t see why they should care how you prep as long as it works. They ought to make a list of the top 10 prep methods and let you pick that which is least offensive to you.</p>
<p>I had a doctor who required 24 hours of a clear liquid diet, followed by 24 hours of drinking the laxative stuff. I ate my last solid food on Friday, and I was weak as a kitten by Monday morning when I had my procedure. On the plus side, I didn’t have the horrible cramping or explosive diarhea that others have described after drinking the laxative, probably because I hadn’t eaten any solids in 24 hours.</p>
<p>I bought Sierra Mist soda to drink (full strength, not diet, I figured I’d need the sugar) but didn’t realize the laxative drink was also lemon flavored. As a result, I have totally avoided Sierra Mist, 7-up, and any other lemon flavored drink since my procedure 2 years ago. Just the thought of them makes me queasy. :(</p>
<p>But the procedure itself was “a nothing”, and I will do it again when I’m due for one!</p>