Kind of off topic, but kind of on it too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ecYMLTs6NY
Mods, please forgive me for bumping this old thread, but there is an important reason. I mentioned taking pills called 'osmoprep' to induce diarrhea Originally Posted by DEAR_JOHNThis is the most relevant and timely thing you have posted in years. Just when I thought you were utterly and totally worthless to this board and maybe humanity as a whole you drop this shit.
I adore Dear John & admire him for posting his experience, but this is a good example of how our lives are in our own hands. There's a ton of info and mis-info online, so you have too look at it, evaluate all that you've heard and then go from there. Having known, but never met DJ, I know he posted this with nothing but the best intentions and to help everyone here. That being said, it's always better to err on the side of caution and get a colonoscopy because it's really a senseless way to die.Thank you for your nice words. Yes, this thread was posted with the best of intentions.
~ Originally Posted by Lexieinhouston
I would still like to do anything I can do urge those over 50 years old to get a colonoscopy, especially if they have a family history of colon or rectal cancer. Originally Posted by DEAR_JOHNI suggest 40. Too many people get bad news on their post 50 first one. Just sayin'
Anyone who puts off the colonoscopy is an idiot. Originally Posted by GlobeSpotterMy mother had several after they removed a cancerous tumor (encapsulated) from her colon. Back then (late 70's through mid 90's) the prep was really bad. You had to drink a bunch of soapy tasting stuff to get your body prepped for the exam. Also, it seemed you couldn't eat red meat a week before, but I'm not sure about that.