Seems all are "old " topics on " search". Just finished my govt test, with a positive result. Visit specialist and on the table within three weeks. Super yucky prepicol the night before. On recovery " here is your appointment with surgeon next week". His opening remarks were " you are a lucky man"!. We removed two polyps, one at 3mm, one at 10mm. All good".
Come back in three years for another one however. BUT he says that bowel cancer will be a very rare event in 20 years if everyone over 50 does their Govt Bowel screen test on time, as polyps are the sole cause of bowel cancer and can easily be removed on the day.
it is a shame that the Irish invented the Prepicol, three sachets, to be sure, to be sure, to be sure!
The first one made me wince with painful memories, The second a definite for the Light Opera.
Craig1 said
10:43 PM Oct 9, 2018
Actually had a follow up call today from Bowel Screen mob, to make sure all had gone well. they were pleased I had posted here about the Absolute Importance of completing this P I T A process.
PeterD said
11:50 PM Oct 9, 2018
My fourth one comes up next year. The first and third ones had polyps removed.
Craig1 said
04:19 PM Oct 10, 2018
And the Great new is Peter, " The prepicol " still tastes like the product it removes.
Phillipn said
10:51 PM Oct 10, 2018
Craig1 wrote:
And the Great new is Peter, " The prepicol " still tastes like the product it removes.
So you have tasted the prep at both ends of the process.
Craig1 said
03:08 PM Oct 11, 2018
Ha ha, not quite, but surely you can get a taste sensation through the smells
Bass said
08:09 PM Nov 1, 2018
My test came back positive 6 days after colonoscopy in theatre for 10 hrs. Stage 3c cancer (gov test every 2 years ) camera every 12 months now ( 2 )and still cannot stomach that rotten stuff.
Possum3 said
08:51 PM Nov 1, 2018
Rotten news Bass, hope it all goes well in the future.
Bass said
07:13 PM Nov 15, 2018
Follow up, just had news that rust has returned ( here we go again ) Bass
Possum3 said
07:34 PM Nov 15, 2018
It is a mongrel of a disease, can only wish you luck in the management of it.
darjak said
09:38 PM Dec 2, 2018
I've had a colonoscopy every 5yrs since I was 33 now 68.
Only once had polyps removed, better than having to wear
a bag or being 6' under.
It's not the taste of prep, it's the sore BUTT after all the wiping.
PeterD said
10:53 PM Dec 3, 2018
darjak wrote:
It's not the taste of prep, it's the sore BUTT after all the wiping.
Sounds like you need to select a new surgeon. I have had no after pain. The worst part has been the pre-prep phase.
darjak said
09:05 PM Dec 4, 2018
PeterD it's the pre-prep part that I'm talking about.
No problems after the colonoscopy.
Craig1 said
10:25 PM Dec 4, 2018
Wonder how good those retrofit heated watered seats are,( ah bidets)?
Craig1 said
09:50 AM Jul 28, 2021
Bit of follow up, are you all up to date with the test every two years??, ours slipped through somehow, so had to ask for new kits. All good on the results though.
Farmhat said
01:53 AM Jul 29, 2021
Hi Bass Sorry to hear your news.
There is nothing fun about any of this.
I just had colonoscopy number 3. Polyps removed each time.
The prep is the worst part - the rest I just sleep through :)
Joe.
Wannabe nomad said
06:09 PM Aug 2, 2021
I've had the test twice both time the prep was the worst part the last time it splashed sooo bad it took the paint off the loo wall no wonder my bum burned.
Craig1 said
08:53 PM Aug 2, 2021
Lucy, that sounds like the Tip Turkeys-Brissie Games Mascot- that fly over our house. I swear they drink the battery acid at the tip recycle area and then dump it on our concrete, evil black sh.t that takes alot of scrub to get off.
dabbler said
09:11 PM Aug 2, 2021
Colonoscopy and Endoscopy on a regular basis for the last 25 yrs. Prep has changed a lot in the last few years, it's shorter and less involved. The procedures themselves aren't required as often too. Still far from pleasant but better than the possible outcome if ignored.
Buzz Lightbulb said
01:33 PM Aug 3, 2021
I found a hand held bidet from Kogan along with Proctosedyl helps a lot with treating the 'ring of fire' during the preparation period. The Proctosedyl releaves the sting and the bidet reduces the need to wipe.
TheHeaths said
07:54 PM Aug 3, 2021
To those who read this and havent had a colonoscopy, the preparation is not as bad as some are making it sound.
It is a bit uncomfortable, but really not too problematic.
Certainly nothing to be worried about, or to expect too much pain.
PeterInSa said
11:28 AM Aug 13, 2021
I understand that doctors don't want to do a colonoscopy after you are 75, maybe because the government (Medicare) don't fund the operation( don't know if its true), or other reasons.
Santa said
11:55 AM Aug 13, 2021
Why is it always the government?
There is a wealth of information available online as to why there is a cut off at age 75, it has absolutely nothing to do with government policy and every thing to do with the fact that you're rapidly approaching your use by date.
A google search will enlighten you.
Possum3 said
01:06 PM Aug 13, 2021
Over the age of 75 is not a barrier to having colonoscopy - if you are showing any of the predictive signs of bowel cancer (like blood in stool) - Free Federally funded poop test kits stop at 75 as the chances of developing cancer and having a fatality over that age with the cancer being cause of demise is rare. It's like Prostate cancer developing over age 75 - Many men die with prostate cancer but not from it. As Santa said "Use by date" comes into the funding calculation.
PeterInSa said
06:26 PM Aug 13, 2021
Hopefully I fall into the Healthy People Category
Smith said: "Healthy older people benefit from screening. But you're not going to benefit if you are likely to die from something else.
Seems all are "old " topics on " search". Just finished my govt test, with a positive result. Visit specialist and on the table within three weeks. Super yucky prepicol the night before. On recovery " here is your appointment with surgeon next week". His opening remarks were " you are a lucky man"!. We removed two polyps, one at 3mm, one at 10mm. All good".
Come back in three years for another one however. BUT he says that bowel cancer will be a very rare event in 20 years if everyone over 50 does their Govt Bowel screen test on time, as polyps are the sole cause of bowel cancer and can easily be removed on the day.
it is a shame that the Irish invented the Prepicol, three sachets, to be sure, to be sure, to be sure!
You may enjoy one of both of these
The Ring of Fire
The Colorectal Surgeon Song
So you have tasted the prep at both ends of the process.
Only once had polyps removed, better than having to wear
a bag or being 6' under.
It's not the taste of prep, it's the sore BUTT after all the wiping.
Sounds like you need to select a new surgeon. I have had no after pain. The worst part has been the pre-prep phase.
No problems after the colonoscopy.
Hi Bass Sorry to hear your news.
There is nothing fun about any of this.
I just had colonoscopy number 3. Polyps removed each time.
The prep is the worst part - the rest I just sleep through :)
Joe.
I found a hand held bidet from Kogan along with Proctosedyl helps a lot with treating the 'ring of fire' during the preparation period. The Proctosedyl releaves the sting and the bidet reduces the need to wipe.
To those who read this and havent had a colonoscopy, the preparation is not as bad as some are making it sound.
It is a bit uncomfortable, but really not too problematic.
Certainly nothing to be worried about, or to expect too much pain.
Why is it always the government?
There is a wealth of information available online as to why there is a cut off at age 75, it has absolutely nothing to do with government policy and every thing to do with the fact that you're rapidly approaching your use by date.
A google search will enlighten you.
Smith said: "Healthy older people benefit from screening. But you're not going to benefit if you are likely to die from something else.
www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/news/20160926/study-colonoscopy-after-75-may-not-be-worth-it