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03-11-13, 06:26 PM
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Heresy!
It's ain't politics and it ain't religion -- but it's still heresy I tell ya!
"Older U.S. adults may get too many colonoscopies"
.... What are they talking about? What good is it being a 50+ if you can't have one?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-0...udy-finds.html
"Older U.S. adults may get too many colonoscopies"
.... What are they talking about? What good is it being a 50+ if you can't have one?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-0...udy-finds.html
03-11-13, 06:34 PM
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It's a pattern I tell you, everything (almost) goes around and comes around. When it first comes around it's good for you, then it goes around a bit and then it's bad for you. Or the other way around . . . it varies.
There is no winning in these crazy games, so I tell myself, "Hey, it's just life, deal with it." Usually I do.
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There is no winning in these crazy games, so I tell myself, "Hey, it's just life, deal with it." Usually I do.
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03-11-13, 06:51 PM
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I love the smell of Go-litely in the morning. 
There is a risk with colonoscopies, and I guess the theory here is that when you're 75, it's likely something else will kill you before the colon cancer does. Now that's a grim thought for anyone over 75. Should I make it that long, I guess I'll make the decision then.
Maybe a virtual colonoscopy instead?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_colonoscopy
There is a risk with colonoscopies, and I guess the theory here is that when you're 75, it's likely something else will kill you before the colon cancer does. Now that's a grim thought for anyone over 75. Should I make it that long, I guess I'll make the decision then.
Maybe a virtual colonoscopy instead?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_colonoscopy
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I love the smell of Go-litely in the morning.
There is a risk with colonoscopies, and I guess the theory here is that when you're 75, it's likely something else will kill you before the colon cancer does. Now that's a grim thought for anyone over 75. Should I make it that long, I guess I'll make the decision then.
Maybe a virtual colonoscopy instead?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_colonoscopy
There is a risk with colonoscopies, and I guess the theory here is that when you're 75, it's likely something else will kill you before the colon cancer does. Now that's a grim thought for anyone over 75. Should I make it that long, I guess I'll make the decision then.
Maybe a virtual colonoscopy instead?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_colonoscopy
Hope this thread doesn't veer off into a Depth Panel discussion: https://www.warriorsystem.com/public_...TLS-USB-R9.PDF
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Finally had one of those last year. While it was mildly uncomfortable, I was too out of it to give a damn.
Thank you, George, for starting this thread.
Thank you, George, for starting this thread.
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Too much radiation from CT scans can lead to Glow-in-the-Dark Syndrome.
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The doctor who did my colonoscopy has been a friend for 20 years. While I was on the table waiting for the anesthesia, he warned me that if I make a joke about "having friends up the a**" he was going to sew my butt cheeks together!
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Some years ago, I had a female doc for my GP. And of course, the day came for the glove-snapping prostate exam. Recognizing the awkwardness of the situation, while examining me, she quipped:
"Well, at least my finger is a little smaller, eh?"
"Yea, but could you trim your fingernails a little more next time?"
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Mine didn't go real well (I kind of woke up a few times), and I have vowed never to have one again. Hopefully, something just as effective will come along.
The anesthetist called afterwards, saying "Just called to see how you were." -- making out as if it were routine to call. But she really just wanted to see if I remembered anything, which I did, and told her so. I remember it hurting, and her saying "breathe, breathe!" She said "You have really strong abs!"
The anesthetist called afterwards, saying "Just called to see how you were." -- making out as if it were routine to call. But she really just wanted to see if I remembered anything, which I did, and told her so. I remember it hurting, and her saying "breathe, breathe!" She said "You have really strong abs!"
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03-12-13, 02:42 PM
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In a Medical system that bills for what they do as a per service piecework basis you expect otherwise?
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I don't remember a d**** thing about my colonoscopy. They all said it took forever to get me up and I kept asking the same question afterwards like 20X.
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I'm due for another one this year, and I too don't recall anything about the first three. They knocked me out completely. Maybe I'm just really susceptible to the anesthesia they use!
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had about my 6th or 7th a couple months ago,my OM died from ca in the colon,so i dont feel bad about spending obamas money for the things,,,,hopefully he won,t kill medicare,so he can do whatever,,,,,
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That's about 75% political. Are you trying to get this thread locked or sent to P&R?