Monday, December 9, 2024

I Am Alive

Done and dusted. Over and out.  And by noon today, I'd even gotten my sense of humor back which I was pretty sure for awhile there I never would. However, knowing what I was facing from the previous day's part one of the prep situation, helped a bit, I think. 
This is not going to be a blow-by-blow description of the procedure because I was dead to the world while it was happening. I am a slow-comer-outer-of drugs but I was a fast going-into-er of them. I do not remember one damn second of the glory of them and for that, I am resentful. 

I barely remember waking up and I'm sure I was a pretty funny girl although hopefully not as funny as Mr. Moon when he wakes up from those things. I don't remember talking to the doctor at all afterwards but Glen assures me I did and according to him and the written report I got, I am fine and had no polyps and with any luck (meaning I won't live past 80) I'l never have to get another colonoscopy. 

So that is my story. We drove straight home and I went straight to bed, not even bothering to undress. Glen had started the little gas logs in our bedroom fireplace and I know I really would have enjoyed them if I had been able to stay awake for one minute but I was not which does really seem like a wasted opportunity. 

Oh well. That is over with and I am going to go make us some supper. 

Here's what I did all day yesterday. When I was not in the bathroom. 


All almost came to naught when I spilled some of my delicious vegetable broth on it but it's mostly still doable. I am the slowest jig-saw puzzler in the world but it surely does keep me distracted. 

Thank you all for not laughing at me for being such a baby and for sharing your own experiences with me. You are all indeed the finest kind. 

Love...Ms. Moon

P.S. I still have one and one half bowls of Jello in the refrigerator. 
Sigh. 




65 comments:

  1. Versed is a wonderful drug. Congrats on the good results. Reckon you're done with that procedure for good!

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    1. Versed AND Fentanyl! As I told the nurse, "That should do it."

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  2. And isn't it a relief to have it done?

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  3. Women reading! I know that puzzle! Hallelujah, a clear result, not even a single polyp. I had two that were removed and tested and found to be non dangerous. You did even better! Glad that’s done and I hope your sleep afterward when you got home was delicious and deep.

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    1. Not one polyp! I'm so proud. Like I did that myself. I sure did sleep well.

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  4. The pooping part is absolutely the worst part and, it sounds like you may never have to do it again!
    Try making a type of triffle with that Jello ... Angle food cake, whipped cream and cubed up jello!!

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    1. Oh gosh. I don't think we need a trifle although that does sound good.

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  5. So glad to see you on the *other side* of the procedure! Sleep well after a well deserved dinner of REAL food! Woohoo! It's over!
    Susan M

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  6. I wrote yesterday that today it would be over. Maybe I didn't post it. Ah well. It is over. Well done.

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    1. I don't see a comment in spam. But I sometimes think I've hit "publish" and haven't. Or...blogger.

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    2. It did publish. I saw it, but now who knows where it went??

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  7. Hurrah! Raise the flag! Ring the bell! Bang the drum! The colonoscopy is done and all is well with the world. Is that you at the bottom of the jigsaw lying on your bed reading "Practical Colonoscopy" by Jerome Waye?

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  8. yay you got the all clear!!! xxalainaxx

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  9. Clean as a whistle and no polyps. Yay!
    You can rest easy and enjoy the holidays.

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    1. "Enjoy the holidays?" Do you know me? But you are correct in that if I knew I had some malignancies I would hate the holidays even more.

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  10. Well hallelujah and pass the real food! Glad it all went well. I bet you have a grandchild or two that would eat that jello!

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    1. Yes. I can think of three grandchildren who would eat the Jello. Happily.

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  11. Look at you with that nice shiny, clean bowel, and the best thing, no polyps and nothing bad. Huzzah!

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    1. Thank you, Pixie. Your words really did inspire me to get it done as soon as possible so thank you for that.

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  12. Shame that you can not remember the bliss of the magic drug! The most expensive drung!! Waste of a good time I would say. You always need a bowl of jello in the fridge, just in case...

    Good news that your plumbing , pipes, tubes are all A-Okay. Clean - freshly scrubbed- ready for the next decade.

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    1. You are so right! I mean, dammit to hell! I really thought I was going to get at least a few seconds of bliss but nooooooo...
      Jello is pretty, isn't it? Kinda?
      I really am glad I don't have to go through all that shit (haha!) again. Hopefully.

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  13. I am happy it is over and you are well.

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  14. Whew. Glad you got that over with. I have never had one and doubt I ever will. Just that kind of stubborn.

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    1. And that is your right! Your body, your choice!

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    2. Yes. I was the same about breast exams and bone density. Resisted for years but I did give in at 62 for the breast exam just to ease my sisters' minds. And had bone density a few months ago, at 73. Both just fine as I was sure they would be.

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  15. I'm so glad everything is okay!

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    1. I am happy as a little bird. Not a grouchy bird like Marco can be but a happy little bird. Also- we need some pictures of Marco. It's been awhile since we've seen his pretty face.

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    1. I do not know! It's not in spam. Maybe it'll show up tomorrow. I've checked twice today.

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    2. Gosh, and it was the best sentence I ever wrote!?!

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  17. I'm happy for you that that's all over with!!! You were very brave!

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    1. I was very brave except for the part where I acted like a little baby.

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  18. Feed the left over jello to the grandkids and why wouldn't you live past 80? You're healthy and strong, I think you should aim higher. 90-95. I dream of gaslog fires every winter here.

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    1. Frankly, I am shocked I've lived to be seventy. But...you never know.

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  19. SG would be happy with the Jell-O. Glad it all went well. Does this mean you’re a perfect asshole? I’ve had a colonoscopy every 5 years since I was 34. Jeez, that’s a lot of colonoscopies. The results of my last one (a surprisingly large, fast-growing polyp) means I have to have them every 3 years now. I suppose I should check the calendar.

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    1. I would happily give the remaining Jello to the Saintly Gerald!
      And yes! Yes! I am a perfect asshole!
      You poor thing. Every five years? And now three? While I was going through what I considered to be close to hell, I kept thinking about people I know who have had colon cancer and how they have to have so, so many colonoscopies for years. I'd like to say that the thought made me quit whining and just be a grown-up but sadly, I just felt really sorry for those people and also, myself.
      Because I am a perfect asshole.

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    2. Well, I’m one who’s been dealing with that for the last few years, but it’s many more flex sygs than colonoscopies with significantly less arduous prep.. still not a lot of fun, but way, way better and the drugs are the same for both. Margaret

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  20. Congratulations! One more life experience over and done with. Now for the next 50 years of good health! Yes. I expect nothing less than 50 years from you!
    Patricia

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    1. Haha! There is NO WAY I'd live to be a hundred and twenty. God. Can you imagine how much our joints would hurt by then?

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  21. PS I mean 50 MORE years!
    Patricia

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  22. I'm glad you got your colonoscopy, and most importantly got to have a good nap afterward. My last one, here in Minnesota, I was awake for most of it! The medical group I go to now doesn't believe in full sedation during a colonoscopy. I'm glad I've had many of them before or it probably would have bothered me more than it did.

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    1. Oh, Lord, Anna! I kept thinking of you throughout the entire experience and how you have braved so many of the damn things. But you are alive and well!
      The doctors don't believe in full sedation? Why in hell not? My attitude is- be sedated for a colonoscopy, be alert and aware during childbirth. I have a friend who chose to do hers without the going-to-sleep part but she was definitely high on Valium which they prescribed her. I was her ride that day. She wanted to watch it. And she did.
      By the way- the waiting room has not changed a bit. Nor has the whole operation. Get 'em in, get 'em out. Rawhide.

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  23. Well, that's good news, Mary. Glad it went well. Give the jello to the grandkids. Now get ready for Christmas (it's coming fast)!

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    1. We're taking care of that Jello. No worries!
      Hey- I bought Glen six pairs of underwear for Christmas today. I am getting ready!

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  24. glad to hear you got a clean report.

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  25. So glad it's over and with a good result!

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  26. I am so happy with your good news. I will continue to get my annual colonoscopy since losing the right side of my colon to a cancerous tumor a couple of years ago. I thought at my age I would just let nature take it's course, but my daughter in law was diagnosed with bile duct cancer 18 months ago. We lost her the day before Thanksgiving. I will do whatever it takes to be here for my just turned 4 year old grandson.

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    1. Oh god. Bile duct cancer? I'm not sure I even knew there was such a thing. I am so very sorry for your family. And yes, I completely understand why you will do whatever it takes to keep on living. I am glad that your treatment is doing right by you.

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  27. Oh God i hear you ...glad it turned out ok .

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  28. I'm so glad to hear this fine report. And I'd also be disgruntled about not being able to enjoy the drugs - those are the only good part of that procedure.

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