This post is not about Cancer. No, this is about Cancer Prevention. When men reach a certain age, usually at 50, it's time for a Colonoscopy. I've heard horror stories about it. That you have to drink gallons of bad tasting stuff. (not gallons) That you cannot eat for days (well,a day). That you can feel sick and nauseous. It was basically nothing good.
In May, I turned 50, and now it's my time. Tomorrow is my outpatient surgery, and so tonight, I am up in our bedroom waiting it out. I took half of the Suprep (what is is called), along with 16 oz of water within the first hour of taking the prep. I take the 2nd half tomorrow morning at 5 am, with more water. I need to be completely finished 4 hours before I report at 10 am. Another day off work at least.
The prep was a 6 oz bottle, mixed with cold water to fill up a 16 oz container that comes with the kit. I must have been thirsty, because I chugged it all down. It is sort of grape flavored and pasty. Well, about an hour later, it all started. No need for further explanation.
My day at work was busy after a 4 day vacation, and I drank tea and Powerade. All I wanted to do was eat something. Anything. I cannot eat until after the surgery tomorrow. When I got home from work, my step-daughter told me she made pancakes because she thought it would be something I was not interested in. I would be interested in anything, like the cardboard the pancake mix comes in.
I am thankful for my wife, who is picking up my daughter from work, so I can stay near the bathroom. I am watching the Olympics and doing some bills. The dog is with me, and the cat just left the room.
I did not know what to expect. So far, no nausea. Not much appetite, although I can have broth, jello and more water. Only yellow, orange, or green colored popsicles, jello, or liquids.
Of course, I am looking for a good result after the outpatient surgery. My wife is my driver and companion tomorrow and we will see what happens. I can send out an update after this is all over.
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