tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541375927817627360.post944272347986078889..comments2023-10-30T05:50:38.738-07:00Comments on Baroness von Bloggenschtern: In the Anals* of My HistoryShelley Jaffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05722741021304883646noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541375927817627360.post-58052602509484292902009-03-24T08:52:00.000-07:002009-03-24T08:52:00.000-07:00Countess FF: I, and the endless scores of hirsute...Countess FF: I, and the endless scores of hirsute no-no's out there, are very happy to hear that you are healthy as well. As for the boy - I love him like no other. He is a wonder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541375927817627360.post-73389968764736598252009-03-24T08:16:00.000-07:002009-03-24T08:16:00.000-07:00I had a colonoscopy last year because I have recur...I had a colonoscopy last year because I have recurrent canker sores in my mouth(like 20 at a time) and they wanted to rule out Crohn's. The prep was hideous but short-lived, the procedure I wasn't awake for and the first thing I ate afterward, a toasty bagel with cream cheese tasted unbelievably good. <BR/><BR/>I'm only 35 but a clean bill of health for my colon was a great feeling. <BR/><BR/>I can speak as a girl that sees vaginas all day long at her job, professionals do not see your body the way you do. To me, waxing a vag is no different than waxing a lip, leg, an underarm. Because of this, I did not experience any embarrassment with someone going spelunking in my bum. It's their job, they've seen hundreds of colons before yours.<BR/><BR/>Glad ou are healthy Baroness and the reply from your kid was beyond sweet.formerly funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04915882376165190052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541375927817627360.post-74825055040909586902009-03-10T15:09:00.000-07:002009-03-10T15:09:00.000-07:00Countess BA: The age aspect seemed to be a hot top...Countess BA: The age aspect seemed to be a hot topic of discussion during my diagnosis as well - it is this group which falls through the cracks (pun intended). Like most devastation, it does not discriminate and the split of men to women is almost 50/50. Please don't put it off. Initially, it's just a easy poop test you play at home. <BR/><BR/>Countess AG: I can't tell you what to do. That being said, as a professional nagger, I can squawk you into submission.<BR/><BR/>Countess D: Write what you know, they say. My only hope is that someone reads or passes the info along to someone who needs it; I wouldn't wish this ordeal upon my worst enemy. I am so pleased that your clan is free of that worry. <BR/><BR/>Countess MPM: Yay to your friend for doing this! I hope he has set an example for others to follow.<BR/>(uh, hello? subtle hint...)<BR/><BR/>Duke #2: It is one of those crappy (pun intended) facts of life that you and your brother will have to be tested earlier than most. But if getting you in earlier nips things in the bud (again, pun intended), then this is a good thing, non? Love ya, honey - forever and always.<BR/><BR/>Countess of Quack: Thank you for commenting about this - it is COMPLETELY doable!<BR/><BR/>Countess Sandi: Not unlike wisdom teeth removal or labour, endless horror stories abound about colonoscopies. <BR/><BR/>Yes, the prep is not the most fun I ever had, but I sure felt squeaky clean (and slightly hollow) afterwards...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541375927817627360.post-57054402142233168332009-03-10T06:23:00.000-07:002009-03-10T06:23:00.000-07:00I had one in November even though I'm only 40. He...I had one in November even though I'm only 40. Here's what I tell people.<BR/><BR/>It's not bad at all. It doesn't hurt. <BR/><BR/>Everyone told me prepping for it was awful. That wasn't so bad either. I really do not see the big deal in this. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for this post.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04643493643365324737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541375927817627360.post-74859526341938130102009-03-09T18:06:00.000-07:002009-03-09T18:06:00.000-07:00Good to know all this, thank you!Both of my parent...Good to know all this, thank you!<BR/><BR/>Both of my parents recently had this done. I didn't hear any complaints so it is doable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541375927817627360.post-27309098599050654022009-03-09T15:51:00.000-07:002009-03-09T15:51:00.000-07:00Wow Mom, that was an amazing post...thank you so m...Wow Mom, that was an amazing post...thank you so much for it, even though I am aware that Dr.Ted will probably have to go look up my pooper from when I'm 30 every year until I die.<BR/>But one thing's for sure...I will not die from embarrassment either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541375927817627360.post-72932267311976787392009-03-09T12:37:00.000-07:002009-03-09T12:37:00.000-07:00I am so glad you got over that fear and made your ...I am so glad you got over that fear and made your call. I have a dear friend who was diagnosed at 43--something made him schedule a colonoscopy--and he was also given a clean bill last year. Thank you for posting this. And your creative license with the spelling is spot on!Mental P Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957544840704376193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541375927817627360.post-21128310321233982552009-03-09T07:39:00.000-07:002009-03-09T07:39:00.000-07:00What a wonderful reminder! I got treated to a colo...What a wonderful reminder! <BR/><BR/>I got treated to a colonoscopy in the ICU after a major, life-threatening gastrointestinal bleed. I was knocked out for the whole thing and couldn't tell you a thing about what it was like. My husband, my brother, and even my daughter have had theirs. The world didn't end. Thankfully we are clear of cancer, though we have some other lovely issues. <BR/><BR/>Great reminder here, Baroness! You never know whose life you've just saved.<BR/><BR/>peace - DRiverPoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846730934649303857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541375927817627360.post-13464367799062988662009-03-08T21:25:00.000-07:002009-03-08T21:25:00.000-07:00I just had that birthday. I haven't been looking f...I just had that birthday. I haven't been looking forward to anyone checking my pipes. I guess I'd better suck it up...<BR/>Thanks Cupcake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541375927817627360.post-37342224080282226272009-03-08T16:18:00.000-07:002009-03-08T16:18:00.000-07:00A very dear friend of mine died last year from col...A very dear friend of mine died last year from colon cancer. He was my age, ridiculously young. And he had no symptoms until he was terminal. <BR/><BR/>So I know. And still I put off certain things. I'm a chronic doctor avoider. <BR/><BR/>So thanks for the reminder.Blog Antagonisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378330862349859998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541375927817627360.post-69308057137425149772009-03-08T15:46:00.000-07:002009-03-08T15:46:00.000-07:00Countess Tracey: And let me tell you,I am glad to...Countess Tracey: And let me tell you,I am glad to be around to go to all these places to send you postcards from!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541375927817627360.post-80798963902528977612009-03-08T14:53:00.000-07:002009-03-08T14:53:00.000-07:00Excellent post! Informative and touching! Thank ...Excellent post! Informative and touching! Thank you for knowing and doing something about it. Cuz, I really am glad you are still around to send me wonderful postcards ;0)<BR/><BR/>Hugs...Driftwood and Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477043126617862702noreply@blogger.com