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[p_xavier]

I don't think we can do that in public.

Ima just get a bidet

I use it at work.

 

[Audiophile]

I'd take 10 consecutive colonoscopies with no sedation over 1 endoscopy.

 

[TexMex]

I've only had one. They're wheeling me in to the room and the anesthesiologist is getting ready to knock me out and the last thing I remember is the dr and 2 nurses rolling me on my side and my dick and balls were between my legs out the back.

 

[TexMex]

I'd take 10 consecutive colonoscopies with no sedation over 1 endoscopy.

Why? Really mild soreness but it was nothing. Got the two for one

 

[Uncle Moe]

Thanks for the nudge, OP. I recently moved to a new state, so I don't even have a GP at the moment.

And I'm on the wrong side of 43…

 

[Meicyn]

Cologuard

I didn't even know this existed until now. Thanks man, this is just another example of why I love this forum.

Gonna have a conversation with my PCM during my next annual checkup.

 

[Celcius]

Hey gents,

At "only" 42, I just had my third colonoscopy this morning.

That doesn't mean you need to do the same (I've had issues and my family history is horrible - and if this one comes back clear, I can resume getting them every 5-10 years like a normal person) - but for our posters over 40 club, please please please make sure that you do.

I have a friend (who is only 38) who will shit in a bag for the rest of his life, and both of my grandfathers had agonizingly prolonged final years of life for things that could have been easily prevented with early detection.

So here's my sales pitch. I am the biggest pussy on earth with anything medically related. Total white coat syndrome. I have fainted countless times just getting my finger pricked or a flu shot. I have fainted at the fucking eye doctor. You will not find a bigger man-child on earth about going to the doctor.

But this is such an insanely easy thing to do, and you only have to do it every 5-10 years once you're in your mid 40's. You'll have an inconvenient single day of shitting your brains out, but really you get to just lounge around and bring your 3DS to the toilet and chill. The procedure itself is the easiest thing on earth and you'll never know it happened. Don't buy into the hype. If I can do it, I assure you that you can do it. So if you're in your mid 40s, just take the time and get checked. And if you're not, just make sure it's on your radar when you are. It gets here before you know it, unfortunately.

Stop putting it off, go get checked, peace and love.

How old were you when you got the first one, and what prompted you to go?

 

[TexMex]

How old were you when you got the first one, and what prompted you to go?

I was 37, and it was because I was both shitting blood and have a long family history with colon cancer.

If you don't have any symptoms or concerns, you should start going when you're 45.

 

[JimmyRustler]

Interesting... OP is a huge pussy when it comes to doctors but a colonoscopy completely changes his mind. It's like a sign.

 

[Trunx81]

My ex worked at a doctor and she told me how she and the other girls always made fun of the small d*cks the guys had in anesthesia.

Nevertheless, get your butts checked!

 

[Trilobit]

 

[Angry_Megalodon]

Thanks for the asses up, OP.

 

[Sticks]

I AM NOT GAY. I AM DELIVERED!

 

[Queso de Grande]

Ugh the prep was rough. I never want lemon lime Gatorade again. I did think the results were funny. I have a tight butthole lol.

 

[Boo Who?]

My ex worked at a doctor and she told me how she and the other girls always made fun of the small d*cks the guys had in anesthesia.

Nevertheless, get your butts checked!

Those sound like some pretty great humans. I'm sure they were completely perfect. Not overweight, tits are not to their belly buttons, nipples are not the size of pancakes, no cottage cheese on their asses, no roast beef hanging between their legs. Perfect in every way.

 

[Trunx81]

Those sound like some pretty great humans. I'm sure they were completely perfect. Not overweight, tits are not to their belly buttons, nipples are not the size of pancakes, no cottage cheese on their asses, no roast beef hanging between their legs. Perfect in every way.

wait... you KNOW my ex?!

 

[badblue]

My ex worked at a doctor and she told me how she and the other girls always made fun of the small d*cks the guys had in anesthesia.

This is why I always let the medical staff know I'm a grower not a shower.

 

[dave_d]

How old were you when you got the first one, and what prompted you to go?

40 because of family history. My dad had colon cancer at age 50 so that means the doctor recommendation is start at 40. (Admittedly my dad smoked like crazy which is apparently a risk factor for it.) So far I've had 3 and they've never seen a polyp. (Everyone of my brothers have had polyps. I have a diverticula though.)

 

[Rentahamster]

What sticker do I get? I need an example before I commit.

 

[Esquie]

I'm now in my 40s, this is solid advice. Unfortunately, my insurance doesn't cover a colonoscopy until I'm 45. Pretty sure that's the official recommendation here in the states so all the insurance companies follow it.

Edit: they should really lower the age for it due to how much ultra processed junk we eat.