I hope all goes well with your procedure today. If you're lucky maybe they'll keep you waiting for your appointment--more time to knit in the waiting room! (There's always a bright side!) Good luck, and thanks again for the contest.

Good luck sweetie! Prayers and positive thought waves are winging your way!

I hope all goes well for you today. I'll be thinking of you.

Will be thinking of you. Doesn't sound fun, but you are smart to do it.

The procedure is a snap. You may feel groggy for quite a while afterward, though. Good luck!

joe had both a colonscopy and an endoscopy together at the same time last summer. and the worse part about the whole thing was the preparation. (we also only have one bathroom -- not counting the scary bathroom in the basement that's called the scary bathroom for a reason) seriously. you'll feel groggy and need a good nap but you shouldn't be frightened of the procedure. and i'm positive that they won't find anything. you're smart to have it checked out now but you're all good. i'm positive. don't be scared.

Sending good wishes your way Carole. I'm sure all will be well. Better to deal with the discomfort of the test than to have to deal with the agony of something being wrong that was not caught early enough.

All good things.............

Oh, and I hear ya about only having one bathroom! Teaches the kids patience I say.

Good luck with your colonoscopy. Once you've survived the prep, the rest of the procedure is a breeze. I have ulcerative colitis, so colonoscopies are a regular thing for me. I always make a beeline for the nearest Wendy's afterward.

Daniel had a colonoscopy when he was about five (there was some bleeding we needed to check out, never did find out what caused it). The worst part of the whole thing was the not eating bit. Honestly, that was the worst. They did find a little polyp and removed it, said it was common and not to worry. Good luck today, I'll be thinking good thoughts for you!

You are already done with the worst part...the prep. The procedure is a piece of cake. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you! Enjoy your breakfast afterwards!

Good luck with the scope tomorrow. DH gets oscopies from the bottom and I from the top every few years, and we'd send you the following advice: toot proudly! No, seriously, the nurses will ask you to get out some of the air they pump in. So, let 'er rip, then go out somewhere nice for breakfast afterward. And bring a friend to guide you gently back home.

As one who has recently gone through the procedure...the prep is definitely worse than the exam. I know it sounds cliche but once they "relax" you...you'll be fine!

good thoughts for you and your behind!

I hope all goes well. Sending good thoughts your way.

Sending you love and good thoughts. It will soon be over and you'll be fine.

xxx

The worst part (prep) is behind you, Carole! *No pun intended.* The procedure is quite easy. You'll be done and on your way before you know it. Good wishes for good results.

Good for you! Having regular checks is so important and you're so smart to follow through. Thinking very positive thoughts for you. Rest afterward. A nap is the very best way to go!!

Good thoughts, prayers and vibes coming your way. My husband had one done a few years ago. He said the worst part was, by far, the prep and not eating.

It will be over before you know it and like many have said, the worst is already over!

You'll be fine but here's a hug (((Carole))) and lots of good vibes from me and the P-Man!

I'll be thinking of you today. Be strong.

You'll be fine!! I have a form of autoimmune colitis and so have to get colonoscopies nearly every year - not pleasant, no, but less excruciating than a mammogram at least!

good luck today

Oh, dear, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry you have to go through this procedure, but it is imperative that you have these procedures as a check-up. I agree, take a nap afterward. Can't wait to see the knitting under the influence!

Smart girl, taking care of this! You'll be in our thoughts, Carole. xoxo

Good luck, Carole.

That is something I've been putting off and I should just bite the bullet and do it. Good luck

Good for you for starting screening early!
Among my peers, we "wave dpns" to send postive energy -- I'll be waving for you today.
Meanwhile, you could distract yourself from your own worries by plannign to wave some dpns for me on Thursday when I have a sonogram to check out something scary (about which I'll be blogging Thursday or Friday -- can't bring myself to do it before). I'm deciding that I'm not going to be scared about Thursday's test ... the doc who saw me Friday was perfectly content with waiting that long, which says to me that whatever this is, is won't grow exponentially in that time frame, so it can't be TOOO scary. right? So I'm spending my energy on your test today. Thursday, of course, I'll be singing a slightly different tune in the key of near-panic, I'm sure.

But even with your test loomign before you, I think you can set your near-panic levels to low...... you're testing w/o symptoms! (such a good plan!) so if they do find anything (oh so unlikely), it'll be reeeeeaaalllly small, and readily handled.

Waving dpns in Illinois

Sending good thoughts your way. I haven't had the "pleasure" of that procedure yet, but I'm sure it's not too far off in my future. XO

You are smart to do this, and brave, to boot! Good luck today.

Good luck, Carole! Others who have "gone" before you say the prep is the hard part, the rest is easy cause you're kind of under. Hoping you get good clean results!

I know it is scary, but you are taking positive steps to being a healthier person. (BTW, I had my first flex sig at the age of 29) Heaven forbid the doctor's find something! It is important to remember that these tests are a PRIVILEDGE. I am assuming you have the good fortune to have health insurance, plus living in an area where quality health care is more or less a given. So as you 'wait it out' in your one bathroom, try to see the positive side of things!

You'll do just great and Versed will be your new best friend. I've had one every couple of years for the last 10 years. Now......whether you will remember knitting anything all day will be the million-dollar question. Good luck!

Aww Carole! Sorry for the trepidation you feel about the procedure. I've had it done once many years ago when I was having some problems. Honest - the prep is the most miserable part. You'll be thinking "geez, what was I so worried about?" Staying calm and relaxed makes the whole thing so much easier too (isn't that what they always say? heh).

Hooray for winning the contest! This will be my first STR and I've been wanting to make myself some fingerless mitts - this will be wonderful! How amazing that my little name was drawn out of all of those entries. I feel guilty for not doing a Haiku! :)

That really stinks, but it's so good that you're being proactive, rather than not knowing that something might be wrong until it's too late. You've got spirit and courage Carole, and I'll be sending good and happy thoughts your way :)

Ooh, that's no fun. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

There is colon cancer history in my family -- I have not yet had the "pleasure" of a colonoscopy, but I know it's coming, and because of said history, I'll have to do it more often than some. I hope you're on the same schedule, Carole, because that's the good vibe for the day -- it's the best thing you can do for yourself! The prep is the worst, anyway (or so I've heard).
; )

I'm sending happy thoughts and hoping the whole procedure will all be behind you (no pun intended) before you know it!!

Sending good thoughts your way!

My husband went through the same thing not long ago, except thankfully his father made it through. I'm thinking of you.

Just close your eyes and think of alpaca. When it's over, treat yourself to a big delicious lunch and a yarn store excursion.

I hope this whole whole ordeal turns out to be for nothing, if you know what I mean!

I'll keep you in my thoughts!!!

Good luck to you. I hope that all goes well.

Good for you! Sending positive thoughts your way.

Scary sucks.
Keeping you in my thoughts.

ewww. Done the sigmoidoscopy thing, which you do NOT want to hear all about - yes, vodka is a clear liquid, and hope it goes well. Hugs.

Oh Carole....Yuck! I'm sorry about your Mom and just like the *mammyogrammy* it must be done! My thoughts are with you today! I hope everything comes out okay (no pun intended)! Take care of yourself! If it'll make you laugh...in my Dad's words he refers to it as having a *Brain Exam*!
Sending positive-good thoughts your way!

I'm totally treating you to a post procedure cocktail this weekend...

Good luck today!

It's understandable to be scared, Carole. But the procedure it's self isn't that bad, and while the odds are against them finding anything, if they do, you are better off finding it earlier rather than later! Good thought! You are doing the right thing!

I'm prayin for you girlfriend I'm glad you are taking care of it.

Oh man, the first thought I had upon seeing the term "clear liquid" was colonscopy. I have had two=the prep is way worse. I always blame my sisters for me having them and mammograms. I even get to have a CT scan this week. Good luck. I still can't face Gatorade-a word of advice-don't add sodium laxative to something with salt in it!

Yay Laura!

Having undergone it numerous times, my dad refers to the procedure as "hunting the wild polyp." I'll be thinking of you.

I'd go for the vodka for sure.............will be thinking of you today.

Hope the procedure goes well! I've heard it's not too bad other than the cleansing ritual beforehand.

And I'm not sure vodka would be allowed ;)

Sending good enery and thoughts your way...

Good luck. I'm due for one too (my Dad had a colon cancer).

I will be thinking good thoughts and praying for good results. I know I need to do this too soon :(. My parents, both of whom are incredibly modest had theirs done recently for the first time, and both of them said it wasn't nearly as bad as they had envisioned it.

I'm glad the procedure went well.
I hope you have time now to relax and pamper yourself for the rest of the day!

Sending my wishes for a good result!
Had one a couple of months ago, the prep is way worse than the procedure. And knowing is better than not knowing.

You mean I actually missed a contest? Maybe I should get checked too. You're going to be fine! It's those who do not get tested that have everything to worry about. Good on you for taking care of yourself! You can have all my good Karma.

So glad things went well! I hate drs. and hospitals and test so I totally feel for ya.

I'm so glad the procedure went well and they found nothing. Yesterday sounds like it was complete blech , I'm sorry.

YAY!! I was just thinking about you and wondering when you would be back. What a huge relief for you! XOXO

YAY! verily. Knitting sure does help, doesn't it?

My thoughts are with you, Carole. Colonoscopies are in my future as well, due to family history. As scary as it is to think that they might find something, the idea of not doing it is way scarier. Ignorance is definitely not bliss when it comes to these things, and it's really great that you're being proactive and having the procedure done. I hope it all goes smoothly for you.

Oops, just noticed your update there at the top. I'm glad that it went well and everything was normal!

So sorry - but good drugs to nap by afterwards! And next time you have one of these joyful procedures, just rent 3-4 good videos and have the hubby move the tv into the bathroom for you! Works for me.

YAY for normal!

hurray for normal!

Glad you weathered the test and are okay. Both my melanoma tumors were found, and found "in time" during routine tests -- we are so lucky to have western medicine's amazing diagnostics!

You had to take 32 pills? Gaaaah! You're a trouper all right. ;-)

How often do you have to do this? I hope not every year.

I hope all goes well for you!

And I do believe that Vodka qualifies as a clear liquid, as would any whiskey or gin.

Just thinking about a colonoscopy makes me cringe. I'm glad to hear that yours went well, and I hope now that you are home, you're getting plenty of rest, and knitting time.

Thinkin of you for SURE! Treat yourself to something nice afterwards. Like a great massage. And, of course, some wonderful yarn!

Where have I been? o.0

I'm so glad that you're starting your screening early, sweetie. I know it's icky, but it's for the best. I hope you're taking it easy for the rest of your day. *hugs*

Glad to hear it all went well! Don't do what my friend did and immediately go for a cheeseburger. It took him a while before he wanted to be around cheeseburgers again.

So glad things went well, Carole!

I'm things went well for you!

Carole ~ I am so relieved to hear that your procedure went well. Deo gratias.

Glad you're okay C.
xo

Glad everything went well! Funny timing, though--one of my co-workers had one this morning, too . . . Go relax . . . you earned it!

Glad to hear everything went fine! My mom had one done last Monday; very scary for her too.

Scarey indeed - I am so glad that all went well. It seems like a perfect Grey Goose moment to me!
Congrats also on your blogiversary - I didn't want to enter (since I'd just won the 10,000th comment) but I am out here on the other coast - cheering you on.
hugs and love.

Good for you for getting screened! Since hubby is 52, I've been trying to get him in for the last two years!! Heaven help me!

I'm sending lots of positive thoughts your way!

So glad all is well and you can focus on something happy now! I think some stash enhancement is in order...

Glad your screening went well!

clapping wildly over the good report!

Glad to hear your test went well. I've had the same procedure 3 times. A total of 5 pre-cancerous polyps removed. I always hate the prep, the test I usually slept through. And the feeling afterwards was like everything was pink! When they tell you that you shouldn't make any important decisions that day, I know why. It was so nice to have such a mellow day.
My Mom also had colon cancer. The test is well worth the trouble.

Wow, what a relief, eh? So happy you're well and healthy! Yay!
Geez, I freakishly dread the yearly Pap exam, I can only imagine how I'll be when I have to do a colon test. Yikes.

So glad to hear that all is well, Carole!

That does sound stressful, but I'm glad the procedure went off without a hitch! From one single bathroom home to another, I an feel your pain! =)

Yuck! I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I had one at the lovely age of 18. I'm glad they let you knit up to the very end!