tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post2524917745379063049..comments2023-10-16T09:27:22.145-04:00Comments on Wayne's World: Craig updateWaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05308447697581920397noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-64035557313584319892008-03-06T16:56:00.000-05:002008-03-06T16:56:00.000-05:00We are so glad that everything is going well.Preve...We are so glad that everything is going well.<BR/><BR/>Preventative medicine is what it is all about - taking care of one's self.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-20728400750915103102008-03-06T11:38:00.000-05:002008-03-06T11:38:00.000-05:00Nothing like good reminders from good friends. Wh...Nothing like good reminders from good friends. Who have been there and done that! thanks. and very happy that all is well.A Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066992019067893513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-26408010639181017232008-03-06T08:38:00.000-05:002008-03-06T08:38:00.000-05:00Haven't had one in 10 years, now you got me worrie...Haven't had one in 10 years, now you got me worried. At 60 and after reading your experiences, I am thinking I better look into it again. Thanks for your blog...<BR/>Ken<BR/>San DiegoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-88804816557356369552008-03-06T03:20:00.000-05:002008-03-06T03:20:00.000-05:00Wow, good thing he got checked!Plus, it's fun to s...Wow, good thing he got checked!<BR/>Plus, it's fun to say the word "polyp" over and over again.Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827716404911856909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-10027990681859308842008-03-05T16:33:00.000-05:002008-03-05T16:33:00.000-05:00absolutely agree with this was and is the best thi...absolutely agree with this was and is the best thing to do. one just never knows. a close friend had colon cancer that was caught because of having a colonoscopy and he's fine now after going through the treatments. this is the only way to discover it.<BR/><BR/>as we're on the subject, today's New York Times had a really informative article today about a type of lesion in the colon that was previously thought to not be dangerous but the chances are greater that it will cause malignancy. rather than a polyp that is an extension or little node, this one is more of a dimple/depression and is very easily missed, especially if you have not done a thorough job the night before. <BR/><BR/>you can read about it here:<BR/><BR/>http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/05/health/research/05cancer.html?_r=2&th=&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&emc=th&adxnnlx=1204722347-GJaStyg7u3BO4VnOWjVhUg&oref=slogin<BR/><BR/>(you may have to have a login account, but it's free)<BR/><BR/>they can also detect other things as well. last one i had they discovered that i had diverticulitis. no one ever told me before. i just have to watch what i eat - no small seeds, etc that we can't digest.<BR/><BR/>i can't wait til someone invents the medical <I>tricorder</I> for real. it would make life so much less annoying...? painful...? i'm sure the insurance companies won't like it though...mike/https://www.blogger.com/profile/11163390678835337738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-57297238599750467292008-03-05T15:06:00.000-05:002008-03-05T15:06:00.000-05:00I agree with you 100% about getting checked. My bi...I agree with you 100% about getting checked. My biological father died of colon cancer so I have a colonoscopy and an upper endoscopy every few years (no more than 5 in between). As you say it's much easier to treat with early detection. I hope that all of Craig's test come back benign.TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938370284228244916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-84722436417009151282008-03-05T11:43:00.000-05:002008-03-05T11:43:00.000-05:00Wow...I truly am glad that Craig had this done. W...Wow...I truly am glad that Craig had this done. With what happened to Bruce's friend, I definately do NOT want you or Craig going through it.<BR/>HUGS to you both. Love you guys.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03629819439220359415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-6002245549491933942008-03-05T09:18:00.000-05:002008-03-05T09:18:00.000-05:00For the life of me I can't understand why people a...For the life of me I can't understand why people are afraid of a colonoscopy, especially if it means the difference between life and death. My partner of 31 years finally had one done at 54. They found one, "likely benign the doc said". Wasn't the case. By the time they got him back in for a surgery at the site and an iliostomy, it had already spread to his lymph system. 4 months later, it spread to his liver and he has now had two liver surgeries with about 30% of his liver left now. Chemo has been ongoing for 2 years. Don't fuck around with this stuff. Get checked and if you care about someone, keep on them until they do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-84075786973283441532008-03-05T09:14:00.000-05:002008-03-05T09:14:00.000-05:00Good thing you got him to go. My husband has had t...Good thing you got him to go. My husband has had three Colonoscopies in the last two years with another one scheduled in May. He had one big pre cancerous polyp and now needs closer follow up. Thing is, he can't get his brother to go have one even though his doc said everyone on his family should be checked. Some people are just not smart are they...ciaoRosittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722304052321553692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-75390011411894068822008-03-05T08:50:00.000-05:002008-03-05T08:50:00.000-05:00Kudos to you Wayne for getting him to go, and BIG ...Kudos to you Wayne for getting him to go, and BIG kudos to Craig for going....just know everything will be o.k!!!<BR/>Now check out that Zetia thing....<BR/>PattiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-86436883450238519012008-03-05T08:21:00.000-05:002008-03-05T08:21:00.000-05:00If there was ever validation of your well-placed c...If there was ever validation of your well-placed concern, you have it now! Kudo's for you for pushing the test despite the reluctance of the doctors ! (and on that point it only reinforces my thoughts about the current state of the medical community.) Kudos to Craig for going through with it!<BR/><BR/>I will keep good thought going your way that the polyps test benign.<BR/><BR/>FWIW, the found polyps in my first and removed them. They were benign. I have had none since then, but we shall see what December will bring.<BR/><BR/>As for the pictures, they never offered me any, but during the first test, I "woke up" enough to look up and watch them "touring" me. Kind of cool.<BR/><BR/>Again, best wishes to Craig, now that the test is over, for good results on the polyp tests. Keep him in the loop now for regular check-ups!Lemuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397995062492531171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-41473702271982072572008-03-05T08:19:00.000-05:002008-03-05T08:19:00.000-05:00Wow...You know I am probably one of many that are ...Wow...You know I am probably one of many that are totally naive when it comes to male health issues and until you read about someone who has had personal dealings one just plods along thinking nothing about what could possibly happen down the track. So thankyou for briging this to my attention and I am glad to hear you got Mr Stubborn off to the clinic as well...hugs to you both and hope everything is wonderful....<BR/>xoxoxSh@neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16692779069013864205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-63479561189161443282008-03-05T06:33:00.000-05:002008-03-05T06:33:00.000-05:00I remember my first one. You'd think they could fi...I remember my first one. You'd think they could find something better for you to drink than that disgusting gritty stuff they gave me.<BR/><BR/>Ken had his done by the VA and they gave him something that was actually chilled and you could add peach flavor Crystal Light to. Lucky him. :)<BR/><BR/>Good for you getting Craig to go.<BR/><BR/>*hugs*<BR/><BR/>SisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-49827046594037868172008-03-05T05:07:00.000-05:002008-03-05T05:07:00.000-05:00Glad you got him to go. My first colonoscopy was ...Glad you got him to go. My first colonoscopy was at 45 after my doc spotted a polyp doing a sig. They removed a total of 4, all benign. My second one there were 2 more, again all benign. I'm so happy you are stressing the importance of this procedure. My doc insists that everyone should have one at age 50 and every 5 years thereafter...think its time for me again soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-76183539767183650312008-03-04T22:44:00.000-05:002008-03-04T22:44:00.000-05:00Wayne, I'm glad that you convinced Craig to do thi...Wayne, I'm glad that you convinced Craig to do this, and I'm sure he will feel the same way. I know you will feel better when the doctor's certainty that the polyps are benign is confirmed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-83755578867498248782008-03-04T21:59:00.000-05:002008-03-04T21:59:00.000-05:00so glad you got him to go! great going!smiles, be...so glad you got him to go! great going!<BR/><BR/>smiles, beeEmpress Bee (of the high sea)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08300140506585000934noreply@blogger.com