Let's talk about colonoscopies

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4 minutes ago, BilletHead said:

If you live long enough that is the way you go out. 

That’s not what I’ve witnessed.  Most I knew who lived into and past their 70’s died in a bed typically after some “treatment” for one of the many complications of metabolic disease.  And usually on a morphine protocol.   In fact, none of them could even kick.  

[BilletHead]

1 minute ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

That’s not what I’ve witnessed.  Most I knew who lived into and past their 70’s died in a bed typically after some “treatment” for one of the many complications of metabolic disease.  And usually on a morphine protocol.   In fact, none of them could even kick.  

                   It was a kicking and screaming ha, ha, of the crazy part of loosing your mind.

  My mom has dementia. Forgets so much and remembers so much of that makes sense. Suffering from it for years and she knows she is losing it. Seems pretty happy and remembers all of us kids. Had it for years but on the other hand her sister my aunt just passed a couple weeks ago. Same thing but hers was very fast. Forgetting so much quickly. Just a stare off into the distance with no focus. Quit eating and did not want anyone to help her with anything. It was hospice next and all that goes with that. 

[Terrierman]

On 4/17/2024 at 11:02 AM, rps said:

I chose to fish in Canada rather than go to Woodstock. I was nearly 20.

bad call

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13 minutes ago, Terrierman said:

bad call

We all make mistakes 😂

[BilletHead]

13 minutes ago, Terrierman said:

bad call

            Do you think anyone chose to have a colonoscopy instead of going to Woodstock? 

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34 minutes ago, BilletHead said:

                   It was a kicking and screaming ha, ha, of the crazy part of loosing your mind.

  My mom has dementia. Forgets so much and remembers so much of that makes sense. Suffering from it for years and she knows she is losing it. Seems pretty happy and remembers all of us kids. Had it for years but on the other hand her sister my aunt just passed a couple weeks ago. Same thing but hers was very fast. Forgetting so much quickly. Just a stare off into the distance with no focus. Quit eating and did not want anyone to help her with anything. It was hospice next and all that goes with that. 

I get it.  At 63 I’m second oldest in my lineage so I’ve watched a lot of family go.   

[BilletHead]

2 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

I get it.  At 63 I’m second oldest in my lineage so I’ve watched a lot of family go.   

           And we are seeing our potential future. It is getting closer than we think. 

[bfishn]

Gotta love the OA opinion threads! 

That said, colonoscopy hasn't yet been an experience of mine, even though I know it should be. I'm 65 and haven't even had a physical in 30 years. Couple minor infections that MediQuick cured for $25 OOP in 30 minutes. Haven't had a "family" doctor since I left the nest. My insurance even covers all that preventative stuff before deductible, but all attempts to schedule are at least 4 months away for a newbie. Screw that. I'll save up for the ER.

disclaimer: I have much faith in modern medicine;  just not in the for-profit a-holes that sell it.

[fishinwrench]

45 minutes ago, BilletHead said:

My mom has dementia. Forgets so much and remembers so much of that makes sense. Suffering from it for years and she knows she is losing it. Seems pretty happy and remembers all of us kids. Had it for years but on the other hand her sister my aunt just passed a couple weeks ago

Dementia is among the saddest and most painful things for family members to cope with, but in alot of cases the person can function fine if left alone and nothing is demanded from them.     

Just refrain from asking them to remember things, and refrain from assigning them tasks.....and they'll function just fine.  Constantly bombarding them with questions and telling them to do things just frustrates them.   They are often way more capable than it appears.....if just left alone to do things whenever & however they please. 

 It's when "caretakers" start trying to "help' is when kitchen fires, and flooded bathrooms happen.  

[BilletHead]

2 minutes ago, fishinwrench said:

Dementia is among the saddest and most painful things for family members to cope with, but in alot of cases the person can function fine if left alone and nothing is demanded from them.     

Just refrain from asking them to remember things, and refrain from assigning them tasks.....and they'll function just fine.  Constantly bombarding them with questions and telling them to do things just frustrates them.   They are often way more capable than it appears.....if just left alone to do things whenever & however they please. 

 It's when "caretakers" start trying to "help' is when kitchen fires, and flooded bathrooms happen.  

            Keeping mom in a constant routine is the best thing.  She sleeps a lot.  In an hour conversation you will hear the same thing ten times. As long as she does not hurt and suffers, I am good if she outlasts me. She beat covid and a broken hip at the same time. Sad but funny her sister, my aunt that just passed was here three months ago. The sisters got together for a visit. The two of them had a long conversation. No one knew exactly what they were talking about but those two seemed to understand what each were saying.