tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post7869386557362420005..comments2024-03-29T09:50:12.479-04:00Comments on Ramblin' with AM: When Is Someone Too Old for A Colonoscopy?bookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-25671532262685010742013-02-21T22:50:56.589-05:002013-02-21T22:50:56.589-05:00I've had both a regular colonoscopy and a virt...I've had both a regular colonoscopy and a virtual one. Both were messy and painful. The virtual colonoscopy actually has a slightly less extensive prep so that's a plus. But when they pump you full of gas, it hurts! Still, it seems less risky and will probably become standard in a few years. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09763547174099448920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-54598662405979538662013-02-21T20:42:39.628-05:002013-02-21T20:42:39.628-05:00After internet reading, and everyone's comment...After internet reading, and everyone's comments (including those who led me to think about a couple of things I hadn't even thought of) I am going to recommend that she not undergo the procedure. You, and my other readers, are the best!bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-65423621791151395752013-02-21T20:40:49.547-05:002013-02-21T20:40:49.547-05:00Leslie, that is a good thought. She has a bad kne...Leslie, that is a good thought. She has a bad knee, as I mentioned, and when she asked her orthopedist several months ago, after shots failed, if knee replacement would ever be a possibility for her, he flat out said no - due to her age, the surgery was too risky. Thank you for your caring comment.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-53513170938038274732013-02-21T20:38:46.505-05:002013-02-21T20:38:46.505-05:00I thank you for caring, and commenting. Based on s...I thank you for caring, and commenting. Based on several of the other comments, and some reading I did (for example I found a NY Times blog with a pertinent post), I will recommend she not do it. Of course, it is her decision, but she had a lot of concerns, too.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-47593348286094423752013-02-21T20:35:47.687-05:002013-02-21T20:35:47.687-05:00It isn't a fun exam, true, but my best friend&...It isn't a fun exam, true, but my best friend's life was saved by a virtual colonoscopy. I personally feel it is a life saving test - the problem is, this test does put a stress on the body and at some point - you have to wonder, is it worth the risk?bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-44549925035419526302013-02-21T20:31:52.244-05:002013-02-21T20:31:52.244-05:00Oh Mr. A, you are a national treasure! I'm goi...Oh Mr. A, you are a national treasure! I'm going to recommend to her that she not undergo this procedure, based on the feedback of my wonderful readers. Now, please tell me you didn't also came up with the name Golyghtly - please tell me it isn't so! (And thank you for the tweet!)bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-42542186455228402392013-02-21T20:25:21.341-05:002013-02-21T20:25:21.341-05:00Dear Sandi, thank you for stopping by! From you a...Dear Sandi, thank you for stopping by! From you and other readers, I have decided to recommend to my mother in law that she not schedule this. Thank you for the virtual hugz!bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-72805838126501269692013-02-21T18:24:30.586-05:002013-02-21T18:24:30.586-05:00My mom is 82 years old and in good health. But sh...My mom is 82 years old and in good health. But she is 82 and if a colonoscopy found an abnormality, would she be physically strong enough to go through major surgery. Just a thought. Good luck.Leslie Jeansonnehttp://ezdiydecorating.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-62239033261084655352013-02-21T18:14:27.584-05:002013-02-21T18:14:27.584-05:00My mom, 88 in July, was warned that aged body part...My mom, 88 in July, was warned that aged body parts can tear easily. What can a colonoscopy gain her at this age? Not sure of that answer. If she doesn't have a history need I say skip it.Carolina HeartStringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292841944812910360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-89516189383928856092013-02-21T16:34:02.325-05:002013-02-21T16:34:02.325-05:00I'm so not up on things like this. :( I reall...I'm so not up on things like this. :( I really wish I could help. <br /><br />Perhaps you could find a doctor to get a second opinion?Angie Schafferhttp://www.thelittlejazzbaby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-50073494179341295032013-02-21T15:23:57.030-05:002013-02-21T15:23:57.030-05:00I've been asked to get one done too, for more ...I've been asked to get one done too, for more than 3 years now since I'm about to turn 53. I never went for the initial exam, so unfortunately I can't give you any insight.<br /><br />I do know they want you to get them done because of colon cancer and such, but at my age, I could care less. When it's time to go, it's time to go!<br /><br />Hopefully you'll get some answers soon!<br />Bonnie Geanhttp://www.bonniegean.com/how-to-create-a-menu-in-wordpress/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-75084731472979107602013-02-21T15:21:57.832-05:002013-02-21T15:21:57.832-05:00As one of the inventors of the "prep" to...As one of the inventors of the "prep" to which you refer, I do not see the value of such an ordeal for your mom. Yes, it is terrible if she were to die from colon cancer. But, there are "occult" tests that can determine if this is even necessary. <br />Polyps won't be detected... but given your mom's condition, that may be a reasonable omission.Cerebrations.bizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01273098928740152430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-8122034999825497402013-02-21T15:20:19.552-05:002013-02-21T15:20:19.552-05:00Your poor mother in law! I understand that doctors...Your poor mother in law! I understand that doctors want to do everything possible to help their patients, but if she isn't exhibiting any problems in this regard, I would tell him "No". My mother refused the last time they wanted to give her one, and recently we agreed with my sister in law that my mother in law didn't need to go through that kind of distress (she will be 92 in April and has no problems in this area either). I will ask if any of my friends know where to research this for you, but I really think it becomes a personal decision if there isn't a solid medical reason for the test... Sending you hugz, my friend!Sandi Tuttlehttp://www.averagewomansj.comnoreply@blogger.com