This might be TMI but, then again, you may need to read it.
Today was my second colonoscopy in six weeks. I’m 48 with a family history of various cancers and was told at a well visit in March that it was time to schedule this dreaded test based on those factors. I felt fine so naturally, I filed it in my mental notes (IN THE FURTHEST FILE POSSIBLE) as something to get to eventually. We all know how that goes, right?
Over the summer, I had a first time bout of diverticulitis that landed me in the ER. The follow up to that was to schedule a colonoscopy (ok Universe, I see what you're doing) which I finally got around to doing in late September. Turns out, some polyps needed to be removed. My doctor also informed me that while they were benign, they were the type to cause cancer if ignored. Additionally, there was another more complicated polyp that would require a specialist to remove. That was today.
Looking back, I’m grateful for my summertime ER visit because had that not happened, chances are I may not have scheduled a colonoscopy and what I didn’t know could’ve really hurt me.
Friends, is there an appointment you’ve been putting off because you feel fine or maybe you’re nervous, embarrassed or afraid or perhaps you’re telling yourself a story about not having time? Love yourself enough to schedule it. You just might be saving your own life.
Today was my second colonoscopy in six weeks. I’m 48 with a family history of various cancers and was told at a well visit in March that it was time to schedule this dreaded test based on those factors. I felt fine so naturally, I filed it in my mental notes (IN THE FURTHEST FILE POSSIBLE) as something to get to eventually. We all know how that goes, right?
Over the summer, I had a first time bout of diverticulitis that landed me in the ER. The follow up to that was to schedule a colonoscopy (ok Universe, I see what you're doing) which I finally got around to doing in late September. Turns out, some polyps needed to be removed. My doctor also informed me that while they were benign, they were the type to cause cancer if ignored. Additionally, there was another more complicated polyp that would require a specialist to remove. That was today.
Looking back, I’m grateful for my summertime ER visit because had that not happened, chances are I may not have scheduled a colonoscopy and what I didn’t know could’ve really hurt me.
Friends, is there an appointment you’ve been putting off because you feel fine or maybe you’re nervous, embarrassed or afraid or perhaps you’re telling yourself a story about not having time? Love yourself enough to schedule it. You just might be saving your own life.
