Hi Sharon H,
Thanks so much. You are Loving!
I had a colonoscopy in 2005. The prep was
different then, but we did not have far to drive.
Actually about 35 miles.
Since then, I've had radiation in the pelvic area
and things are really different now.
Thanks much.
Many Blessings,
Pat Ferguson
"I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Philippians 4:13.
At 04:58 PM 4/17/2017, you wrote:
>Pat,
>
>I actually remember years ago that you had a
>test, a colonoscopy, I believe. You told us
>that you were having to drink a lot of a special
>liquid to cleanse the area. I don’t know how
>things were back then, if they could not put you
>out or you had to stay awake. I had one done
>over a year ago. Yes, I was a bit nervous, but
>the worst of it is the insertion of the IV line,
>and the nurse was quite gentle so it didn’t
>hurt much. I was out of it enough that I could
>hardly tell what was going on, except I was
>waiting and waiting, moving my legs as I’m not
>comfortable laying on that side. I think I was
>a little aware of the doctor working between
>them when I thought I had a moment when I was
>able to keep still with my legs
>straightened. then the next thing I knew, a
>nurse said, “You’re in recovery.”
>
>Another thing that has been developing is a
>capsule that you simply swallow that has a
>camera. After it’s finished, it eventually
>comes out of your system in the bathroom. So,
>if you need to go through this procedure, any
>procedure, please try to remember that you can
>ask The Lord to help you do it in His strength,
>and not your own. That’s something I still
>struggle with, and I take some comfort in
>knowing this. I know that anxiety disorders
>tend to get in the way and makes it hard to give
>it all to Him and leave it there.
>
>May The Lord give you His perfect peace in the storm of circumstances. Amen.
> > On Apr 17, 2017, at 3:04 PM, Pat Ferguson
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Everyone, I'm asking for prayer, please.
> I've been bleeding, and we think it is
> hemroides. It's bright red. I don't really
> want to have a Colonoscopy because I'm totally
> scared of the prep, I'm scared of the
> procedure, and I'm scared of what they might
> find. We live 100 miles from Sioux Falls, and
> what will happen if I do the prep here at home,
> and will I be okay to go to Sioux Falls the
> next day for the procedure without having
> serious problems from the prep? I can't afford
> for us to stay in a hotel, and can you imagine
> doing the prep in a otel, not me! I'm really
> scared, and I don't know what to do. I would
> just as soon do the prep at a hospital, the
> same hospital they will do the procedure. What
> would you all do in my shoes! Thanks so much
> for praying. You are all loving! Vernon is
> doing great after his last radiation treatment.
> I'm praying for no side affects for him.
> >
> >
> > Thanks much.
> >
> > Many Blessings,
> >
> > Pat Ferguson
> > "I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Philippians 4:13.
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