PSA - get your colonoscopy (5 Viewers)

[rail]

why do you hate semicolons??

I don't work with semis. Gotta go all the way.

 

[rail]

I appreciate it but I don’t drink lol. Encouraging me to get checked and having peace of mind is reward enough

Warms my heart that someone got it done because of this thread. I'll have a beer for you.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Prep day is tomorrow...

 

[faceman]

Prep day is tomorrow...

Good luck sir.

 

[zatsnzapps]

Prep day is tomorrow...

Pro tip - if you have to mix, mix it with something that's not your favorite or go-to drink.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Pro tip - if you have to mix, mix it with something that's not your favorite or go-to drink.

It's not, but why the suggestion if I can ask.

 

[zatsnzapps]

It's not, but why the suggestion if I can ask.

Because the taste of that ish ruins your favorite drink forever and ever.

 

[rail]

Prep day is tomorrow...

You've got this.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

You've got this.

Oh, it isn't my first one. But prep day just gives me the blues. As a type 1 diabetic, things have to be handled so differently to keep my blood sugar from plummeting.

 

[UptownSaintsFan]

What's the youngest you can get one that insurance will pay for if you don't have a history of it in the family?

 

[zatsnzapps]

What's the youngest you can get one that insurance will pay for if you don't have a history of it in the family?

It probably depends on your insurance carrier, but I would check with your primary care physician to see if that is something they will refer. Insurance companies tend to have more leeway when a procedure is requested by the PCP or a specialist. Once you know that, give the insurance company a call and they can look up your specific benefits to give you an accurate assessment of what's covered.

I think I had my first one at 30 and it was covered by insurance, so they will do them early when needed. I needed it and am so glad that I had it. They found polyps that they caught early and were able to remove.

 

[Tapxe]

What's the youngest you can get one that insurance will pay for if you don't have a history of it in the family?

Probably depends on insurance, but it's 50 for no history and 40 if there is history from a quick google search. Definitely not medical advice. Honestly, talk to your Dr.

 

[Goatman Saint]

What's the youngest you can get one that insurance will pay for if you don't have a history of it in the family?

With no history the new suggestion is 45. So, if you talked to your doctor they could probably write up a referral for some
Reason or another. Got any bad habits that might raise the risk?

 

[SaintRob]

Prep day is tomorrow...

I hope you’re a light sleeper.

I keed… I keed…

Good on ya for getting it done!

 

[SaintRob]

Probably depends on insurance, but it's 50 for no history and 40 if there is history from a quick google search. Definitely not medical advice. Honestly, talk to your Dr.

It’s 45 now for screening.