I'M AN IDIOT

jerseysue
jerseysue Member Posts: 624 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
So yesterday I drank my stuff for my flex sigmoid. I crapped liked crazy and having a colostomy at this time is pretty rough. So I get up early drink somemore of my stuff. Take a shower, drive to the hospital get there right at 830. The nurse asks me for my name I tell her and she says I don't have you down for today. I said oh yes it's for 9am. She looks on the computer and says no we have you down for next Wednesday. Wonderful I get to drink and crap myself again next week!

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  • kerry
    kerry Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    #2
    Sue, look at the positive side - No one can say you are full of it!!!! Ha!

    So sorry, I just couldn't resist.

    I do feel for you. That's awful. Why the flex sig and not the full enchilada??

    Kerry
  • scouty
    scouty Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    #3
    Oh Sue honey,

    I am so sorry for date confusion. I think I have made that mistake a few times myself and feel like a fool each time. Don't worry, you are right up there on my prayer list and I completely understand the need for the flex sig. Rectal cancer is different from colon cancer for testing. I had a colostomy bag and with rectal cancer, I think it makes it harder for the testing to pick up the **** cells. I know testing has missed mine a few times.

    And you are not an idiot, you are my friend.

    Lisa P.
  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown Member Posts: 1,537 Member
    #4
    Sue,
    I am sorry you had to go throgh this trouble for nothing. But on the positive side you did not have to suffer through sigmoid and wait for results. And I guess, it is good to clean your intestines anyway. You may want to make it a habit to call your clinic the day before your appointment to just make sure that nothing is wrong, rescheduled, etc. and then start drinking if they confirm your appointment.

    Best wishes for next week.

    Eleonora
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #5
    You know, Sue, that people used to take 'high colonics' for their HEALTH quite often....sigh...I am sorry you have to suffer twice....

    Hugs, Kathi
  • CAMaura
    CAMaura Member Posts: 719 Member
    #6
    You poor thing. I am so sorry. I cannot help but think that you might have A LOT going on and just spaced...
    Been there...Will probably be there again very soon. Maura
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #7
    Sue -

    I'm sorry... I am sitting here laughing my **** off... I feel bad for you, but I can see myself doing exactly the same thing. If I don't have my damn PDA with me, I am LOST!

    Maybe if you just eat broth and drink water between now and then?

    Anyway, thanks for sharing that chuckle. They say memory os the second thing to go... I can't seem to recall what the first thing to go is...

    - SB
  • Lisa Rose
    Lisa Rose Member Posts: 598 Member
    #8
    Oh Sue,

    Your not idiot - at least you remembered you had an appointment. . . Last month I forgot my check up and had to wait 3 weeks for another appointment. Look at the bright side at least you had a good clean out.

    Baby Lisa
  • goldfinch
    goldfinch Member Posts: 735
    #9
    oh, I feel your pain. here's to excellent test results next week!
    Mary
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  • mindy10
    mindy10 Member Posts: 182 Member
    #11
    Your to funny!! Thanks for the laugh I needed it. Mindy
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #12
    spongebob said:

    Sue -

    I'm sorry... I am sitting here laughing my **** off... I feel bad for you, but I can see myself doing exactly the same thing. If I don't have my damn PDA with me, I am LOST!

    Maybe if you just eat broth and drink water between now and then?

    Anyway, thanks for sharing that chuckle. They say memory os the second thing to go... I can't seem to recall what the first thing to go is...

    - SB

    Dad,
    If you can't remember, it must NOT be important...something about 'When a maaaan loves a woman' thing....sigh....
    Hugs, Kathi
  • debralla
    debralla Member Posts: 203 Member
    #13
    mindy10 said:

    Your to funny!! Thanks for the laugh I needed it. Mindy

    Sue
    Wow , Well all I can say is thanks for sharing your story .
    I know that I have messed up on a few Appt. , But sure would hate to mess up on that one .
    I am going to buy me a date book and keep better track of all my Appt .
    Good luck next week with you scope .
    Keep us all posted .
    Take Care and God Bless.
    Debra
  • pink05
    pink05 Member Posts: 550
    #14
    That's very humble of you to share that story with us. I have mixed up appointments several times. It happens to the best of us. I'm sure when all of this is over you will look back and have yourself a good laugh.

    -Lee-
  • cherriann
    cherriann Member Posts: 155 Member
    #15
    well at least i know i am not alone. i know how bad it can be though, just got over a 10 day stomach virus with colostomy. hang in.
    cherri
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    #16
    cherriann said:

    well at least i know i am not alone. i know how bad it can be though, just got over a 10 day stomach virus with colostomy. hang in.
    cherri

    Sue...I don't recall you looking like an idiot when we met you. I do recall you being one bubbly babe tho! Sorry you have to do it all again. I'm not gunna laugh....it ain't right...shame on yah Sponger!
    Maybe we all oughta go out n buy a PDA....hang a mo...Jen yah got yours handy? Maybe I can hire it out?.....lol!Sue.....blame it on chemo brain!
    huggs Ross n Jen
  • nanuk
    nanuk Member Posts: 1,358 Member
    #17
    yeh, but a loveable one... Bud
  • Patrusha
    Patrusha Member Posts: 487
    #18
    Ouch, Sue. Reading this makes my bum hurt! Hope the scope goes well (when it actually happens, that is!).

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