My Colonoscopy......And Life (Mine) ......[medical; Humor; Personal] Poem by Bri Edwards

My Colonoscopy......And Life (Mine) ......[medical; Humor; Personal]

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Seven years have passed since my first colonoscopy. I had it in New York State.
That doctor said 'wait ten years', but my new wife and new doctor sealed my fate.
My 'new' fate made second colonoscopy come only seven years since my first,
and today most of what I drank I drank not to quench my thirst.


Tomorrow is the 'big day' and I look forward to its end, …… so
laxatives I'll no longer into my aging body have to send.
No 'solid' food I've had today, though on 'solid' food my mind might dwell.
To have some fruit, ice cream, or cereal...now sure would be swell.


The instructions say 'clear' liquids 'only', on this day before,
but, to me, the instructions need more details to truly make clear the score.
What does 'clear' in 'clear liquid' mean? ; they allow coffee, 'black'.
And it seems red grape juice is OK, but don't on 'red Jello' snack!


I've chosen no sedation if the doctor and I can do without.
I'd like to view and hear, as well as I can, each round of the bout.
But my wife will be on call if I am sedated and need a ride back home.
I'd rather be free after the procedure to through San Carlos roam.


I know I'm on a touchy subject....for those who love me most,
but, if possible, I'll be the one to decide when to 'give up the ghost'.
I actually like medical stuff, and I did promise to do this this year for my wife,
but I'm not sure I'll go for a third 'search for problems'; I don't relish a really long life.


The diarrhea's not so bad......as long as the bathroom is 'free'.
After all, once the doctor goes in, he should see all there is to see.
And I know he really doesn't want to see shit, ... nor smell it I suppose,
when he dons a pair of gloves, and up my rear end shoves the hose.

(7-17-11)

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COMMENTS OF THE POEM
valentin savin 22 June 2018

Or poor thing you are, Bri. I hope it’s neither a joke nor humor. Cause I know what it really means. I was operated twice. First time 17 years ago doctors removed a polyp. It’s size was like my feast. Then 10 years after just the small one was removed in the colonoscope without operation. Last year I was operated on inguinal hernia. I am 79 and still alive. Don’t think of the worst.

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Valsa George 03 June 2015

Enjoyed reading about your experiences with the doctor! I feel you are more worried about the regulations....rather restrictions imposed on your intake of food, the day previous to the colonoscopy! Most of the people who undergo this are more worried about the procedure and the test results! Bri... what an apt photograph you have chosen as your profile picture! It is demonstrative of your prime concern in life..... Food!

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James Mclain 29 April 2014

Mine was about five years ago, they removed a polyp the size of two large peas. I'm sure I should again, soon though I opt for the sleeping pill....iip

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