10 or 12 years ago, I was the picture of health

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Ok, maybe that is a slight exaggeration. I may have been a bit overweight. But I had no illnesses to speak of.

Now, I’m half blind in one eye, I’m severely diabetic, I have pains all over, When I wake up my knee is painful as hell until I stretch it and walk around for a bit, my weight is out of control and I’m schizophrenic. And now, I get positive result on my cologuard test, which could possibly mean colon cancer.

I’m not really scared about it, but it would be nice to know soon instead of waiting months for a colonoscopy. I just dont like the suspense.

What a difference 10 years makes.

As a side note, I think im having a bit of post holiday depression. Christmas and buying presents and such gave me something to look forward to. I have nothing exciting coming up in the near future now.

My near future holds cataract surgery and colonoscopies. Yay!

Anywho, thanks for reading.

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I’m sorry old friend.

I wish I knew what to say to comfort you.

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You’re a strong guy Bowens. I think 2024 will be a good year for you. You deserve it kind sir.

When it comes to colon cancer, both my grandparents on my dads side died of it. That puts me at higher risk than the average person.

I have a feeling your test was a false positive.

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I was 156 5 years ago , now i’m 260 lbs

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I hope the test turns out alright and that you have many good years to go.

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15 years ago I could bench press 385 lbs, could do a ton of pullups and run a 5.0 40 yard dash. Now Im 54 and am fat and lazy. The meds make me lazy and I guess depression does too. This illness has been rough on me physically :sleepy:

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look on the bright side, at least you are still alive, the stars are still shining, birds still sing :slight_smile:

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I didn’t mean to imply you should be scared. I am just a hypochondriac I project it sometimes

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I’m so sorry you had to go through all that. :frowning: I hope you don’t have colon cancer.

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very sorry man…why is it taking months to get a colonoscopy when they know it might be cancer? I would think that would expedite things.

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That’s a lot of things going on.

I hate that you have to wait for the colonoscopy.

Doesn’t seem right.

Something you can do that’ll both help and give you something to look forward to is changing how you do things this year.

I know you take care of yourself and try to work with your diagnosis,

But there has to be room for improvement.

This coming year scares me to death.

I’ve got sooo much coming up so quick it’s insane.

However,

I’m still looking forward to it because I’m losing weight.

And I’m kind of killing it.

You could put that Christmas energy into yourself and get healthier.

That’ll make you feel better on all fronts,

And if this colon scare becomes an issue, you’ll be in good shape going into any treatments.

It’s a service to your body and mind.

Good luck, Bowens, you’re good stuff and I’m hoping the best for you.

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So sorry to you go through this.i think most of us hold irrational cancer fears in some degree.i go and make a mri scan every 6 or 7 months because of this fear.nowadays i m suspicion about neck cancer because i have weird ache in my neck

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In the last couple of years - reduced mobility after falls,atrial fibrillation,Barrett’s oesophagus ,premature osteoporosis, low vit d, rheumatoid arthritis.

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Yeah, that really does suck @Bowens .

I recently needed a diagnostic colonoscopy like you. In the hospital system I’m part of I wouldn’t have gotten in until May!

So I contacted other places and went with the one that could get me in the fastest.

Do you have that option?

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Can you create something to look forward to?

A special dinner at restaurant or a dip in pool or something.

Best wishes!:pray:t4:

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I can understand this 7 years ago I was in perfect health now I am overweight , schizophrenic, OCD and IBS also think Im developing arthritis

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I’m so sorry for your health issues.

January and February are the worst months for feeling this way. In Michigan, it’s gray a lot during these months. Once March rolls around it’s gets warmer, somewhat sunnier and everyone is so excited for spring.

Hang in there!

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@Bowens you ok??

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I’m wishing only the best for you @Bowens

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The weight issue is number one. My weight is going up back on aps. You got to giver to live. First thing every morning you got to get on a 30min to 1hr brisk walk. High fiber and protein low carb diet. I’m not even 40 and I can see this health situation slipping away in ten years too.

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