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Hey old guys, it's my turn and I want some advice...
davefan66 replied to Just Jack's topic in Off the Wall
The provider performing the colonoscopy should provide a list with the location, time to arrive and prep. Prep is one of two regimens from what I’ve seen. Provider will specify quantity and time to start day prior. Usually early evening. 1. Golytley. May sound like a nice prep by its name….but it’s not! Very misleading! Usually a gallon of liquid that is drunk 8oz at time every ten minutes (or so) until complete. 2. MiraLAX mixed in Gatorade and a few Dulcolax tabs. This is the one I recently used. Tough at first, but by 2-3 am it was successful and had pretty much stopped doing its job. Both preps are to be used until you run clear. The procedure itself is very quick. You are knocked out with an either fentanyl and versed (or another), or Propofol. Either works well. Propofol to me is a bit better as it wears off much quicker and the recovery period is easier. Anyway, the procedure is very easy and you should be in and out in a few hours….no pun intended! I highly recommend that people get their colonoscopies as soon as it is recommended. I believe the age has dropped to 45 recently. Your provider may recommend earlier if you have a history of colon cancer in your family. If you have a change in stool patterns, ribbon like stool, nausea/vomiting, blood in your stool, abdominal pain/cramping, weight loss/fatigue contact your provider as they may all be signs of colon cancer. Colon cancer may not present with any of the symptoms above unit it is a problem. So getting screened regularly is a must. I work very closely with patients who have colon cancer. A bunch found out by regular screening without any symptoms. Some had symptoms, and didn’t see a provider. Some found out by “accident” as they were being screened for other issues and eventually found to have colon cancer. Surgery may be all that is needed if found in time. Surgery with a strong course of chemo, or chemo and then surgery is another path. The chemo regimen for a lot of the patients is very tough for them. In the clinic every two weeks for infusion, then go home with a small pump infusing a med over a few days and then back to be disconnected. Loss of hair, loss of appetite, nausea,vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss are all side effects of this chemo regimen, amongst other issues. I’ve seen patients on their first day of chemo and the steady decline many of them experience throughout their course of treatment. Some have successful outcomes, many do not. Some seem successful, but are back in a few months to a year. A quick google shows there is a 64% survival rate over 5 years. A lot of it depends on when it was caught and how fast the intervention is. Colon cancer is not restricted to “old” people. I’ve seen very young people with it - 30’s and a few in their 20’s. Majority is 40’s and up. Again, I highly recommend you get screened as soon as it is warranted or need based on symptoms. A night spent on the toilet is far better than the alternative. -
Meanwhile, always fun to drop in on Finheaven during Bills week
davefan66 replied to CSBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
That was a great read! Some of those comments were awesome! -
First, defense played well with a couple key guys out. Second, he is a disciple of McD. He’s not going anywhere.
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9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets post game Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Go Bills!!! -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
After last week, needed this type of win! -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Bosa is so quick! -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Where is Kincaid? -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Josh. -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Dude looks good! -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Looked to me he may have been hurt on the Fields run. Looked to trip on the turf, and had a tough time getting back up. -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Does he know he can call a fair catch? Gonna bite him in the behind at some point. -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Lavender and eucalyptus! -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Prater does an amazing job with placement on his kickoffs. Me too. -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Smelling salts. Saw that on the game winner last week and his kicks today. -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Prater with the smelling salts, again! -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
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Cook is so good at hitting the hole. Ya think it’s closed, but he nails it. -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Defender fell down on Moore, still would have made that catch. -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
I agree. But, he may still be learning how to play within this defense. Regardless, McD needs to figure out how to take advantage of his pash rush skills. Don’t put too much on his plate, let him rush the QB. Have not had a guy like him since he has become the Bills HC…Miller maybe, but for such a short time. -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 2nd half Thread
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Is the Steelers defense that bad? Our D has done a great job stopping him for sure! -
Yes, yes he is. (quickly deleting all my other posts in this thread)
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9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 1st half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Man. Bosa is good! -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 1st half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Was Milano hurt on that? -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 1st half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Probably, but I’ve seen worse. Jets defender sold it by falling forward. Wasn’t that egregious. -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 1st half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Seen worse for sure. -
9/14/25 Week 2 GAMEDAY Bills @Jets 1st half Thread
davefan66 replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Ticky tack call.