My Colonoscopy Adventure
& Some Important Information
Welcome back to Loving Later Life this is Nancy Lang Gibbs your host and fellow Loving Later Lifer. Whether you’re in your car or lounging in a chair at a pool on vacation, taking a walk, on the couch relaxing…just don’t be eating for this one!
I recently had a very fun 48 hours thanks to being in later life. Let’s just say you cannot say I’m full of shit. How’s that for a hint? Yes, had a colonoscopy. And I decided that it would be so cool to take you along with me on the journey, so I recorded myself (you can relax, not during any of those moments) as I was going through the time before as to what I was doing and how I was feeling. And then afterward on the ride home…which to be honest, I have no recollection of what words came out of my mouth.
Before the entertainment portion of the episode, I remind you all of the importance of getting a colonoscopy and some updated information we should all know.
Warning: There will be some frequent puns that will roll your eyes! Join me!!
Not be missed take-ways:
1. Get a colonoscopy!
2. Eat your veggies and healthy fats.
3. Get moving. Yes, the E word, (exercise) and aim for 30 mins on most days of the week.
4. Watch your weight. According to the American Cancer Society, carrying extra pounds increases your risk of colon cancer, as well as cancers of the breast (in postmenopausal women), rectum, esophagus, pancreas and kidney, among others. Talk to your provider if you need help losing weight.
5. Limit alcohol and don’t smoke. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so moderately. That means no more than one drink a day for women or two drinks a day for men. And if you smoke, quit.
6. Follow screening guidelines. One of the most important cancer prevention strategies is to follow the colon cancer screening guidelines that are right for you based on your age, risk factors and family history.
7. Get a colonoscopy!
And your mission, that I hope you’ll choose to accept…
1) Get a colonoscopy! And let me know your experience! You listened to mine, I want to listen to yours!
Thank you so much for listening! And until the next time, live passionately, vulnerably, and keep loving later life!
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