Prepping for a Level 2 inspection tomorrow.....

[blume357]

For those that don't know it, in the chimney sweep world a level two inspection is when the sweep runs a camera up the chimney flue to determine its condition... So, that's what I'm calling the medical procedure I'm going to in the a.m. I suspect it will be an interesting and busy night....

 

[hittman]

Hope everything works out well for you. Keep the faith.

 

[turd]

Just don't get too far from the terlet. Sleep may be an issue, but just for the one night. Hoping for a good review tomorrow.

 

[Mike J]

I had that done many years ago. Sadly, I'm probably due to get it again. Not fun but I hope you get a good report when it is all over with.

 

[Hawk-in-Wi]

I have one coming up later this year , I think the worst part is having to drink that stuff again in the morning and trying to get it all out before you go in

 

[Cholo]

They'll probably knock you out with Propofol. Good stuff! Lights out and a second later you're wide awake like no time had passed. The downside? You might say a bunch of stuff you wish you never would have said, so they say LOL

 

[Kevin]

Oh yes! Propofal is the only thing that there is to look forward to for that inspection.

Good luck! I did it last summer and don’t have to go back for 5 years!

 

[s4s4u]

Wondering if you get below 95 when they ask you to count backwards from 100....

I got to 97, back about 20 years ago when I did one.

 

[Cholo]

I did it last summer and don't have to go back for 5 years!

5 years? Usually it's 10 years. I hope there's not a concern going on there.

My last one was 2 years ago and the smart*** male nurse asking all the questions said: You'll never have to do this again. I said: I hope I do!

 

[Johnnu2]

Hope everything comes out alright....

J.

 

[Watertender]

I could do it cheaper but I don't know what to look for. It's amazing what I have seen looking through one of these though. Lost jewelry or wristwatch possibly but I don't think you are that big of an opening.
Seriously man, good luck!!

 

[Dan in MI]

It's not that bad. I'm due for another this year.


If you don't mind mild embarrassment you can have fun after it's over.

I was in recovery which was a large room with about 15 curtained stalls. There were little squeaks and toots all over and I was trying to be gentle too. Then the nurse came in. I asked when I could leave. She said not until you let out a good portion of the gas we pump in. I wanted out and that was my cue. I fired off the whole brass section of the orchestra for a good 10-15 seconds straight. I was out in less than 5 minutes.

 

[Watertender]

^^^^^ 76 Trombones lead the big parade!!! Benjamin Franklin said.... Fart proudly without shame! Would someone who signed the Declaration of Independence steer you wrong??

 

[blume357]

The prep stuff I drank last night made me feel awful... I had to just get up off the porch and go lay down at about 8:30.... it has also given me terrible heart burn... not looking forward to the final dose of it at 5:30... 8 ounces every 30 minutes for four times. It's 3:20 in the a.m. and I think something is finally going to happen....

 

[Hawk-in-Wi]

It's 3:20 in the a.m. and I think something is finally going to happen....


nothing been happening ? that's not right, you should have been sh----- over the moon most of the evening

hope things get moving for you

 

[tazbigdog]

I'll say the liquid stuff that they make you drink is better now than it was 5 years ago. Tastes better and no explosions like last time.

Good for 5 more years!

 

[Dan in MI]

5 years ago? Try the medieval prep of the 80’s!!!!! It took days to recover.

 

[blume357]

My wife, who has gone through this numerous times, says it is much better than a few years ago..... I'm just wondering if this is going to clear me out in time.
I did have a serious sit down a while ago and now I'm on the final dosage.... but you know all I can do is follow the instructions....
Oddly enough I've had not trouble not eating yesterday except for finding myself thinking about getting a snack... never was hungry... and I do like to eat.
I just realized why our two dogs are acting strange and worried, when ever I eat they get a little bit of it and so they have not gotten any extra snacks in over a day.

 

[Watertender]

You should have had a couple of Texas Hots on Monday. On Tuesday you would think that you gave birth to the Hindenburg before it tried to land.
My dad used to say that the doctor should prescribe 2 of them a month just to clean out your system.

 

[blume357]

Damn those look good... I hope you are ashamed of yourself for torturing me like that.

 

[redfernclan]

I've had five of them and am on the five year plan. Ai'nt nothing but a thing. A guy I used to work with was in his mid 50s and had never got one done.
You know, no reason if you are not having any problems down there.
Well, he started to have problems. Went in, found stage III
dead in about a year.
Yea, I dont mind so much after that. I just don't like being so hungry!

 

[larry8]

I've has several doctors tell me that after age 70 those procedures don't do any good. My surgeon told me to never again have that procedure due to the changes he made to my insides. (thank God).

 

[Gopher]

Due to family history, I've had one every five years since I was 30, and I'm almost 70.
Today's prep is easier than drinking a gallon of Go Litely like we used to. I look at them now as a nice three-hour nap.

 

[Lt92]

Ha ! at my age I will never need another one...some things about old age are better!

 

[WAYNO]

Interesting, this 'scopy stuff. I've had a few, and another very recently.
The daktari said, at my age I probably wont need to do this any more. I didn't take that as encouraging.

 

[wproct]

To me the worst thing about it is the prep. I can't remember how many I've had done but I think my last one was about age 74 or 75 and the doctor said don't worry about having any more done unless you start having issues. Sounded good to me and I'm hoping to never go back for it again.

 

[turd]

So, Blume, now that we have all checked in on the process, how did it go?

 

[wheelgun1958]

I've had 3 borescopes. First at 55 due to history of diverticulitis. Once from both ends for swallowing issues as well.

 

[akbluz]

Soon you'll be able to say "It's all behind me now"

 

[Jeepnik]

Time before last I became lucid enough to watch the monitor as the Dr snipped polyps.

When I told the last anesthesiologist during pre-op this he looked a bit surprised. But a detailed description really upped the ante. He swore it wouldn't happen this time. And it didn't. Of course it took a bit longer to get it together afterwards.