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Comment on: Mudgeon Is Not Amused

Mudgeon's Colonoscopy

41 Comments
Monday, July, 23, 2007 7:02 AM davecatbone writes:

I may have to flag this

as offensive. But the part about the surgeon taking you serious was priceless. Those guys are detached from reality. I'm hoping Bubbles is okay, glad to hear you're taking care of yourself. Best wishes to the both of you.
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Monday, July, 23, 2007 7:17 AM Raven writes:

I sympathize with

you..both. But very wise words of advice. I personally won't need such a thing. (due to fact I had mine removed when I was 16.) But good advice nonetheless and all the best to you both.
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Monday, July, 23, 2007 7:28 AM Madeline's Dad writes:

50 feet of hose, eh?

Now I understand why Mudgeon is not amused!

:)

Best of health to you both!
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Monday, July, 23, 2007 8:15 AM Paulie writes:

Preaching to the choir


I've gone through this delightful procedure 3 times already because of family history. Fortunately for Paulie, no problems.

My first time through was the most interesting (for lack of a better term) and I learned a trick or two that served me well for subsequent adventures.

(Eat that yellow jello, disgusting as it is. Otherwise, the process will dehydrate you and, boy, can you get the chills. Drink water as well as that other bung they give you. Have something healthy ready for consumption once they set you free; you're running on empty, you may as well start out right)

After I'd been prepped and propped into the position--you know, "the all-access position", and they started with the drugs, someone asked me if it would be okay if some students watched the procedure.

At that point, who cared? Sure, says Paulie. Then we turn our head just before nodding off to see not a couple of people but at least 8 very cute student nurses that couldn't have been older than my daughter. All staring at you-know-what.

Sheesh. Where do I go to get back my dignity?

Anyway, the procedure is a piece of cake, so to speak, and I never had such a good sleep.

And it's a great way to drop a quick 5 pounds.

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Monday, July, 23, 2007 9:44 AM AmeriDann writes:

So does this mean...

...that I get to be President of this blog when you have your polyps removed? Someone has to do it, and unlike Dick Cheney, I will use that power.

I will do some nuclear blogging.

DailyKos- Rubble
TPM- parking lot

And that's just warming up.

Also, Mrs. Bubbles is in my prayers. Calamity has my thank you for putting up with you- and getting you home.

As far as your health problems? Ahh,whatever. AmeriCat is kinda concerned though, so keep us updated.
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Monday, July, 23, 2007 10:34 AM Scottie writes:

I just turned 50

And won the bonus prize of being scheduled for one of these procedures in the next couple of weeks. Should I get an album to put the pictures in? Not looking forward to it, you can bet on that. At least I'm not boldly going where no man has been before.
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Monday, July, 23, 2007 10:43 AM willibeaux writes:

Yo CM

Been there done that! For me the preparation the night before was worse than the procedure. Glad to hear you "passed" and that your wife is doing okay. My wife has to go every 5 yrs because of polyps. So Mis Clamity butted out!! Wonders never cease.
Here's a little humor to begin the week:

MOONBAT SIGHTING: The stoplight on the corner buzzes when its safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an intellectually challenged coworker of mine. She asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals blind people when the light is red.
Appalled, she responded, "What on earth are blind
people doing driving?!" She was a probation officer in
Wichita , KS.

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Monday, July, 23, 2007 11:28 AM BrianR writes:

LOL, Mudge

Being 58, I've had this thing a few times. The prep's the killer for me, not the procedure.

The first time, they did a colonoscopy and a pahryngoscopy, and I warned them not to confuse the tubes; as you said, doctors have zero sense of humor.

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Monday, July, 23, 2007 11:54 AM ScarletPimpernel writes:

Thanks Mr. Mudgeon

With the visuals you've provided I will now be able to stick to undereating today.


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Monday, July, 23, 2007 12:40 PM ShiningCity writes:

That

was just great. Just GREAT. I giggled through the whole thing. The most unseemly part to me is the anesthesia. After my last surgery, apparently I went on and on for some time about how "cute" the surgeon was. I have only a slight recollection of this, but I am entirely humiliated by it. I wonder if you gave anybody the Snake Eye coming out?!!

Scottie: Last week, I saw the greatest invention....they now have "Go Lightly" chocolate. I saw it at Walgreens by the pharmacy. Maybe you don't have to drink the 5 gallons anymore. And if you have bad chocolate habit, that'll probably cure you in the way of Pavlov.


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Monday, July, 23, 2007 1:33 PM Jimmy Carter writes:

OK kids..

...time fer Me to get in on this [w]hole discussion.....



I'm years away from it.

I'm sending my best to You and Yours.



Scarlet P, what will you be eating under today?


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Monday, July, 23, 2007 1:58 PM ScarletPimpernel writes:

ima eat under my weight in donuts

I had my first prostate exam ever and my first physical in years this past April. A beautiful lady doctor examined me. Not a bad deal for a $25 copay:) And no one got offended nor was arrested.
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Monday, July, 23, 2007 2:27 PM Pasadena Phil writes:

I had mine with an audience of interns

and got to watch the procedure on a monitor. Other than the occasional oohs and ahs and bursts of giggles from the audience, it really was a painless experience. Bush had to be put under? What a wuss. I had mine done because I had experienced sudden and serious intestinal bleeding (that's how I learned I have zero tolerance to Advil) and I drove home immediately after the procedure. Anyone afraid to have it done, don't be. There really is nothing to it. Now the endoscopy, that's another story.
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Monday, July, 23, 2007 2:34 PM Pasadena Phil writes:

ShiningCity

When I was sixteen, I had my appendix out and they had lots of trouble putting me under. They eventually tried sodium pentathol which lit me right up. I was blabbing away in my room by myself and flirted shamelessly at any nurse that came near, eventually, they gave me a spinal and operated me with someone assigned to make sure my eyes didn't open (I guess). I eventually fell asleep because I remember waking up but my eyes popped open during the operation when someone dropped a bottle of something on my face and the doctor asked me if my tooth was chipped before. Being on truth serum, I admitted it had been. I missed my big law suit opportunity which is probably why I never forgot.
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Monday, July, 23, 2007 3:34 PM ShiningCity writes:

Phil

No wonder you won't take anesthesia!! I always blab and blab coming awake, but the one time was particulary heinous since the surgeon was a fellow faculty member and always used to come up behind me and whisper, "I know a seeeeecreeeetttt." Geeze.

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Monday, July, 23, 2007 7:18 PM BrianR writes:

LOL

The first time I had one done, there was a nurse that was kinda cute.

I couldn't figure out any way to ask her out.

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Monday, July, 23, 2007 7:48 PM willibeaux writes:

Yo Brian R

By the next time you have to have the procedure, you probably will have resumed your acting career. By then, you will always have a good line to say to the cute little nurse.
One vet to another
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Monday, July, 23, 2007 8:38 PM willibeaux writes:

Yo CM, BrianR

If you get a chance, mosey on over to Don Lambros article today at TH. I'm having an interesting dialogue with a Moonbat named True American. He is doing his best to insult me and I think all vets. Jump in 'er Brian. I'm sure you can take him down a few pegs.
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Monday, July, 23, 2007 10:06 PM ScarletPimpernel writes:

btw, men

Why is it okay for a woman doctor to see you nekkid. And your wife to see you nekkid. But when they are both in the same room...


Awkwaaaaaaaaarddddd:)
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Monday, July, 23, 2007 10:12 PM Jimmy Carter writes:

Toooooooo funny!!!

Scarlet P, I have NEVER thought about that....
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Tuesday, July, 24, 2007 10:29 AM BrianR writes:

LOL, Willi

Unfortunately I saw your posts too late to go to the other column; it's now Tuesday.


As to asking the nurse out: it's very hard to be cool and suave when you have three feet of rubber hose hanging out of your butt.

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Tuesday, July, 24, 2007 12:39 PM willibeaux writes:

Yo Brian

An excellent point!!
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Tuesday, July, 24, 2007 12:44 PM Pasadena Phil writes:

BrianR

Try this line: "See anything you like toots?" Yeah, didn't work for me either.
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Tuesday, July, 24, 2007 12:52 PM ShiningCity writes:

Phil

I'm surprised you saw no action--women love it when men call them "toots". Also, "sugar."



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Tuesday, July, 24, 2007 6:34 PM BrianR writes:

LOL, guys!

"Now THAT'S a hose!"





Couldn't resist.

Okay, It's time for my shameless plug for my new essay, this week entitled "GOP Enablers".

Guess what it's all about! LOL.
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Tuesday, July, 24, 2007 11:20 PM Keys to the Right writes:

Charles,Paulie, Willi

Glad you and the missus are OK CM, I'll pray for y'all too.
I take it you heard a couple of those interns giggling right before you went under huh?
Willi, three words for that co-worker of yours: Here's your sign (Bill Engvall reference in case you don't know)
The day of Dubya's colonoscopy I swear I could just feel the death wishes and mean spirited garbage being posted on liberal blogs. Kinda like the ones posted when the world found out that Tony Snow's cancer had come back. Some people are just sick.
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Wednesday, July, 25, 2007 1:19 AM voice_of_reason writes:

Here's one line NOT to use ..

.. when talking to those allegedly 'cute' nurses with 3ft of hose hanging out ..

"You shouldda seen the other guy"!

Question: which hospitals do you guys go to? I never seem to run into these cute nurses.

BTW, I'm 40-something, so a few yrs away from this 'blessed' experience. After reading all this, I'm looking forward to it .. NOT!
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Wednesday, July, 25, 2007 1:24 AM voice_of_reason writes:

BrianR, you should know better ..

.. than to use the word shameless 'plug' in this context!

But (sorry) I have one of those as well - shameless 'plugs', I mean.

It is titled: "And 'free' health care for all ..'

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Wednesday, July, 25, 2007 11:23 AM willibeaux writes:

Yo Voice of Reason

You said:
"Willi, three words for that co-worker of yours: Here's your sign (Bill Engvall reference in case you don't know)".
I'm confused. What co-worker? Help dis ole geezer.
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Wednesday, July, 25, 2007 12:29 PM BrianR writes:

LOL, VoxReason

Man, I wish I'd thought of that!

ROTFLMAO
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Wednesday, July, 25, 2007 1:55 PM voice_of_reason writes:

Willi - that wasn't me ..

.. I believe it was "Keys to the Right".

Butt, let me see if I can help;

Bill Engvall is the comedian on the "Blue Collar Comedy" show - he has a "Here's your sign" segment, where he highlights the silly things that people do.
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Wednesday, July, 25, 2007 3:15 PM willibeaux writes:

Yo Voice of Reason

I'm still confused, but that's okay. It's not the end of the world.
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Friday, July, 27, 2007 6:43 PM ShiningCity writes:

Hello hello??

Anybody there? You disappeared out of TH suddenly. Everything ok?
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Saturday, July, 28, 2007 3:35 PM davecatbone writes:

CM

Hope all is well with you.
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Sunday, July, 29, 2007 9:24 AM voice_of_reason writes:

CM,

Haven't seen a new post from you in a while - either on your blog or elsewhere. Not that you don't deserve a vacation, but I hope that you're OK and the family is doing well?
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Tuesday, July, 31, 2007 10:53 PM SquiddyPopPerkyJean writes:

Ha ha, very funny post!

Although I still never wanna have one of those!! (I also refuse to ever get a mammogram. Just doesn't sound pleasant.)

My father did have a big tumor the size of an orange in his colon once, though. So I probably should.

P Phil, I can't believe they dropped something on your face when getting your appendix out! It makes you wonder how much care they take doing surgeries and stuff.

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Saturday, August, 04, 2007 9:19 AM Paulie writes:

Hey! What's up?


CM,

Haven't heard from you in some time.

Hope everything's OK with you and yours.
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Monday, August, 06, 2007 10:49 AM AmeriDann writes:

Paulie,

I'm concerned myself. Haven't seen him in the blogahood lately

Hey Charles, give a shout out to all of your fans!
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Monday, August, 06, 2007 5:32 PM Raven writes:

I too

am a bit concerned. If you notice his email is no longer listed on the side. I had him emailed whenever I posted a new one on my Blog. Last time I posted I got a bounce back from his email, as if it no longer existed. Hmm now what?
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Tuesday, August, 07, 2007 1:57 AM ShiningCity writes:

Anybody

know his real name? As I recall, Mr. Mudgeon is a bit older....

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Friday, August, 10, 2007 1:21 PM AmeriDann writes:

Calamity,

What's up with mom and pop? His readers are getting worried.
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