And the Verdict is…

“I’m stronger than I think” says my mind as I try to calm myself while waiting for my doctor. Good thing I brought along my book. It kept me distracted from the impending procedure that I’d have to go through at this early age. Usually, folks aged 40 and up are the ones who do this kind of thing. But I guess, it’s in my blood to be unconventional (as always) whether it be in fashion, my principles, my way of life. And now, even in certain medical procedures like colonoscopy, I’ve beaten my contemporaries again. Ugh!                                  

Prior to being sedated during the colonoscopy and the thought of the huge painful needle being injected into my vein, I could aptly describe my emotions to  be very much the same as when I first started to surf. Waves crashing onto my face, being wiped out of my surfboard countless of times, breathing too hard, inhaling lots of water, gasping for air, leg cramps, drowning…. And then there was peace… Next thing I remember, I was seeing myriad of psychedelic colors. Unbeknownst to me, I was already watching from a video monitor, the insides of my colon and my large intestine. I remember feeling little pain inside my tummy and then I was crying. Both out of relief and sheer overwhelming emotion of it all. Then there was nothing.                              

I woke up groggy and incoherent. Peter told me all about it and we were both laughing at how ridiculous I acted all throughout the whole thing. He said “you were like a kid”. I took that as a complement. At least now, the worst part is over. I thought if I could jump  from a  falls 15 feet high, then I can do this! True enough, I did.

Friday evening, as I was contemplating on what could be the detailed results of my exam, I dated myself. Since I’ll be waiting for Peter, I chanced upon a nice spot at Xocolat located inside Megamall, 2nd floor Mega A just beside Gloria Jean’s. I ordered Tuna Panini which was very flavorful by the way and coupled it with a Peach Mango shake. Their desserts were very inviting but I had to constrain myself. I tuned into my iPod to drown the noisy fears in my head and read my book. I felt more relaxed. I lifted everything to God that night and just enjoyed my own date until Peter arrived.

The next day…

Endoscopic findings: The procedure was performed by means of the olympus videoendoscope CF AT200 under I.V. sedation.

The initial digital rectal examination showed no skin tag with good sphincteric tone.

Colonoscopy: The scope was inserted up to the terminal ileum with visualization of the appendiceal opening. On withdrawal, the mucosa is pink, smooth, shiny all throughout. No mass, ulcer or polyp seen. The hemorrhoidal vessel above and below the dentateline are unremarkable.

The procedure was well tolerated by the patient and lasted for 23 minutes. Withdrawal time of 8 minutes

Friends and families, thanks so much for all your support and prayers!!!

IT’S TIME TO PAHTEE!!!! Yipee!!!

PS: I still CANNOT eat chocolates nor drink alcohol. Oh well! I can’t have it all.