tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post4683163326738704311..comments2024-01-06T00:37:34.457-08:00Comments on Breakthrough Blogs: Survive and Thrive Blogfest and Jessica Bell's White LadyStephen Tremphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-41703554988647398572014-10-27T09:06:33.395-07:002014-10-27T09:06:33.395-07:00Robyn, I had to do one out of pocket a few years a...Robyn, I had to do one out of pocket a few years ago. Fortunately, the GI cut us a break on the costs.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-37096159268109503322014-10-27T09:05:28.302-07:002014-10-27T09:05:28.302-07:00Susanne, thanks and glad you're enjoying the B...Susanne, thanks and glad you're enjoying the Blogfest. We'll have to make it an annual event.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-56269909035179695542014-10-27T09:04:47.755-07:002014-10-27T09:04:47.755-07:00Lee, if its been a few years then I would push you...Lee, if its been a few years then I would push your doctor and get a full blown one. My philosophy is better safe than sorry. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-87671805645171193892014-10-27T09:02:36.662-07:002014-10-27T09:02:36.662-07:00Michael, better to just get it over with. Fortunat...Michael, better to just get it over with. Fortunately you'll be asleep for the procedure and won't remember a thing.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-40822256843217723352014-10-27T09:01:43.116-07:002014-10-27T09:01:43.116-07:00Good for you, Natalie! I'm sending big thought...Good for you, Natalie! I'm sending big thoughts of health your way!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-50826437997500336542014-10-27T09:00:58.370-07:002014-10-27T09:00:58.370-07:00Thanks for stopping by and saying hello. Oh yeah, ...Thanks for stopping by and saying hello. Oh yeah, its that prep that's by far the worst part of the entire procedure. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-19965291263357895362014-10-27T08:58:55.355-07:002014-10-27T08:58:55.355-07:00Jo, it bothers me to see anyone suffer, especially...Jo, it bothers me to see anyone suffer, especially with the medical and technological progresses, facilities, and trained personnel available. I look at private industry such as these billionaire business men and women donating hundreds of millions of dollar for the Ebola cause, and our government wasting uncanny amounts of tax dollars. Private industry will have to lead the way.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-50946450593649208072014-10-25T05:55:15.421-07:002014-10-25T05:55:15.421-07:00I think that routine check-ups = early detection. ...I think that routine check-ups = early detection. Glad you were able to sort it out.<br />Thanks for co-hosting the hop!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-65406091459374377342014-10-24T14:36:09.390-07:002014-10-24T14:36:09.390-07:00I'm grateful you posted about colon cancer, St...I'm grateful you posted about colon cancer, Stephen. I started getting colonoscopies in my thirties, because colon cancer took my Mom when she was only 49. I'm glad you made a wise choice to get that done while your insurance covered it.<br /><br />Thank you for co-hosting this wonderfully crucial bloghop.Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-80078172490445553262014-10-23T13:19:34.482-07:002014-10-23T13:19:34.482-07:00I'm glad you were diagnosed early! Thanks for ...I'm glad you were diagnosed early! Thanks for hosting this blog hop!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-45484267475685963882014-10-23T08:31:38.687-07:002014-10-23T08:31:38.687-07:00Glad you caught that early and taken care of.Glad you caught that early and taken care of.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-86101885361975206102014-10-22T15:14:23.661-07:002014-10-22T15:14:23.661-07:00Better to find it early indeed, when I turn 30 sup...Better to find it early indeed, when I turn 30 supposed to have one, happy birthday to me lolPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-2945533618500292062014-10-21T23:42:49.657-07:002014-10-21T23:42:49.657-07:00Thanks to all who participated in the quiz. Jo, yo...Thanks to all who participated in the quiz. Jo, you are correct. It's speculative fiction I'm writing. I will email you with a link to download the book. Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-32914609842990236492014-10-21T09:02:34.125-07:002014-10-21T09:02:34.125-07:00It is so important to have screenings. Glad you&#...It is so important to have screenings. Glad you're okay! And yes, if you like horror you'll love Jessica's book!kjmckendryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534751311630921447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-84639778698976046832014-10-20T23:37:15.710-07:002014-10-20T23:37:15.710-07:00I'm glad they caught yours early enough!I'm glad they caught yours early enough! <br />Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-66932938371948502482014-10-20T14:55:38.986-07:002014-10-20T14:55:38.986-07:00Thank goodness you had the scope. Cancer moves so ...Thank goodness you had the scope. Cancer moves so fast it's important to catch it early.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-44884105924783702892014-10-20T13:46:44.191-07:002014-10-20T13:46:44.191-07:00Screening is very important as this is one type of...Screening is very important as this is one type of cancer where if it is caught in the early stages it can be cured.Truedessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079953417572207613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-73301389887941234262014-10-20T12:29:56.455-07:002014-10-20T12:29:56.455-07:00Oh, those pesky polyps... I had one removed too, e...Oh, those pesky polyps... I had one removed too, even though I was three years earlier than first screening is normally given--I am VERY glad to have had the genetic counseling that recommended I get a jump start on that.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-68797574475975688572014-10-20T12:23:47.515-07:002014-10-20T12:23:47.515-07:00Wow, Stephen. It IS a good thing you went in for a...Wow, Stephen. It IS a good thing you went in for a routine check up. Something routine like that can be a total life saver.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-61969020380037728752014-10-20T11:17:36.190-07:002014-10-20T11:17:36.190-07:00I received a reminder letter that it's time fo...I received a reminder letter that it's time for a colonoscopy (my second) the day after I read an article about how many people die each year from mishaps during their colonoscopy. Now I can't decide if I'm more afraid to have it to not to have it.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-5910490465823664342014-10-20T10:13:24.571-07:002014-10-20T10:13:24.571-07:00Colon cancer is such a bad disease and affects men...Colon cancer is such a bad disease and affects men in great numbers. Our family doctor made hubs have those tests as his father had acquired it late in life, but was able to eradicate it before it became critical. Great idea for a blogfest, Stephen, as we tend to forget our health when we are rushing through life!<br /><br />Glad you had a positive outcome as well.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-89153377489275446952014-10-20T09:53:13.308-07:002014-10-20T09:53:13.308-07:00I'm always amazed about 'early detection&#...I'm always amazed about 'early detection' stories and have to agree that it's one of the best 'preventative medicines' out there. Glad yours was caught early!Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-84648011559743062602014-10-20T09:22:46.121-07:002014-10-20T09:22:46.121-07:00Stephen, glad things worked out for you with your ...Stephen, glad things worked out for you with your colonoscopy. This has been a very informative blog hop.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-79776868067160921112014-10-20T09:01:16.999-07:002014-10-20T09:01:16.999-07:00A very worthwhile hop! We have a lot of tests thes...A very worthwhile hop! We have a lot of tests these days that can stop disease before it becomes life-threatening. This is a great reminder to take advantage of them.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-11927419976534958022014-10-20T08:51:36.385-07:002014-10-20T08:51:36.385-07:00Thanks all for participating in the Survive and Th...Thanks all for participating in the Survive and Thrive Blogfest! I truly believe sharing our personal experiences can help others living a healthier lifestyle by making better choices and screening for potential issues before they become a problem.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.com