GOOD for Pete!
May 15th, 2009 at 8:38 am by Rachel Manek under Rachel's Good Day
Pete Petoniak just did something a lot of people wouldn’t dare think of doing.
He shared his colonoscopy with the world. Yes, the world, because it has been posted online. It’s one of those kind of stories where just the word makes you a little squeamish. But it’s also one of those kind of stories that gets people talking.
And that’s the point. Start the talk. And maybe someone in your family will walk the walk.. straight to the doc’s office. Maybe Pete saved someone’s life today.
So.. and I know the whole point of “comments” is to share your mind.. but someone out there thought it was too much to show on tv. Really? In today’s world? With all that is out there on tv and cable and the internet?
We warned people that they might not want to watch. But I did. It was fascinating!
We got the doctor’s point of view. Saw the polyp. And watched as the doctor removed it. Way to go doc!
I think it was very brave of Pete to let us see it. (and see him in his hospital gown).
What do you think??
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They put you out so you really don’t feel anything. I think most have this done at 50 but I have not at 58. Should I do it?? Probably..I think most folks don’t because of the results. This should preclude any findings and if there are some issues then this is the time to get it fixed..Thanks Pete
Pete was very brave to share this with the world! I wish more people would take responsibility for their health! If they did healthcare costs would decrease. If we caught every polyp in every patient at the “early polyp stage” There would be less Colon cancer, less people to treat who have colon cancer, and less death due to colon cancer.
This is as important to your health as breathing! Mammograms, Colonoscopy, prostate screening and routine blood work SAVES LIVES!!!!
I just wanted to say i think Pete did a great job video tapeing his colonoscopy. It will show people what to expect and they won’t be afraid to have it done. So thanks again Pete. And i’m glad everything turned out okay for you. Opal.