10 things to know about getting a colonoscopy

March 28, 2022 | Danielle | Colon Cancer | 0

This post was sponsored by Salix Pharmaceuticals. However, all opinions are my own. It’s March, and you know what that means! Ready for some colorectal cancer awareness? A lot of you know my life has been absolutely crazy lately BUT I can’t let this month pass by without acknowledging my story and encouraging you to […]

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Colonoscopy #15 – the 2020 edition

November 30, 2020 | Danielle | Colon Cancer | 2

Hey friends, my 2020 colonoscopy brought good news. Here’s the rundown of how COVID-19 affected it, the prep, the actual procedure  and recovery! COVID-19 Colonoscopy I hope this will be the only colonoscopy I undergo while Covid-19 is running the world. I’m realistic and understand that it takes time to fight a global pandemic, but […]

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Why I chose Plenvu prep again

October 11, 2019 | Danielle | Colon Cancer | 0

This is a sponsored post. Salix Pharmaceuticals compensated me for this post. All opinions are my own. Certain product information has been included to meet regulations. Here is why I chose PLENVU again after my first experience with the bowel prep and a few other tips I picked up during my 14th colonoscopy. Choosing Plenvu […]

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Colonoscopy Prep Night (and trying Plenvu)

December 17, 2018 | Danielle | Colon Cancer | 12

This is a sponsored post. Salix Pharmaceuticals compensated me for this post. All opinions are my own. Certain product information has been included to meet regulations. Here’s my experience with the product and some colonoscopy prep tips. October 2019 Update: Here’s why I chose to use PLENVU again for my follow-up scan. 

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Colonoscopy #12 (with MiraLAX and Gatorade prep)

November 5, 2017 | Danielle | Colon Cancer | 1

Quick report from my 12th colonoscopy (in 16 years) where I used the MiraLAX and Gatorade colonoscopy prep. Also, I encountered some new billing procedures and expenses during this visit, and my GI found a polyp. Here’s the story. MiraLAX and Gatorade colonoscopy prep For this colonoscopy, my GI doctor, Dr. Marc Taormina, recommended I […]

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