Wendy,
Congrats on the news! I love to hear NED! I am hoping that my colonoscopy & ultrasound tomorow are all clear also.

Jaynee

Greg,
Thanks for the post about OsmoPrep. I have my first post-surgery colonoscopy on Tuesday and I am taking the pills Monday. I feel better reading your post that it wasn't so bad. Thanks
Jaynee

My colonoscopy isn't until Tuesday (11/27). One thing nice about colonoscopies is the results are available right away. I will post when I get home. Should also know the results of the ultrasound also. I am just praying for NOTHING to show up!

Thanks for asking.

Jaynee

John, You are so right that there is a reason for this. Certainly no one would willingly want this or any cancer, but we have all learned so much from our experiences. I am so totally thrilled for you that you are going to have a baby! Children can and do bring so much joy and happiness into our liv...

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