Colonoscopy Feedback with Advice and Tips

Colonoscopy Feedback with Advice and Tips

Author: Francis Tapon May 26, 2023 Duration: 12:15

Earlier in 2023, episode 225 discussed how I suffered doing a colonoscopy without anesthesia. It produced many comments.  


Although this is available as a podcast, I encourage you to see the video about my colonoscopy.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0D9PwWIJM4


Later, I got an anonymous voicemail about that episode. The mysterious man gave me a tip, so I followed up on it.


Before I play that voicemail 


Timestamps

00:00 Intro


01:30 Johnny Ward huffing and puffing while sitting on Everest's summit


02:00 Everest Reflections


03:00 Anonymous feedback


04:00 Reacting to colonoscopy feedback tips and advice


Links to learn more

Colon cancer screening: Weighing the options - Mayo Clinic


Colon cancer testing and prevention | ontario.ca


The Cologuard® Difference | Cologuard Patient Site


Follow Johnny Ward on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube.


Visit his OneStep4Ward.com website.


More info

If you want to leave an anonymous voicemail, go to Speakpipe.com/ftapon


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