tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post3050589476088396912..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Fun news! (Best Weight Loss Blog)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-53276789274447768852012-05-09T16:14:11.450-04:002012-05-09T16:14:11.450-04:00I had a colposcopy a couple of years ago. No big ...I had a colposcopy a couple of years ago. No big deal :-) My mom took me to Ulta afterwards and I walked around and was fine (and I got nice make-up out of the deal). Just bring a pad!Krystal Ankawihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772636412992254511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-39571002195594351602012-05-09T16:05:47.155-04:002012-05-09T16:05:47.155-04:00I had a colposcopy a couple of years ago. No big ...I had a colposcopy a couple of years ago. No big deal :-) My mom took me to Ulta afterwards and I walked around and was fine (and I got nice make-up out of the deal). Just bring a pad!Krystal Ankawihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772636412992254511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-29847368264322536952012-05-08T23:39:42.262-04:002012-05-08T23:39:42.262-04:00Katie, I usually have to get a colposcopy every ot...Katie, I usually have to get a colposcopy every other annual exam....as everyone else says, no big deal. I usually find the most discomforting part afterwards with the cramping. I usually pop a couple of tylenol...not advl as it thins the blood and causes you to bleed easier....about an hour or two before the procedure. Then a midol afterwards to combat the cramps. My Dr calls it a "picklingMelissakc1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13342047502886895420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-70188182489473307692012-05-08T19:21:49.495-04:002012-05-08T19:21:49.495-04:00Congrats! Wow, your blog is award winning, as it ...Congrats! Wow, your blog is award winning, as it should be. It sounds like you had a great staycation. I'm impressed that you know your body so well and don't get freaked with temporary weight gain. <br /><br />I've had a colposcopy and it isn't fun. However, the worst thing is anticipating the procedure. It is pretty quick. Good luck with all that...Tina S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04867993962328043326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-31149015056091480292012-05-08T18:21:45.360-04:002012-05-08T18:21:45.360-04:00I think you may have read the procedure as a colon...I think you may have read the procedure as a colonoscopy - it's actually a colposcopy (gynecological procedure). ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-40294950903302849162012-05-08T14:01:28.526-04:002012-05-08T14:01:28.526-04:00I had a colposcopy because I had an irregular pap....I had a colposcopy because I had an irregular pap. I went in the morning before I headed to work, which means I didn't eat before hand (I eat breakfast at work). I was extremely nervous because I hate needles, blood, and all things hospital-y. The actual procedure wasn't too bad. It did hurt a little, but nothing too bad. After the procedure, I got had cold sweats and got very clammyEllen A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15239422816595064385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-46777134287781538112012-05-08T13:29:18.468-04:002012-05-08T13:29:18.468-04:00Conratulationson the Editors Pick! That is awesom...Conratulationson the Editors Pick! That is awesome. You are so isnpiring here and you deserve it.<br /><br />Don't worry about the procedure. Just take a pain reliever 30 minutes before your appointment and wear a panty liner. It is uncomforable, but not too bad.Cara Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532450918150652301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-35773970514345953872012-05-08T11:26:35.195-04:002012-05-08T11:26:35.195-04:00I have been having colposcopies every 3-6 months f...I have been having colposcopies every 3-6 months for the last 2 years (due to abnormal Pap) Mine came back for dysplasia, but low-grade, so I have regular followups to make sure I'm clear. The colposcopy might feel like a tiny pinch, but it's not bad. After having kids, your jaw surgery and your stomach surgery, the colp will be nothing! (though I think I'm like you...still Mary Lewisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-60205097515107219062012-05-08T11:23:01.046-04:002012-05-08T11:23:01.046-04:00Congratulations on your win! That's exciting a...Congratulations on your win! That's exciting and very much deserved! :)<br />________________<br /><br />I have to quote something you said today: "everything from 4.4 mph (walking) to 8.0 mph (running faaaast)."<br />________________<br /><br />I am in the process of losing 100# (down 31#) and am following a C25k program. I finished week 5 yesterday and my RUN pace is 4.1! :D :D Angela @ Honey, I Shrunk the Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10077500788315788040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-14326789976694340702012-05-08T10:59:15.169-04:002012-05-08T10:59:15.169-04:00CONGRATS!!!! So exciting!!!!!CONGRATS!!!! So exciting!!!!!Amanda Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723751246936937538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-39819673750454014132012-05-08T10:54:24.162-04:002012-05-08T10:54:24.162-04:00I'm so happy that you were chosen for the Edit...I'm so happy that you were chosen for the Editors pick! They have excellent tast! ; ) Your date weekend sounds like it was fun, I need a date night with my hubby. I love my 3 year old to pieces but he is driving me crazy! I'm so sorry to hear about the abnormal pap. : ( I hope it's not too bad for you!Fluffy Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951633705188745829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-65846848268553166332012-05-08T10:44:45.224-04:002012-05-08T10:44:45.224-04:00I've had 2 colposcopy's and from what I...I've had 2 colposcopy's and from what I'm reading on here, everyone reacts differently. Mine hurt. I had bad cramps, worse than I would've on a period. BUT, after a few hours, the pain subsides and you might feel kind of sore. Take some advil before you go. Congrats on your editors pick!! I read your blog EVERY day. Kind of my morning ritual. lol.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397182070608876946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-77737844062069386802012-05-08T10:40:52.508-04:002012-05-08T10:40:52.508-04:00LOVE!LOVE!Frickin' Fabulous at 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14853674225662132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-8418449093442231022012-05-08T10:28:04.149-04:002012-05-08T10:28:04.149-04:00I love getting the Victoria Secret's "fre...I love getting the Victoria Secret's "free" panties coupon too :)Amy Wills Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528039058997972893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-42629242114558790922012-05-08T09:21:47.259-04:002012-05-08T09:21:47.259-04:00I watched this video and definitely I think I had ...I watched this video and definitely I think I had a colposcopy, along with other stuff to check my prolapses. I highly recommend the video Katie--it shows what they're going to do which should alleviate your concerns. And 98% of colposcopies find NO cancer, which is a great STAT!dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-23640914823900554842012-05-08T09:16:52.545-04:002012-05-08T09:16:52.545-04:00I hadn't thought about that--the editors' ...I hadn't thought about that--the editors' pick IS better. It wasn't a popularity contest, but a contest where REAL WRITERS picked who they thought was the best blog writer. You really won the preferred award Katie!dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-31279044519449186932012-05-08T09:15:51.842-04:002012-05-08T09:15:51.842-04:00I have had a few colposcopy's and I had crampi...I have had a few colposcopy's and I had cramping with the first and nothing with the second. Its only a small pinch like everyone else has been saying.<br />Congrats on the editors pick. That is great! I love you blog. I read only runners blogs because that is what I hope to be able to do in the future(run). You are such an inspiration.Karen1657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-41489268523209633682012-05-08T09:14:53.588-04:002012-05-08T09:14:53.588-04:00What great news--about your BLOG winning the award...What great news--about your BLOG winning the award anyway. I'm so happy for you. I LOVE to write, but I'm just not as good as I wish I was, certainly no where as good as you at expressing yourself, making us laugh and cry and nod along in agreement as we read about your life. WAY TO GO KATIE!<br /><br />About the abnormal pap smear. Now you're talking about my life. I had one too, dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-70811232854382985862012-05-08T08:20:49.429-04:002012-05-08T08:20:49.429-04:00Congrats Katie,, keep us posted please !Congrats Katie,, keep us posted please !Tammy/texzannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-64404588644037654082012-05-08T08:16:06.511-04:002012-05-08T08:16:06.511-04:00The colposcopy is not that bad! I'm a pain wi...The colposcopy is not that bad! I'm a pain wimp especially in that area as I had a very rough time when I started going to the gynecologist - it took me three different docs and a small surgery before I could have a successful papsmear! So when I say the colposcopy isn't bad, it really isn't! :) <br /><br />OMG! You have NO idea how I like hearing you gained 9 lbs! I struggle Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149563376697532247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-38231844320901525032012-05-08T07:09:18.395-04:002012-05-08T07:09:18.395-04:00Congrats!!!!!! I hope this brings tons more exciti...Congrats!!!!!! I hope this brings tons more exciting opportunities your way!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00543730077852116653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-60961538664057788732012-05-08T06:48:32.455-04:002012-05-08T06:48:32.455-04:00Katie,
So happy for you and your award! With all ...Katie,<br /><br />So happy for you and your award! With all the inspiration you have provided so many, you certainly deserve it. I subscribe to Fitness so looking forward to seeing you there!<br /><br />Also, good luck with your procedure...hopefully it will be fine.<br /><br />DedeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-72120038051550919552012-05-08T02:08:40.107-04:002012-05-08T02:08:40.107-04:00Congrats on your award! Very nice!
As far as the...Congrats on your award! Very nice!<br /><br />As far as the colposcopy, it definitely hurts but not a lot. After all you have been through (surgeries, etc.), you will rock this procedure!<br /><br />I also saw Five-Year Engagement this weekend and thought it was alright. My husband and I both thought it was quite long as well but my husband thought it was hilarious! I think they purposely SuziSchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992136187731838236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-53857357788780553822012-05-08T02:06:36.034-04:002012-05-08T02:06:36.034-04:00found an interesting video (http://video.about.com...found an interesting video (http://video.about.com/womenshealth/Colposcopy-Exam.htm), I think the hardest part for you will be the "may be asked to avoid heavy exercise for a week" part. Let us know how it goes.<br /><br />Woo Hoo for editor's pick!!!! ~throws confetti~Book Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078900987400537432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-51687733229226191502012-05-08T00:06:56.559-04:002012-05-08T00:06:56.559-04:00The colposcopy is not that big of a deal. The par...The colposcopy is not that big of a deal. The part I least enjoyed was when they showed me my cervix on the monitor O_o! They use a local anesthetic spray to numb the area and it kind of burns, it hurt worse than when they actually do the biopsy! But even still it wansn't that bad!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com