avatarTodd B Harrington

Summary

The article discusses the author's experience with a health scare during Super Bowl preparations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining perspective and humor in the face of adversity.

Abstract

The author shares a personal story about facing a potential health issue, symbolized by a positive result from a Cologuard at-home test, amidst the festivities of preparing for the Super Bowl. The article highlights the anxiety of waiting for a colonoscopy to confirm the initial test results and the irony of having to undergo procedure prep on game day. The video included in the article serves as a form of comic relief, capturing the author's light-hearted approach to a stressful situation. The narrative concludes with a positive outcome, as the colonoscopy results were negative, and a reflection on the value of health and the timing of medical procedures. The piece is a republished work, presented again due to its relevance to the seasonal theme of the Super Bowl.

Opinions

  • The author uses humor as a coping mechanism during a period of health-related anxiety.
  • The experience has led the author to a greater appreciation for their health and the need to choose appropriate times for medical procedures.
  • The article suggests that maintaining a positive outlook can help navigate through uncertain and challenging times.
  • The author expresses gratitude for the negative results of the colonoscopy, which provided relief from the worry caused by the false positive from the at-home test.
  • The republishing of the article indicates the author's belief in its continued relevance

The Best Super Bowl Pre-Game Menu

All the ingredients for the big pre-game festivities…

(Photo by Author, © Todd B Harrington)

Super Bowl pregame festivities can be a favorite for a lot of people. Everyone has their special recipes for the big game.

However, sometimes, life throws you a few curveballs and even deprives you of some of your favored moments.

I share the video below as an example of one of life’s curveballs and how I dealt with it. More on the backstory after the video.

I come back to this video periodically to keep me grounded.

The anxiety level was fairly high at the time due to a positive result from a Cologuard at-home test. As a result, a colonoscopy procedure was scheduled to verify the results.

Needless to say, there were a couple of anxious weeks leading up to the procedure.

The video was spontaneous and more comic relief for me than anything else.

The timing was terrible, having to prep on the day of the Super Bowl, but the sacrifice was well worth it.

The procedure results on the next day came back negative. So that was a huge relief. The at-home test turned out to be a false positive.

I am grateful for the good health I have.

Enjoy the Super Bowl… but pick another day for your “procedure” prep.

Note: This article has been previously published and is presented once again due to the “seasonal” nature of the secondary sports topic. Enjoy.

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