❤️‍🩹 No Filter 🚨 PSA 🚨 One of the reasons I’ve been struggling with posting lately is because I was nervous, anticipating this day. Now, that I’ve been cleared, and am awake after being sedated for my procedure. ❤️‍🩹 I think it’s important to share, how part of self-care is being thorough about one’s relationship to the body, and to listen to required maintenance as one ages. ❤️‍🩹 Today, I had my first ever colonoscopy, a highly recommended procedural check-up, once reaching the age 45 + . According to @mayoclinic These are the reasons you should schedule one. Your doctor may recommend a colonoscopy to: 🚨Investigate intestinal signs and symptoms. A colonoscopy can help your doctor explore possible causes of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, chronic diarrhea and other intestinal problems. 🚨Screen for colon cancer. If you're age 45 or older and at average risk of colon cancer — you have no colon cancer risk factors other than age — your doctor may recommend a colonoscopy every 10 years. If you have other risk factors, your doctor may recommend a screen sooner. Colonoscopy is one of a few options for colon cancer screening. Talk with your doctor about the best options for you. 🚨 Look for more polyps. If you have had polyps before, your doctor may recommend a follow-up colonoscopy to look for and remove any additional polyps. This is done to reduce your risk of colon cancer. 🚨Treat an issue. Sometimes, a colonoscopy may be done for treatment purposes, such as placing a stent or removing an object in your colon. 🤔 My thoughts: As, we age our internal organs require in depth attention. Remain on top of matters so you are not taken by surprise. 😰 Big relief leaving my appointment today (while dizzy) with a clean slate and a scheduled revisit in another 5 years. ❤️‍🩹 Preventative sidebar: Add fresh turmeric to your foods every chance you get. #longevity 🖖🏾 #mind #body #spirit #selfcare #colonoscopy #checkup #themoreyouknow #psa #prevention #healthiswealth #lovethyself #fully #mtsinai #rocks #nyc #healthandhospitals