Prayers for Matt Stewart

[ChappyCat]

Hey all, because he posted this on FB, I figure I can make the rest of you aware. Former Wildcat Walk-On Matt Stewart, from the 1995 and 1996 Big Ten Champs teams found out he has the early stages of colon cancer. Fortunately they noticed it early enough to where he is optimistic surgery can remove it but he strongly urges anyone over 45 to get scoped. He didn’t want to do it but his wife insisted it would make her feel better, and luckily for Matt, they caught it early enough.

Please keep Stew in your prayers that he can overcome this. Sucks.


Keep in good health,
-Chappy

 

[EvanstonCat]

Hey all, because he posted this on FB, I figure I can make the rest of you aware. Former Wildcat Walk-On Matt Stewart, from the 1995 and 1996 Big Ten Champs teams found out he has the early stages of colon cancer. Fortunately they noticed it early enough to where he is optimistic surgery can remove it but he strongly urges anyone over 45 to get scoped. He didn’t want to do it but his wife insisted it would make her feel better, and luckily for Matt, they caught it early enough.

Please keep Stew in your prayers that he can overcome this. Sucks.


Keep in good health,
-Chappy

Best wishes to Matt for a full recovery.

I got one done with an endoscopy last year. While conventionally, you're supposed to get it when you turn 50, my doctor said the data shows that prevalence of colon cancer begins to rise significantly at 45, so I would reiterate Matt's suggestion to get it done when you hit 45. Also, no matter what they say - you can't go back to normal feeding immediately after. Take it easy. I had a full lasagna meal as my first meal and it was much worse on me than the preparation, which I found to be easier than expected.

 

[Hungry Jack]

Yup. My 50th birthday included a camera tour of my caboose.

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery to Matt!

 

[Gladeskat]

Never had one. I can't afford it. Maybe in a year or so.

 

[corbi296]

Never had one. I can't afford it. Maybe in a year or so.

Do them both at the same time. Make sure they use different probes.

 

[d'son d]

Never had one. I can't afford it. Maybe in a year or so.

Can't afford not to, so perhaps a substitute like cologuard would do as a substitute. This disease is silent until it is advanced and hard to cure. Look into at least a screening which does not cost that much.;

 

[phatcat]

Never had one. I can't afford it. Maybe in a year or so.

It will be the best sleep you ever had.

They prep is no fun. I felt like Philippians 2.7

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

Had mine last Tuesday. Prep was the worst part. Far worse than any COIVD test.

 

[EvanstonCat]

Had mine last Tuesday. Prep was the worst part. Far worse than any COIVD test.

I really didn't think it was that bad. Flushed out the system a bit. Lost a kilo or two in the process. It was like a detox. Yeah, had to sit on the pot a ton, but when you have one of those Japanese seats with the heated seats and warm pulsating rinse, you don't get diaper rash from constant wiping. In fact, those seats are a real wonder - I recommend it to everyone as a surprisingly life-changing purchase. It makes a trip to the pot kind of a guilty pleasure I look forward to during the course of the day. I'm almost embarrassed to admit it, but sometimes I'll go sit on the pot, even when I don't have to take a dump, just for that warm rinse, which makes you feel fresh and ready for anything every time. Certainly something that will make your preparation for the procedure much more pleasant.

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

I really didn't think it was that bad. Flushed out the system a bit. Lost a kilo or two in the process. It was like a detox. Yeah, had to sit on the pot a ton, but when you have one of those Japanese seats with the heated seats and warm pulsating rinse, you don't get diaper rash from constant wiping. In fact, those seats are a real wonder - I recommend it to everyone as a surprisingly life-changing purchase. It makes a trip to the pot kind of a guilty pleasure I look forward to during the course of the day. I'm almost embarrassed to admit it, but sometimes I'll go sit on the pot, even when I don't have to take a dump, just for that warm rinse, which makes you feel fresh and ready for anything every time. Certainly something that will make your preparation for the procedure much more pleasant.

I was referring to the taste of the "drink"...was like poison. Disgusting.

 

[Alan Smithee]

Don’t know if you saw Audige’s face last night as he tasted whatever he was taking to rehydrate after his cramp, but I imagine your face looked similar.

 

[GI Cat]

I am a gastroenterologist. The American Cancer Society recommendation, now supported by the US Preventative Task Force, supports starting colon cancer screening at age 45. One of the few preventable cancers. Please be pro-active!

 

[TXnumbCAT]

I"m sorry to hear ths and wish Matt the best. I did a podcast with Matt back in 2012 about the book he wrote about the Rose Bowl season, "Walk On."

Podcast #152 - Matt Stewart, "Walk On," Lessons from Northwestern's Unlikely Rose Bowl Run

Listen: My guest for podcast #152 is Matt Stewart, and we are talking about his book The Walk-On: Inside Northwestern's Rise From Cellar Dweller To Big

www.leanblog.org

 

[Hungry Jack]

I was referring to the taste of the "drink"...was like poison. Disgusting.

Yeah. I remember thinking how Glades likes to tell people to drink Drano as I was forcing that stuff down.

 

[CatManTrue]

I am a gastroenterologist. The American Cancer Society recommendation, now supported by the US Preventative Task Force, supports starting colon cancer screening at age 45. One of the few preventable cancers. Please be pro-active!

I lost a dear family member to colorectal cancer in his mid-30s.

Start even sooner if you have a family history or Crohn’s / ulcerative colitis, folks.

I hope Mr. Stewart makes a full recovery.

 

[CatVideos]

I"m sorry to hear ths and wish Matt the best. I did a podcast with Matt back in 2012 about the book he wrote about the Rose Bowl season, "Walk On."

Podcast #152 - Matt Stewart, "Walk On," Lessons from Northwestern's Unlikely Rose Bowl Run

Listen: My guest for podcast #152 is Matt Stewart, and we are talking about his book The Walk-On: Inside Northwestern's Rise From Cellar Dweller To Big

www.leanblog.org

I highly recommend his book. Perfect ending.

 

[LACatFan]

I was referring to the taste of the "drink"...was like poison. Disgusting.

Had my first 5-years ago and am due for round deux (or is that deuce?) soon. The event itself didn't even rise to the level of a thing (because I was out, which my doc insisted on, because, in his words, men are wusses. No argument.), but Mother of God! The prep cocktail, ugh 🤢 ! I was told to mix mine with Crystal Light...haven't been able to even sniff lemonade since.

All that said, agree with GI Cat. Get screened, y'all.

 

[EvanstonCat]

Get screened, and get a Japanese warm rinse bidette. It will make the experience that much more bearable, and beyond that it will be a life changing purchase, I promise you.