I just wanted to provide a very quick update regarding my colonoscopy yesterday and my ongoing health concerns.

The colonoscopy, though a bit more complicated than typical, went off without a major hitch. When I came off the sedation drugs, the doctor showed me some pictures of my “healthy colon.” I remember telling him that I was going to post them on Facebook. Even thinking about social networks under sedation :-)

Here’s the exciting news: I am cancer-free! In fact, I’m happy to report that the cause of my symptoms was one of the better case scenarios. The doctors did a good job of preparing me for the worst – but my family (and my mom in particular) are all breathing a collective sigh of relief.

I need to thank you for your support and tremendous outpouring of notes that I’ve received over the last few weeks. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayer. I really appreciate it – and I am very grateful. Thank you.

I am eager to go back to thinking about less important things.

So, another chapter closed and another adventure comes to an end. On to the next!

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  • At 2009.12.01 09:22, Wolfie23 said:

    w00T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hooray!

    • At 2009.12.01 09:23, Doc said:

      Nice, D!
      I was certain from day dot that it was all going to be OK.
      The ‘C’ word is such an awful word to hear.
      Let’s hope this is the last time you do hear it.
      Enjoy the rest of your… life!

      • At 2009.12.01 09:24, Jaime said:

        Yes!!!
        I guess thanks to you and this little episode, I finally became familiar with Twitter (Fairplayer63)cause I wanted to stay current with this new adventure. I am glad to hear you are doing well… You are very important to a lot of people, especially to me. :)

        • At 2009.12.01 09:25, Robert said:

          ;-) Very happy for you ;-) Now get that healthy colon down to Australia and get in that speedo!

          • At 2009.12.01 09:38, gary said:

            Thank God! So glad to hear that everything’s a-okay. Someone with as much enthusiasm and inspiration for the world needs to stay here a little longer. Keep your world coming.

            • At 2009.12.01 09:39, Earl said:

              YES!!!! YAY!!!! YIPPEE!!!! Now where’s the celebration party at?? LOL!

              I’m happy everything turned out for the best. The Universe was giving you an early Christmas present!

              • At 2009.12.01 10:04, Sean said:

                Very glad it worked out ok for you!

                • At 2009.12.01 10:22, boxerdude said:

                  Hey congratulations man! That’s great news. What an awesome Christmas present for you and your family. I’m so relieved for you!

                  • At 2009.12.01 10:24, Jeff said:

                    So glad you are ok! My prayers were answered!
                    Happy Holidays to you and yours!! J.

                    • At 2009.12.01 10:52, Adam said:

                      Im so happy to hear this. That’s fantastic. Now, enjoy your time with family and have a fabulous holiday.

                      Love, peace and positive vibes all the way from Canada.

                      Adam

                      • At 2009.12.01 10:52, David said:

                        That’s good news.

                        • At 2009.12.01 11:16, Chris said:

                          Congrats & much love!!!

                          …but having “been there and done that”…I offer congrats on both being declared cancer free and surviving the medical establishment, which can be a humbling (and at time frustrating) experience.

                          • At 2009.12.01 11:26, Eddie on the Cape said:

                            now you can concern urself with more important things such as….what speedo to wear when you meet up with aussie Shannon! He gonna photograph u?

                            • At 2009.12.01 11:52, Mark (from Toronto) said:

                              good!

                              • At 2009.12.01 11:53, erick70115 said:

                                Now it’s time to get totally amped about AUSTRALIA and showing off your super healthy body!!

                                Thrilled for you dude……:)

                                • At 2009.12.01 11:57, Don said:

                                  Awesomeness!

                                  • At 2009.12.01 12:00, Adam said:

                                    That is great news! I agree with gary, I think that the universe has some more things in store for you before you leave the Earth. I am so glad to hear that you’ll still be around for a while. Enjoy your holidays!

                                    • At 2009.12.01 12:00, Lucy said:

                                      WWoooo HOoooo excellent news!

                                      • At 2009.12.01 12:03, Mark said:

                                        Whehey!

                                        • At 2009.12.01 12:20, gnjen said:

                                          It is so great to hear good news :) )

                                          • At 2009.12.01 12:29, matt in uk said:

                                            omg Davey :) thats awesome news, love you so much x

                                            • At 2009.12.01 12:54, pierre said:

                                              Excellent news !

                                              • At 2009.12.01 13:05, Tristian Ranson said:

                                                I am so very happy to hear the good news. Yaaaaa Kudos! Love…

                                                • At 2009.12.01 13:19, frank said:

                                                  great news Davey!

                                                  glad to hear you are healthy.

                                                  love your blog.

                                                  wish you well.

                                                  can’t wait to read about you in Australia.

                                                  • At 2009.12.01 13:27, Larry said:

                                                    Wonderful new Davey!!!!
                                                    Glad you are well and keep up the good work!
                                                    Go Red!

                                                    • At 2009.12.01 13:32, Gabriele said:

                                                      I am so glad to hear your good news, David!

                                                      • At 2009.12.01 13:50, Kristina said:

                                                        YAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY! :D I love you Daveyyy!

                                                        • At 2009.12.01 14:09, Larry said:

                                                          YAY!

                                                          • At 2009.12.01 14:11, Colm said:

                                                            That is sush good news Davey.
                                                            Good for you.Your such a good person it would be wrong if you were taken from the world.

                                                            • At 2009.12.01 14:12, Colm said:

                                                              Thats awesome Davey.Good for you.You are such a good person it would be almost wrong if you were taken from the world.

                                                              • At 2009.12.01 14:28, joseph said:

                                                                On Nov 28 I wrote: “you have overcome fear – but trepidation of the unknown lingers. prepared for death – but the desire to cling to this dimension impedes its arrival. deeper introspection from this has allowed a stronger connection to your higher consciousness. all will be well and your light burns brighter because of it.”

                                                                the spirits never lie – and i look forward to many more years of bathing in your light and soaking up your wisdom :-) Peace.

                                                                • At 2009.12.01 14:30, Calvin said:

                                                                  Fantastic news :D

                                                                  • At 2009.12.01 14:57, Jim said:

                                                                    Keep on truckin’!!!!!!!!!

                                                                    • At 2009.12.01 14:57, eric said:

                                                                      I am very happy to hear that from you David ! I have always loved happy endings!
                                                                      bye,

                                                                      • At 2009.12.01 15:15, Jake said:

                                                                        Brilliant news Davey – you can breathe a sigh of relief and concentrate on your trip to Oz. :-) xx

                                                                        • At 2009.12.01 15:31, eric said:

                                                                          ps : Just a funny song I found. A clever idea indeed, I’m sure you’ll appreciate it!

                                                                          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVo-S9ns2_A

                                                                          • At 2009.12.01 16:17, Leigh said:

                                                                            WHEW!!!!!!!!

                                                                            • At 2009.12.01 16:31, Micheal said:

                                                                              YAY!!! I’m so happy to hear that you are fine ^_^

                                                                              • At 2009.12.01 17:03, Tony & Oscar said:

                                                                                Drama Queen.

                                                                                • At 2009.12.01 17:36, Thom said:

                                                                                  Congratulations! I’m glad you stayed in the moment and mentally clear through it.

                                                                                  • At 2009.12.01 17:39, ctocity said:

                                                                                    Wonderful! I had one done in March and all was fine too… I wish you nothing but great health and happiness! Enjoy your holidays with the family and I truly envy you going to Australia! Enjoy! <<>>

                                                                                    • At 2009.12.01 17:50, EGo said:

                                                                                      I’m very glad your’e allright. I was really worried about you there. I actually had problems sleeping one night a few weeks ago, thnking of how I could be sad about someone I never met having cancer.
                                                                                      You are on my top 5 list of important people in my life (that is except my family), if your’e not number 1.

                                                                                      Peace and love, happy for you :)

                                                                                      • At 2009.12.01 18:00, Andy said:

                                                                                        Ok, sounds good. We need a peek to make sure they didn’t damage the entrance.. :-)

                                                                                        • At 2009.12.01 19:32, George Johnson said:

                                                                                          Dave, a lot of good people prayed for you, I am sure. And God moves in mysterious ways. Bless you.

                                                                                          I was very sad to read you situation. I have been somehing like there with retinal problems, which are not resolved. Everyone has scares, but life is about finding the good things every day …

                                                                                          Best wishes from George

                                                                                          • At 2009.12.01 19:36, Colin said:

                                                                                            What WAS the cause of your symptoms? Have they discovered that yet?

                                                                                            • At 2009.12.01 20:24, Taz said:

                                                                                              Great news, I am so happy for you.
                                                                                              Take Care.

                                                                                              • At 2009.12.01 21:09, Daniel said:

                                                                                                That’s absolutely brilliant! I’m absolutely delighted for you! Been waiting anxiously to hear how you got on! Now you can enjoy Australia! Love you loads! Daniel. xoxoxoxo

                                                                                                • At 2009.12.01 21:11, William said:

                                                                                                  Good news!

                                                                                                  ~W

                                                                                                  • At 2009.12.01 21:56, Richard said:

                                                                                                    Great News !

                                                                                                    • At 2009.12.01 23:00, matthew said:

                                                                                                      Praise Jesus your ok. I love you Davey! Ah Ah Yayyyyy

                                                                                                      • At 2009.12.01 23:03, christopher said:

                                                                                                        my prayers -they were answered.Hooray-yes-there is a God.DW-this great news made my day-your day-and all our blogbuddies-too.seriously-there arent enough words to describe my elation.im sure youre feeling on top of the world.and you should.we cant lose Davey Wavey ever.———now think about the Family visit-and that trip to Oz.

                                                                                                        • At 2009.12.01 23:40, Chris said:

                                                                                                          I was so happy to hear your news! This is GREAT!! Your a doll and I wish you continued health and happiness! Big LOVE,
                                                                                                          Chris Higgins

                                                                                                          • At 2009.12.02 01:12, Aaron said:

                                                                                                            It’s definitely exciting to know you’re cancer-free! The world needs more positive people like you!

                                                                                                            • At 2009.12.02 01:52, Keith said:

                                                                                                              Congratulations! I have been thinking about you daily but have been convinced from the start that Cancer just was not a possibility for you because there is a part of the law of attraction that says that disease can’t live and grow in a person who lives positively and sends out love to the world which u definitely do so while I am relieved u are ok I have been sure from the start that u would be ok simply because of who you are and how u live you are an inpiration to so many if you only knew…

                                                                                                              • At 2009.12.02 01:57, John said:

                                                                                                                Great news. Tell us more about the procedure; it might help some of us who are scared to have the test done.

                                                                                                                • At 2009.12.02 02:56, jeremy said:

                                                                                                                  Davey,

                                                                                                                  I am glad that all is well. I guess someone up there likes you.

                                                                                                                  Jeremy

                                                                                                                  • At 2009.12.02 03:26, Tanner said:

                                                                                                                    Wonderful news, Davey!

                                                                                                                    • At 2009.12.02 06:15, Jaime said:

                                                                                                                      This song reminded me of you… “My Star” by Brainstorm
                                                                                                                      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekoI2dM8b5s

                                                                                                                      • At 2009.12.02 07:13, Dwight said:

                                                                                                                        Congratualtions Davey!!

                                                                                                                        • At 2009.12.02 07:32, Ian said:

                                                                                                                          Yippee!!!! Great news and a great relief! Big hugs from Brussels – so happy for you! x

                                                                                                                          • At 2009.12.02 07:41, JT said:

                                                                                                                            I’m glad your butt is OK.

                                                                                                                            I’ll guess you’ll be putting it back to good use soon.

                                                                                                                            • At 2009.12.02 08:15, William said:

                                                                                                                              I am very happy for you and i have been praying for you. What seems strange though is that you thanked everyone for their good thoughts and prayers but you have stated you are not a believer. I am not trying to convert you or to criticize or judge you.
                                                                                                                              Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs or not. I just think it strange that you would appreciate someone’s prayers in your behalf.
                                                                                                                              In any case I am very happy for you.

                                                                                                                              • At 2009.12.02 08:44, Sannee said:

                                                                                                                                I’m so happy for you and for the rest of the world:)

                                                                                                                                • At 2009.12.02 08:45, Tristan said:

                                                                                                                                  this is wonderful news! now if only Thanks Giving were this Thur. you could say your thankful for being cancer free. have a wonderful day!

                                                                                                                                  • At 2009.12.02 09:30, Rainy said:

                                                                                                                                    This is great to hear. Whatever was causing your symptoms, I hope it can be treated quickly and easily so you can focus on the learning and adventure that we love to share with you.

                                                                                                                                    • At 2009.12.02 09:36, Brian said:

                                                                                                                                      I had a feeling you were too young and healthy to have anything like colon cancer (you’re not obese and I bet you don’t eat a lot of red meat, not that those are the only causes, but…). I’m happy for you.

                                                                                                                                      • At 2009.12.02 11:07, John B said:

                                                                                                                                        I am relieved that you are not a victim of the big “C”. It’s onward and upward now. Just make sure you post plenty of speedo pictures when you adventure down under.

                                                                                                                                        • At 2009.12.02 11:32, Jio Araullo said:

                                                                                                                                          oh hey, good for you! I mean, I’m glad that my favorite YouTube star is C-free… from a random dude from the net, i feel genuinely happy for you… more videos please! hehe!

                                                                                                                                          • At 2009.12.02 12:37, stunatra said:

                                                                                                                                            This is great! Glad to hear it!

                                                                                                                                            • At 2009.12.02 15:04, Sparkie Sunshine said:

                                                                                                                                              So glad to hear that you are indeed healthy so you can continue to shake up our brainwashed beliefs. Keep up the good work. Big hug to you.

                                                                                                                                              • At 2009.12.02 18:54, Sebastian said:

                                                                                                                                                All I can say is that you lived the question and for now have lived into an answer. Your life’s quest for the real, the ultimate reality goes on.

                                                                                                                                                You are blessed to be healthy (at least cancer-free) and we are blessed to have you as part of our community.

                                                                                                                                                • At 2009.12.02 20:35, Al said:

                                                                                                                                                  DAVEY

                                                                                                                                                  I’m an atheist but I prayed for you just in case,couldn’t hurt right?

                                                                                                                                                  Your a special person, and we all need you.

                                                                                                                                                  Love ya

                                                                                                                                                  • At 2009.12.02 21:34, Chadzie said:

                                                                                                                                                    Such great news, Davey! The world’s got bigger plans for you!

                                                                                                                                                    • At 2009.12.02 23:14, Reech said:

                                                                                                                                                      …Told ya handsome! =_ñ…

                                                                                                                                                      • At 2009.12.02 23:59, James said:

                                                                                                                                                        Congrats Davey! (you don’t suppose the doc ordered the tests because he couldn’t help himself do you?)

                                                                                                                                                        • At 2009.12.03 04:58, davvi said:

                                                                                                                                                          Praise The Lord :-) ! Davey. Turned-out just the way i knew it would, because of “Him” and all of our prayers to “Him.” i can Never Thank God enough! Much Love to All ;-) , _ _ davvi

                                                                                                                                                          • At 2009.12.03 05:11, davvi said:

                                                                                                                                                            Al, you’re beautiful! Thank You and God bless you, Davey and everyone here :-) ’. Much love to All ;-) , _ _ davvi

                                                                                                                                                            • At 2009.12.03 13:00, Bob said:

                                                                                                                                                              Good news!

                                                                                                                                                              • At 2009.12.03 16:10, Bryn said:

                                                                                                                                                                So glad to here it.!

                                                                                                                                                                It just wouldn’t be the same without your helpful and insightful blog and Youtube channel.

                                                                                                                                                                Hope you can relax more! =]

                                                                                                                                                                Hope we get to meet sometime, it would be cool just to say hi. =]

                                                                                                                                                                Glad your ok though

                                                                                                                                                                Bryn

                                                                                                                                                                • At 2009.12.04 01:00, Matthew said:

                                                                                                                                                                  Very glad to hear all is well. You are an inspiration :)

                                                                                                                                                                  • At 2009.12.04 01:00, Andrew said:

                                                                                                                                                                    So glad to hear it!! =)

                                                                                                                                                                    • At 2009.12.04 13:21, D said:

                                                                                                                                                                      Congrats!! Hopefully, more men will become active in maintaining their health by going for check-ups but also by checking themselves (e.g. checking for lumps – testicular cancer). xx

                                                                                                                                                                      • At 2009.12.06 21:42, Oj said:

                                                                                                                                                                        WONDERFUL!!!!

                                                                                                                                                                        So happy ur happy!!

                                                                                                                                                                        • At 2009.12.07 02:36, gary bing said:

                                                                                                                                                                          I was about your age when I had the first test. At about fifty you should be checked out every four years. I think I had two before reaching that age. My grandfather died of colon cancer and the nurses that were with him considered him heroic, given the severity of the situation he made no fuss.

                                                                                                                                                                          • At 2009.12.07 23:27, g said:

                                                                                                                                                                            nice to hear you are ok. i actually got online today just to see what had happened.

                                                                                                                                                                            • At 2009.12.08 08:41, "Celtboy"Gary said:

                                                                                                                                                                              How did I miss this happy news?

                                                                                                                                                                              I’m ecstatic for you, Mr. Wavey!

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