Have you had a Colonoscopy??

oscash said:
Oh Patty, I got a shock when I read about your colonoscopy. My friend had the same thing happen to him, He had to see a specialist, and they did a follow-up colonoscopy, and he did have to large polyp removed with great success. He has to see the Doctor again in February next year. When I had mine done, they did find cancer in the small intestine, and I had an operation within 3 weeks. They did key-hole surgery, no pain and home in 4 days. Had a follow up colonoscopy and all clear and to see the Doctor in 3 years' time. Sending positive thoughts your way. 💞
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Thanks for sharing your story. So if there IS cancer, having the polyps removed IS the answer . There’s no chemo therapy or radiation.?
 
KSav said:
Hi @PeppermintPatty, I had to log in quickly and add my good wishes to all the rest. I'm also sending you a bunch of hugs! You must be worried, and I wish I could alleviate some of that for you. I do think it's best that the original physician referred you to a specialist so the polyp removal could be done carefully given that it is wrapped around an artery, but I can imagine the wait is hellacious.

I'm sorry, too, that the procedure was painful for you.

I've been thinking of you and actually logged back in for the specific reason of checking for an update on this. (I'm too sad to be online much for the next few days.)

Again, I'm sending you lots of hugs and warm wishes. Please do keep us posted. 💜💜💜
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Thanks KSav,
Yes I agree that if the doctor didn’t feel comfortable doing the surgery then he SHOULD recommend me to someone else. Absolutely. I’m actually glad he did that. I’m not happy about having to do this all over again but it IS what it IS and that’s what’s needed.

I will keep you posted when I find out more.
 
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I've had several myself and all the comments I've read here are true. I'm 77 now and I also have a laundry list of cardiac issues that I deal with. I feel that I've had enough. My last conversation with the GI doctor revolved around the (good) reasons NOT to have another at my age. Obviously, if you have a history of polyps or other findings, that's a different story. But my point is that there are very real risks that need to be considered as we age.
 
movieman said:
I've had several myself and all the comments I've read here are true. I'm 77 now and I also have a laundry list of cardiac issues that I deal with. I feel that I've had enough. My last conversation with the GI doctor revolved around the (good) reasons NOT to have another at my age. Obviously, if you have a history of polyps or other findings, that's a different story. But my point is that there are very real risks that need to be considered as we age.
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Are you aware of the new method, that does NOT involve passing anything up your rectum? It is a CT scan with a contrast dye, that is injected into your arm. The CT machine scans your abdomen for about 5 minutes, and you get up off the table and go home. No gastric lavage to drink, no forced bowel movements. It is the way to get precise results, in patients that have had previous colonoscopies, that don't require invasive procedures.

It's the standard here in Canada now and I am 79. I had one last week at Toronto General Hospital as an out patient. JIMB>
 
jimintoronto said:
Are you aware of the new method, that does NOT involve passing anything up your rectum? It is a CT scan with a contrast dye, that is injected into your arm. The CT machine scans your abdomen for about 5 minutes, and you get up off the table and go home. No gastric lavage to drink, no forced bowel movements. It is the way to get precise results, in patients that have had previous colonoscopies, that don't require invasive procedures.

It's the standard here in Canada now and I am 79. I had one last week at Toronto General Hospital as an out patient. JIMB>
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No, it is not standard procedure in Canada to get a CT scan (known as CT Colonography or virtual colonoscopy) instead of a traditional (optical) colonoscopy for general colorectal cancer screening or investigation.[1, 2]

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jimintoronto said:
Are you aware of the new method, that does NOT involve passing anything up your rectum? It is a CT scan with a contrast dye, that is injected into your arm. The CT machine scans your abdomen for about 5 minutes, and you get up off the table and go home. No gastric lavage to drink, no forced bowel movements. It is the way to get precise results, in patients that have had previous colonoscopies, that don't require invasive procedures.

It's the standard here in Canada now and I am 79. I had one last week at Toronto General Hospital as an out patient. JIMB>
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Your bowels have to be clear though, don't they? Are you on a liquid diet for a couple days and NPO the day of?
 
jimintoronto said:
Are you aware of the new method, that does NOT involve passing anything up your rectum? It is a CT scan with a contrast dye, that is injected into your arm. The CT machine scans your abdomen for about 5 minutes, and you get up off the table and go home. No gastric lavage to drink, no forced bowel movements. It is the way to get precise results, in patients that have had previous colonoscopies, that don't require invasive procedures.

It's the standard here in Canada now and I am 79. I had one last week at Toronto General Hospital as an out patient. JIMB>
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My understanding is that it's not the standard for all people, but chosen as best for some people, such as yourself specifically, Jim.
 
jimintoronto said:
Are you aware of the new method, that does NOT involve passing anything up your rectum? It is a CT scan with a contrast dye, that is injected into your arm. The CT machine scans your abdomen for about 5 minutes, and you get up off the table and go home. No gastric lavage to drink, no forced bowel movements. It is the way to get precise results, in patients that have had previous colonoscopies, that don't require invasive procedures.

It's the standard here in Canada now and I am 79. I had one last week at Toronto General Hospital as an out patient. JIMB>
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I had it done in November last year. I liked the idea of not having to drink all the liquids and nit going to sleep.
Mine was clear.
 
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