Let me just say this… you don’t HAVE to wait. Visible blood in the stool means you likely have more you can’t see. Speaking from experience.
Docs couldn’t figure out where the anemia was coming from so sent me in for the combo Endoscopy/Colonoscopy.
17 polyps. SEVENTEEN. Doc tells me anything more than 5 is abnormal, and anything bigger than 5mm is abnormal. 1 was 20mm, another was 30mm.
So, yeah, if you have symptoms, don’t sleep on this.
Yes, the prep absolutely sucks. You drink a gallon of what tastes like fake saltwater one day, 1/2 a gallon the next day, then the remaining 1/2 the morning of your appointment.
You know that fake salt made with potassium instead of sodium? Tastes like that.
But the procedure is cake. Lights out, wake up, it’s done.
And yes, the prep is the only part that really is that awful. The procedure itself is much easier than a trip to the dentist.
But hey, that polyp count is insane. Make sure you keep yourself vigilant. OK?
Did they say what might’ve caused such numbers? Red meat and stress are two big drivers of polyps. Especially, if you have a pre existing condition like IBS. Which the best treatment to that we know so far is a mild anti-depressant, apparently? I know a few people that struggle with IBS and is not diet driven after all, it’s apparently anxiety driven. But I’m sure bad diets don’t help it either.
Been there. Not as many, but the ones I had were huge. I got sent to a specialist who could remove them without surgery. I don’t know if that would ever be useful for you, but let me know, because “I know a guy”.
Yes, the prep absolutely sucks. You drink a gallon of what tastes like fake saltwater one day, 1/2 a gallon the next day, then the remaining 1/2 the morning of your appointment.
You seem to be leaving out the intended effect of drinking said substance, which is a not-insignificant part of why the experience is not exactly pleasant.
Let me just say this… you don’t HAVE to wait. Visible blood in the stool means you likely have more you can’t see. Speaking from experience.
Docs couldn’t figure out where the anemia was coming from so sent me in for the combo Endoscopy/Colonoscopy.
17 polyps. SEVENTEEN. Doc tells me anything more than 5 is abnormal, and anything bigger than 5mm is abnormal. 1 was 20mm, another was 30mm.
So, yeah, if you have symptoms, don’t sleep on this.
Yes, the prep absolutely sucks. You drink a gallon of what tastes like fake saltwater one day, 1/2 a gallon the next day, then the remaining 1/2 the morning of your appointment.
You know that fake salt made with potassium instead of sodium? Tastes like that.
But the procedure is cake. Lights out, wake up, it’s done.
Agreed on all accounts.
And yes, the prep is the only part that really is that awful. The procedure itself is much easier than a trip to the dentist.
But hey, that polyp count is insane. Make sure you keep yourself vigilant. OK?
Did they say what might’ve caused such numbers? Red meat and stress are two big drivers of polyps. Especially, if you have a pre existing condition like IBS. Which the best treatment to that we know so far is a mild anti-depressant, apparently? I know a few people that struggle with IBS and is not diet driven after all, it’s apparently anxiety driven. But I’m sure bad diets don’t help it either.
Anyway. Stay safe.
We’re going hard. Fortunately, none of it rose to the level of cancer.
Next up is genetic testing to see if I have any of the scary markers and re-do the colonoscopy in January.
Good. At least you got some good news.
The worst scare is already gone.
Good luck with the rest of it.
Been there. Not as many, but the ones I had were huge. I got sent to a specialist who could remove them without surgery. I don’t know if that would ever be useful for you, but let me know, because “I know a guy”.
My current doc is excellent, and although her notes indicated it was complicated and stressful for her, it all got done!
You seem to be leaving out the intended effect of drinking said substance, which is a not-insignificant part of why the experience is not exactly pleasant.
Still, worth the hassle