colonoscopy - Cancer: Colon Message Board

plc · 06-22-2002, 08:50 PM

Hi
I am new to the board, and need alittle insite to a colonoscopy...Already had a sigmoid and my doctor found a sm polpy. He told me the stem was fine,however I am waiting for the results of the biospy for the top of the polpy..I was told to make an appt with a gastro doctor. I can't believe the first appt. isn't till Aug 5..and that appt. is just to see him not for a procedure. I'm alittle nervous to wait that long..Anyone else have to wait that long? plc

caymangirl · 07-30-2002, 11:58 AM

I know how you feel. Waiting is the worst part of anything. I have colonoscopy next week. Then I will probably have to wait 2 or more weeks for a follow-up visit. I really do not know what to expect out this.

I guess we have to keep ourselves busy in the meantime.

Take care.

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cyg

plc · 07-31-2002, 12:44 PM

Thanks for the reply,I hope all is going well for you.Everyone tells me "this procedure is nothing" I don't know if you have heard the same thing or not...I will have you in my thoughts in two weeks, hope all turns out ok, If not I'm a good listener.. plc

caymangirl · 08-01-2002, 11:10 AM

Sorry for that duplicate display. I thought it did not go through the first time so I clicked it again.

If you don't mind I wonder if you would tell me your age. I am in my mid-forties. My next question is:
Have you ever experienced any consistent discomfort about 2 inches to the left of the navel and and pain in the side or middle of the back at the same level?

I am not even sure if this is related to my origin problem that led me to the colonoscopy. I had that first procedure that you had with another gastroenterologist and he did not even bother to call me with the results and did not feel a colonoscopy was necessary. This was two years ago. I just started with this new doctor in early June and they scheduled me a colonoscopy for next Thursday the 8th. Then I will have to wait another two weeks for the results.

I am presently on lunch which is almost over so I will have to sign off. Hope to hear from you soon. Your followup is right around the corner, the 5th is that correct? Again , hope to hear from you soon.

plc · 08-01-2002, 05:36 PM

Don't mind at all if you ask me my age 48. I went to the doctor for hemmorroid problems..Seeing I'm close to 50.He felt a sigmoidoscopy was needed. Waited 8 wks for that procedure, and when he did it he found a sm polopy(spelling). He biospy it (that took a week for the results) thank god it was neg,however now it has to be removed,also he doesn't know if there are any more polopys for once he found one he stopped the procedure.Now this was not my original problem,just an added one. As for pain or discomfort I am not having any in the areas you have stated. Aug 5 I am seeing the gastro doctor to talk to and to set up the appt. for the colonoscopy.(more waiting)My thoughts will be with you on Aug 8,as you have the procedure, and I will think of you also on Aug 7 as you spend a long time in the bathroom. Many friends have told me the colonoscopy is not bad, but the endless hours in the bathroom are no fun. If you like to read, I suggest a good book. Good Luck and Please write back to let me know how things went... plc