First colonoscopy...

Captain O · Jan 22, 2017

I have considered asking the VA to remove mine. (I don't think they'll do it).

Crohnos01 · Jan 22, 2017

Ok since you posted the Family guy one, I have to add this one... this one is my favorite:

WAYNO · Jan 22, 2017

LMAO !!!!!!!!!!

Captain O · Jan 22, 2017

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We now return you to your regular programming.

Arf The Wonder Chicken approves this pre-cancerous polyp removal message.

woody06 · Jan 23, 2017

bolus said:
Congratulations, you probably cured your future colon cancer! Seriously!

There are a few types of polyps - hyperplastic, tubular adenomas and tubulovillous adenomas. The adenoma polyps turn into colon cancer after about 10 years.

Your polyps were probably already there for a few years. If you did not get those polyps out, they would have turned into cancer in about 5-8 years and you would have died about 6 months to 2 years after that after going through surgery and chemo. We specifically do colonoscopies to try and find pre-cancerous polyps like this.

So by getting that colonoscopy and removing those polyps, you cured a future cancer that would have probably killed you in your early 60's.

I try to stress this to my patients. The colonoscopies are not fun but now you wont die for colon cancer. a good trade off!

You are a good example of why we recommend them.

My aunt refused to have one when her doctor told her she needed one. She died of colon cancer in her early 60's. I've had 3 and each time they have removed precancerous polyps. Will I have another one when the doc says it's due? You can bet on it!

Captain O · Jan 23, 2017

lowly monk said:
Thanks everyone, I was told to get one from my primary doctor. Been talking myself out of this for weeks. NOT anymore. Will schedule one this Monday.

Smart move. As Bolus said, you won't regret it. I was glad to have it done as the polyps they removed may have become cancerous down the line. Thank God the VA did a great job.

Captain O · Jan 23, 2017

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RicInOR · Jan 23, 2017

Couple of thoughts. There are choices - you can get a camera without the snippers - much smaller device.
If they see polyps, then the big un' is goin' in.

Most men die with prostate cancer. It is slow growing, so it isn't the thing that kills you.

Swallow-able cameras and better scanners (t-waves for example) are coming may limit the probes.

I got hemorrhoids AFTER I got probed, thank you very much.

Discuss options with your doc:

Less invasive methods may provide options for colorectal cancer screening

Captain O · Jan 23, 2017

Invasive? WHO CARES? If you "dodge the bullet" called cancer, what's a little discomfort? BRING IT ON!

I did!

elsie · Jan 23, 2017

oknow said:
When did you go to the V A?

Hmm. Was there for a summer transcribing forms while in college... That would have '86 or '87. That's when I found out about their ... "technique". Went once again a few years later.

elsie

partsed · Jan 23, 2017

Goosebrown · Jan 23, 2017

RicInOR said:
Couple of thoughts. There are choices - you can get a camera without the snippers - much smaller device.
If they see polyps, then the big un' is goin' in.

Oh take it like a man...

It is not that bad. But there options. Just get it done.

Ironbar · Jan 23, 2017

RicInOR said:
Couple of thoughts. There are choices - you can get a camera without the snippers - much smaller device.
If they see polyps, then the big un' is goin' in.

Most men die with prostate cancer. It is slow growing, so it isn't the thing that kills you.

Swallow-able cameras and better scanners (t-waves for example) are coming may limit the probes.

I got hemorrhoids AFTER I got probed, thank you very much.

Discuss options with your doc:

Less invasive methods may provide options for colorectal cancer screening

Dude, who gives a damn how "invasive" it is?? They put me under, I had a nice little nap. While I was under, the doc removed a small polyp he found. Turned out it was benign, but again, who cares how invasive it was? I didn't feel anything, and it can potentially save your life!

Wombat of Doom · Jan 30, 2017

I had my first one when I was about 25. It was diagnostic. Now to set this up, I have to tell you I lived a 5 minute walk from the hospital. Anyway, I woke up mid procedure, I think they gave me more of something. Anyway, in recovery, I was definitely impaired so they were looking for my car keys, since they didn't realize I walked. Somehow in my addled state I thought them asking for my keys was an invitation to leave. So I got up, got dressed and walked right out. Walked home, and 15 minutes later got the most panicked call of my life. I asked if they wanted me to come back. They told me to lay down and not move for a bit. I can't imagine the paperwork that caused.

Captain O · Jan 30, 2017

Wombat of Doom said:
I had my first one when I was about 25. It was diagnostic. Now to set this up, I have to tell you I lived a 5 minute walk from the hospital. Anyway, I woke up mid procedure, I think they gave me more of something. Anyway, in recovery, I was definitely impaired so they were looking for my car keys, since they didn't realize I walked. Somehow in my addled state I thought them asking for my keys was an invitation to leave. So I got up, got dressed and walked right out. Walked home, and 15 minutes later got the most panicked call of my life. I asked if they wanted me to come back. They told me to lay down and not move for a bit. I can't imagine the paperwork that caused.

I'll BET!