I'm scared to death!
KurlyKarenLee
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Here it is 12:54 a.m. and I can't sleep. I had my first colonoscopy Friday. Usually, they don't do the first one until your 50, but my doc thought that since I have a history of GI problems it might be a good idea.
Well, they found something. They found a 1/2 inch polyp. Normally, the non-cancerous kind of polyp (hyperplastic polyps) are less than 1 cm. The bad kind (adenomatous polps) are usually larger and turn to cancer 100% of the time. Based on the size of mine, it's probably pre-cancerous or cancerous. I won't know until later this week. But I'm worried sick about it.
This probaby goes into the category of TMI, but hey, we're all middle-aged ladies here and I got to share with someone. I don't want to mention it to anyone in my family before the holidays 'cause I don't want them worrying about it, too.
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Well, they found something. They found a 1/2 inch polyp. Normally, the non-cancerous kind of polyp (hyperplastic polyps) are less than 1 cm. The bad kind (adenomatous polps) are usually larger and turn to cancer 100% of the time. Based on the size of mine, it's probably pre-cancerous or cancerous. I won't know until later this week. But I'm worried sick about it.
This probaby goes into the category of TMI, but hey, we're all middle-aged ladies here and I got to share with someone. I don't want to mention it to anyone in my family before the holidays 'cause I don't want them worrying about it, too.
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KurlyKarenLee
You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North.
You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North.
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If yours turns out to be more serious, just hope that you discovered it at an early stage.
I know we went through all the thoughts you are the first weekend after his colonoscopy until we got the results. Will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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The waiting to find out is what's KILLING me. My husband did make me call my boys and tell them. They're all grown so I think they can handle it. I don't want to call my mom until I have more answers.
Thanks again and Merry Christmas everybody!
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I'm glad you told your sons--I hate it when my dad has medical concerns, etc and doesn't tell us until later. :mad: That's what family is about, being there for you when you are worried. I told my dad and sis when I was scared about a questionable mammogram (turned out fine), I didn't keep it a secret.
Good vibes and healing thoughts your way.
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Thanks everybody for your thoughts and prayers!
You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North.
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Good for you for getting the colonoscopy done and taking care of yourself!
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When I told my older brother and sisters, my oldest sister admitted that when she had a colonoscopy a couple of years ago they found a couple of polyps that they were watching. She's was told to come back in three years (next year) but she had such an unpleasant experience with the whole procedure that she vowed that she would never go back (she woke up during the procedure and could feel everything!) I think she's changed her mind now. They're all going to get their butts checked! :laughing7:
You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North.
I'm so glad things worked out for you!
well, if she woke up during the procedure i would seriously question the Dr and find someone else. this is unacceptable.
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http://public.fotki.com/banjolady/
PW: banjo
HG: suave and honey for co-wash, deva, i use garnier fructis regular CO's or boots pink or white as leave ins and LA looks sport gel. plop w microfiber turban, then curl towel scrunch, then another turban.i sleep with the turban on. little one minute hair styling videos http://www.youtube.com/user/lazycurls
And I agree your sis shouldn't have awakened during the procedure . That part was a piece of cake for me . It was the prep that was the worst .