I just got my notice that I am due. I had a bad experience with the anesthesia 3 years ago and spent a couple days extremely sick. It took a week to get back to normal. It’s not something I want to go through again.
Stage 3, from anus inwards 15 cm, full thickness and full circumference.
Megacolon, fecaloma, and a festive article from JAMA on why it is bad, mkay?
Work with your doc to see what can be done, perhaps twilight sedation instead of the regular knock out, but honestly, a few sick days is better than my route. Chemo meds are rough, radiation leaves burns [I can show you radiation burns on my armpit from the breast cancer.] I poop in a bag, but I am still alive to poop.
Appointment made. December 13, 7:00 am.
I took me a couple days to click on the “Do you re-use toilet paper” thread. Wasn’t sure I wanted that much ignorance fought.
Thank you.
There is a kit that is non-invasive. Find out if you are eligible.
Things like Cologuard? These are not a valid substitute for a colonoscopy. All they do is check for blood and a few other enzymes in your stool. If none are present, they give you a big okay. A simple hemerobiid can give a positive result. The problem is you may still have other issues that these do not detect. My doctor says these are nothing but a scam and my insurance will not pay for these kind of tests.