08-08-2018, 07:16 PM
(08-08-2018, 06:05 PM)GCG Wrote: So the procedure was yesterday. 3 small polyps, (last time there were 2), and I'm good for another 3-5 years. But I have to tell you that the "team" that did the work was awesome. First, this super bubbly young RN comes in to wheel me to the room where they do it. She was just too cool. I wasn't at all nervous but it's kind of humiliating to think that a group of people are going to be sticking something in your ass while you are knocked out. Her demeanor made all the difference. Anyway, it was a breeze and it made a big difference to me that the people involved were pros but also very friendly.
As to the FOBT... I asked about that. I think that test simply checks for blood in the stool. No Blood is good but not a 100% indicator that all is well. If there is blood then they would recommend a full colonoscopy. What they tell me about polyps is that if you don't remove them, they can become cancerous over time. Long story short, if you have polyps but no blood, you may be in trouble by if you but your faith in the FOBT test.
My doctor had a French name. something Dr Moge pronounced Mo jay.
Anyway the staff are very cool and will joke around. There was music playing. The last thing I remember saying when they stared the anesthesia ... How good is your stuff,I'm going to see how long I can fight this...