So, I’m pedunculated.

BobPSU92

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I had a colonoscopy yesterday. The gastro doctor removed one pedunculated polyp that he is nearly sure is benign. However, we will wait for the pathology report to be sure. I have a follow-up with the doctor on May 1st. He has already prescribed me another colonoscopy in three years.

This was my third colonoscopy, and my polyps have always been benign and pedunculated. The prior two times, he called the polyps benign immediately after the procedure and was proven correct by the pathology reports. I trust him.

My doctor said he that is far more concerned when he finds polyps attached to the walls of the colon. Those types of polyps are more likely to be cancerous. Fortunately, I have not had those. However, he did say that if I keep pedunculating, I will go blind. 😞

Please get a colonscopy as required by your doctor, especially if you are over 50. Yes, the prep sucks a$$, but it is worth it in the end.
 

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I had a colonoscopy yesterday. The gastro doctor removed one pedunculated polyp that he is nearly sure is benign. However, we will wait for the pathology report to be sure. I have a follow-up with the doctor on May 1st. He has already prescribed me another colonoscopy in three years.

This was my third colonoscopy, and my polyps have always been benign and pedunculated. The prior two times, he called the polyps benign immediately after the procedure and was proven correct by the pathology reports. I trust him.

My doctor said he that is far more concerned when he finds polyps attached to the walls of the colon. Those types of polyps are more likely to be cancerous. Fortunately, I have not had those. However, he did say that if I keep pedunculating, I will go blind. 😞

Please get a colonscopy as required by your doctor, especially if you are over 50. Yes, the prep sucks a$$, but it is worth it in the end.
I had to look up "pedunculated". I don't think I'm better off for knowing.
 

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Remember, if you are having the upper and the lower on the same day make sure the doctor does the upper first.
If not, you may have a bad taste in your mouth.

Best advice from my great grandfather that I ever received.
 

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I had a colonoscopy yesterday. The gastro doctor removed one pedunculated polyp that he is nearly sure is benign. However, we will wait for the pathology report to be sure. I have a follow-up with the doctor on May 1st. He has already prescribed me another colonoscopy in three years.

This was my third colonoscopy, and my polyps have always been benign and pedunculated. The prior two times, he called the polyps benign immediately after the procedure and was proven correct by the pathology reports. I trust him.

My doctor said he that is far more concerned when he finds polyps attached to the walls of the colon. Those types of polyps are more likely to be cancerous. Fortunately, I have not had those. However, he did say that if I keep pedunculating, I will go blind. 😞

Please get a colonscopy as required by your doctor, especially if you are over 50. Yes, the prep sucks a$$, but it is worth it in the end.
Your follow up is my 65th birthday… you will kick a**.
 
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I am 77 years old. When I was 30 I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I have been “scoped” over 20 times. I have never been pronounced to be “pedunculated”.
My now retired gastroenterologist is a ND fan. As I was fading off he would play the ND fight song. He also told me he had the apparatus in the freezer all weekend.
 

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I had a colonoscopy yesterday. The gastro doctor removed one pedunculated polyp that he is nearly sure is benign. However, we will wait for the pathology report to be sure. I have a follow-up with the doctor on May 1st. He has already prescribed me another colonoscopy in three years.

This was my third colonoscopy, and my polyps have always been benign and pedunculated. The prior two times, he called the polyps benign immediately after the procedure and was proven correct by the pathology reports. I trust him.

My doctor said he that is far more concerned when he finds polyps attached to the walls of the colon. Those types of polyps are more likely to be cancerous. Fortunately, I have not had those. However, he did say that if I keep pedunculating, I will go blind. 😞

Please get a colonscopy as required by your doctor, especially if you are over 50. Yes, the prep sucks a$$, but it is worth it in the end.
The recommendations are now to get a screening colonoscopy beginning at age 45. Unfortunately, there is an increasing incidence in colon cancer (as well as other cancers) in younger demographics.
 

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I had a colonoscopy yesterday. The gastro doctor removed one pedunculated polyp that he is nearly sure is benign. However, we will wait for the pathology report to be sure. I have a follow-up with the doctor on May 1st. He has already prescribed me another colonoscopy in three years.

This was my third colonoscopy, and my polyps have always been benign and pedunculated. The prior two times, he called the polyps benign immediately after the procedure and was proven correct by the pathology reports. I trust him.

My doctor said he that is far more concerned when he finds polyps attached to the walls of the colon. Those types of polyps are more likely to be cancerous. Fortunately, I have not had those. However, he did say that if I keep pedunculating, I will go blind. 😞

Please get a colonscopy as required by your doctor, especially if you are over 50. Yes, the prep sucks a$$, but it is worth it in the end.
Is it lupus?!?
 

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I slept only through the procedure and woke up immediately as they rolled me out of the room. I was so frustrated. I was hoping for a great nap but it didn’t happen.
That’s like thinking you’re about to sleep with Phyllis George and they bring in Phyllis Smith. Sorry.
 
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How about the recovery room where everyone seems to be playing the tuba.
 

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That’s like thinking you’re about to sleep with Phyllis George and they bring in Phyllis Smith. Sorry.
I’ve been put under twice and both times I’ve come out quickly, ready to get moving. I think it’s my fear of death that makes me fight back to alertness quickly.
 
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I had a colonoscopy yesterday. The gastro doctor removed one pedunculated polyp that he is nearly sure is benign. However, we will wait for the pathology report to be sure. I have a follow-up with the doctor on May 1st. He has already prescribed me another colonoscopy in three years.

This was my third colonoscopy, and my polyps have always been benign and pedunculated. The prior two times, he called the polyps benign immediately after the procedure and was proven correct by the pathology reports. I trust him.

My doctor said he that is far more concerned when he finds polyps attached to the walls of the colon. Those types of polyps are more likely to be cancerous. Fortunately, I have not had those. However, he did say that if I keep pedunculating, I will go blind. 😞

Please get a colonscopy as required by your doctor, especially if you are over 50. Yes, the prep sucks a$$, but it is worth it in the end.
actually kind of the opposite of sucking a$$...........
 

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I slept only through the procedure and woke up immediately as they rolled me out of the room. I was so frustrated. I was hoping for a great nap but it didn’t happen.
If you slept through the colonoscopy, you did have a great nap. Most places are high volume, quick turnover departments. The goal is to get you on your way sooner than later because there might be 15+ other patients getting a colonoscopy by that same physician that day.
 

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I’ve been put under twice and both times I’ve come out quickly, ready to get moving. I think it’s my fear of death that makes me fight back to alertness quickly.
Propofol is the main drug used for sedation for a colonoscopy. It is metabolized quickly by your body. It’s the perfect drug for the GI setting.
 
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I am 77 years old. When I was 30 I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I have been “scoped” over 20 times. I have never been pronounced to be “pedunculated”.
My now retired gastroenterologist is a ND fan. As I was fading off he would play the ND fight song. He also told me he had the apparatus in the freezer all weekend.

To make him feel right at home, did you ever have “Scope Like a Champion Today” tattooed up inside there? ;)
 

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I had a colonoscopy yesterday. The gastro doctor removed one pedunculated polyp that he is nearly sure is benign. However, we will wait for the pathology report to be sure. I have a follow-up with the doctor on May 1st. He has already prescribed me another colonoscopy in three years.

This was my third colonoscopy, and my polyps have always been benign and pedunculated. The prior two times, he called the polyps benign immediately after the procedure and was proven correct by the pathology reports. I trust him.

My doctor said he that is far more concerned when he finds polyps attached to the walls of the colon. Those types of polyps are more likely to be cancerous. Fortunately, I have not had those. However, he did say that if I keep pedunculating, I will go blind. 😞

Please get a colonscopy as required by your doctor, especially if you are over 50. Yes, the prep sucks a$$, but it is worth it in the end.
You got the doctor to do it...
I don't think that is what is meant when you are told to go f*ck yourself
😞
 
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Was this the guy who um hosed you ? Dr Anil Ram 😆
 
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LB99

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I am 77 years old. When I was 30 I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I have been “scoped” over 20 times. I have never been pronounced to be “pedunculated”.
My now retired gastroenterologist is a ND fan. As I was fading off he would play the ND fight song. He also told me he had the apparatus in the freezer all weekend.
UC is tough. Sorry. Hope you are doing well.
 
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I had a colonoscopy yesterday. The gastro doctor removed one pedunculated polyp that he is nearly sure is benign. However, we will wait for the pathology report to be sure. I have a follow-up with the doctor on May 1st. He has already prescribed me another colonoscopy in three years.

This was my third colonoscopy, and my polyps have always been benign and pedunculated. The prior two times, he called the polyps benign immediately after the procedure and was proven correct by the pathology reports. I trust him.

My doctor said he that is far more concerned when he finds polyps attached to the walls of the colon. Those types of polyps are more likely to be cancerous. Fortunately, I have not had those. However, he did say that if I keep pedunculating, I will go blind. 😞

Please get a colonscopy as required by your doctor, especially if you are over 50. Yes, the prep sucks a$$, but it is worth it in the end.

Pedunculated is ok. At least you’re not fungating. ;)
 
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I had a colonoscopy yesterday. The gastro doctor removed one pedunculated polyp that he is nearly sure is benign. However, we will wait for the pathology report to be sure. I have a follow-up with the doctor on May 1st. He has already prescribed me another colonoscopy in three years.

This was my third colonoscopy, and my polyps have always been benign and pedunculated. The prior two times, he called the polyps benign immediately after the procedure and was proven correct by the pathology reports. I trust him.

My doctor said he that is far more concerned when he finds polyps attached to the walls of the colon. Those types of polyps are more likely to be cancerous. Fortunately, I have not had those. However, he did say that if I keep pedunculating, I will go blind. 😞

Please get a colonscopy as required by your doctor, especially if you are over 50. Yes, the prep sucks a$$, but it is worth it in the end.
Are scones contributory to pedunculated polyps? They seem rather nondigestive to me.

That dense dry dough might actually end up clinging to and clogging your colon 🤷🏼‍♂️
 
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Was this the guy who um hosed you ? Dr Anil Ram 😆
Anil Ram to med school admissions... "I'd like to study ophthalmology"

Med school admissions while chuckling to themselves... "We've only got space in our gastro department"
 
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I am 77 years old. When I was 30 I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I have been “scoped” over 20 times. I have never been pronounced to be “pedunculated”.
My now retired gastroenterologist is a ND fan. As I was fading off he would play the ND fight song. He also told me he had the apparatus in the freezer all weekend.
Typical domer, up everyone’s a__
 
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