Hi,

I went to see a consultant (private) regarding a small anal lump, he reassured me it was nothing untowards but said it would be a good idea for a follow up just to check. He did a internal exam which wasn't pleasant and said there are some small hemeroids. He said that a colonoscopy would be a good idea to have a look while he can, I'm 45 and overweight which seemed to be his reasoning. I have no symptoms apart from a small external lump. He did say it he would do it after Christmas on a clam day which I assumed meant it wasn't urgent. That was a few ago and they phoned me today to say they can do it first week if Jan.

I must admit I'm a little worried, luckily my insurance will cover it but it some ways it feels like he is doing because he can. I am panicking about the procedure and the decision to have sedation or anenthesia and what if they find something. It feels like a bloody dark cloud over Christmas now.