Update I got my Colonoscopy on the 3rd March and I am freaking out abit, what if the result is wrong and I got through the procedure for nothing?

Hi,

im so sorry for your loss. I was in lockdown in USA visiting my kids and couldn't get back at all. It's heart breaking so I know how you feel.

I panicked because they rushed my colonoscopy on a fast track thing. They found the polyps and want me to remove it next time using a smaller flexible scope. 

ive never experienced a floating stool. 
Thank you for answering. 
this group is amazing and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 
x

I have been reading about how unbelievably painful colonoscopies are and I am very anxious about going to my appointment on the 3rd March!

I hope you can settle my mind on this?

Sorry I'm late replying. 
my colonoscopy was a little uncomfortable but ok. The nurse was with me all the time offering support ,talking to me helping me turn over when asked. She spoke to me throughout telling me we were almost done, we were finished and it was over. Throughout she said if you feel windy just pass it because the more you don't the more you will be uncomfortable afterwards. 
befor it begins they explain everything to you and they put a cannula in your right hand. I had anesetic to make me a little drowsy and it helps. They are in full masks and stuff so don't be scared and you get to keep your mask on too. That reassured me. You don't feel the camera at all but you feel a little uncomfortable as it moves around but it is bearable. Once it's over you are taken to a room to recover and given tea and a sandwich

i am your worst patient but I was fine. You feel a little gassy and want to rest. 
please take someone with you to bring you home and look after you throughout the night. There isn't a problem but they like you to be with someone. 
please tell me how you go. I don't know how I can give you my email but you and kna are welcome to email. Good luck and stay strong. Always here to chat x

Thank you for your reply :) 

You can message me through my profile and we can correspond there. 

I was freaking out a bit as I heard some horror stories about colonoscopies and I am very sensitive to start off with! 

I will let you know how it goes through PM if you would like. 

Are you still waiting for results? 

All the best, 

Jem x

Hi [@disneyqueen]‍ and all

So sorry have missed some of the chat, I didn't see any notifications . I'm sorry Disneyqueen that you are having a bad time . I promise I will reply later - just going to see my elderly mother.

To everyone wishing you a good day. Let's be as positive as we can. Speak later xx

That's ok don't worry. Have a great time with your mum. Give her our love xx

Hi @disneyqueen,how are you doing today? 
Im so sorry to read that other people have been getting you down. Did you decide to go ahead with the procedure to get the polyps removed? I know you were not sure what to do what with covid being a risk. 

I really hope ur not feeling too low. I saw you said it's coming up to your dad's anniversary too, that's hard.

I'm always here xx

Thank you so much for replying. The procedure is on Tuesday . I had my covid vaccine last night. Not sure if I should get the procedure done. I had a covid test done today which was required before you have a procedure. I'm worried and unsure what to do.

yes my dads memorial comes up next month and it was on my sons birthday too. It will be tough

thank you for listening