Hi there

I had a colonoscopy. Staff were fabulous and there were no polyps.  But they took ten biopsies and I am not sure why.  I was sedated but not by much as my blood pressure fell so they couldnt top it up, but Im sure they said there was no sign of cancer.  But when I was having the cup of tea afterwards, I asked the nurse.  She said they dont know if cancer or not until biopsies come back.  

The report says " bowel muscosa looks normal up to the point of insertion.  TI, right colon and left colon biospies taken today to exclude microscopic inflammation."  

Patient management 

It was a difficult produre due to long lopy bowel, patient had previous laparoscopic hysterectomy.  Awaiting histology result. 

I've googled (of course) and it suggests IBD but I dont have diarrhea.  I dont have weight loss either.  

So what are they looking for?  Family history of cancer with three first degree relatives but no colon cancer so really want to believe that the doctor said no cancer. 

ps if anyone reading this - dont be afraid to have the colonoscopy as its a necessary evil but do remind them before they start if you have had abdominal surgery even if you have just told the nurse when signing the consent forms.