Newbie to Rectal/Colonoscopy Exams and Results - Needing Advice
Thank you all and God bless!
JohnInTexas (shaking in his cowboy boots)
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Take a deep breath :}
I understand your worries. Try to concentrate on your family and have a good Christmas. I know that is easier said than done, but you will feel much better if you are able to relax a little. Think of it this way, if there was an emergency, the docs would have done something immediately and not made you wait. Take it as a good sign :} Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy all of the time you have.0 -
Take a deep breath :}
I understand your worries. Try to concentrate on your family and have a good Christmas. I know that is easier said than done, but you will feel much better if you are able to relax a little. Think of it this way, if there was an emergency, the docs would have done something immediately and not made you wait. Take it as a good sign :} Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy all of the time you have.0 -
Take a deep breath :}
I understand your worries. Try to concentrate on your family and have a good Christmas. I know that is easier said than done, but you will feel much better if you are able to relax a little. Think of it this way, if there was an emergency, the docs would have done something immediately and not made you wait. Take it as a good sign :} Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy all of the time you have.0 -
"Don't Mess With Texas!"
Hey, John...you're talking to another native Texan right here...up in D/FW.
It's ok to 'shake' some, but remember you're a Texan - and 'Us Texans' kick **** on a daily basis - remember our motto up there in the header?
The first thing we're going to need is to get the biopsy results back to see if it's cancer or not. Second, cancer is a huge subject so it will be overwhelming just to start dumping on you right now. It would just overwhelm you, believe me.
I'm a stage 4 and have had cancer 3x and gotten ahead of it 3x in just 7.5 years. I was 43 when diagnosed and just turned 50 myself. It's safe to say, I've probably already forgotten more than I knew, LOL!
But seriously, I think we should see what the doctor's consult reveals - what their plan of attack will be - and then you can post some questions and we will be able to give you some information and tell you about our experiences. There is alot of knowledgeable people on this site - all of our cases are unique, but we've walked alot of cancer roads together.
Here's the thing on your appointment, John. You might be able to get in sooner to go over your results. But, let me just throw this out there for you to consider. It's the holidays, buddy.....if the news is not what you want to hear, it will be a depressing holiday and all of that will be weighing heavily on your mind 24/7.
Now, you're still going to be thinking about it, even if you go 2 days past Xmas. But, here's the benefit...you won't have the confirmation, so you won't be feeling as heavy....apprehensive and concerned? Sure, but not that feeling of "I've got cancer and this is my last holiday..." etc.
And here's the other thing - and this is important to consider as well. 7 more days of waiting is not going to make the cancer spread all over and get out of control. If that were the case, you've got more to worry about than 2 days after Xmas.
Cancer won't grow that quick...waiting 7 more days to get your consult will give you your holiday and then you can get down to business.
And just because the doc said it looks 'suspicious' doesn't make it so. It might not be - it could be - but it also might be a false alarm.
Once you get a confirmation and a plan of attack in place, then posts your concerns and questions to the forum and we'll be more than happy to try and help you with the various aspects of the cancer experience.
Welcome to the board - have a happy holidays - and remember, there's plenty of time to worry - savor this time, because if it is cancer, if you don't allow it to steal your holiday, then it won't - and you will have won your first skirmish:)
Take care my fellow Texan:)
-Craig0 -
Take a deep breath :}
I understand your worries. Try to concentrate on your family and have a good Christmas. I know that is easier said than done, but you will feel much better if you are able to relax a little. Think of it this way, if there was an emergency, the docs would have done something immediately and not made you wait. Take it as a good sign :} Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy all of the time you have.0 -
Take a deep breath :}
I understand your worries. Try to concentrate on your family and have a good Christmas. I know that is easier said than done, but you will feel much better if you are able to relax a little. Think of it this way, if there was an emergency, the docs would have done something immediately and not made you wait. Take it as a good sign :} Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy all of the time you have.0 -
Colonoscopy
That seems a long time for results to come back in, but like Craig said, you don't want that news right before Christmas. My colonoscopy was the day before Thanksgiving 3 years ago and that was the hardest holiday to get through. Enjoy your Holiday. Just because it looks suspicious doesn't mean it's bad. Hope all goes well and let us know how the appointment came out. Welcome to the board.
Kim0 -
Hi John
Glad you have stopped in here because you have found lots of folks who not only have lots of experience but also caring and sharing souls.
The wait time is not really that long. Rest assurred if any of the results were time critical you would be receiving a call for a sooner appointment.
Yes, the waiting is bad...one of the things about this cancer road is trying to live through all the waiting.
It seems to me that there are three possibilities for the results: 1) benign on all polyps including the one only partially removed - in that case no worries; 2) one or more plyps being pre-cancerous - not as good as 1 but still not bad and 3) one or more being cancerous.
In preparation for the follow-up visit, preparing a list of questions might be good based on the possibilities. Some questions would apply regardless. Questions like since there were polyps when should you get your net colonoscopy? What is the reason to wait 2 - 3 months for the removal of the remaining partial polyp? Was the doc able to do a complete survey or would he recommend a CT with contrast to be sure?
Hang in there and stay in touch. Ask us anything that comes to mind or just vent about how hard it is for Texan's to be told to wait...lol. Seriously, you have found a good place for any concerns you have about this.
Marie who loves kitties0 -
Thank you!!!Sundanceh said:"Don't Mess With Texas!"
Hey, John...you're talking to another native Texan right here...up in D/FW.
It's ok to 'shake' some, but remember you're a Texan - and 'Us Texans' kick **** on a daily basis - remember our motto up there in the header?
The first thing we're going to need is to get the biopsy results back to see if it's cancer or not. Second, cancer is a huge subject so it will be overwhelming just to start dumping on you right now. It would just overwhelm you, believe me.
I'm a stage 4 and have had cancer 3x and gotten ahead of it 3x in just 7.5 years. I was 43 when diagnosed and just turned 50 myself. It's safe to say, I've probably already forgotten more than I knew, LOL!
But seriously, I think we should see what the doctor's consult reveals - what their plan of attack will be - and then you can post some questions and we will be able to give you some information and tell you about our experiences. There is alot of knowledgeable people on this site - all of our cases are unique, but we've walked alot of cancer roads together.
Here's the thing on your appointment, John. You might be able to get in sooner to go over your results. But, let me just throw this out there for you to consider. It's the holidays, buddy.....if the news is not what you want to hear, it will be a depressing holiday and all of that will be weighing heavily on your mind 24/7.
Now, you're still going to be thinking about it, even if you go 2 days past Xmas. But, here's the benefit...you won't have the confirmation, so you won't be feeling as heavy....apprehensive and concerned? Sure, but not that feeling of "I've got cancer and this is my last holiday..." etc.
And here's the other thing - and this is important to consider as well. 7 more days of waiting is not going to make the cancer spread all over and get out of control. If that were the case, you've got more to worry about than 2 days after Xmas.
Cancer won't grow that quick...waiting 7 more days to get your consult will give you your holiday and then you can get down to business.
And just because the doc said it looks 'suspicious' doesn't make it so. It might not be - it could be - but it also might be a false alarm.
Once you get a confirmation and a plan of attack in place, then posts your concerns and questions to the forum and we'll be more than happy to try and help you with the various aspects of the cancer experience.
Welcome to the board - have a happy holidays - and remember, there's plenty of time to worry - savor this time, because if it is cancer, if you don't allow it to steal your holiday, then it won't - and you will have won your first skirmish:)
Take care my fellow Texan:)
-Craig
I too am up in the DFW area. Your kind words of wisdom are great. This afternoon I meet with the gastro specialist and review the pathology reports and next steps (if any). I am not very religious, have no family or friends locally so the isolation and lack of close support is maddening and my mind is racing all over the place. While the Internet is a tremendous medium for information, I have reached critical mass with information overload. Sometimes knowing too much is not a good thing.
Thanks again and I will post results tomorrow!
- JohnInTexas0 -
Thank you!!!Annabelle41415 said:Colonoscopy
That seems a long time for results to come back in, but like Craig said, you don't want that news right before Christmas. My colonoscopy was the day before Thanksgiving 3 years ago and that was the hardest holiday to get through. Enjoy your Holiday. Just because it looks suspicious doesn't mean it's bad. Hope all goes well and let us know how the appointment came out. Welcome to the board.
Kim
I get my pathology results from my gastro specialist this afternoon and will provide an update!
Really appreciate the support and kind words from EVERYONE!!
- JohnInTexas0 -
Thank you!!!Lovekitties said:Hi John
Glad you have stopped in here because you have found lots of folks who not only have lots of experience but also caring and sharing souls.
The wait time is not really that long. Rest assurred if any of the results were time critical you would be receiving a call for a sooner appointment.
Yes, the waiting is bad...one of the things about this cancer road is trying to live through all the waiting.
It seems to me that there are three possibilities for the results: 1) benign on all polyps including the one only partially removed - in that case no worries; 2) one or more plyps being pre-cancerous - not as good as 1 but still not bad and 3) one or more being cancerous.
In preparation for the follow-up visit, preparing a list of questions might be good based on the possibilities. Some questions would apply regardless. Questions like since there were polyps when should you get your net colonoscopy? What is the reason to wait 2 - 3 months for the removal of the remaining partial polyp? Was the doc able to do a complete survey or would he recommend a CT with contrast to be sure?
Hang in there and stay in touch. Ask us anything that comes to mind or just vent about how hard it is for Texan's to be told to wait...lol. Seriously, you have found a good place for any concerns you have about this.
Marie who loves kitties
Thanks for providing me with questions to ask the gastro specialist! I have a short memory so little does my doctor know but I plan on writing down every single answer! I get the results this afternoon. I am cautiously optimistic but obviously scared.
Thanks again!
- JohnInTexas0 -
Wishing you the best outcome on the results. One thing you shouldn't do is search the internet for constant information. A lot of it is outdated by years and statistics are not reliable. You are better to ask your doctor first, or come here and see if we can give you some insight on our experiences. There is just way too much knowledge floating about and it's old. If anything serious ever arises, it's best to consult with your doctor.
Kim0
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