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AZANNIE
AZANNIE Member Posts: 445 Member
in Anal Cancer #1

I had my colonoscopy this morning and everything is fine. The dr said I have diverticulosis (one pouch) but wasn't concerned. This didn't show up on the first colonoscopy before treatment so am wondering if radiation had something to do with it weakening the inside of the colon? Didn't think to ask the dr, but then again I was just coming out of sedation. He also "stretched" the exit so hopefully that will help with elimination problems at times.
I didn't tolerate the prep very well, but guess I had enough in my system to clean me out. I'm glad it's over with!!! I see the colorectal dr in 3 to 6 months. Planning to go with six months - that's what it was last time.

Ann

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  • horsepad
    horsepad Member Posts: 146 Member
    #2
    Glad to hear colonoscopy was

    Glad to hear colonoscopy was fine.  No fun to have.  But the good news is worth it!

  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #3
    Ann--

    Great news!  I'm glad you now have this over with.  I have diverticulosis too.  I'm sure it has contributed some to my recent intestinal issues.  I know there are certain foods that can cause me issues.  I hope this is not the case for you and that you have no problems.  Now you can REALLY celebrate your anniversary!

  • islandgirlculebra
    islandgirlculebra Member Posts: 155 Member
    #4
    Yay!

    So glad you got good news!

  • Marynb
    Marynb Member Posts: 1,118
    #5
    Ann
    That is great news!! So happy to hear your good news.
  • pializ
    pializ Member Posts: 508 Member
    #6
    Marynb said:

    Ann
    That is great news!! So happy to hear your good news.

    Ann

    Happy, happy, happy for you! Liz

  • sandysp
    sandysp Member Posts: 868 Member
    #7
    Yay!

    Good for you Annie! Another test down. I have diverticulosis also. Evidently this disease accounts for a lot of emergency room visits, so stay on top of good nutritional choices (I guess what is right for some is not so right for others). For the last four months, I have become a wheat and grain avoiding vegan which is as you can imagine a bit hard, but very worthwhile for me.

    Good luck and again congratulations!

    Fondly,

    Sandy

  • AZANNIE
    AZANNIE Member Posts: 445 Member
    #8
    Martha and Sandy

    Did you have diverticulosis pretreatment?

    Ann

  • AZANNIE
    AZANNIE Member Posts: 445 Member
    #9
    horsepad said:

    Glad to hear colonoscopy was

    Glad to hear colonoscopy was fine.  No fun to have.  But the good news is worth it!

    Thanks horsepad

    You're right - it wasn't fun, but compared to the treatment we endured, I guess it wasn't that bad. Yes, the good news was worth it! Don't want to see lemon lime Gatorade for a loooooong time!

    Ann

  • AZANNIE
    AZANNIE Member Posts: 445 Member
    #10
    mp327 said:

    Ann--

    Great news!  I'm glad you now have this over with.  I have diverticulosis too.  I'm sure it has contributed some to my recent intestinal issues.  I know there are certain foods that can cause me issues.  I hope this is not the case for you and that you have no problems.  Now you can REALLY celebrate your anniversary!

    Thanks mp327

    Yes, time to celebrate!!! Smile Will have to find something cool to do - 110 today.

     

    Ann

     

  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #11
    AZANNIE said:

    Martha and Sandy

    Did you have diverticulosis pretreatment?

    Ann

    Ann

    I wish I knew the answer to that question.  I had not had a colonoscopy prior to the one at the time of my diagnosis for AC.  The scope that was done 2 days after the colorectal doctor saw me and told me I had cancer did not show any diverticulosis, according to the report she dictated.  So, I can only presume that the diverticulosis was not present at that time, which was in June 2008.

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