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For me, taking the medicine beforehand and its consequences was far worse than the actual procedure. Hope everything turns out well for you, Chris!
 
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Wolfeye

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I've read that there's no connection between benign polyps and cancer. In other words, they remove them to make more money. Everybody who's ever had a colonoscopy has found polyps. I'm not exactly sure why they bother to remove them, as that introduces the chance of perforation and even death.
 
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sonicbuffalo_RIP

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Wolfeye said:
I've read that there's no connection between benign polyps and cancer. In other words, they remove them to make more money. Everybody who's ever had a colonoscopy has found polyps. I'm not exactly sure why they bother to remove them, as that introduces the chance of perforation and even death.
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I get mine done at the VA.....they don't get paid extra to remove polyps.
 
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RocketCowboy

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TedG954 said:
I'm glad you posted. If you have anyone in your family history with a colon problem, it is essential to notify your physician. Death from colon cancer IS preventable.
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I've got it on both sides of the family, so not taking any chances there.

Besides, if the transmission on my car can get a good flush every so many years ... :)
 
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TedG954

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Wolfeye said:
I've read that there's no connection between benign polyps and cancer. In other words, they remove them to make more money. Everybody who's ever had a colonoscopy has found polyps. I'm not exactly sure why they bother to remove them, as that introduces the chance of perforation and even death.
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I had a colonoscopy 12 years ago, and another last March. In both cases, I had NO POLYPS. Apparently, that's the way it's supposed to be. So, it makes sense to me that if there's a polyp... take it out. That's where the phase "Smooth move" came from. Really? No shit Sherlock. ;)
 
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mikew_RIP

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Had a stay in hospital earlier this year because of heavy bleeding,it was damage i had done through constipation,had to stay in for 4 days until the bleeding stopped so the camera could see, then a very attractive young lady doctor stuck the camera up to find the damage and confirm the problem,as i said to her after it was probably the worst sexual experiance i have ever had.:D
 
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sonicbuffalo_RIP

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mikew said:
Had a stay in hospital earlier this year because of heavy bleeding,it was damage i had done through constipation,had to stay in for 4 days until the bleeding stopped so the camera could see, then a very attractive young lady doctor stuck the camera up to find the damage and confirm the problem,as i said to her after it was probably the worst sexual experiance i have ever had.:D
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I've heard te VA I go to has an attractive young female Dr. that performs the procedure....but knowing my luck, I'll get the regular old fart! lol
 
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realuvsdolphins

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I hope your colonoscopy went well. I am a medical assistant and worked in Gastroenterology for a year, so I know very well what ya'll have to go though. Thank goodness I only have had an upper endoscopy done, still not fun but not much prep work.
 
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