I had a colonoscopy done on Friday and had 2 adenomatous polyps removed. The Doctor also said that I have an inflamed bowel. This is the third time that I have had a colonoscopy done in the past nine months. The Doctor told me that this procedure is risky and that I should have my bowel removed to avoid the risk of cancer.
2007-09-09 08:18:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Thanks for your responses. I honestly appreciate then.
2007-09-09 08:42:06 · update #1
My boss at work had this same thing done to her. It's a bit awkward when you first hear about it but otherwise you wouldn't even realize it. She has a bag that is taped to the side of her stomach in which her waste comes out at any time. She doesn't feel it until the bag starts to become full, which is when she quietly goes to the bathroom to empty it. It would take time to get used to but it wouldn't affect your life unless you allow it to. Infact, people wouldn't even know unless you tell them.
Anyways, what's better. Living a half normal life or not living at all?
2007-09-09 08:27:18 · answer #1 · answered by Kaleas 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your doctor thinks it's a good idea, it's a good idea; unless you think the doctor is no good, in which case why would you go there?
From your question I'm guessing the doctor is recommending removal of part or all the large intestine, which sounds worse than it is. You will get used to the change in diet this might necessitate quite a lot sooner than you would die of cancer if you didn't have it done!
2007-09-09 08:32:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please go get a second and perhaps a third opinion. This is very important, but do not delay. Each of these doctors should be able to answer your question in detail for you before you decide upon this surgery. You should understand it completely before making a decision.
My uncle had his colon removed and had a very very rough first year. However, he did live a normal life afterwards and lived for many years.
2007-09-09 18:04:12 · answer #3 · answered by moondrop000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should sit down with your doctor and let him draw u a diagram of how much part of your bowel will be removed or if they are planning to put a temporary or permanent colostomy, then that will answer ur question. you will still lead a normal life with some changes in your routines. So yeah , go ahead and have it well discussed with your md.
2007-09-09 08:30:55 · answer #4 · answered by ♦cat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did the doctor give you a reason as to why the bowel is inflammed? and would it be the colon being removed or will the small intestines go too?
2007-09-09 08:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by Rebecca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a second and third opinion, as a patient it is your right. It's in the doctor's best interest to do surgery. yhats where the$$$ is Chappa?
2007-09-09 08:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by frank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋