Guest guest Posted August 17, 2001 Report Share Posted August 17, 2001 In a message dated 8/17/01 11:38:41 AM, duodenalswitch writes: << Does anyone know after the DS what happens in terms of having a colonoscopy? What I mean is, I just had one to get all my tests for the surgery, and there were 3 polyps found. One in the sigmoid, but the others were other places (cecum and transverse if that means anything to anyone). If I have future polyps will those be accessible for removal by a colonoscopy after the DS? >> Sheryl: I don't think presence of polyps puts you at any future risk after the DS, etc. I had a colonoscopy performed before the surgery (not as a pre-op test but due to colon cramping) and they removed one (noncancerous) polyp. I asked Dr. Gagner about this and he said that and my spastic colon would not have any contraindication to the DS surgery. I'm sure that one can have a colonoscopy post-op... I did read where one person experienced significant pain because of adhesions that formed around her colon post-surgically. They had to complete the exam with an upper GI series, I think. I don't think there's any way to predict this --- I don't think it's every case that adhesions in the colon would make a colonoscopy painful, etc. but it is a possibility. I know of another friend who had a post-op colonoscopy and didn't experience any such difficulties... I have to go for a retest later this year. Fun. I'll know then! all the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal january 25, 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2001 Report Share Posted August 17, 2001 In a message dated 8/17/01 11:38:41 AM, duodenalswitch writes: << Does anyone know after the DS what happens in terms of having a colonoscopy? What I mean is, I just had one to get all my tests for the surgery, and there were 3 polyps found. One in the sigmoid, but the others were other places (cecum and transverse if that means anything to anyone). If I have future polyps will those be accessible for removal by a colonoscopy after the DS? >> Sheryl: I don't think presence of polyps puts you at any future risk after the DS, etc. I had a colonoscopy performed before the surgery (not as a pre-op test but due to colon cramping) and they removed one (noncancerous) polyp. I asked Dr. Gagner about this and he said that and my spastic colon would not have any contraindication to the DS surgery. I'm sure that one can have a colonoscopy post-op... I did read where one person experienced significant pain because of adhesions that formed around her colon post-surgically. They had to complete the exam with an upper GI series, I think. I don't think there's any way to predict this --- I don't think it's every case that adhesions in the colon would make a colonoscopy painful, etc. but it is a possibility. I know of another friend who had a post-op colonoscopy and didn't experience any such difficulties... I have to go for a retest later this year. Fun. I'll know then! all the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal january 25, 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2001 Report Share Posted December 24, 2001 Susiecue, Glad to hear that yuor face is getting better. I know LU had a problem with her salivary gland and they had to do something for it. She was in the hospital for a long time... You might want to check with her on that. I think she waited to long to go to the dr. though. Sure sounds like you have a great one. I HOPE YOU continue to get better and can EAT lots of good stuff tomorrow. LOL Keep those hot compresses coming. Know I'm thinking of you and hope you have a Merry Christmas. hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2001 Report Share Posted December 24, 2001 Susiecue, Glad to hear that yuor face is getting better. I know LU had a problem with her salivary gland and they had to do something for it. She was in the hospital for a long time... You might want to check with her on that. I think she waited to long to go to the dr. though. Sure sounds like you have a great one. I HOPE YOU continue to get better and can EAT lots of good stuff tomorrow. LOL Keep those hot compresses coming. Know I'm thinking of you and hope you have a Merry Christmas. hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 Just wanted you to know that Fred had his Colonoscopy last week. I got a copy of the procedure from the doctor. They gave him MAC anesthesia. There was no evidence of polyp or tumor, but the colon does appear to be redundant. When I talked to the doctor after the procedure he said he wasn't sure if it was from the MSA or not. Takecare Vera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 Just wanted you to know that Fred had his Colonoscopy last week. I got a copy of the procedure from the doctor. They gave him MAC anesthesia. There was no evidence of polyp or tumor, but the colon does appear to be redundant. When I talked to the doctor after the procedure he said he wasn't sure if it was from the MSA or not. Takecare Vera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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