Colonoscopy results

I had my colonoscopy done this afternoon. The prep was horrendous but all I remember of the procedure itself is seeing a lot of red on the monitor. The next thing I remember is being back in my cubicle with an oxygen mask. A nurse came to take blood for blood tests. Another nurse took out my iv. The doctor said that he had found a lesion in my colon. That he had taken many biopsies so I would experience bleeding. That if it became excessive or I felt weak to go to the ER. He said it would take two weeks to get back the biopsy results back from pathology. He also ordered an abdominal ct and a chest ct with contrast. Since I have allergy to contrast dye he said to take predinsone the day before my scan. Also to take more prednisone and a benadryl the day of the scan. He said that I would see him in his office at some point too.

I'm back home and experiencing lots of rectal bleeding and I feel sore. Also having some abdominal cramping. I'm eating pizza which is nice since I have been starving!
 

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energylost
energylost

You brave soul. I\'m supposed to have it done at my age but I\'m not very brave.
DarknessEmbraced
DarknessEmbraced

The prep was the worst part. This bleeding and soreness isn\'t fun either.
loveandlighttoyou
loveandlighttoyou

I kept thinking of you and hoping it all went as smoothly as possible. Yes, the procedure itself is much easier than the prep. But the prep is different for everyone since we all have different anatomy and conditions. I\'m sorry to hear it was horrendous. And I\'m sorry they found a lesion and did a biopsy. My Dr biopsied the polyps in my stomach and I think they bled because I had so much nausea after wards.
I\'m glad you got through it and you heal very fast. You ARE brave my friend! Sending you light, love and strength. Keep us posted. Gentle hugs...
DarknessEmbraced
DarknessEmbraced

Thank you loveandlightoyou and energylost! I\'m definitely getting some rest tonight!
annettearizona
annettearizona

gentle hug! As I swipe some pizza behind your back :)