Getting an annual physical at the doctors

[ultrarunner]

Was it the scope or the snare that is used to cut polyps?

The snare cable is perfect for rodding out the long sunroof water drain tubes…

The rep was demonstrating with samples and when done I kept one for the shop.

 

[MossRoad]

Was it the scope or the snare that is used to cut polyps?

The snare cable is perfect for rodding out the long sunroof water drain tubes…

The rep was demonstrating with samples and when done I kept one for the shop.

Nice!

 

[tractortroof]

I am grateful for the advances of modern science and true life saving capabilities. That being said, the idea of colonoscopy being super duper safe seems to have some flaws.

The problem is we will never really know, as you can have HIV and Hepatitis for a long time without symptoms.

It is clear that you “can” get these diseases from the procedure. No one debates that it is possible and indeed has happened.

The official narrative is that infection happens in 1 in 10 million procedures, and they state it with such confidence that I am sure it is true.

I am not a fan of routine invasive tests at all.

The va recommended a CT colonoscopy and I canceled mine. If you have enough of those things, the radiation can really add up.

 

[masseyrider]

I am grateful for the advances of modern science and true life saving capabilities. That being said, the idea of colonoscopy being super duper safe seems to have some flaws.

The problem is we will never really know, as you can have HIV and Hepatitis for a long time without symptoms.

It is clear that you “can” get these diseases from the procedure. No one debates that it is possible and indeed has happened.

The official narrative is that infection happens in 1 in 10 million procedures, and they state it with such confidence that I am sure it is true.

I am not a fan of routine invasive tests at all.

The va recommended a CT colonoscopy and I canceled mine. If you have enough of those things, the radiation can really add up.

I asked a Dr. why they don't just do a cat scan. He told me that it could be done but if a polyp was found they couldn't do a biopsy right away.
Can't question them but to me it would make a lot more sense to only do the invasive procedure if something is found not if it MIGHT be found.
Part of it might be the cost and shortage of Cat Scan machines, here anyways. And the current method is a great cash cow for the dr's involved.

 

[MattB4]

I am grateful for the advances of modern science and true life saving capabilities. That being said, the idea of colonoscopy being super duper safe seems to have some flaws.

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I recall a few years back a real problem that the VA had with contamination due to improper sterilization. There is also chance for internal damage even when used properly. Finally the act of being put under general anesthesia has pitfalls. People have died.

So no not super duper safe. But driving is not super duper safe but the risk is worth it for most people. Personally I am not opposed to getting a colonoscopy done. I just have problems with not being able to do it without needing a person to come along with me. Workarounds always seem to not work. For instance one time the appointment folks offered to have the VA hospital put me up overnight if a bed was available. Problem with that is they only would know on the day of the appointment if that could be done. Well it couldn't so reappointment was made and the day came again and no bed available. After that I said to heck with it.

 

[MossRoad]

It's not like the person that's coming with you gets to watch the procedure.

Everyone reacts differently to anesthesia. Some folks snap right out of it. Some folks have reactions that don't show up until later. Better to have someone drive you home.

 

[ultrarunner]

I am grateful for the advances of modern science and true life saving capabilities. That being said, the idea of colonoscopy being super duper safe seems to have some flaws.

The problem is we will never really know, as you can have HIV and Hepatitis for a long time without symptoms.

It is clear that you “can” get these diseases from the procedure. No one debates that it is possible and indeed has happened.

The official narrative is that infection happens in 1 in 10 million procedures, and they state it with such confidence that I am sure it is true.

I am not a fan of routine invasive tests at all.

The va recommended a CT colonoscopy and I canceled mine. If you have enough of those things, the radiation can really add up.

All procedures carry risk and not saying this to minimize but to consider options.

If you happen to be the one in a million it’s no consolation.

I bet when Presidents have colonoscopies the instruments are brand new?

Perforation is also a concern aside from anesthesia risk.

 

[Jstpssng]

All procedures carry risk and not saying this to minimize but to consider options.

If you happen to be the one in a million it’s no consolation.

I bet when Presidents have colonoscopies the instruments are brand new?

Perforation is also a concern aside from anesthesia risk.

I wonder how many people are injured or worse from the colonoscopy or other tests, compared to the number who are saved because they recieved an early diagnosis.

 

[ultrarunner]

I wonder how many people are injured or worse from the colonoscopy or other tests, compared to the number who are saved because they recieved an early diagnosis.

My sister in law was 30, fit, athletic and tall at 5’10”

She was expecting second child and kept saying something is not right and always dismissed… as pregnancy related.

Healthy baby born but she so sick and nothing like the first child where it was model pregnancy.

Doctors said to be expected and each pregnancy is different.

My brother got her a appointment outside network and Doc did colonoscopy and said if I could do surgery today I would… she was schedule for emergency surgery 7 am next morning.

Colin cancer resulted in a lot of intestine removed… going under the thought was colostomy bag for life.

12 years cancer free and no bag… it saved her life and more important the second independent opinion did.

She did not have any of the risk factors… no family history, young, athletic marathon runner, etc.

 

[QRTRHRS]

That would never happen here…

First staff restricted to those required.

Second any requests for students or observers would be disclosed at the time of registration for patient approval.

Third any observers would need to be cleared meaning vaccinations up to date, etc.

That was 28 years ago. No HIPPA concerns. Maybe lts just me? When i had rotator surgery they found an extra nerve when they went to do the block. Every one had to come and look.