Very high FIT test result.

After missing the phone call last week, I have just had a call from general surgery. A bit unsettling really because he thinks with my heart and kidneys problems it would be best to avoid the colonoscopy because of the dehydration with the preparation before the procedure. I hadn’t realised my heart and kidneys were that bad. Instead I am having a ‘virtual’ colonoscopy which is a CT scan while or after some air is used in the back passage. Should get an appointment sometime next week.

Good luck.

Wishing you all the best for the CT scan. I think it’s good they are being extra careful. If it is any consolation they said the same for my Mum several years ago. Her kidney function remains low but she is still thriving.

So pleased to hear about your mum, icanhandthemback. Also that is encouraging to hear.

Update. I had the virtual colonoscopy on Sunday. I hated it as I didn’t like being under the machine. The Buscopan made me so dizzy, they called in DH to help me dress. When they removed the cannula, the vein bled internally and came up in a huge lump. I now have a black hand!
Had a phone call yesterday to say nothing suspicious so far though diverticula I knew I had has grown considerably, but no explanation for bleeding. They now want to do an ordinary colonoscopy. Oh joy.

Well, so good so far. I've had a colonoscopy and it really wasn't too bad at all with no discomfort. I had a barium enema years ago and that was less comfortable by a long shot. When they said I needed a colonoscopy I was really worried that it might be like the barium enema but it really wasn't. Let's hope they manage to rule out anything serious. Good luck.

I’ve had the next colonoscopy ( though it was only for the lower bowel so not painful at all). They have found a huge polyp which is the cause of the bleeding. (Relief). I couldn’t have it removed then and there because of its size and awkward position it needs a level 3 polyp surgeon and the one on duty was level 1. Also they need to check with cardiac re use of the heat machines because of the pacemaker.
As well as relieved, I am very grateful to the NHS. Everyone has been brilliant.

Didn’t realise there were levels of polyp surgeons.
Glad the result wasn’t as bad as you thought.
Good luck with the planned procedures.

That is a relief. Good luck with the removal.

Such a relief ! I wish you well.