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Nandalot Sun 12-Apr-26 20:30:38

I am due to have a Polypectomy on Thursday and have just read all the pre procedure information and am now feeling very nervous. I was fine with the colonoscopy and the sigmoidoscopy but having read about the possible complications, I am now feeling incredibly anxious. The chances of a perforated bowel are higher when it is a large polyp which mine is. It is also in an awkward position apparently and I had to wait for a level three surgeon to do the procedure as the one who did the sigmoidoscopy was level one.
I have a tendency to start shaking uncontrollably during hospital procedures. I shook the whole two and a hours during my pacemaker insertion and was surprised they could still do it! Just looking for some reassurance.

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Flutterby345 Sun 12-Apr-26 21:10:10

These things tend never to be so bad as you think they will and you have a top person doing it. You'll.be fine.

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Oreo Sun 12-Apr-26 21:12:43

Am sure you’ll be fine Nandalot remember that these are experts really used to doing these procedures.Ask for a light sedative which will help a lot.🍀

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Litterpicker Mon 13-Apr-26 00:24:50

I had a large polyp removed a few years ago, along with several smaller ones and all was well. You will have an experienced surgeon. A sedative at the time will help but maybe your GP would prescribe a short course of anti-anxiety medication to help in the days leading up to your procedure?

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crazyH Mon 13-Apr-26 00:42:24

I don’t know what the procedure is but I would imagine that you will be given an anaesthetic.
Don’t worry - you are in the best hands ….all the best !

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Luckygirl3 Mon 13-Apr-26 07:44:50

The fact that they have waited for an experienced surgeon is hugely reassuring and must give you confidence.
I always tell myself that these procedures are everyday to the surgeons and that gives me confidence.
Good luck with it all.

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Nandalot Tue 14-Apr-26 22:53:17

Thanks for all the encouragement. Feeling okay now, though will be probably get the wobbles on Thursday.

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Luckygirl3 Wed 15-Apr-26 08:30:33

You are allowed a wobble .... but in the context of rational perspective.
I am sure you will be fine.
None of us like our bodies interfered with ... I have had years of people poking around in my heart! .... but these guys know what they are doing and would not prpose anything that was not intended to safeguard your well-being.

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Cossy Wed 15-Apr-26 08:35:31

My DH had several small ones and one large one removed last year.

He has a heart condition and is a little nervous of hospitals.

He was absolutely fine and I believe you will too.

Good luck thanks

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Nandalot Fri 17-Apr-26 13:44:54

All done! It was fine. I can’t say I enjoyed the pre treatments or the procedure itself very much. However, the staff were wonderful and couldn’t have been more reassuring and kind. Taking it easy today as I had the sedation… good excuse!
They said it was exceedingly large and doesn’t look suspicious but they send them all off just in case.
Well done NHS.

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Retread Fri 17-Apr-26 13:49:56

Isn't it wonderful when you can say "All done". 😊 And enjoy your restful day.

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Treebee Fri 17-Apr-26 19:28:32

So relieved for you Nandalot.

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