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Anonymous wrote:I just had a colonoscopy this morning and have a history of polyps. Apparently a large one has grown back and was difficult to remove.
I think surgery might be recommended depending on path results. I think the surgeon was preparing me for this because he said the polyp might just keep coming back and would need frequent colonoscopies. I’ll know more after follow up appointment in ten days.

Any experiences to share? Thanks.

DH was diagnosed with colon cancer at his first colonoscopy.

Consult a few surgeons before you decide on that approach.

Even once you are sure you want surgery, look at different surgeons’ success rates and patient satisfaction ratings.

Anonymous wrote:I just had a colonoscopy this morning and have a history of polyps. Apparently a large one has grown back and was difficult to remove.
I think surgery might be recommended depending on path results. I think the surgeon was preparing me for this because he said the polyp might just keep coming back and would need frequent colonoscopies. I’ll know more after follow up appointment in ten days.

Any experiences to share? Thanks.

Anonymous wrote:OP this is a lot to process and you should definitely get a second opinion. It also depends on the type of polyp and size but a reminder that these are slow growing so there isn't a rush to make any sort of deicison quickly.

For me I am a polyp producer with family history so closely monitored. I had a small polyp removed (of many) during a regular colonoscopy. It was so small my doctor didn't note the exact location and it came back high-grade dysplasia. I did a repeat colonoscopy a few weeks later then one 6 mo after that and have been on yearly ones for the last 5 years. My doc takes a good long look around. I have had more polyps but nothing concerning after that one. I did get a second opinion which was reassuring and didn't change the treatment plan.