bontepar Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 I am e retired GP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 bontepar, I'm happy that you're retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned small Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 18 hours ago, Ferret said: bontepar, I'm happy that you're retired. Must have retired a long time ago before there were additional courses available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 I agree with bontepar....I will go great lengths and expense to avoid x-rays...including pat downs at the airports! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 I.give.up My purpose in this thread was to show that the common colonoscopy procedure may NOT show the whole picture since it doesn't show a very large portion of the small intestine. Your health. Do as you please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, Ferret said: I.give.up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael2595 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 On 9/17/2017 at 12:00 PM, Yo1 said: Now there is a camera that can be swallowed and will see everything all the way through the digestive tract. I used my smartphone. Worked real well but it was tough going down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arroyos Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 I used the gastroenterologist recommended by Dr. Leon, my GP. I have had two. This year's cost was 5800 pesos and if there has been polyps found, each removal would be an additional 500 pesos. The procedure was done at the Ajijic Hospital. I have been very pleased with the service, the person administering the anesthetic and the doctor performing the procedure. You don't have to wait long to have it done. They usually scheduling them on a Saturday morning at the hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 This is an Oct. 2017 thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned small Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, Arroyos said: I used the gastroenterologist recommended by Dr. Leon, my GP. I have had two. This year's cost was 5800 pesos and if there has been polyps found, each removal would be an additional 500 pesos. The procedure was done at the Ajijic Hospital. I have been very pleased with the service, the person administering the anesthetic and the doctor performing the procedure. You don't have to wait long to have it done. They usually scheduling them on a Saturday morning at the hospital. Are you in the habit of running with scissors too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Ned Small, I agree. I was one of those that had intestines punctured during this procedure and had to have emergency surgery to correct it. Would never never have this type of procedure done at Ajijic Hospital nor use a doctor that would recommend such a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 I recommend Dr. Hector Valenzuela, at Quality Care/Medicos Especialistas. They have a website. Everything will be done safely in a Guadalajara hospital. Having such a procedure done at Lake Chapala is not a good choice IMHO. Nor would I respect any physician who would recommend that it be done outside of a full service hospital, where immediate emergency surgery is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipit Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 I VERY much agree. It’s just not worth it. It’s dangerous but I am glad the ones who did have it done locally had no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 I heard that Maskaras is now doing the new Poop test so you don't have to have the Colonoscopy, which is much safer, there are so many being done now that many mistakes are happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schraderone Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 On 8/31/2017 at 3:28 PM, AngusMactavish said: My point is that one should have a colonoscopy first for screening because many need those polyps removed. Your calling that barbaric is hysterical. You have your point of view, which i dis agree with, i see nothing hysterical about her post, I see it as educational and i appreciate having read it. I think people who have polyps removed are both hysterical and stupid. Im entitled to my opinion also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/11/2018 at 9:47 AM, hensley said: I heard that Maskaras is now doing the new Poop test so you don't have to have the Colonoscopy, which is much safer, there are so many being done now that many mistakes are happening. What`s this? A simple examination of feces like is done for general yearly exams only looking for polyps? Or maybe looking for something else? Are these new? Reliable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 13 hours ago, bdmowers said: What`s this? A simple examination of feces like is done for general yearly exams only looking for polyps? Or maybe looking for something else? Are these new? Reliable? If it's Cologuard, it checks for both blood and cancer DNA cells. The older fecal tests only checked for blood. BTW, Medicare covers Cologuard 100% in the US, every 3 years. Some private insurance covers it too. https://www.cologuardtest.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 My cousin the poop test and everything was fine, until she found out she had colon cancer via a colonoscopy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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