First time, just got home
Prep:
The preparation was pretty textbook - unpleasant, but manageable. I’d opt for a slightly later appointment next time since there’s 5hrs of steps before the procedure. Waking up at 3am after 60hrs of no-food, no-coffee, is rough! I probably should’ve eaten something light two days out, but the instructions weren’t very clear, so I erred on the side of caution.
Procedure:
I’ll be honest, I love general anesthesia - this is my third time going under and it is always the best sleep. Luckily, my body handles the drug fairly well. The doctor found and removed 10 polyps that were between 5-10mm. I am really happy that I went because it could’ve gotten worse, but I was really hoping he found nothing at all. 🫠 If you’re on the fence, get it done, the sooner the better.
Post:
I woke up feeling good. Great dreams. I got up to change and started feeling the gas pressure build... Holy hell the pain/cramps after the procedure were insane. They told me I should lay on my side and try to pass the gas, but after all the laxatives, I didn’t trust it… I got home and finally started passing all the gas after about 30 minutes.
The gas was honestly the worst part, and I feel like it wouldn’t have been as upsetting if they’ve given me a heads up about it. I probably should’ve stayed in the office until I passed it because the drive home was excruciating. My appetite hasn’t returned yet, which is disappointing, but hopefully that’s short-lived.
Wish me luck on the biopsies. Either way, I get to look forward to another in a year! 😬