Okay, it's not a pretty subject, but I had a colonoscopy yesterday. It usually takes about 20 minutes...I was in there for 1 hr and 15. The specialist speaks to each patient right after the procedure is done.

He told me that he remove 5 polyps. This in itself is no biggie as polyps are not cancerous in themselves, but some kinds can become that way.

I still had a lot of sedation in my system when he spoke to me though I was awake and could respond to him. He talked about several of them (perhaps) being pre-cancerous, and that I was to make an appointment to see him in 30 days to discuss when more tests would be done.

I thought yesterday that he meant when the next colonoscopy would be done. Maybe he still means that. But it struck me today that - maybe depending on what the polyps show - he means a possible biopsy.

I heard a good one today: "Don't believe everything you think."

But I have a feeling I am not quite in the clear yet. I never have had cancer or anything close. And I am fearful.

I would have thought that he would have said to book another c-scopy in 2 years or etc. This is my first ever, so I dunno.

I know no one here can tell me what he meant and I have to wait 30 days. But if anyone can share anything I would appreciate it.

Thank you.