Another Colonoscopy

[Grant]

I'm booked in to have yet another Colonoscopy & this time they are going to attempt balloon dilation for my stricture. Had one in June but they couldn't attempt the dilation because the Dr then was a senior registrar & wasn't qualified.
So I've waited 7 weeks with my stricture getting tighter to have to start again really. Shame & extremely frustrating.
So saw the Snr Consultant today & two options
Dilation & then Methetrexate or Surgery. I've had it with surgery TBH, with me the disease just comes back within 2-2 1/2 months-I cannot see the point.
But he has warned me that because there is active Crohns in & around the stricture its a high risk procedure. I've had them dilated before but thats the 1st time I've been told that.
So basically I'm happy with giving it a go but frustrated with the timescale. 7 weeks ago I could have been dilated & on methetrexate & possibly feeling much better than I currently do.
Isn't life grand
Rgds
Grant

 

[chrisnsteph1022]

I hope the procedure is successful for you. Good luck!

 

[archie]

good luck with the procedure and hope it goes well

 

[Grant]

Thanks ChrisnSteph & Archie. Sure it will go well just frustrated. Such is life I guess.
Take Care
Grant

 

[LtHuff]

Never heard of that methotrexate, sounds like a nasty pill, but hope it all works out for you!

 

[Grant]

Tks Lt Huff,
Its a drug used as part of Chemo but they've had a fair deal of success with Crohns. But you have to take your dose properly as on the right day.
Rgds
Grant

 

[scottmyster]

HI Grant , i hope your procedure goes well.

 

[Grant]

Tks Scottmyster. Looking @ about 6 weeks time so hope my stricture holds up & doesn't obstruct.
Rgds
Grant