To cancel or not to cancel

[butt-eze]

I have a colonoscopy scheduled for this Friday. My CT abdomen results indicated that there may be scarring or a fistula. I was feeling bad a couple of weeks back but feel pretty normal now. Should I bother getting my colonoscopy? I'm mainly concerned about the expense. My last colonoscopy was November 2007. After insurance I still owed $600!!!

What would you do?

 

[Jeff D.]

How long have you felt better. What's the difference between feeling better now and how you felt worse before. If you are having and pain at all I would go through with it. If you are bleeding at all, even a little bit on tissue paper, I would go through with it. If you are able to drop the 600 I would go for it.

 

[saidinstouch]

Also it depends on how much your deductible is and how much you had payed before the scope. If it was $600 without any counting as deductible that hurts! Either way I would highly suggest going for the scope if you aren't feeling well and the doctor suggested it. If you thought a scope was expensive just imagine a hospital stay and surgery if something is seriously wrong and could have been prevented.

 

[AbstractDonut]

No reason, though if in your place I would not go.

 

[Kev]

I would talk to the doc. Tell him/her the economic strain is considerable; and if it is not absolutely required.. could you take a pass unless your current status changes

 

[fuzzycasty]

OMG please go get your colonoscopy!!! I procrastinated mine because I would feel better a day or two later after having pain. If I would have done my colonoscopy sooner i don't think i'd be having the flare i'm having now! I would give my bank acct to feel better right now! Don't be silly... please!