April 2021
April 2, 2021 Hey everyone! Quick update. I've got an endoscopy scheduled for April 26 with the advanced endoscopist (Dr A). Dr W (surgical oncologist) will also be there, for "informational purposes". I have been assured that this will NOT turn into a surgery that day & I will be able to have discussions with whomever I need to before that's even a thing. The goal of this endoscope is for Dr A to remove the polyp. Hopefully, he's able to do that. There's potential that this will be a multiple attempt situation. April 26, 2021 Today, I had an endoscopy (scope down the throat) with the advanced endoscopist, Dr A, who is now practicing with her existing gastroenterologist’s practice. Dr. W, who performed both her colon removal / rectal resection as well as her ileostomy (attach the bag) and reversal (remove the bag) attended the procedure. However Dr. A was in the driver’s seat, and Dr. W was “riding shotgun” (his words). The hope was that Dr. A would be abl...