Get it done! But not at Kaiser. $17k later…
Why did Kaiser’s insurance not pay out here?
It did, but my contribution for procedure + pathology was still over $5k. My out of pocket max is ~$8k.
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Why did Kaiser’s insurance not pay out here?
It did, but my contribution for procedure + pathology was still over $5k. My out of pocket max is ~$8k.
Oh, OK. But you didn’t pay 17K yourself? (I’m also on Kaiser, but never had any major procedure done.)
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My doctor recommended a combination FIT+DNA test instead of colonoscopy (brand name "Cologuard"). She said it's not quite as good as the "gold standard" colonoscopy, but it also doesn't have the risks of colonoscopy. And the FIT+DNA test is so cheap and easy, you can do it every year or three instead of every 10 years with the colonoscopy. She still recommends colonoscopies for high-risk patients, but she thinks the…
Risks? The risks of a colonoscopy are crazy low though.
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Those articles don't really say what the "botch" is. Was it the anesthesia? The actual endoscopic examination? Removal of polyps? If its the polyp removal, I can certainly see how that could lead to problems. But you're a little stuck: even if you use another technique to do the scan, you still have to remove any polyps you find, don't you?
yes I've had both a colonoscopy and a sigmoidoscopy (less invasive colonoscopy). I'm not sure what the botches are here. In the sigmoidoscopy they took out a couple of polyps, in the colonoscopy (more recently than the sigmoidoscopy) they just did a cancer check-up given family history. I wish those articles discusses the "botches", I'd like to know since from my understanding these are pretty safe procedures
Maybe just don’t worry yourself with anecdata.
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#105I have UC and will get colonoscopies to confirm it is well-controlled for the foreseeable future. It also increases risk of colorectal cancer, something I am actively thinking about. Rates of UC, IBD, and similar digestive issues are up across the board, also for a mixed and seemingly inscrutable set of reasons. IMO, the fundamental issue for preventative screening is there is basically no amount of money I would not…
A colonoscopy is more than screening, if they see a polyp they remove it. Left alone that polyp will very likely eventually become cancer. Routine colonoscopies for someone with IBD is multi purpose, you screen for active disease, fistula, strictures, cancer, while simulatenously treating active disease (polyp removal) Similar things happen in any general surgery, for example you can get your tubes removed and send u…
> Left alone that polyp will very likely eventually become cancer
I don't think so. You have a reference?
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#106Earlier quoted context omitted.
My doctor recommended a combination FIT+DNA test instead of colonoscopy (brand name "Cologuard"). She said it's not quite as good as the "gold standard" colonoscopy, but it also doesn't have the risks of colonoscopy. And the FIT+DNA test is so cheap and easy, you can do it every year or three instead of every 10 years with the colonoscopy. She still recommends colonoscopies for high-risk patients, but she thinks the…
Risks? The risks of a colonoscopy are crazy low though.
2 to 3 colonoscopies per ~1k to 2k people cause severe rupture of the intestines that require urgent surgery.
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#107Had my first colonoscopy 4 months ago, after going for a couple of years with every red flag symptom under the sun. The procedure was a piece of cake. As the standard is where I'm from (Norway), I was only administered some sedatives - but honestly I couldn't feel much difference. I watched the procedure on the screen, which was quite fascinating. The worst part, by far, was the emptying / prepping. A month prior to…
How old are you? I’m 37 and my doc says you get one at 45
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#108Seeing young adults around me going through this made me change my dietary habits 1 year ago. I went to the extreme by modern food industry standards, but now: - I take 100g proteins, 30g fibers daily - Red meat once a week but never fried - Most of the protein comes from eggs, yoggurt, chicken and various plant based sources - No white bread - No added sugars, no deserts except fruits - Nothing fried - No added salt…
What’s the no spicy food about. Capsaicin has a lot of benefits especially as an anti inflammatory and (less researched) anti oxidant. Plus, it makes a lot of bland food incredibly palatable. There are almost no downsides.
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A colonoscopy is more than screening, if they see a polyp they remove it. Left alone that polyp will very likely eventually become cancer. Routine colonoscopies for someone with IBD is multi purpose, you screen for active disease, fistula, strictures, cancer, while simulatenously treating active disease (polyp removal) Similar things happen in any general surgery, for example you can get your tubes removed and send u…
> Left alone that polyp will very likely eventually become cancer I don't think so. You have a reference?
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9924026/
Though I regurgitate this information based off conversations with gastroenterologists not one off studies.
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> Oral sodium sulfate in a single dose has been found to cause increased gastrointestinal (GI) events > Sodium phosphate is no longer recommended as a bowel preparation regimen due to its serious side effects Essentially, put in the effort and do the liquid bowel prep. Consider adding flavour drops to your drink, icing it or turn it into a slushie to make it slightly more interesting to drink. The PEG will make the i…
> Sodium phosphate is no longer recommended as a bowel preparation regimen due to its serious side effects Well in my country, it's still wildly used for people without renal issues.
These are best practices guidelines that are ultimately implemented (or rejected) by surgeons who still go by feel, whether following the latest-and-greatest or by what they are used to.