> The most unexpected thing is that when I actually wanted one, the process took over two years.
The doctors probably thought it sounded more like hemorrhoids, but weren't going to stop you from getting the colonoscopy. Hopefully they at least did a digital exam and gave you recommendations.
When the symptoms first happen, absolutely go to the doctor. Where it gets tricky is when it's probably nothing, but it might be something, and there's a disagreement on if more tests are worth it.
The doctors probably thought it sounded more like hemorrhoids, but weren't going to stop you from getting the colonoscopy. Hopefully they at least did a digital exam and gave you recommendations.
When the symptoms first happen, absolutely go to the doctor. Where it gets tricky is when it's probably nothing, but it might be something, and there's a disagreement on if more tests are worth it.