Colonoscopy tomorrow!
#69699 - 05/12/04 05:25 AM
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Wish me luck ! After looking at that gallon jug I have to drink in 1-2 hours... I almost croaked! I hear the prep is the worst and the test is a breeze. I just hope they don't find anything.
Dina 
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No Problem
#69702 - 05/12/04 06:06 AM
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Bevvy
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Dina, you heard right. Today's the worst part -- with that gallon jug and the resulting stay in the bathroom! Just don't make any plans for today.
You'll be amazed at how quickly the procedure is over with. You go in, they knock you out, you wake up, pass gas (yeah, they won't let you go until you do!  And they have to HEAR you!), then you're outta there! You'll be floating on a cloud of drugs -- the best you've ever had -- and you'll be feeling GREAT!
Good luck -- and keep us posted.
Bev
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How embarressing! Its bad enough you ass is hanging out, then they make you pass gas! Ahhhh! I just want to get it over with. I have read lots of postings about what colonoscopies have found (precancerious cells, cysts, etc) and I am very afraid of that. I am just crossing my fingers that all goes well.
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Re: No Problem
#69707 - 05/12/04 06:20 AM
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Bevvy
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I believe they cut out the polyps (if they find any) right then and there. But you really DO want to find out what's going on in there. If looked at that way, I think it won't be quite as scary for you. I know that it helped me.
Also, after my procedure, when I woke up, I was so drugged that I barely remember passing gas, it just happened naturally and they were nearby so they heard me -- but I wasn't on the table. And, frankly, I didn't care; I was feeling GOOOOOOD.
I'll cross my fingers for you too -- but something tells me it won't be necessary. You'll do fine (and you'll love those drugs!). Just don't end up hugging everyone there and kissing your GI -- like I did! EW.
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I had my first colonoscopy about a month ago and had the same kind of anxiety. The prep is much worse than the procedure. Your so exhausted after the day of prep that your almost looking forward to the test just so you can go back to eating solid food again and actually have a good nights sleep without worrying about messing yourself.
As far as the passing gas part. Your so out of it that you won't even know that your farting. No smell comes out either it's just air being released. I did find that after the drugs wore off I had some discomfort and cramping. They'll explain all of that to you when your ready to leave recovery.
Hope everything goes well.
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I will let you guys know how it goes. I am off to eat my final meal (a bagel!), I am dreading tonight but I guess it will feel good since I have been C for 2 weeks now and haven't gone!
Dina 
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I'm also having a colonoscopy tomorrow -- I strongly recommend you read the book excerpt on this site on Colonoscopy Prep. Much more humane & relevant than all of those medical fact pieces. I read it the other day, and will refer to it often tonight. Had a hard time finding it again, though, finally Google'd it using the words "colonoscopy" and "Candles." The author suggests sented candles, bath, and a drink of wine before bed. I believe it is on this forum under "Message Boards" and then "Research Library." A nice and almost funny addition to an unpleasant procedure, in plain English.
I'm taking my regular daily medication 2-3 hours before starting the Colyte-drinking marathon, and will now go to replenish potassium or whatever with Gatorade. (This is not my first Colonoscopy BTW.  ) Best of luck to you!
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Keep it simple!
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Patricia good luck. We can share war stories Friday (that is if I can sit down!)
I am going to start drinking in an hour.. yippeee. I just want to get that part over with so I am going to drink like I am in college again
Good Luck
Dina
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Dina, remember, the author of that piece said only A drink of wine AFTER the big purge was done.
I couldn't find the article again, had to do a Google search again using the words colostomy candles, and it came right up. Good bathroom reading material, especially tonight. Good luck!, Patricia
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Good luck dnatale and Patricia A.
I had my colonoscopy last Thursday and like everyone says; the prep is the worst. My last meal was around 4:00 Wednesday morning (worked the night shift) and didn't eat again until after the procedure Thursday afternoon. Unlike most people, though. I didn't remember passing gas although I'm sure I did or they would have kept me until I was able to.
As quick as I went to sleep, I woke up just as fast and didn't feel like I was drugged. I do remember waking up and telling my SO I was ready to go eat. He said they I had just got into recovery and according to the nurses had to wait about 45 minutes before I could leave and should eat light for the rest of the day. He said I said that I was trying to get up with the tubes still in my hand. (I WAS HUNGRY and a raw onion would have tasted good by that time)!
Anyway after I got out of there, we went and ate. I had grilled shrimp and rice. When I got home, I went shopping. It was only the next day when I found the discharge instructions between the seats in my car that said I should introduce food slowly, not drive and to lie down and take it easy for the rest of the day.
I asked him as my caregiver, why didn't he tell me about those things since I was apparently still drugged (but not enough to want to eat and shop) and he said, now get this: "Do you think I could have told YOU, as stubborn as YOU are, that you couldn't have anything solid to eat and you had to go home and rest?" What? Me stubborn?  Wonder where he gets that form? I guess the cat is out of the bag now.
Hmm………….makes me wonder if he's marriage material. If he plays his cards right I'll probably give him another chance to prove himself!
It'll be over with before you know it.
Best of luck and don't do like I did; go home and rest.
Bunkee
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Ok so here's the deal. I hope I never have to have one of those again (until I am 50!). The drink was horrible. It tasted like a thick Sprite with loads of salt. I drank 3 of the 4 Liters, i just couldn't get it all down. When I went to the hospital I ended up having an anxiety attack in the waiting room, which they told me was because I was so dehydrated and nervous. They gave me an IV of fluids to calm me down. I guess the demerol they gave me was "enough to kill an elephant", the nurse said I was her toughest patient all day! With that much drug in me I ended up getting very nauseous and stayed in recovery for almost 2 hours. I slept most of the day and was very out of it most of the day because the drugs wouldn't wear off.
I feel fine now. The results were very favourable, Thanks for all of your prayers. I have IBS but nothing else, he said everything looked great. I was told to just increase my fiber (I have now changed from Fibercon to Citracel) and to keep up with Heather's diet (which he praised).
All in All I hated the experience, but at least I am ok
Dina
Edited by dnatale (05/14/04 04:45 AM)
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Sorry Dina
#70334 - 05/14/04 06:59 AM
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Bevvy
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Wow, what an experience you had! I'm so sorry, Dina. I guess I was just lucky, because my colonoscopy experience was so good. I hope I didn't give you false hopes.
So at least you know what you have and don't have. IBS, eh? Well, join the club! We're a pretty cool club actually, and we can help you here.
By the way, you said your GI likes Heather's diet? Oh, I think I like your GI! He said to increase your fiber. Good advice. Is the Citrucel that you're switching to the powder or the capsules? The powder has twice the fiber as the capsules, so you want to just start out with the same dosage you WERE on with the Fibercon, then SLOWWWWLY increase it. If your body is real sensitive, you'll want to do it over a period of several weeks. Check the "thumb-tacked" thread above from Heather about acacia dosages. It's taken me 3 months to increase my dosage up to the recommended level (my body is VERRRY sensitive).
So good news too, eh? To have found a good GI is VERY good news! Again, I'm sorry you suffered so. I know all about that anxiety; it's mean stuff. I'm real sorry you have IBS, but I'm glad you're with us, Girlfriend, where you can get some great help and SUPER support.
Bev
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I am having a colonoscopy on Monday. My doctor gave me some pills to take-instead of the drink. Has anyone had these? If not, I am wondering why. It seems so much easier.
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It is easier! I told my doc that they had better find an easier way to do this by the time I am 50
Good Luck
Dina
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