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      #185076 - 06/09/05 09:20 AM
Stephany

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I am supposed to take the phospho-soda with a glass of liquid at 6 pm and then again, at least 4 hours before the test. If I am drinking 4 hours before the test, is it really safe for them to put me to sleep?

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Chamomile new
      #185110 - 06/09/05 10:13 AM
Nelly

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Personally I don't do honey as it's a trigger for my migraines, but if I were you I would stick with whatever makes you happy. If honey's it, go fer it! But if your empty tummy becomes upset on honey, just revert back to boring old cane sugar and you'll be fine.

I like chamomile tea too. Tetley makes an awesome one, and Celestial Seasonings's organic one is not bad either.

~nelly~

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Re: Chamomile new
      #185122 - 06/09/05 10:28 AM
Augie

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I heard not to drink chamomille on a daily basis. Does anyone know why not? I know if you have ragweed allergies, it's bad. But I've read that they say no one should drink it daily. Wondering why?

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Re: another question new
      #185138 - 06/09/05 10:52 AM
Linz

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They don't actually put you right to sleep, ie. knock you out, for a colonoscopy - usually. I got a sedative that made me so sleepy and out of it and meant I couldn't feel anything. But anyway it's not a major as a general anaesthetic.

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Re: another question new
      #185140 - 06/09/05 10:55 AM
mindyj

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Alright Steph - I've read through this thread and we need to see if we can get you a bit calmer for this. I've had 2 colonoscopies and yes, I was a wreck before each of them!!! Anxiety is normal, but I'll try to give you some perspective. I was worried about the perf thing too, so I asked my mother who was a colonoscopy nurse at one point. During her career, she's observed and assisted in about 2,000 colonoscopies - really! (She said there were 2 - 4 a day in thier office every day and she worked there for 4 years). In all those times she could recall 5 times that someone had a perferation - that's how often it happens - its VERY rare! Also, none of the people died. She said that one man who had a perferation and already had several bowell problems ended up with his colon removed, but that was the most serious, everyone else was fine. So there's the story on that aspect.
On the meds, you are not under full outright anasthesia. The doctors refer to this process as conscieus sedation. You will receive drugs to numb the pain and to make you forget, but during the procedure you will be awake enough for them to move you easily. You will, most likely, remember little to nothing of what happened. I remember absolutely nothing from either procedure, but I know there are a few people here who remember hearing people talk and remember a groggy kind of drunken fealing - but nothing bad. Everyone says that procedure is easy. The nurses know when you had your prep and what it involves and the doctor knows about the meds their administering for sedation - everything will be fine. Did they give you a number to call with questions about your prep? If possible, you should take to a nurse and let them know about your anxiety. They will take it into consideration on procedure day. Nurses know colonoscopies are not fun and that nobody wants to be doing one, so they're generally really nice and helpful. I know mine were! Overall, just remember that you will get through this. The same day that you go in for your procedure, literally thousands of people in the world are doing the same thing and that's what happens in hospitals every day - it's VERY routine. (More words of advice from Mindy's mom). Follow Jill's surviving the prep guide - it is the Bible on this - and rely on you're husband's support - that's important to. You'll be FINE! And when you're all done, let us know the results.
All the best,
Mindy

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Re: Chamomile new
      #185151 - 06/09/05 11:08 AM
Nelly

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Maybe because of the hay fever thing? I know if I drink more than 2 cups of it I get a headache and have to take a benedryl or claritin...

~nelly~

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Re: another question new
      #185180 - 06/09/05 11:43 AM
Stephany

Reged: 06/07/05
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Thanks so much, Mindy...and everyone else. I already wrote an answer, but it seems to have disappeared. So, if it comes up, you'll all get thanked twice. These messages are so helpful. I don't think this day would be going by as well if not for all of you! I'm trying my best to stop being afraid and your kind words are so reassuring. Only 3 1/2 hours until I take the first dose of Phospho-Soda...I hope it's not as bad as I'm anticipating. I just want this to be over!!! Please keep your messages coming...they are so helpful! It's so nice to know I'm not alone in all of this!

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Glad to hear you're feeling more positive! new
      #185184 - 06/09/05 11:47 AM
Linz

Reged: 09/01/03
Posts: 8242
Loc: England

The prep is horrible (ever had bad gastric flu?) but then it's over and the procedure's a breeze and then you don't have to do it again for ages at least! And you have the peace of mind of knowing you got the best test done to check you out, so if the doc says it's IBS, then it's almost certainly IBS!

Get some rest girl!

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Re: Glad to hear you're feeling more positive! new
      #185192 - 06/09/05 11:56 AM
Stephany

Reged: 06/07/05
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Thank you. Is IBS something he can actually see or is it a dianosis after ruling everything else out?

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      #185194 - 06/09/05 11:58 AM
Linz

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