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07-16-2008, 09:40 PM | #1 | ||
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Yee ha........I get to have both!!!! Wooo Hooo!!!!!! Talk about getting it at both ends!!!!
I saw a GI specialist today (she was sooooo nice and really listened). We talked about the constant constipation, rectocele, painful lump, trouble swallowing etc. She is starting me on amitizia? and miralax and Im scheduled for both theses lovely procedures. But the procedure it self wont be dobne until noon.......should I reschedule for an earlier appt? I was given instructions for no food, clear liquids,& laxative. What can i expect from both procedures? Yesterday i saw an infectious disease doctor. (not thrilled with him) we discussed my recurrent shingles and coughing. I tried to explain that I was a pet groomer for many years and that groomers are suseptible to lung problems.....dont think he believed me. He sent me for blood and i will go back for xrays (since his staff messed up the order) |
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07-16-2008, 10:01 PM | #2 | |||
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Don't forget to ask him to do the top end first!
Sorry, I couldn't help that. I have to have a colonoscopy soon to check that the bowel cancer I had last year hasn't returned. I cancelled my first appointment because my DH was in hospital, then I plain forgot all about the 2nd appointment I had made, and that was after waiting 3 months for it to come around. I finally have another appointment in September, and if I don't get to go to that one, I've a feeling I'll forget all about it all together and just not bother. Good luck with your tests Motors Mommy. I don't mind the actual 'scope at all, it's just the preparation for the rear end one that's not pleasant..
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Motors Mommy (07-20-2008) |
07-17-2008, 02:32 AM | #3 | ||
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I had the colonoscopy last year because I was 50. The worst part is the preparation. You have to stay very close to the bathroom. I think I kept ginerale and a chcken broth near to help with rehydration. Also it helped keep my glucose up so I did not feel faint or feel like I was starving.
The procedure itself was painless. I was knocked out and when I woke up all I wanted was a big breakfast!!! Thankfully I a good for the next 10 years. Good luck with your procedures. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Motors Mommy (07-20-2008) |
07-17-2008, 07:20 AM | #4 | |||
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i had both procedures a couple of yrs ago.
they give you versed which puts you in a twilight sleep. you'll never feel a thing. i was totally unaware of anything. then you wake up fully alert and it's over. the prep was also the worst. you have to drink a bottle of the stuff and there's something else either before or after. and, it starts early. i believe you can have clear liquids but my memory fades on that. you'll be glad you have that extra time in the morning. you'll need it to complete the prep. try to grab rest when you can in between. and stay hydrated. i don't know anything about your meds, sorry. you'll come thru this fine. it will be a big relief when it's over. hang tough. you'll be fine. let us know how it's going.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Motors Mommy (07-20-2008) |
07-17-2008, 09:02 AM | #5 | |||
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I had both done recently and it was a breeze. But the prep part of drinking the gallon of goat spit, er... I mean the RX mix you get at the pharmacy, isn't fun at all. You have a lot of potty visits after you finish it all.
After it's over you can eat or drink whatever you want.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Motors Mommy (07-20-2008) |
07-17-2008, 10:22 AM | #6 | ||
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What is this prep y'all are referring to?
My instructions are for miralax and gatorade. Does the miralax taste??? I was told the day before no solids!!!! Just liquids. Then at 3:00 4 Ducolax pills and 8oz of water. Then a bottle of miralax with 64 oz gatorade. |
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