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Posted 4/1/2011 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
Should I be concerned? I don't want to lose my milk during all of this. My baby girl is 6.5 months old. I'm getting a colonoscopy to be checked for Crohns. My appt was moved up to consult with a GI this week because I went to the er last weekend. My proceedure is on Wed the 6th. I'm trying to limit my food intake right now so I'm not dying when I take my prep. 4 Ducolax followed by a jug of something or rather.

My other major concern is that I might have some sort of partial blockage or stricture. Since this is my first colonoscopy and look into possible Crohns I don't know what to expect. If I am partially blocked can I be harmed by the prep? Or will it just be more difficult? Will it still work? Should I begin in the am the day before instead of at noon, in case things take longer?

thank you!
-Megan
Posted 4/1/2011 8:59 PM (GMT 0)
I think maybe before the day before you prep and the prep day, it might be good to pump your milk if you can beforehand to give to the baby on those days. And then maybe pump and dump when you are prepping. Gosh so hard to say. Did you call your doctor and ask about that??

As for the prep hurting a possible stricture, I don't think you will have a issue because it will be pretty liquidy coming out.

As for when to begin I think it depends on your scope time. If its early in the morning, then I would start earlier in the day. Good luck~
Posted 4/1/2011 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
Start pumping and saving the milk now so you have a few days supply. You may not be able to nurse right after the procedure due to the sedation you'll be getting.

The biggest issue with nursing while prepping is dehydration. It is really easy to get dehydrated. I wouldn't start limiting food right now, switch to low residue foods a few days before the procedure then make sure you get sufficient liquid calories the day of the prep.

You shouldn't lose lose your milk supply but it might slow down a bit. Some extra nursing after the procedure should get you back to normal.

Good luck.
Posted 4/2/2011 1:47 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you! I had an incident a couple months ago with vomiting and D, and got really low on my supply for a day or so. I was worried about this being similar. The Dr did say to discard the feeding immediately after the proceedure.

I just looked at my prep, Ducolax and prescription strength Miralax. Hmm. I've been taking Miralax all this week because things 'stopped' two weeks ago, when it had previously been D. But it hasn't really worked. Should I be concerned about the prep working?
Posted 4/2/2011 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
I nursed through a prep with my oldest. It was actually my easiest prep ever. Maybe because I made sure to really hydrate before hand. I did have to pump and dump after the procedure for a bit because of the sedation. Only had to until the grogginess wore off.

I wouldn't limit food intake too much. You need that energy. Just make smart gut-friendly choices. Are you at least scheduled for the morning? That way you aren't fasting too long and your milk will rebound faster.

As for a possible blockage, I was scoped after a partial blockage (not nursing then) and there were no issues from that. I will admit I didn't do well on the prep you have, but I think it's easier for most people and that was just me. I did halflytely when I was nursing. Call your doctor about your prep concerns. They might put your mind at ease or offer another one.
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