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Posted 4/7/2010 1:56 PM (GMT 0)
My GI decided to admit me to the hospital today to monitor me and do a colonoscopy in the morning. Going to do the fluids and liquid iron for my anemia. He's going to test for a few things and possibly do the remicade. Yay, liquid diet :sarcasm:
Posted 4/7/2010 2:03 PM (GMT 0)
Wow Gordon....definitely worse than I thought. I hope you get back on track soon. Have you been admitted in the past?

Keep us posted as to how it's going....or when you get out.

q
Posted 4/7/2010 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
Gordon:

I have never been admitted for my UC or for any other reason for that matter.  I hope you doing better.  What caused you to be admitted?  I mean we know it's because of your colitis but specifically what's been going on with you to cause a sudden admission?

MyUC

Posted 4/7/2010 3:19 PM (GMT 0)
I've gotten very dehydrated, I've become iron anemic, I've had rapid heartbeat, sudden weight loss, nausea, abdominal cramping, increased blood in stool and terrible fatigue.
Posted 4/7/2010 3:23 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear. The hospital visits are never fun :(

I will say this, every time I've gone to the hospital, they get me better and back into remission so keep your head up. And don't forget that we're here and pulling for for you!
Posted 4/7/2010 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
That stinks! I hope you get feeling better very soon!
Posted 4/7/2010 3:30 PM (GMT 0)
Feel better soon!!! We are thinking of you!
Posted 4/7/2010 6:31 PM (GMT 0)
Anyone had to take colyte for a colonoscopy before? I can't believe the amount I have to drink
Posted 4/7/2010 6:32 PM (GMT 0)
I always use Colyte. Yes, it is A LOT of liquid!
Posted 4/7/2010 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
It looks like I have two hours to drink one liter. I start at 3.30 to 5.30 then the rest from 9.30 to 11.30
Posted 4/7/2010 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I had used Colyte before.  Not fun, alot to drink but it does clear you out very good.  Good luck to you.  I wish you the best.  By the way do you know how anemic you were, do you know your blood values?  Just curious.  I remember the rapid heartbeat and being very tired. 

Get well soon.

MyUC

Posted 4/7/2010 6:59 PM (GMT 0)
The last I heard from my doc my hemoglobin was 10.2 and I have a severe iron deficiency. They took 8 vials of blood for testing and a hemotologist will be coming to see me. He already mentioned giving me an iron IV for the next couple days.
Posted 4/7/2010 7:09 PM (GMT 0)
     Yep, always took Colyte, but when home.  In the hospital they gave me magnesium citrate...tastes like 7Up...not bad at all and a LOT easier to handle than the colyte.

     Your iron deficiency could be causing the rapid heartrate.  Your hemoglobin doesn't sound too low.  I believe mine was down to 8 at one time but they didn't do a transfusion...hmmm.

     The best of luck to you for a speedy recovery.  I'll keep you in my prayers!smilewinkgrin

Posted 4/7/2010 7:18 PM (GMT 0)
I hope this crap tastes decent...I chose orange flavor...how can you mess up orange, right?
Posted 4/7/2010 7:31 PM (GMT 0)
     That stuff can mess up any flavor....lol.  I always chose the cherry....make sure it is super cold and drink it down in big gulps through a straw.  Good luck!!!
Posted 4/7/2010 7:47 PM (GMT 0)
They gave it to me warm!!! The printout on the top says 2000ml for two hours then 2000ml for two hours tonight. 2000ml is 2 liters, they only filled it to 2 liters and are having me drink one liter for the first two hours and the other liter later
Posted 4/7/2010 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
I have had Colyte and I had the Magnesium Citrate.  The Mag. Citrate is much better and you get to drink much less but I don't want to make you upset.  ALL the Colyte flavors stink, that's good advice to drink it very cold.  Sorry yours in warm. 

Your Hg level of 10 is not that low.  I am sure that the Iron infusion will make you feel like a million bucks better.

Again good luck, post when you can.

MyUC

Posted 4/7/2010 8:45 PM (GMT 0)
hope u get better very soon gordan, ill say a prayer matesmilewinkgrin
Posted 4/7/2010 10:26 PM (GMT 0)
Definitely not handling this colyte very well, makes me gag...barely finished the liter in the two hours. I have a 3 hour break before the next dose,
Posted 4/8/2010 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
Half an hour and counting till my next round of BM Juice!
Posted 4/8/2010 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
Gordon, I am so sorry you are in the hospital-that is never fun. And having to gulp down that stuff to boot-and warm??? Ugh. I am praying you are on the mend soon. Keep us posted...
Posted 4/8/2010 1:28 AM (GMT 0)
Colyte sucks man. I've had it twice. Made me want to gag too.

They keep coming in and checking on you and telling you to keep drinking it. I say "have YOU ever tried this stuff?"

Just stick with it man. This is all part of the process to get you better and into remission! It's worth it!
Posted 4/8/2010 1:47 AM (GMT 0)
When I had to do Colyte the doc always gave me an anti=emetic with it. Reglan....? They've been shooting that into my IV post-surgery too. See if they can give you something like that to prevent nausea.....

I'll be thinking of you, and one thing, you certainly be taken care of there!!
Posted 4/8/2010 3:47 AM (GMT 0)
Thank god that jug is EMPTY! I have a few hours sleep before they come in to take blood at 5am but I have a few bathroom trips to make first
Posted 4/8/2010 9:45 AM (GMT 0)
Well, it's 5.40am...another hour before I go and get sedated...after a horrible nights sleep I'm looking forward to it lol. I can't count how many times I went to the bathroom but all I know is my butt is sore...the toilet paper here is no better than a cactus! I'll probably be here another day as they have not addressed my iron issue yet. I'll post any results when I'm out of the sedation.
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