I didn't have any pain of discomfort after the procedure at all! I was told that I wouldn't be able to go back to work until the next day so I think going back to work later that night is out of the...
For the benefit of others who may not have had one yet but would like to know what happens during one I thought I would post this to give everyone an idea of what to expect. Disclaimer: Not all exams...
I was just wondering. I remember reading somewhere that when a few people recalled their experiences on having a colonoscopy they were conscious during the procedure and viewed what was going on on...
The procedure from when I arrived at the clinic to when I left. I don't remember anything about the procedure itself because I was put under or whatever it's called....
The procedure went without a hitch! After which the Dr. told me he found nothing out of the ordinary and that I'm OK for the next ten years. I'm writing a narrative for my records which I'm wondering...
I'm on the morning of my colonoscopy and finishing up the liquid I have to drink for prep. When I go to the bathroom is it suppose to be clear or can it be cloudy or......
That is really some foul tasting solution you have to drink. Have to finish the rest in the morning starting at 6:35 am. Hope to finish it all and have a BM at least as well....
Well, after taking my prep solution for 50 minutes I was feeling nauceous so I stopped taking it for 30 minutes and then I took another glass and after a couple of minutes I tossed my cookies. Is...
Red_34 said... Good luck and keep us updated. Thanks and I will! However, if I post tomorrow and it sounds like I'm whining please remember I'll be fasting and...well..I probably will be whining....
Red_34 said... Puritan, I'm sure you will do fine. The first scope is the scariest because it's a new experience. Thanks for the encouraging words! What's going to be difficult when I fast tomorrow...
I'm going to see if I can tough it out and drink just water and Diet Coke and whatever other liquids I'm allowed and stay away from food altogether. I'll be fasting on Thursday and my appointment is...
Thanks for the advice and please forgive my ignorance but what does "front load" mean?...
Have I fasted before? No. Am I older than 40? Yes, I'm 50. Fasting is the only part that concerns me since I've never done it before and I wonder if I'll have the will power to see it through. The...
As my colonoscopy is this Friday I only have two other concerns. 1. Fasting. With the material I received the clinic it allows me to drink Diet Coke and other drinks so I'll be drinking alot of it to...
After they've completed the procedure just how out of it are you? Are you able to dress yourself or do they have someone help you or does it vary?...
In the literature that I received to prepare me for my colonoscopy I'm being asked to bring my "Advance Directive" with me it I have one. What is an "Advance Directive"?...
oceanz. You may want to think about starting another thread. That way you'll have a better chance of someone answering you....
It's a routine check-up. And thanks for the reply....
I've just made an appointment for my first colonoscopy and it will be in two weeks and, of course, I'm extremely nervous. I also understand that before the procedure I'm going to be very hungry. From...