colonoscopy

[shawnacmt 0]

I was wondering since vsg have reduction in the size of the stomach. Has anyone had any problems post op drinking the 4 liters of Fluid for a colonoscopy? I have a history of colon polyps and I need to have colonoscopy frequently.

thank you any information is helpful

Shawnacmt:scared0:

[*susan* 1,709]

Hi Shawn,

I haven't had to have a colonoscopy, but I recently had a cat scan. Prior to doing so, I was required to drink 3 bottles of this horrible drink. I will be honest, it wasn't easy, but I was able to get it down. If it had been in the first few weeks following my surgery, I wouldn't have been able to, but now, it has gotten easier. It took me about 45 minutes to drink it all, but they knew I was sleeved and were patient with me.

[Elisabethsew 50]

You could also ask for another prep such as half-litely.

[*susan* 1,709]

The last one I had, I just couldn't tolerate the taste of the stuff. So, they allowed me to do two enemas just prior to the procedure instead. While not pleasant, you could also see if that would be an alternative.

[MacMadame 81]

My surgeon told me to have my colonoscopy before surgery as it would be easier to drink the horrible tasting drink stuff pre-op.

When I get my follow-up, I'm going to make them let me do something else. There are other ways to clean your colon besides drinking a gallon of greasy liquid.

[Rosebud2 26]

My hubby only had to take a gazillion pills. No more go-litely. That is why I avoided one all of these years. I need to get one before the year is out.

[Malaika 50]

My hubby only had to take a gazillion pills. No more go-litely. That is why I avoided one all of these years. I need to get one before the year is out.

My OB/GYN keeps asking me about it and I told him I'd have one this year sometime ... so I'm sure he'll be questionning me about it again ... I'm glad to know there are alternatives.

[PennyS 0]

My sister just had one done last month, she was sleeved Sept. 16 2008. She didn't have to drink the liquids, but she did have to take 4 pills every 15 minutes for many hours.. She had trouble taking them as well and wasn't able to take the last couple of doses, but she was fine with the ones she had already kept down.

This is probably what you should discuss with your physician, as everyone is different.