9 Months of Waiting Almost Over

[KabinKitty 11]

I know alot we have alot of new people on this site who don't know me, but I occasionally see a familiar name. I am 58 years old and have 3 comorbidities. I currently weigh around 210, having lost 20 lbs in the past 4 months. My surgery date is scheduled for Feb 2nd. If all goes well with my next colonoscopy.

I had my second colonoscopy in 6 years a few weeks ago and it didn't go well at all. I had alot of scar tissue where my sigmoid colon was removed about 5 years ago. The doctor had to use a balloon type instrument to basically rip/tear the scar tissue. He could not complete the entire colonoscopy so I will need to have another one and he may need to tear the scar tissue again at that time. I am going to make sure they put me under with Propofal this time, instead of just Demoral and Versed!!! I have woke up in alot of pain during both previous colonoscopies.

I see my sleeve surgeon in 3 days (Thurs, Jan 13th) and the surgeon who did my colon surgery next week (Wed, Jan 19th). I want to get the next colonoscopy done before my surgery due to having to drink all that prep. My doctor now has his patients use Miralax in lemonade or Gatorade instead of that awlful stuff we used to drink.

After dealing with Anthem BC/BS of Ohio for months to get approved, I am now facing one more obsticle to get sleeved!!

[leeblewb 9]

Is there any way they can do both procedures at the same time? I know sometimes surgeons will coordinate to piggyback procedures. That way you only have anesthesia once. It is certainly worth asking your VSG surgeon. He is the one that would possibly have an issue. I can't imagine the GI guy having one.