Colonoscopy

[buckeyefan1985 29]

Has anyone had a colonoscopy post vsg? I turned 50 just before my surgery back in late July 2013. I just went in for my annual physical and the doctor reminded me that I should have a colonoscopy. So, if you have had your colonoscopy, is there anything I should tell the doctor about my vsg? Does it matter? Thanks in advance.

[magtart 603]

Tell your doctor! I had my first colonoscopy before being sleeved, but I have no idea how I will be able to drink all that icky stuff required when I have my next one. There are alternative prep methods that will be necessary once one is sleeved.

[Sassy Pants1 186]

I had one last summer, prior to being sleeved. I agree with magtart - I don't know how we will get all of that prep drink down. I recall that I was drinking 8 ounçes every 15 minutes. I don't think I could keep that up for 2+ hours. Maybe you just drink it slower over a longer period of time....?

[gohelpyourself 377]

The prep is A LOT of Fluid to take in. I remember times we would prep patients for colonoscopy with dulcolax the night before and an enema in the a.m prior to the procedure. I am sure there has to be an alternative to ingesting all that prep.

[buckeyefan1985 29]

Thanks everyone. I scheduled my colonoscopy for mid-April. The doctor has a pre-procedure protocol that will have me drinking that "stuff" over the course of 1 hour. I'm going to wait and see the directions they are mailing me.