Colonoscopy next week .... oh joy ....

[ChristyAZ 87]

Thanks to a bout of diverticulitis in May, my surgery was postponed till August 13th (originally scheduled June 17th). One of the requirements was a visit to a colon-rectal specialist. Did that and received the all clear for my procedure so I was all set to begin the waiting game again however the doctors office called after receiving my CAT scan results from the hospital and advised they wanted to do a colonoscopy so that is now scheduled for Monday June 30th. Not at all happy but (ha) willing to do what is necessary to reach my goal. I hear the prep is the worst part and I am definitely not looking forward to it .... I know its just a small bump on my journey but this procedure actually has me more anxious then the actual WLS. Strange but true .... not much to say really, just venting a tad .... having to postpone my bypass was hard but now this? OK, pity party over lol .....

[Crosby 303]

But butt butt..a colonoscopy is the funniest thing ever! Good luck and may that force that is with you wait until you are in the bathroom.

[PRINCESSM 210]

The prep really isnt that bad. Take a book or ipad and have a seat lol

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

I've had a couple and YES, the prep SUCKS!!!! It's just massively inconvenient as you spend most of the evening and night just sitting on the toilet and your legs will fall asleep. But, it's not painful or anything, nothing to be scared of... just nasty. But at least you'll be in private. The first time I had one done I was in the hospital with a roommate and they brought a portable potty in. I was SO embarrassed to have someone hearing all that!

[ChristyAZ 87]

I've had a couple and YES, the prep SUCKS!!!! It's just massively inconvenient as you spend most of the evening and night just sitting on the toilet and your legs will fall asleep. But, it's not painful or anything, nothing to be scared of... just nasty. But at least you'll be in private. The first time I had one done I was in the hospital with a roommate and they brought a portable potty in. I was SO embarrassed to have someone hearing all that!

OMG Ginger ..... you have definitley given me reason to be thankful lol ...... you poor thing, I would have just DIED of embaressment ..... If you can get thru THAT, I can do this lol ....... thanks for the clarity!

[amazon 579]

If you don't have a padded tiolet seat, now may be the time

But seriously, they are not a big deal at all. You get "cleaned out" over a couple of hours. It's an inconveneice, but like someone else said, you're not in pain, and it's not like you're sick with a flu or stomache bug.

Then the next day you get a nice "nap", wake up and go home. Then you can focus on the bigger picture at hand, your WLS in August. We'll be recovering around the same time

Thinking happy thoughts for a normal/negative outcome to your exam!

[ChristyAZ 87]

Just a follow up to my original post .... Had my colonoscopy this morning and surprise surprise, it was pretty uneventful. The prep, while foul tasting and a tad nauseating, was the worst part. The procedure itself was a piece of cake. Doc told me all looked good and my WLS was still a go and he would see me in 5 years. Thanks for all the advise .........

[Dawnakers 40]

Had mine and it was a breeze ... yes the prep sucked... but on a side note they did remove three benign polyps. TMI? Probably - but we are talking colonoscopies here... :-)

[ChristyAZ 87]

Had mine and it was a breeze ... yes the prep sucked... but on a side note they did remove three benign polyps. TMI? Probably - but we are talking colonoscopies here... :-)

They removed several from me as well. No mention if they were benign or not ..... no mention of a biopsy either ...... huh .... I will have to call the office tomorrow and check into that ..... would probably be good information to know lol ... glad yours went well