endoscopy questions

KarenG. · July 14, 2007

So I am scheduled for an endospopy on weds. The lady who made the appointment said she was sending me information on the pre-procedure diet. I just opened the envelope and it says instructions for colonoscopy. Didi you all get an endoscopy? Did they sedate you? Did you have a special diet before? do you think she thought i wanted a colonoscopy or do you think she just sent me the wrong instructions.

SD Chick · July 14, 2007

I had both at the same time so I did have to follow a special liquid diet for the Colonoscopy so really can't answer that but I was put out and never knew anything happened. It is a piece of cake.

Good Luck

Kat817 · July 14, 2007

I'd call back and ask.....it could be a simple mistake. My endoscopy, was done without serious prep---nothing by mouth after midnight...then they gave me verced (sp?) for it, and it was not a biggie at all. On the other hand, my Mom had to drink a bunch of junk to clean her out, and avoid meat, and red food dye prior to her colonoscopy....so there is a difference. I'd call!!

Good luck with your procedure!

Kat

Candle · July 14, 2007

I was knocked out and the only instructions I had, was nothing to eat or drink after midnight.

Chele · July 14, 2007

I have worked doing endoscopies for about 8 years (now i work in the er). There is a big difference in the prep. The colonoscopy involves a lot of laxatives to clean you out, The upper is usually nothing by mouth after midnight. Since I am not sure what they are looking for, make sure you call the dr's office that scheduled it and ask to speak with the nurse for specific EGD instructions. ..I use to give out all that versed..pretty good stuff!! I got 2 mg on the way to my OR for the lap band...and I was out like a light (I had two male nurses..and man were they handsome...i called them Nurse Mcdreamies!!..too bad the versed knocked me out so fast)....good luck!!

KarenG. · July 14, 2007

thanks guys! I think she sent me the colonoscopy information instead! I am glad I don't have to do the laxative thing ewww. I just hope that she didn't schedule me for the colonoscopy instead of the endoscopy - do you think it will matter in terms of appointment time? This was a pain to schedule.

Chele · July 15, 2007

you should be able to keep your appointment time...an egd takes about 10-15 mins total where as a colonoscopy can take 30 mins to an hour depending. Good luck