colonoscopy questions sorry - ThinnerTimes

Brandywinered · 03-20-2008, 04:50 PM

I have looked at the other threads and could not find the answer to my crazy question. This is my first colonoscopy and how do you know when you are clean enough?

Corrine · 03-20-2008, 07:08 PM

In a nutshell, you're cleared out when you're peeing out of your bum - clear liquid - no bits.

Debz · 03-20-2008, 07:32 PM

Colonoscopy? I hear they're a pain in the ass....

Brandywinered · 03-20-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Debz

Colonoscopy? I hear they're a pain in the ass....

I would say so

MiladyB · 03-20-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Debz

Colonoscopy? I hear they're a pain in the ass....

*L* You got that one right, Deb....but I must say they give you some pretty nice drugs.

MiladyB · 03-20-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Corrine

In a nutshell, you're cleared out when you're peeing out of your bum - clear liquid - no bits.

Excellent answer, Corrine! Obviously you are experienced.

...Me too, that's why I know you are right.

fisher1000 · 03-20-2008, 08:58 PM

I was terrified that I was going to have to have one before surgery, but thank goodness it didn't happen! However, the day I went to the doctor fully expecting it, I spent a day with the Maalox bottle the way drunks spend the day with Jose Cuervo. I couldn't have been more cleaned out. The Chrysler building was dull next to my, as Borat would say, "Ah-nus."

I'll pray that yours is uneventful and that the doctor complements you on your clean colon. I probably should stop here, though, because I can feel a vibe coming on that would end up being inappropriate for everybody here except for Omaha Jim.

Good Luck!

-Mike

Brandywinered · 03-21-2008, 04:30 PM

Lets see I woke up this morning with a terrible dehydration headache. Got to Surgi Care were they access my port for the first time. first try not sucessful second ran more smooth. Hurt because it is new cried like a baby but off to lala land woke up hydrated headache was better belly cramped from gas pains which my husband thought was a hoot since I dont fart in front of him on a regular basis lol came home slept off the lala drugs and am up and feeling better. Port is sore but they say the skin will get tougher through time. Doc said have a little diperticulitis and IBS. He also took a sample to be sent off. I was clean thank you JESUS. I was also sent to Insurance yesterday for approval woohoo its getting close now.

fisher1000 · 03-21-2008, 05:16 PM

I'm glad everything came out okay. (and came out clean...)

-Mike

Corrine · 03-21-2008, 06:21 PM

Brandy,

Glad to hear you survived your colonoscopy.

I was petrified about having mine but as I was over 50 and having IBS problems prior to WLS, they decided the timing was good.

The doc promised me that I would be away with the fairies for the entire procedure. But nothing could be further from the truth. I laid on my side and watched what was happening to my innerds on a TV screen.

There was no pain - I felt nadda. The doc pointed out a little polyp which he removed, showed me that I had diverticula(s) but said that he was pretty happy with what he saw.

Cause of the small polyp (which he removed but lost!), I'm scheduled for another colonoscopy at 5 years rather than 10.

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