Doctors

NJR

Hi,
Has anyone ever been a patient of *name deleted* in St James's? I have been referred for a colonoscopy with him.
Any feedback on the procedure itself would be great too. Do you actually have to fast for 2 days prior!?
Thanks!

Wibbs

NJR welcome to the ladies lounge but we would prefer if you didnt name names for all sorts of reasons. Hope you get answers to some of your questions about others experiences of the procedure.. Though it would be best if you consulted your doctor on specifics as medical advice cant be sought here. Thanks.

miss5

My Aunt had a colonoscopy, I'm not sure how long you have to fast, You should
definetly give the hospital a call, I think naturally your feeling a little nervous and
the staff in the hospital could provide you with completely accurate information and
assure you on your Dr. Best of luck!

Denimgirl

NJR wrote: »

Hi,
Has anyone ever been a patient of *name deleted* in St James's? I have been referred for a colonoscopy with him.
Any feedback on the procedure itself would be great too. Do you actually have to fast for 2 days prior!?
Thanks!

Hiya My Dad gets them done every 6 months in the states because of family history, he does'nt seem to get nervous he was put to sleep,he said it took around 15 mins and he fasted for 24 hrs i think , he was just talking to me about it last week on phone actually (lol i know weird convo!) but i wanted to know if he was scared and how long it took.i don't know if they put you asleep here though, give your doc a call but according to my Dad it's nothing at all,i think fear itself of something is worse than the procedure,i felt the same first time i had a smear now i could'nt give a rats about going!Don't be worrying

NJR

Sorry to offend Wibbs..im just new to all of this.

Miss5 and Denim Girl, thanks for the advise!! Just a wee bit nervous alright..not the most pleasent of procedures

Wibbs

No offense taken at all Looks like youre getting some good info anyway

thesituation51

In some hospitals anyway, it's 12 hours fasting, and then they give you laxatives to clean out the bowel so they can have a good view! not a big deal, anyone i know who's had one has said it was fine, pretty quick procedure!

Southsider1

I've had it done a couple of times. No pain, a little discomfort. A bit embarrasing but no need really as the nurses and doctors are doing loads of them every day.

toothie

I had one done last year. I was petrified beforehand, but there really was no need to be. You are asleep during the whole thing, and you wake up feeling slightly merry! The preparation the day before isn't too bad either, as far as I can remember, you can eat a small breakfast, then begin the prep. Make sure you take the day before off work though!

Madame Razz

The fasting period depends entirely on the prep you are given to take beforehand. Different preps will require different protocols. And doctors will prescribe different preps based on their own preference; they don't just use one. Pick the prep you need from your pharmacy a few days before your procedure. Ask your pharmacist any questions as regards how to take it and what to/what not to do. If you are still concerned ring the hospital and ask to speak with a member of the consultants team. Its straight forward procedure, takes about 30 minutes, during which you will be anaesthetised/sedated for. You won't have any pain during or afterwards. Preparing for it is the worst bit; but it's very important that you do it correctly or else it's pointless you having a colonoscopy at all as if the bowel is not clear it is very hard to see accurately whether anything is amiss or not. Generally the leaflets that come with the prep give very accurate detailed info as to how to take it correctly too which is helpful:)

Best of luck with it:)

havetoquit

Hi and to reiterate what has already been said here, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Had it done too and it went like clockwork. What has made me so annoyed here is that you have been left without any information on the procedure which naturally caused you to be worried and concerned. Even before you receive a leflet explaining the procedure from beginning to end, it was the responsibility of your doctor/nurse at the surgery/hospital or (whereever you were given the news) to have informed you properly. Patients should always be fully informed and put at ease before any procedure. Take care and you will be fine.

McConkey

Sent you a link by PM there NJR. Had one of these a few months ago and have to say, like everybody here that it will be grand, nothing to worry about.. At worst a little discomfort but you won't really remember it

NJR

Thanks everyone..all very helpful. Not looking forward to the prep part especially cos i share a bathroom with my 2 house mates :eek:
I will have to warn them

havetoquit

Hi and please don't worry in the least about your house mates. I doubt that it will bother them in the least and I am sure they will just be grateful that it is not they who have to go through such tests. It is from sharing these experiences with others that we learn tolerance, understanding and an insight we would otherwise perhaps not have had. Please do remember that your doctor/consultant/nurse is there to help and to answer any concerns you may have. If you do have questions, then do not be put off by embarrasment and just fire away. It is your right to know exactly what to expect before and too late when you are half way home and wished you had asked. Just take excellent care of yourself and you will sail through it. It is usually a fear of the unknown, new experiences that get us all worried in the first place, but reassurance from who ever is going to carry out the procedure will relax you and you will be having sweet dreams before you know it. Cheery bye now.