Endoscopy and colonoscopy on Wednesday!

SillyMangoX

I got a call from the hospital this morning saying that there was a cancellation so Im being brought this Wednesday instead of next month! Ive had no time to work myself up for this so now Im scared! Anyone have any advice to help ease my nerves?? Can I go for a few pints tonight before doing the klean prep tomorrow??

Andrew33

of course you can, nothing to be scared of, had it done a couple of years ago. you'll feel a bit messed up after it for a little while cos of the heavy tranquilisers but as its not an anesthetic its very very safe.

nocoverart

As far as the Endoscopy goes don't be a hero, take the drugs. I went oh natural and it was hard going.

Markcheese

Andrew33 wrote: »

of course you can, nothing to be scared of, had it done a couple of years ago. you'll feel a bit messed up after it for a little while cos of the heavy tranquilisers but as its not an anesthetic its very very safe.

My dad had one in feb.. No big deal ...well big deal but nothing to worry about ... If it's getting to you say it to yr doc/GP,

Andrew33

I think OP has well gone for pints at this stage hehe.

SillyMangoX

Currently sitting in the pub, its to ease the nerves would it be common to get sick during the procedure?!

byhookorbycrook

Unlikely to be sick, the klean prep realy does clean you out. Plan to be very near- I do mean very near a loo-preferably with easy open trousers,when it hits.
I had both done and am not the greatest around this kind of stuff, but it was grand,as already said, take sedation or whatever they offer.

SillyMangoX

Oh believe me I will take anything I can get! Hope they find a vein easy!

Hersheys

SillyMangoX wrote: »

Oh believe me I will take anything I can get! Hope they find a vein easy!

Keep warm - you'll be dehydrated from all the kleen-prep and if you're too dehydrated they'll find it difficult to find the vein.

not yet

Without a shadow of a doubt by wed evening you will look back and say....that wasn't that bad at all.


I had both done earlier this year and it's the worry and fear that is worst of all, by the way I made a mistake of drinking lots of water the morning of the procedure thinking I'll keep myself from getting dehydrated. Big mistake ,they could not do procedure as I could have filled my lungs with water while sedated. I thought water was ok once you did not eat.

goodluck, and please post Thursday telling us how easy the whole thing is once you handle the nerves.

SillyMangoX

I just dissolved my first liter of Klean prep and have it left to chill with a big DO NOT DRINK sign in front of it, some chancer would see a jug of water on the fridge and think, yay cold water! Haha. How bad does it taste? I've to start drinking it in an hour, heard it's really salty!

bookworms

I have had two colonoscopies, first was uncomfortable as i was not fully sedated. Second was fine, fully sedated, don't remember a thing. I have to say the Kleen Prep tasted like salty custard, but chilling it made it taste slightly better. That was the worst part of the whole experience for me.

Best of luck today and tomorrow. Hope it all works out for you.

sham69

I had this done 2 weeks ago...
I had 2 sachets to drink, citrafleet (which was ok) and the Kleanprep which I found disgusting ( I added lime cordial)
It really does clean you out.

The procedure itself wasnt that bad and i was a nervous wreck.
I went in at 9:15 and was home at 12:15
Endoscopy was not pleasant, they numbed my throat but I could still feel it, slightly uncomfortable feeling but the test only lasted a few mins.
I was sedated but could feel and see/hear everything.

The colonoscopy was not that bad.
The worst part for me was the constant blowing of air up my back passage..
There was only one way to get rid of it so that was embarrassing but funny after a couple of minutes.
I could see everything on the screen (I swore I wouldnt look but I did)
and all went well, they found a small polyp , removed it and all is fine since.
Looking back it was not that bad at all and I wouldnt have a problem getting it done again now that I know what to expect.
I got uptight about nothing looking back now.

You will be fine, it will be over before you know it.
Best of luck.

not yet

SillyMangoX wrote: »

I just dissolved my first liter of Klean prep and have it left to chill with a big DO NOT DRINK sign in front of it, some chancer would see a jug of water on the fridge and think, yay cold water! Haha. How bad does it taste? I've to start drinking it in an hour, heard it's really salty!

You can add lime juice to soften the blow.....please make sure you are no more then 10 ft from a loo.

not yet

By the way, the one benefit you will get is your colon/digestive system will be completely clear. So it will be like a fresh start and you will feel a bit lighter on your feet for a day or two.

SillyMangoX

Oh my god its manky and Ive no cordial! How long until...effects begin?

SillyMangoX

Would orange mi wadi ok to use?

Split

Yes Orange miwadi is fine just no blackcurrant / raspberry etc

SillyMangoX

Cool thanks! Is there a reason behind not being able to use black current or is it just what docs say?

Split

I remember been told clear fluids clear view , you may feel ill from the prep- motillium is a life saver

sham69

coloured drinks show up in your stomach and affect the image on the screen from the camera.
Liquids need to be clear.

SillyMangoX

So I shouldnt use orange mi wadi?

Split

Orange is definately fine in both CUH , MWRH and GPC . My endo / colo are every 6 weeks at the moment or while in patient and the staff even mix them with dilute as its a test not additional torture

SillyMangoX

Okay I'll stick with the Mi wadi, it's making is somewhat bearable.. no effects as of yet... waiting for the fun to begin! I'm going to St John's in Limerick, I'm under Dr. Holloway but another doc is doing the procedure.. have to go out there as that is where my asthma doc is as I've been known to be funny under anesthetic. Hopefully won't be the same case under sedation! I think she said the drug they use is midazolam and from what I've read it;s very safe!

Split

I am asthmatic as well under Dr Cronin - Is it Dr Coffey that is doing the endo - he is brillant . You will be grand , honestly the worst is all the prep , you just never get used to it . But remind yourself if you get through the prep the rest is for your health

SillyMangoX

I think it's Dr. Skelly that's doing it tomorrow, that's the name on the leaflet I got anyway! I can't wait for it to all be over, just to find out what the hell is going on with me!

Split

Ah she is excellent - I have great time for her . You will be grand once its all over . Stay near the bathroom now after you have drank a few glasses , would not want an accident Take care of yourself

Cushie Butterfield

Try not to over-think things - it could take an hour or two before things start to move. Just wear something easy to pull down/up & make sure you have enough toilet roll at hand.

I found it was better to gulp down as much as possible instead of taking smaller sips. Holding your nose might help when drinking.

Leave a newspaper/book/radio/ipod in bathroom. Bring mobile in with you, though at full steam you won't really want people to hear but at least you can text/surf while on throne.

Everything will be fine prep-wise - don't worry.

SillyMangoX

I have the house to myself until 9 tonight so it's not too bad, though the parents are used to me taking over the bathroom because of whatever the heck is wrong! I have the bathroom kitted out, bought expensive toilet paper, sudocrem in the fridge.. I'm ready for this!

Split

To much information their :P

SillyMangoX

Ah I'm sure ye've all been through the same :P

maringo

Drink loads of water to keep hydrated. Had these a few times and the worst part is drinking the awful stuff. Didnt feel a thing during it as was out for the count. Best thing was the cup of tea and toast afterwards . Best of luck.

sham69

Forget the sudocrem.
I would recommend a layer of vaseline in said area...
It saved me...

SillyMangoX

Well I'm never one to turn my nose up to a free cuppa, will look forward to that tomorrow! Normally when I'm fasting for something I go out of my mind with hunger, at least I'm drinking so much it will fill me up, I think! Thanks for the vaseline tip

not yet

Any news...................

SillyMangoX

Not yet! Is it normal to take this long?? I started at 3, almost a liter down!

Alun

It took a good couple of hours for mine to start taking effect ... don't worry, you'll know when it does

not yet

SillyMangoX wrote: »

Not yet! Is it normal to take this long?? I started at 3, almost a liter down!

Prob start around 6, but believe me it will start.

SillyMangoX

My cat is sitting on my lap at the moment, I've a feeling she may get a very rude removal later! Will I be up all night with it? Sorry for all the questions, never been through this before!

not yet

SillyMangoX wrote: »

My cat is sitting on my lap at the moment, I've a feeling she may get a very rude removal later! Will I be up all night with it? Sorry for all the questions, never been through this before!

Funny enough no, When it does its job that's it. Should take about 4 hours from the start.

SillyMangoX

Oh well thats not too bad so! I've discovered mixing some 7up with the prep makes it taste slightly like an ice cream float (albeit a salty one!)

Alun

In my case I was all emptied out by the time I went to bed, but I'd made sure I hadn't over-eaten the day before and had a good clear out in the morning too (sorry if that's too graphic!) Everyone will be different though I imagine.

not yet

There will be nothing at all left in your system, It's actually amazing the way it clears everything out. As I said earlier you could use this to kick start you digestive system because your starting from empty

Alun

SillyMangoX wrote: »

Oh well thats not too bad so! I've discovered mixing some 7up with the prep makes it taste slightly like an ice cream float (albeit a salty one!)

Yes, the stuff I had was already vanilla flavoured, so in combination with the MiWadi I mixed it with it ended up pretty vile.

SillyMangoX

Yeah this one is vanilla too, its still not nice but its better with the 7up in it rather than without! I kept retching trying to drink the first glass!

SillyMangoX

Starting to feel nausiated and uncomfortable nice warm cat on my belly is better than a hot water bottle

SillyMangoX

Oh dear Jesus we have lift off.. prob wont be posting much for the rest of the night!

byhookorbycrook

Hope the clear out is all over and done. Besrt of luck with the scopes.

not yet

I know it's hard but try chill out and relax....

Post here tomorrow night telling us how it's nothing to get to worried about, best of luck

SillyMangoX

Finding it very hard to drink, only have done a liter and a half so far and I keep almost getting sick every time I take a mouthful... ugh! But once this is the worst part I'll be laughing tomorrow! Thanks a million everyone for the support and advice

super_furry

Anyone ever tasted Picolax? Have a colonscopy next week and just reading this thread I'm dreading taking it.