colonoscopy quesations

Delboy007

Hi

I am having a colonoscopy done tomorrow, have a few questions if people could answer would be great.

1. Can i have a cuppa soup it says not to eat anything but so hungry.

2. how long does it take, i have my appointment at 11.45, i just what to have a round about time my wife can come and pick me up. I was told by someone that when they got it done he gave his wife number to the hospital before he had it and they called his wife to get him, will this happen?

3. It says it costs 75ero, but i have health insurance (Aviva) does this mean i do not have to pay anything?

4. do i get the camera "up and down"

5. will they store my clothes and wallet and phone is a safe place

5. I have been off work for today, tomorrow and Wednesday - will this be enough time to get over the procedure?

Carlosthejakal

1 no
2 about 30 mins
3 I paid nothing with vhi
4 depends
5 yes but just leave your valuables with your wife
6 plenty of time

downwesht

If you are having it tomorrow you are probably on clear out today, no eating so!You should have got a fact sheet from Doc.....???
Camera up is what it is.
If you are getting sedated you will have to be collected after procedure.
75 euro sounds cheap!
Have had 3 and was sedated no complications, clearout day is the worst part!

Sauve

Mod


Hi Delboy007, unfortunately we cannot give out medical advice here on boards. Best thing I can suggest is to direct all your questions at your doctor/nurse before the procedure tomorrow. It should be explained very clearly to you I'd imagine.
Best of luck with it,
Sauve.