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Anyone have a Capsule Endoscopy?

  • 04-08-2015 08:51PM
    #1
    Sound Bite
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    Hi, I have one of these in the next 2 weeks and just wondering if anyone can tell me what it's like?

    I have to go back the following day with the equipment, do I leave the equipment on until they remove it the following day? Is it very restrictive or noticeable? Can I work in the afternoon or do I need the full day off?

    Thank you


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  • #2
    sullivlo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭sullivlo


    Sound Bite wrote: »
    Hi, I have one of these in the next 2 weeks and just wondering if anyone can tell me what it's like?

    I have to go back the following day with the equipment, do I leave the equipment on until they remove it the following day? Is it very restrictive or noticeable? Can I work in the afternoon or do I need the full day off?

    Thank you

    Haven't had it done personally but I used it in my research.

    Very discreet - could work with it on. It's a load of sensors - like an ECG I suppose - attached to your tummy and then there's a little unit that you'd carry. No worse than a 24 hour blood pressure monitor.

    Great technology!


  • #3
    Corruptedmorals
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,195 ✭✭✭Corruptedmorals


    I had one in Tallaght a few years ago, was very new at that stage- so much so my insurance bill was for a full-on day case endoscopy!

    I went in at about 9am, was out in 15 mins after swallowing capsule, receiving pack which isn't that bulky and having sensors attached. I was told to come back at 5pm..I suppose length of time depends on what they're looking for. I was allowed eat a few hours after putting it on which was great as I react very badly to fasting. Definitely brilliant technology.


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