Have you ever had a colonoscopy?

[LifeisaGarden]

:o

Just wondering what your experience was with it. I may have to have one very soon. :(

[KSpan]

My wife has been a GI nurse for years. Go for a center/unit that uses propofol - faster going under, swifter recovery, immediate resuscitation in the event of any kind of physical complication.

[LifeisaGarden]

Thanks for letting me know that! Tell your wife thanks too since you probably had to ask her.

[Hotsauce]

Had one 3 years ago at the age of 26.

The only tough part that I remember was the day before you cant eat, instead you have to take laxatives for 24 hours and have explosive diarriah.

My doctor had me take:

A 24 hr laxative

A bottle of milk of magnesia

4x stool sofeners

...I think my doctor went a little over kill...plus my doctor was a bitch.

No pain afterwords....

I think I had to use suppositories which really is un pleasant

[tight lines]

Id tell you all about my colonoscopy but I don't remember much. propofol is like nectar from the GODS.

[The Graduate]

:o

Just wondering what your experience was with it. I may have to have one very soon. :(

So, you have a date with Dr. Roto Rooter. I've had a colonoscopy and a sigmoidoscopy.

It's not that big of a deal if you have the procedure done. The preparation for 24 - 48 hours prior is probably the worst part since you will be taking something to clean out your system. My suggestion is to make your last meal a good one but don't have something that is hard for the system to digest. A steak with all the timmings for example is not a good idea.

Not sure what it is like in your area but they probably won't let you drive once the procedure is completed. Take somebody with you that can drive.

[Ja Rhule]

You're welcome.

[Dpantherman]

No, I'm good for about 19 more years ;)

[SCP]

every morning after my Greek yogurt

[4Corners]

my uncle got colon cancer and was dead within the year.

[SCP]

it's some serious poo, no pun intended.

[LifeisaGarden]

Had one 3 years ago at the age of 26.

The only tough part that I remember was the day before you cant eat, instead you have to take laxatives for 24 hours and have explosive diarriah.

My doctor had me take:

A 24 hr laxative

A bottle of milk of magnesia

4x stool sofeners

...I think my doctor went a little over kill...plus my doctor was a bitch.

No pain afterwords....

I think I had to use suppositories which really is un pleasant

Holy poo! That is a lot of laxatives. I already have explosive diarrhea, I don't even want to think about what is to come!

Id tell you all about my colonoscopy but I don't remember much. propofol is like nectar from the GODS.

That's nice to know :)

So, you have a date with Dr. Roto Rooter. I've had a colonoscopy and a sigmoidoscopy.

It's not that big of a deal if you have the procedure done. The preparation for 24 - 48 hours prior is probably the worst part since you will be taking something to clean out your system. My suggestion is to make your last meal a good one but don't have something that is hard for the system to digest. A steak with all the timmings for example is not a good idea.

Not sure what it is like in your area but they probably won't let you drive once the procedure is completed. Take somebody with you that can drive.

I wish I could eat a good meal. I've been so sick over the last 4 days I've not been able to eat much more than crackers & water.

You're welcome.

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[Dpantherman]

So they stick the....

up your..holy...:eek:

[SCP]

I already have explosive diarrhea, I don't even want to think about what is to come!

Great scott! Poor Dan.... I mean poor LIAG.