Colonoscopy through a stoma

Hi Aquamarine 

Although I have a permanent colostomy, I have never required a colonoscopy through it, so I’ll just say hello for now, and I hope some of the group members who have experience of this will come along and post how it’s been for them. It sounds especially confusing for you to have different instructions for the prep, but I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

Sarah xx

I would call your provider and clarify the instructions. I wonder if you could follow the plenty instructions... seems like that would help with the drive. 

I haven't had a coloscopy this way yet but I  will be getting it as part of my surveillance so hoping to hear other answers. 

As it was Sunday I couldn't call them, so I took my mum's advice ( she's had 7 colonoscopies!) And had the second dose at 9pm on Sunday. I didn't get much sleep but it meant my bowel was empty by about 3am and I didn't have to worry about it this morning!

Good job too, as due to extensive flooding in the area it took 90mins to get there rather than the expected 45!!

The colonoscopy was much less scary than I thought. I had sedation but was quite alert and could watch everything on the screen the doctor used to perform the exam. It was mildly uncomfortable but didn't hurt. They protect your dignity as much as possible too. Next one in 3 years, apparently!