Middle of the night...cont'd

FormerMember over 4 years ago

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Hi all,

I posted a few weeks ago feeling frightened and everyone here was wonderful. I felt I should post a bit of an update. After speaking to some brilliant doctors I'm scheduled in for a colonoscopy on the 26th May.

I have to say that everything organised through the hospital had been really efficient and it has gone a long way to calming me down. Isn't the NHS great? I thought with the pandemic I'd be waiting ages but suddenly its next week.

It has just hit me that it is getting quite close. I've been trying not to think about it to be honest and work has been busy, which has helped. Not sure why I'm posting really. Trying to not get my hopes up I suppose.

Hope everyone is doing alright even of the weather is miserable!

Claire

Kareno62 over 4 years ago

hi Claire and thanks for the update. It’s fair to say that nobody looks forward to a colonoscopy but it will hopefully get to the bottom (excuse the pun) of the issues that you’ve been having or at least eliminate some of the options. Have you been given Moviprep to clear out your bowels beforehand?

Take care

Karen x

ps yes the weathers miserable - as we say in Yorkshire it’s siling it down

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FormerMember over 4 years ago in reply to Kareno62

Not heard that one before! On Warwickshire we say it's looking black over Bill's (Shakespeare) house.

I have Picolax and some senna tablets but no Moviprep.

nothappyanymore over 4 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Hi Clarabeans i had one in february the worst bit is the Moviprep the camera is fine didnt fell a thing , you can watch on the screen as they go round and jet wash you out , so you can see straight away if there is something not right and afterwards your bowel feels cleansed

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FormerMember over 4 years ago in reply to nothappyanymore

Not sure how I feel about being able to watch but I need some answers now so I'll be in a better position on Wednesday night. And I've got a nice smoothie ready for when it's over as I imagine I'll be ravenous!

FormerMember over 4 years ago in reply to nothappyanymore

Alas, just had an aborted colonoscopy due to pain. I was unable to have the sedative as my partner is working away tomorrow. Very disappointed as no further action will be taken. I don't feel a sense of closure as I haven't got answers. I suppose i must accept that the doctors think I'm ok and move on. Biopsies have been taken so we shall see.