Colonoscopy proceedure

flatt1984janegmailcom2015
flatt1984janegmailcom2015 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
What do I do if I have to go to the hospital for a colonoscopy and have to fast for the day before?

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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 19,274 Member
    You follow your doctors instructions for preparation.
  • flatt1984janegmailcom2015
    flatt1984janegmailcom2015 Posts: 3 Member
    How long does it take to feel normal again. I mean after drinking all that solution?
  • flatt1984janegmailcom2015
    flatt1984janegmailcom2015 Posts: 3 Member
    Can anyone help me?
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Follow the intrustructions by your doctor. You don't want to repeat this procedure because you didn't get everything out.
  • flatt1984janegmailcom2015
    flatt1984janegmailcom2015 Posts: 3 Member
    Am I going to be able to sleep tonight?
  • fjmartini
    fjmartini Posts: 1,149 Member
    Nope
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I see you have asked multiple different questions in new threads. I'm not sure how long it will take for you to feel normal after drinking the stuff they give, that's going to depend on your body. Whether you sleep tonight or not is going to end up depending on your body as well.

    I highly suggest writing all your questions on a piece of paper and calling the doctor's office or the after hours help line.
  • flatt1984janegmailcom2015
    flatt1984janegmailcom2015 Posts: 3 Member
    I won't be able to login my food choices because I have to fast for the day before my colonoscopy. I tried to complete my daily dairy it won't accept my low calorie count.What should I do?
  • flatt1984janegmailcom2015
    flatt1984janegmailcom2015 Posts: 3 Member
    Thanks for the help!
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Don't complete the entry then.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Let it go. Completing your diary isn't necessary.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Believe me you won't even be thinking about logging once the prep starts to work ;)
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 19,274 Member
    Don't complete your diary. It's not necessary for anything except a weight loss prediction which wouldn't be accurate anyway.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    I have had many colonoscopies so if you have any questions I can try and answer.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    When did you start prep? If you are almost finished than maybe a bit
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    edited August 2017
    It takes a few days to get completely back to normal but usually after the scope you won't be having the diarrhea problem. Just know that's they pump a lot of air into you during the scope so you'll be gassy afterwards
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    edited August 2017
    usmcmp wrote: »
    I see you have asked multiple different questions in new threads. I'm not sure how long it will take for you to feel normal after drinking the stuff they give, that's going to depend on your body. Whether you sleep tonight or not is going to end up depending on your body as well.

    I highly suggest writing all your questions on a piece of paper and calling the doctor's office or the after hours help line.

    Most will actually have a nurse call you a few days before to make sure you understand the instructions.

    The most important thing is to follow the eating part of the prep to a "T". Just as important as the clear liquid diet the day before is the low fiber diet you start a few days before.

    The evening you do the laxative, make sure you have disposable wipes with aloe on hand and do not wipe, blot. I also put a protective pad on the bed when I was sleeping "just in case". Didn't need it but I felt better. I felt "normal" as soon as I could eat after the procedure.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I regret not having Vaseline or diaper cream around to protect the sensitive skin before the eruptions started.

    The prep routine is slightly different with every surgeon. Follow your instruction sheet exactly.
  • dwrightlaw
    dwrightlaw Posts: 804 Member
    No, you'll be on the toilet a lot
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    I think I was up once the last time I had one.
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    For me I had the procedure in the morning. Felt fine by late that afternoon. I do tend to recover quickly from medical procedures.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Packerjohn wrote: »
    For me I had the procedure in the morning. Felt fine by late that afternoon. I do tend to recover quickly from medical procedures.

    I should have mentioned for normal people this is the case. I have crohn's so laxatives mess me up for a while. Thankfully I never ever have to do prep ever again.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,510 Member
    Study Hard.


    Pull An All-Nighter If You Have To.


    ..... best of luck.
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