Colonoscopy

[Jakemug]

Had to have one this morning due to some recent discomfort and strange bowel behavior. The prep was interesting to say the least. Couldn't eat anything for just over 24 hours (clear liquid diet). My doc gave me Osmoprep tablets (anybody else had these)? Had to take 24 pills to "clean" me out in one day.

I recommend installing a television in your bathroom if you have to have this procedure

You're supposed to be sedated during the procedure, they wacked me with anesthesia and couldn't knock me out! I was awake the whole time and doc couldn't believe it. I watched the monitor and saw my entire colon! Hurt like a Sumbitch! Happy to say everything checked out fine and he said my problems were probably due to stress. Just wanted to share and would like to hear your experiences if you have any.

[whitefeather]

I've got pictures of mine.....I don't think I want to share them here:rolleyes:

[Caly E]

sounds like a good ole time! Glad to hear ****s all good. Thanks for sharing!

[David Lowry]

I'll just say "been there" and leave it at that.

The rest is understood. ;)

[TheKnifeCollector]

Had to have one this morning due to some recent discomfort and strange bowel behavior. The prep was interesting to say the least. Couldn't eat anything for just over 24 hours (clear liquid diet). My doc gave me Osmoprep tablets (anybody else had these)? Had to take 24 pills to "clean" me out in one day.

I recommend installing a television in your bathroom if you have to have this procedure

You're supposed to be sedated during the procedure, they wacked me with anesthesia and couldn't knock me out! I was awake the whole time and doc couldn't believe it. I watched the monitor and saw my entire colon! Hurt like a Sumbitch! Happy to say everything checked out fine and he said my problems were probably due to stress. Just wanted to share and would like to hear your experiences if you have any.
Yeah, I remember my last colonoscopy too. They didn't give me enough Versad. (that is the amnesiac med. that they give you.) Mine hurt too. I asked for more meds. I HAD to drink a gallon of GoLightly for mine. (That is SUCH a misnomer for that horrid stuff.) Anyway, I DO sympathize with you. :o

[Piercieve]

I had to change my grandmother's bags. 'nuff said.

Edit: Thats colostomy, nevermind.

[A.P.F.]

Been there, done that, didn't want the 'T' shirt. What is with the drugs? I didn't get any and watched the whole thing on the monitor. Mild discomfort, but that was all.

[diaBECKtic]

I'm suprised they didn't make sure you were at least "numb" before they did the procedure. I forget whether the anesthetic is local or general, but I thought you were supposed to be somewhat "out" for something of that nature.

On a separate note, I got to see an AWESOME procedure that was quite similar in nature to a colonoscopy (well, same idea - different orafice). A resident placed the fiber optic "scope" down an intubated patient's throat to remove a GIGANTIC mucus plug that completely sealed off the right lung. Needless to say, it was the largest loogie I've ever seen.

Then again, what kind of reaction would you expect from one who aspires to enter the medical profession?
:D

[rlw1979777]

Man I hope I never have to get that done!

[ClockWork]

remove a GIGANTIC mucus plug that completely sealed off the right lung. Needless to say, it was the largest loogie I've ever seen.
:D

Now that IS a big freaking loogie!!


Are you a nurse or something diaBecktic?

[diaBECKtic]

Now that IS a big freaking loogie!!


Are you a nurse or something diaBecktic?

No - I'm someone who aspires to attend medical school. I'm entering my senior year of undergrad; my majors are in biology and chemistry. However, for all intents and purposes I'm essentially done because I took a fairly front-heavy load. I basically have to take one class to get my major and a bunch of "filler"/"BS" courses to remain a student (and keep receiving scholarship money).

...I also happen to have worked at various hospitals in different capacities in my short, short life.

[ClockWork]

No - I'm someone who aspires to attend medical school. I'm entering my senior year of undergrad; my majors are in biology and chemistry. However, for all intents and purposes I'm essentially done because I took a fairly front-heavy load. I basically have to take one class to get my major and a bunch of "filler"/"BS" courses to remain a student (and keep receiving scholarship money).

...I also happen to have worked at various hospitals in different capacities in my short, short life.

Thats sweet. Docters are cool.

If your good at book-learnig, You should go through with it. I have allot of respect for Docters, and people wanting to be docters.


I have always been interested in Medical stuff, but I'm not smart enough to go do all that fancy stuff. I wanted to be a Nurse, but couldn't do that much school. Instead im a EMT and now sit in a boring entry level position making nothing and hate it. Probly gunna quit soon.

How old are you?

On the topic of Filler/BS classes. Take Jewlery... its a fun class.

[diaBECKtic]

Thats sweet. Docters are cool.

If your good at book-learnig, You should go through with it. I have allot of respect for Docters, and people wanting to be docters.


I have always been interested in Medical stuff, but I'm not smart enough to go do all that fancy stuff. I wanted to be a Nurse, but couldn't do that much school. Instead im a EMT and now sit in a boring entry level position making nothing and hate it. Probly gunna quit soon.

How old are you?

On the topic of Filler/BS classes. Take Jewlery... its a fun class.

I'm 21 right now.

All of those professions are related to medicine, but the thing I like the way in which doctors work - the thought process. When you get down to it, medicine is basically troubleshooting. A doctor is to a person what a mechanic is to a car, etc. Granted, a lot more is at stake, but you get the idea.

It's this problem solving/thought process that I love. Nurses and EMTs get as much (if not more) hands-on experience, but I enjoy trying to "solve" the "problem" on a grander scale, if you will. That, and I've been surrounded by "medicine" for pretty much my entire life. My mother is a nurse, and some of my friends (and one of my cousins) are EMTs.

I don't think that there is a Jewlrey course at my school, but I am taking Art History and Psychology next semester. I suppose most people wouldn't consider psych a "filler" course - but I would.
:D

[ClockWork]

but I am taking Art History and Psychology next semester. I suppose most people wouldn't consider psych a "filler" course - but I would.
:D

LOL.... Psych... filler?... you really are smart!

:D

[rlw1979777]

People wouldnt think of Engineering Chemistry a filler either, but I thought it was boring. I couldnt wait to get into physics. I took Psych, thought it was interesting, especially when you get to learn the actual chemical balance equations for how your mind works. Now time for more dopamine, and seratonin, cause I am about to drink another beer.

[TheKnifeCollector]

As a Surgical Technologist, I have had the distinct displeasure of working in Endoscopy. (or the butt hut as it is affectionally called.) The main drug they give you is Versed; it is an amnesiac. Some places I have worked at also give you Demerol for the pain management. It all depends on your doctor.It is all administered through an IV.

Oh, and that case where the doctor pulled out the big loogie, that was a bronchoscopy FYI.

[diaBECKtic]

Oh, and that case where the doctor pulled out the big loogie, that was a bronchoscopy FYI.

Yeah - I know. It just slipped my mind (long day).
:eek:

[TheKnifeCollector]

Yeah - I know. It just slipped my mind (long day).
:eek:
No worries!! I understand the long day thing!! I was trying to help. ;)

[mrappraisit]

Man, I was afraid to open a thread called Colonoscopy on a knife forum!:eek::D Glad the results were good, better safe and sore, than sorry.

[diaBECKtic]

:D
Man, I was afraid to open a thread called Colonoscopy on a knife forum!:eek::D Glad the results were good, better safe and sore, than sorry.

Yeah. Not too much will make my stomach turn, so I guess you're safe - with respect to me. On a more personal note, my grandfather had a colonoscopy and it ended up saving his life - twice. I would wager to say that most people would pay the price of some moderate discomfort so that they may keep living.

I'm a Type 1 Diabetic, so there are plenty of things I would rather not do. However, I am definately healthier for doing them; they also seem less cumbersome when you make it a part of your routine (aka do it every single day out of necessity).
:D

[Ian UK]

I have had about 15-20 and always the coward opt fro a general anasthetic, probably different over there as you would have to pay.:(

Out for the count is the way to go!:eek::eek: