Colonoscopy

[monkeydawn]

I just had one. No covid test required.

It depends on the facility. Ive had 4 during the Covid times and no testing. But I needed emergency trauma surgery at a different facility and needed a test.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I just had one. No covid test required.

It depends on the facility. Ive had 4 during the Covid times and no testing. But I needed emergency trauma surgery at a different facility and needed a test.

The hospitals here require a COVID test before a procedure.

 

[lucas]

My colonoscopy is tomorrow. I am in the middle of the prep. Four Dulcolax tablets were at noon. The first glasses of the Gatorade/Miralax were at 5:00pm & 5:15pm. My arrival time is 11:15am tomorrow! That is a late time. I am going to be starving! I've had 3 previous colonoscopies but the arrival time was always 6:15am. So, I have to take the 2nd half of the Gatorade/Miralax 6 hours before my arrival time. I've never done the split dose before. And, yes, I did have to have a COVID test. Wish me luck!

 

[Micca]

Good luck! The fasting is the worst part!

 

[Dan Murphy]

I've never done the split dose before. And, yes, I did have to have a COVID test. Wish me luck!

I've done the split dose the last 3 colonoscopies I have had. Much better, easier. You'll do great. Enjoy that meal afterwards.

 

[lucas]

Good luck! The fasting is the worst part!

Thanks. Oh yes, and I already feel weak!

 

[lucas]

I've done the split dose the last 3 colonoscopies I have had. Much better, easier. You'll do great. Enjoy that meal afterwards.

Thanks! I think I do see some advantages with the split dose. I just wish my arrival time wasn't at 11:15am.

 

[monkeydawn]

I had to come and share my fantastic news. My latest colonoscopy was on Friday and dr said that visually I look like I am in remission from Crohn's. We are still waiting for biopsies to come back clean but it has been a very long 4 years of being sick and trying medications so this news was very welcomed. Hopefully a year before my next colonoscopy!

Also, my easiest prep yet. Having these every 6-8 months has really let me dial in to what works for me with the least amount of torture. LOL

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

I had to come and share my fantastic news. My latest colonoscopy was on Friday and dr said that visually I look like I am in remission from Crohn's. We are still waiting for biopsies to come back clean but it has been a very long 4 years of being sick and trying medications so this news was very welcomed. Hopefully a year before my next colonoscopy!

Also, my easiest prep yet. Having these every 6-8 months has really let me dial in to what works for me with the least amount of torture. LOL

This is great news! My daughter has Crohns and thankfully medicine has put her into remission, but knowing the pain she was in before that makes my heart ache for you. 4 years is a long time to live with that kind of pain.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I had to come and share my fantastic news. My latest colonoscopy was on Friday and dr said that visually I look like I am in remission from Crohn's. We are still waiting for biopsies to come back clean but it has been a very long 4 years of being sick and trying medications so this news was very welcomed. Hopefully a year before my next colonoscopy!

Also, my easiest prep yet. Having these every 6-8 months has really let me dial in to what works for me with the least amount of torture. LOL

Wonderful update and news, md. Hoping it continues well forever.