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Post by patngin on Nov 4, 2014 16:06:56 GMT -5
I am just wondering if you think this colonoscopy will derail my progress. I have to take a laxative 2 days before nothing but clear liquids the day before and that night I have to drink 3 qt of this other laxative and take the dry one too, then the day of the procedure drink the last qt of liquid about 4 hours before then the skeweroscopy. Adding these carbs my pants are starting to feel snug they were feeling loose so I think that something is happening. First time they have since before I started this. Been trying to stay away from the scales. Ordering the Vit a and e from vitalady. Got a call into the cardiologist to check on the K. I forget to ask things when they call. My BP has dropped some so I cut my BP meds in half also want to know if that is ok. Have done that for 3 days and my BP is right where he wants it. I talked to them about my concerns and they said if the doc didn't think it was safe he wouldn't do it. Of course none of these guys understand it from a DSers point of view. Very few people do.
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Post by jpcello on Nov 4, 2014 16:35:03 GMT -5
Pat - there is nothing wrong with a DSer getting a colonoscopy. Yes the prep sucks, but I figure once every few years is worth it. I have had 2 since my DS. I thought your concerns with the colonoscopy were heart related. I realize you're trying to stay on track with your protein, vitamins, etc. and that you're a work in progress.
Is there a specific reason they want to do the colonoscopy? Are you showing any symptoms? If there is something they're concerned about, I would say have the colonoscopy. I had one friend who ignored symptoms - not good.
If they want to do it because it's "time" - your age, etc., can you possibly delay the colonoscopy for 6 months? That would give you more time.
Only you and your doctors can make this decision.
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Post by newyorkbitch on Nov 4, 2014 20:13:48 GMT -5
Pat - there is nothing wrong with a DSer getting a colonoscopy. Yes the prep sucks, but I figure once every few years is worth it. I have had 2 since my DS. I thought your concerns with the colonoscopy were heart related. I realize you're trying to stay on track with your protein, vitamins, etc. and that you're a work in progress. Is there a specific reason they want to do the colonoscopy? Are you showing any symptoms? If there is something they're concerned about, I would say have the colonoscopy. I had one friend who ignored symptoms - not good. If they want to do it because it's "time" - your age, etc., can you possibly delay the colonoscopy for 6 months? That would give you more time. Only you and your doctors can make this decision. I completely agree and Pat I told you this already. If it's just because "it's time" then I would wait a few months until things are a bit more stable. But if there is a reason to do a colonoscopy now then don't wait. |
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Post by patngin on Nov 4, 2014 20:33:33 GMT -5
They want to do it because its time and everyone seems to think it will be just fine so I am planning on doing it. One of the symptoms they would like to do it for is that unexplained weight loss. The doctor reviewed my records and said it would be ok. I also got Vit a,D E and folate labs ordered at the VA. I know that they use fentanyl to put you under and I am on that anyway and have been for 7 years for chronic pain from amps, broken hip and shoulder bad arthritis in all my joints neck fused and hips from using them so much because of prostetics and the arthritis. The pain meds that I take make my life much easier to get around and still be able to do the things I want without limping. They know what I am taking and I am sure they will be careful with the drugs.
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Post by patngin on Nov 6, 2014 21:27:18 GMT -5
One thing that bothers me is the fact I will have to try to sleep with my legs on and stay in the bedroom from 6pm the day before till the next day at 1pm when we leave. If you don't hear from me again after the day before Thanksgiving you will know I didn't make it. I have told them all my problems and why I am so scared about it but I am just another ass hole to them. LOL Thinking of wearing depends in case I don't make it.
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