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24 September 2014, 10:55 AM | #31 |
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good to hear the procedure is not bad as I imagine. sounds like the prep is the tough part.
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The procedure, while far from the worst medical experience I've ever had, was not particularly enjoyable for me and the first one, with all the pushing and shoving of my abdomen to get into places with their tube, scope, alligator clip, and lasso, was very uncomfortable and because I just laid there and put up with it, the procedure was nearly over before the MD discovered that I was not given nearly enough medication.
I'm not sure how others get theirs done, but I have been awake and aware throughout the procedures, but sedated to the point that it's hard to do much in the way of responding or protesting. During the last procedure, I was given enough meds that it was far less painful than the first time. I will also note that my procedures have lasted on the order of 2.5 hours, which is a long time to endure all that poking and prodding. I presume that it's worth my time and trouble, as with all the polyps they have been finding the numbers game is bound to catch up with me sooner or later, so it's best to get them before they can get me.
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Thats good advice you guys encouraging each other to get this done if you can. Nothing wrong with a baseline result. You just never know what you might be like down the road. ;-)
The IV is for administering the Versed & hydration fluids. But..the MOST important reason they don't tell you about, is if there is any kind of emergency or cardiac arrest, do you want to have the nurse or IV tech spend time trying to get one in? If you are dehydrated, your veins will most likely not be full & bounding, therefore will be more difficult to find great access. So it is MUCH safer if you have it in before the procedure. Don't fight the IV...never fight the IV. Its no big deal to remove it if you don't need it. But a damn shame if you do need it & you don't have it. ;-) I get a lot of patients that are alert after a heart attack/ emergent event.. complaining to have their IV's removed. By policy, on a critical care cardiac unit, the patient must have 1 running IV minimal. Too much can happen. People don't know that. And the dumb ones don't listen when you tell them why they need one. If I have to worry about oxygen, fluids, meds, crash cart etc...last thing I should want to deal with is ACCESS to the patient to help them live or have them come out of a lethal rhythm.. ;-) Also..to share..I have had 3 gastroscopies so yes, I have not only been on the side of medical fence, but have been a patient also. ;-) I hated it..but it had to be done. I went with the flow. ;-) |
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Glad you got through it, well worth it
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Had a flexi-sigmoidoscopy a few years ago which i guess is similar.
Found the whole thing fascinating and rather amusing - the camera and monitor were running before they got started so the beginning of the footage looked like POV of a rocket crashlanding onto a rather hairy moon. Wasn't painful or embarrassing and i'd encourage anyone that needs one to do it. |
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One other comment. It usually takes 20-30 minutes for the procedure. They even let you watch on TV, which in one's sedated state, generally beats the content on network TV in the US.
And hey, if you like to fart, they bring you into a room to get the air out of your system afterwards. Mine said, " I am your fart nurse, and I want to hear some noise". I had to laugh at the whole thing, serious as the procedure is to your well-being.
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I'll have to make sure Mrs. Piloto is in that room with me. Honey... Pull my finger.
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After they have done my procedures, they have advised me to pass gas, but I don't. Neither time. I don't know where all that air goes. To my head, maybe.
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I've had both. Didn't enjoy either much but recognise the importance of good investigation of anything that could be indicative of a problem.
Good to see so many folks willing to share their experiences (and knowledge) about important health matters that potentially affect many Members. Well done all.
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Thanks for the answer regarding the IV line. Never thought of that and it was never mentioned to me. Yes, it will be good to have the line in just in case. It would be hard to get a line in when everyone is in panic mode. Procedure is not bad at all. Its pure cold loving from the wand
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So when aliens probe their abductees, they must NOT use Versed. Otherwise, abductees would not remember in such vivid detail the procedure.
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The "prep" is by far the worst part! Uggh...
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The first time is the worst, second time for me it was just an inconvenience as for the most part you're out of comission for about 36 hours... for no other reason that you have to be near a bathroom, even when you think it's "okay", don't trust it... if you know what I mean.
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There's a part b to that one Marc, can't say it here...
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Since we are on the subject, you can make life a lot easier by eating very plain stuff for 24 hours prior to the "clean-out" prep. It just makes things a lot less dramatic. And you want the doc to be able to see everything, so just stick to chicken, mac and cheese, etc. They miss a polyp, and you may have problems later.
Have several acquaintances who have died from it, so figured it's worth posting too much detail.
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I've had many and have since had 1-1/2 feet of colon removed. Considering the scar tissue I'm not looking forward to the next one.
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Um, so when should a guy start thinking about one of these procedures? Are they recommended mainly due to family history or ???
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You should discuss this with your MD.
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Have mine in 15 minutes... First time and dreading it!
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And . . . . . ?
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It is called a Code Brown, FYI. Glad you made it. I had my vagus nerve cut during an open esophagus surgery; no fun.
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