Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy same day
Hi All
Have read through the threads on here and they have helped me a bit
Basically I am booked in on Monday for a joint colonoscopy and gastroscopy (so down the throat and up the.....:blush:) lol
Have been having bad anal bleeding and almost collapsed with aneamia in November so off I go for a check up.
Am really not looking forward to the prep or the procedure, but the results may just be the absolute worse!!!
Anxiety is now through the roof this week (not helped by the fact my husband is at risk of loosing his job)
Any words of advice or just a virtual calming slap round the face always welcome :winks:
Re: Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy same day
Yep. It will be one continuous procedure. They'll put you out, and before you know it, they'll be waking you up, and you'll say, "Is it over?" And you'll feel great!!No worries, OK? ~_~
Re: Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy same day
They rarely put people under for it now ( although it does seem to depend on the hospital ).
But, its not that bad, I had the same done on the same day, it was uncomfortable and a bit embaressing, but was over quickly enough
Re: Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy same day
i also have had this done recently...
like mike says its embarrasing but not as bad as it seems.
i didnt panic once(and believe me im the worst when it comes to things like this)
the staff will understand and they will be reasuring.
you will be just fine but make sure you come and let us know how you got on.
rach
x
ps. i was awake for this too, it is not painful.
Re: Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy same day
Thanks so much guys for the responses, they have helped put my mind at ease a bit more
I have just read over my leaflet again and it looks like they are planning on a sedation which sounds fine to me and will update x
Re: Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy same day
Yep same as, staff very understanding, the sedation is great a real bonus and did not feel a thing, relax and enjoy it ;-)
Z.
Re: Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy same day
Well just started the "no eating period. Start taking the cleanse in 3 hours - yummy!
Anxiety building nicely
Re: Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy same day
Its normal to be anxious though, everyone would be, even if they dont suffer from anxiety. Just think that this time tomorrow it will all be over, and you can spend the evening chilling out and forget all about it
Re: Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy same day
Thanks for the reminder that this isn't just me!
Well am now just starting prep part 2 (the revenge). First batch wasn't too bad actually and whilst I did have a disturbed night I did manage to get some sleep
My appt isn't until 3pm so if I can once I have settled down after the prep I may try to sleep again - thus ignoring the fact I am already hungry lol
Re: Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy same day
Morning Dragonsblonde, just wanted to wish you luck for today.
You will be fine.
Elen