verystormy Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 After a blaze of blood samples - reminds me I still need to submit a poo sample tomorrow Yuk! Got every damned test known to man coming up including a camera both ways at the same time then got to jump back on a long haul flight to work. And the worst bit is the diet. Or so they call it. It's called zero to crap food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintpro Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 that sounds horrible you need to have something planned at the end of the week to look forward to, to try and keep your mind off it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 VS I work in endoscopy doing cameras in every orifice except the ear. It's not as bad as you think. Don't know if you've had a sedative before but you probably won't remember any of the procedure. The bowel prep they give you is osmotic so the more clear fluids you drink the cleaner your bowel will be so drink plenty. If you wanna ask me any questions pm me. If you can't see any tubes of KY jelly when you get there, turn around and go home ha ha. Bottoms up. Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Poor you! Wonderful detox I guess though! I had a camera up my nose and down my throat yesterday. Had a local anaesthetic to numb it but still a little uncomfortable. The doc told me some people can do this with out any. I wanted to tell him that in my Uni days I saw a guy stuff a condom up his nose and pull it out through his mouth and do a sawing action with it. Revolting. Certainly didn't have anaesthetic for that! It was interesting to see my voice box move as I spoke. Not sure I would want to see up my jacksie though! Anyway, got the all clear so pleasing result. All the best Stormy. Just think yourself lucky you're not a lady. We have to get used to invasive examinations. Goes with the equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB T Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Poor you! Wonderful detox I guess though! I had a camera up my nose and down my throat yesterday. Had a local anaesthetic to numb it but still a little uncomfortable. The doc told me some people can do this with out any. I wanted to tell him that in my Uni days I saw a guy stuff a condom up his nose and pull it out through his mouth and do a sawing action with it. Revolting. Certainly didn't have anaesthetic for that! It was interesting to see my voice box move as I spoke. Not sure I would want to see up my jacksie though! Anyway, got the all clear so pleasing result. All the best Stormy. Just think yourself lucky you're not a lady. We have to get used to invasive examinations. Goes with the equipment. Made me chuckle.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Good luck VS xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 hope it goes well and you get the results you hope for x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realitynotincluded Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 l hope its not due to trying to swallow a pink diamond................. it brings a new meaning to top to toe check out. After a blaze of blood samples - reminds me I still need to submit a poo sample tomorrow Yuk! Got every damned test known to man coming up including a camera both ways at the same time then got to jump back on a long haul flight to work. And the worst bit is the diet. Or so they call it. It's called zero to crap food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 After a blaze of blood samples - reminds me I still need to submit a poo sample tomorrow Yuk! Got every damned test known to man coming up including a camera both ways at the same time then got to jump back on a long haul flight to work. And the worst bit is the diet. Or so they call it. It's called zero to crap food hope it goes well VS and you get the results you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Good luck vs, definitely take the sedative makes it a lot easier...hope it all goes well for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peata Whyted Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Good luck VS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Decline the sedative, ask for a pencil to bite down on and man up VS! I had the down the throat cam once but didn't want the sedative because I needed to drive straight after. Dude, take the sedative! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thanks guys. The worst bit is the restricted diet for 4 days before!!!! Going to treat myself today to make up for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Well then I guess I'll have to indulge in your honour tonight too, VS. I'll raise a Pisco Sour to you and knock up a spicy Thai green mango salad served with little bowls of sweet/hot/crunchy anchovies and peanuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scot01 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 If it is a colonoscopy you are having then the worst bit is the six hours after you drink the clear out powder the day before. You'll be sitting on the loo for several hours. Buy some hemaroid cream and the softest toilet paper you can find because you will have a sore bum! On the liquid only day you are allowed jelly. I found that really good as you could kid yourself you were eating something solid. The actual op is a piece of cake as you are asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks guys. The worst bit is the restricted diet for 4 days before!!!! Going to treat myself today to make up for it 4 days!!! It's only 24 hours here. Poor you. If your gonna eat jelly steer clear of the red. It can look like blood on the inside of your bowel. Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Red jelly and blood! This is so informative. This cleansing process reminds me of what they do to snails before they cook them. No one wants to eat snail poo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Just an update. Had the procedure yesterday afternoon and it was fine. I was knocked out and don't remember anything except waking up in the recovery room. Pretty sore today as they removed a number of exceptionally large polyps. Pretty glad to be able to eat again!!! The good thing is that I was supposed to fly back to work today but the doc has ordered me not to fly for 2 weeks as we don't have access to medical care and there is a significant risk of a bleed for the first two weeks. So got a nice shiny letter giving me two weeks at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Good news VS - especially the bit about the two weeks off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millar.wall.1985 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 aw well done. not an easy procedure. hope you feel ok xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Glad all is ok Mr Stormy - John says he knows how you feel regarding the investigations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Bet you could fly a kite with the wind you were left with. Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB T Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 It's great that you are getting loads of sympathy VS, lucky that there are so many PP nurses reading this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Lol. I deserve lots of sympathy The wind hasn't been "too bad" though the wife might disagree. The pain is pretty uncomfortable today, but given they removed half a dozen big chunks out of me, then I guess that should be expected (half a dozen polyps each about the size of a 50c piece) Work were ok, but haven't moved my deadlines so got to work from home / Perth office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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