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dan48682
dan48682

I'm in a real mess

I was meant to have a colonscopy 6 weeks ago but cancelled last minute since then stomach pain has got worse and so has nausea. Lost 5kg in 3 months ( got told that is because I'm diabetic and changed my diet) also blood when I wipe which I've been told is piles.

Feel really unwell and I'm petrified it's bowel cancer. After what I've read I am worried it's going to be too painful to have done. I'm really struggling

Why can't they give everyone virtual colonscopy and save the pain

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  • TheToad
    TheToad dan48682

    Posted

    Hi Dan. Yes, I worried about hospital loo visits too, but was cleaned out in time. As Ethermail said, they can time everything properly. My report said that the preparation was very good. You'll be on a high afterwards and will enjoy some solid food! I asked the taxi driver to stop on the way home and bought an enormous carrot cake. Which country are you from by the way? Try not to worry! Easy to write I know, but all will be well very soon. 
    • TheToad
      TheToad dan48682

      Posted

      Ah. Just wondered. Got confused with the times of some posts. About 11 am where I am. Tues morning in NZ. Hope you sleep ok. Cheers. 
    • dan48682
      dan48682 TheToad

      Posted

      Ok

      I had my kidneys checked 3 months ago because there is chance of problems if you have bad kidneys. Came back ok but now have back pain

    • etheremail
      etheremail dan48682

      Posted

      I have moderately bad kidneys but as you get older you have to makes compromises and prioritise risks, plus they do play these things ultra safe in case they get sued. I decided they could take it and they did lol
    • etheremail
      etheremail

      Posted

      In fact, my gut has been a lot better since the test. I think it appreciated the thorough clear out.
    • dan48682
      dan48682 etheremail

      Posted

      Thanks you've been brilliant

      I might message tomorrow if that's ok?

    • etheremail
      etheremail dan48682

      Posted

      Course you can. I'm out in the evening but message me in the day or late evening.
    • dan48682
      dan48682 etheremail

      Posted

      I'm feeling really down . I've taken the picolax and been a few times and had enough. I've got that many other things on my mind I'm not in the right frame of mind to be sitting on the toilet for 5 hours then having something else to worry about tomorrow

      I got virtually no sleep. Meant to start the klean prep in 40 minutes

      For some reason I'm really thursty

    • Guest
      Guest dan48682

      Posted

      You'll hate the taste of Klean Prep ​when you've finished the lot,, do try and finish it all smile
    • dan48682
      dan48682 Guest

      Posted

      To be honest had the 1st lot banged in orange cordial and just tasted like vanilla with chemical. Expecting to be worse
    • etheremail
      etheremail dan48682

      Posted

      I didn't mind the taste of mine too much either. Obviously there will always be some people who can't stand a particular taste whatever it is.
    • etheremail
      etheremail dan48682

      Posted

      You will be really thirsty because it replaces the salts that you lose through going to the loo all the time. That's a good thing because it makes you drink more water.
    • dan48682
      dan48682 etheremail

      Posted

      I've still got 2 pints to go and feel sick and back pains. That normal or sign my kidneys are struggling?
    • dan48682
      dan48682 etheremail

      Posted

      That's all the prep done. Not too bad at all

      I'm more worried about the procedure

      I remember when first saw consultant he tried to insert something and was too uncomfortable and I was cursing out loud and in pain. I can't imagine sedative gonna stop that? I think I might feel ill but be too doped up to tell them I'm in pain

    • TheToad
      TheToad dan48682

      Posted

      You might just go to sleep! My wife had one a short time ago and came back snoring gently. When she woke up she said it was one of the best naps she has had and then started to eat. 
    • dan48682
      dan48682 TheToad

      Posted

      I took 1st prep at 5 and then 7 and basically stopped going. Is this normal. Thought I'd be on all night
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