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Getting really nervous

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kate65092
kate65092

Hi all,

Only five days to go for colonoscopy, I'm getting so nervous and anxious, imagining all sorts in my head even though I'm trying to stay positive, I suppose if the pain a nd nausea would ease I might feel less frightened, thanks for all your support along the way, hoping for a good result on Thursday

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  • vickie47128
    vickie47128 kate65092

    Posted

    Thinking of you today sweetie, It was not bad at all, my mind was bad but not the prep, so just have positive thoughts, keep a book or IPad with you. Drink lotsa fluids and broths with protien. Take a pill for Anxiety if you are on any, helped me. Rest also. It will be over before ya know it and you’ll have your answers. Keep me posted.  Big hugs 🌺🤗

  • vickie47128
    vickie47128 kate65092

    Posted

    How did it go, do you have Diverticulosis? Did they put you on diet plan? Pls keep me posted. Rest up today. Heating pad and Tylenol. 🤗🌺

  • hfkmd
    hfkmd kate65092

    Posted

    Kate,

    Have you had your colonoscopy? If so, how did it go?

    • kate65092
      kate65092 hfkmd

      Posted

      Thanks for asking, it went well, no infection or inflammation so they don't know what pain us coming from, but I'm still going to eat a soft diet for awhile, how are you feeling?

    • hfkmd
      hfkmd kate65092

      Posted

      You must be very relieved! I’m in the same boat as you. Colonoscopy was negative. Still having occasional cramping and soreness. My colorectal surgeon wants me to see a GI doctor to assess whether I may have diverticulitis-induced IBS. 
    • kate65092
      kate65092 hfkmd

      Posted

      Yes so very relieved, ws sure I had something terrible going on the pain wS so bad, a lot of it has abated now, just praying it stays that way, especially the leg pain, let us know what your gi surgeon says on your next visit, hope you can be pain free too xx
  • vickie47128
    vickie47128 kate65092

    Posted

    How are you feeling today? I’m still pretty sore tender and bloated feeling. Keep in touch. Hugs🙏🤗

    • kate65092
      kate65092 vickie47128

      Posted

      Hi vickie, I'm still bloated, exhausted, feeling like I cud sleep for a month, going to try get as much rest as possible and eat little and often, fingers crossed tahr that pain goes away

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