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Nov 23, 2009 17:34

I have to go to hospital on Monday for a colonoscopy. Apparently I will be sedated before they insert the camera, and I will have to take vile stuff the previous day to make sure there are no impediments to its access. I have been told that I need to be close to the loo at all times and, in the 24 hours before the procedure I can only drink clear ( Read more... )

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barakta November 23 2009, 17:42:09 UTC
I don't think you're whining for nothing, that is horrid and worrying. I hope they find something which is easily treatable, and if it is more serious that you get all the support in the world to get through it to the other side.

Good luck for Monday and let us know how it went!

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bethanthepurple November 23 2009, 18:43:39 UTC
That sounds horrid & scary :( Hope it goes ok on Monday. Will be thinking of you x

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katherine_b November 23 2009, 21:28:45 UTC
I've had that procedure and, really, it isn't much. The nasty part is the day before, when you are cleaning our your insides until they shine (it's horribly, sickly sweet and you will run like a tap), but the procedure itself is completely simple thanks to the wonderful drugs they give you. *lol*

Having had similar problems, I do hope they can diagnose it for you. I will be thinking of you!

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