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12-08-2007, 10:01 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: No. Los Angeles County, CA
Posts: 939
Weight Statistics 4.29.08 RNY Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
301 lb Start Weight:
227 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
74 lb Weight Loss:
57 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.584717608 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.7618944637 BMI Start:
34.5114619377 BMI Current:
25.8455882353 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   |  Colonoscopy Experiences. Be Honest, Please
Don't sugarcoat your answer to my query. I am scheduled for my colonoscopy on Tuesday, 1) because I am 50, and 2) part of the bariatric workup. The ONLY bad experience I heard regarding the procedure itself was from another obese woman, who had to "wake up" to roll around for the procedure because the doc was having a hard time getting the tube around a corner. Of course by then the patient was feeling the discomfort of it all, and she said she would never have it again. I don't know anywhere else I could go to get an honest answer from others who may have had a colonoscopy when >250 lbs. Thanks in advance. BTW, no, I don't intend to cancel the procedure...I just want to know what to expect. |
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12-09-2007, 09:21 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Dakota
Posts: 2,067
Weight Statistics June 11,2007, lost 36 Lb. before surgery Start Date:
September 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
373 lb Start Weight:
213 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
160 lb Weight Loss:
48 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8954423592 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 62.0636686391 BMI Start:
35.441183432 BMI Current:
27.4544378698 BMI Goal:
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I had it done a little over a year and I had no problems what so ever. I had no pain either and they put me under during the procedure and I did not feel anything. The doctor even took 3 palops out that I had. I would do it over in a heartbeat just to put my mind at ease. The big thing is early detection can save your life.
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12-09-2007, 09:27 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,614
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
46 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8732782369 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
30.2720408163 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
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I have had two of these done. One 10 years ago. I was awake for the whole thing. I swore at that time I would never have it done again. I had 5 polyps removed. My PCP talked me into it again. The last time was a breeze. I fell asleep before i knew anything was going on and woke up and was ready to go home. I didnt even have the horrible gas pain from before. They have come a long way with this procedure. The worst part is the prep for it. AKA the stuff you have to drink or consume before hand. So i didnt sugar coat it. I went in took a nap and come home that is how easy it was for me the last time. |
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12-09-2007, 09:32 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,864
Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
145 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
46.4944649446 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
23.4010560147 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I havent had it done yet, but I'm in the medical field so I talk to a lot of people and most say the dread and prep was the worst part (kinda like our surgeries!!) I havent talked to anyone who would refuse it, although a lot put it off the first time! Hang in there, it'll be over soon!
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12-09-2007, 09:52 AM
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I'm having one Wednesday for the exact same reasons. My boyfriend and a friend of mine both had one and said nothing to it - other than the nasty prep the day before and day of. The scheduler for the exam said the same thing - I won't feel a thing because of sedation, but the day-before prep isn't pleasant. So I'm not really worried any more. It is just the thought of it more than anything else.
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12-09-2007, 11:29 AM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Foothills of Mt.Rainier, WA
Posts: 153
Weight Statistics 09/24/07 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
259 lb Start Weight:
187 lb Current Weight:
72 lb Weight Loss:
187 lb Lb Left to Lose:
27.7992277992 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.095147929 BMI Start:
31.1150295858 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I had a colonoscopy in August of this year and I was petrified - but I needn't have been. I was awake for the whole procedure and as I was watching the TV screen, the doc was pointing things out to me. I even have some colour photo's! LOL He found one tiny polyp which he removed but wasn't bothered by. Just said I should have another colonoscopy in 5 years instead of the recommended 10 just be on the safe side. There was just one part of the process that I didn't like and that was the bowel prep stuff............ OMG! They gave me two gallon containers!  I ended up taking a good book into the bathroom with me. 
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12-09-2007, 11:36 AM
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| WLS Master Guru Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: No. Los Angeles County, CA
Posts: 939
Weight Statistics 4.29.08 RNY Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
301 lb Start Weight:
227 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
74 lb Weight Loss:
57 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.584717608 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.7618944637 BMI Start:
34.5114619377 BMI Current:
25.8455882353 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
OK. Thank you Kitty, Vickie, Clancy, Rachel and Corrine. I really appreciate your replies. There would have been only one reason for me to not go in on Tuesday. I realized on Friday that I would have a half-gallon of that "GoLytely" or it's equiv when I was scheduled for my bariatric class. I called the person in charge of the classes and she said I could make it up in Jan. Whew! There is a 2 month booking time for colonoscopies. I guess that is better than the 1 year wait for the surgery. lol Thanks again. I knew I would get the clear scoop with you guys.  |
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12-09-2007, 05:48 PM
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| WLS Guru Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL
Posts: 366
Weight Statistics October, 2007 Start Date:
11/26/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
272 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
107 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.3382352941 % % Lost:
November, 08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5965693918 BMI Start:
25.8398306973 BMI Current:
21.924704834 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Mine was smooth as silk. Rolled on my side, tasted that taste that they told me i'd taste then i woke up and it was over. No discomfort, just groggy the next day, went back to work, wont do that again. take the next day off. All I remember is my doc saying it was okay to pass gas and i was in a room with about 10 others and refused to, I am a lady, all i heard was blurpp blurrrpp blurppp, people didn;t care.
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12-10-2007, 02:19 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland
Posts: 487
Weight Statistics 01/03/2007 Start Date:
12/04/2007 Surgery Date:
4' 10"
Height:
246 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
74 lb Weight Loss:
42 lb Lb Left to Lose:
30.081300813 % % Lost:
08/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51.4084423306 BMI Start:
35.9441141498 BMI Current:
27.1670630202 BMI Goal:
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I had my first one done in April and it was fine. I was scared to death because I had heard so many different stories but I was just fine. Didn't feel a thing and they removed three polyps and I only had a little gas afterwards. You will be okay.
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12-11-2007, 06:02 PM
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| WLS Master Guru Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: No. Los Angeles County, CA
Posts: 939
Weight Statistics 4.29.08 RNY Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
301 lb Start Weight:
227 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
74 lb Weight Loss:
57 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.584717608 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.7618944637 BMI Start:
34.5114619377 BMI Current:
25.8455882353 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Well, I had it this morning. I won't get into the way too long time waiting for my turn, but once the Demerol and Verced was injected, the doc did his thing. It was aborted half way thru the transverse colon because of my pain. I was told by some nurses that women who have had c sections or hysterectomies sometimes have pelvic adhesions that don't allow ample movement of the bowel. Every millimeter was very painful...He kept telling me to relax and I really really tried. When he finally said he was half way, I told him I couldn't tolerate all this for twice the time. So now I have a barium enema scheduled for Jan. If something shows in that, he will do it again in a hospital under general anesthesia. I knew I was special.  |
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