prep is wednesday need support not to cancel - Bowel Disorders Message Board

chester4 · 07-18-2005, 04:41 AM

Hi, I am trying to hang tough but am loosing sleep. SO anxious I know the blood pressure is high don't think I can go through with this!

maggiemoo · 07-18-2005, 06:43 AM

Chester4,

Take a deep breath and let that anxiety go. The prep is the hardest unless you really like sitting on the toilet.

It sounds like your husband had one done so you know about the prep. I bought a couple of new magazines and gathered any needed supplies so I could camp out in the bathroom. I also gave myself a pedicure to keep busy.

The colonoscopy itself is the easiest because you don't remember anything. I remember them starting the meds and then magic--I was back in the little room with my husband. I've had two done and they have pretty much been the same.

What to do between now and Wednesday? Keep busy. When a negative, anxiety thought comes into your head--tell it "get out, I'm going to be fine" Then quickly find something that occupies your mind--talking to someone, getting busy on a project at work, playing a game on the computer--anything that requires your concentration.

Hang in there, we're here for you.

Maggie

lisajc · 07-18-2005, 06:53 AM

Hi, Don't cancel!! The prep isn't fun I'll admit that but.. the procedure is a piece of cake. Whatever drugs they give you relax you. You don't remember a thing. I hate any drugs as I am allergic to some but these work great. The procedure takes about 20 min. I think. I am going for another on August 1st. (my 5 years is up!!).

You feel fine when you wake up just a little groggy. By the time I got home I was back to normal. Of course you can't drive but look at it like you get the day off.

I am certain after it is all over you will be among the rest of us who will be encouraging others to go through with it because it is not that bad!!

Lisa

Good Luck!!

Let us know when it's over.

chester4 · 07-18-2005, 07:38 AM

thanks for the encouragement I will try all the tricks, the pedicure sounds good too. I think I am mostly afraid that they will find something. I had some red blood a couple of months ago after a BM and straining. I am hoping it was just the hemms. Bm's are normal I go at least once a day if not twice. No blood in stool. I am trying hard to do this!

lisajc · 07-18-2005, 08:24 AM

Before my first colonoscopy I had tuns of blood at different times. My scope was clean. I am sure yours will be too! What peace of mind you will have when it is over.

I don't know if you like to read but it is such a good escape!! I am female (43) and here are some of the quick read authors I like. Kate White, Sandra Brown, Lisa Gardner, Joy Fielding, Diana Diamond, Sidney Sheldon, Nicholas Sparks, LaVeryl Spencer, I guess the list could go on and on but these are really good writers that keep your attention and your mind off of OTHER THINGS! (LOL)

Talk soon, Lisa