Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Colonoscopy!

kaki-clam

By kaki-clam
in Coping with Celiac Disease

Recommended Posts

kaki-clam Enthusiast
kaki-clam
Posted

So, today, after my therapy session, and my errand running trip to Wal-Mart...I have to began the dreaded prep for a colonoscopy! Now, being 33 years old, I do not feel that I should be subjected to having a camera shoved up my bottom, but that being said...why oh why did i order extra jalapeno's on my nacho's last night???? A few women I work with said the procedure isn't so bad, if I can get through the prep I will be fine...but I have terrible bowel issues (if I have a movement once every two weeks it is an occasion to celebrate......which is probably why this procedure was ordered!!) so I can only imagine what is going to come out of me today...and to make matters worse...my dog has an obsession of laying down in the bathroom when you poop....I mean really..I am just getting over the chocolate cake incident, and now to have to drink a gallon of lemon scented washer fluid so i can clear out a system that has needed clearing for well over 10 years now only to be tortured by jalapenos and the dog.....please think of me today.....and thank you for reading my vent!

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Glutoneer Newbie
Glutoneer
Posted
  kaki_clam said:
So, today, after my therapy session, and my errand running trip to Wal-Mart...I have to began the dreaded prep for a colonoscopy! Now, being 33 years old, I do not feel that I should be subjected to having a camera shoved up my bottom, but that being said...why oh why did i order extra jalapeno's on my nacho's last night???? A few women I work with said the procedure isn't so bad, if I can get through the prep I will be fine...but I have terrible bowel issues (if I have a movement once every two weeks it is an occasion to celebrate......which is probably why this procedure was ordered!!) so I can only imagine what is going to come out of me today...and to make matters worse...my dog has an obsession of laying down in the bathroom when you poop....I mean really..I am just getting over the chocolate cake incident, and now to have to drink a gallon of lemon scented washer fluid so i can clear out a system that has needed clearing for well over 10 years now only to be tortured by jalapenos and the dog.....please think of me today.....and thank you for reading my vent!
Glutoneer Newbie
Glutoneer
Posted
  kaki_clam said:
So, today, after my therapy session, and my errand running trip to Wal-Mart...I have to began the dreaded prep for a colonoscopy! Now, being 33 years old, I do not feel that I should be subjected to having a camera shoved up my bottom, but that being said...why oh why did i order extra jalapeno's on my nacho's last night???? A few women I work with said the procedure isn't so bad, if I can get through the prep I will be fine...but I have terrible bowel issues (if I have a movement once every two weeks it is an occasion to celebrate......which is probably why this procedure was ordered!!) so I can only imagine what is going to come out of me today...and to make matters worse...my dog has an obsession of laying down in the bathroom when you poop....I mean really..I am just getting over the chocolate cake incident, and now to have to drink a gallon of lemon scented washer fluid so i can clear out a system that has needed clearing for well over 10 years now only to be tortured by jalapenos and the dog.....please think of me today.....and thank you for reading my vent!

I just went thru a colonoscopy....good luck...hope your colon is healthy, it aint fun but ya gotta do it and get it over with.... :unsure:

beaniebabe Newbie
beaniebabe
Posted

Well, definitely good luck on the colonoscopy! I don't really know what to say other than I thought you did a really good job writing post! Are you a writer? It seems you have a talent to make some serious stuff sound quite funny! I liked you saying about your dog in the bathroom with you lol. You should be a comedian! Anyways, I hope all goes well!

ranger Enthusiast
ranger
Posted

It's true - the prep is way worse than the procedure Good luck to you tomorrow and let us know how you're doing.

Susan

ps

Did you ever try to close the door so the dog can't get in? That would annoy me. Mine used to sit outside the door and whine. Annoying, but not so bad as having the thing stare at me in wonderment!

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted

I hope everything goes well for you. I had to laugh about the dog. I have one who likes to do that to. At least it's a dog and not a youngun standing out side the door pounding and asking why your in there so much today.

Chattyaholic Rookie
Chattyaholic
Posted

I had a colonoscopy a year ago, the prep was the worst and spending so much time in the bathroom. I felt like I should sleep on the toilet. The procedure itself was a piece of cake. I was on the table and the nurse said she was going to inject demerol (I think that was it) and it would make me feel a little dizzy. I said "wow, yes it does make me feel dizzy" and I was out like a light. :)

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


kaki-clam Enthusiast
kaki-clam
Posted
  • Author

I drank almost all the drink....when i started coming out clear, i called the help line and begged them to tell me i could stop! They said i could.....so probably a few more trips to the bathroom and i am done......well, all except the part where i am starving and won't be able to consume food until tomorrow afternoon :( During this process i have developed a hemorrhoid, which i promptly named Hamlet after the dog! Thank you all for your well wishes, and as for closing the door....i would rather be watched by a dog then poop on the floor :)

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
JNBunnie1
Posted
  kaki_clam said:
I drank almost all the drink....when i started coming out clear, i called the help line and begged them to tell me i could stop! They said i could.....so probably a few more trips to the bathroom and i am done......well, all except the part where i am starving and won't be able to consume food until tomorrow afternoon :( During this process i have developed a hemorrhoid, which i promptly named Hamlet after the dog! Thank you all for your well wishes, and as for closing the door....i would rather be watched by a dog then poop on the floor :)

I have SO MUCH sympathy for you!!! I actually spent yesterday in a similar state (I can blame you now, sympathy poo) and I wish I had seen this post yesterday, I would have told you to get some ointment for your butt. There was a funny story someone linked to once where the guy describes his colonoscopy prep and says 'his bowels traveled to the future and pooped out food he hadn't even eaten yet'. Kinda feels that way, don't it?

kaki-clam Enthusiast
kaki-clam
Posted
  • Author

Back from the colonoscopy....the Doctor came to me in my anesthetic state and said "everything looks great!" i was like really? Didn't you just give me a colonoscopy? How can that look great? No tumors, no Crone's Disease, no diverticulitis.... Thanks everyone for listing to my rants on poo!

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      130,044
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    StuartJ
    Newest Member
    StuartJ
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.3k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      Gluten Sensitivity

      By trents · Posted

      @rjane, yes, it often feels overwhelming in the beginning. But let me encourage you by saying that it will get easier. You and your husband will develop, over time, a sixth sense of how gluten is typically hidden in the food supply and where it is found and you will develop an inventory of foods that you can trust and to stock your pantry with. The largest risk involves eating out at restaurants. Even if you order things that are naturally gluten free, you have no control over cross contamination happening back in the kitchen in how things are prepared and handled. Another trap is eating at other people's homes who are trying to accommodate your husband's need to eat gluten free but...
    • rjane
      Gluten Sensitivity

      By rjane · Posted

      I am not sure if they have tested him for SIBO  should I ask the hospital if they have tested him for that, there is so much to learn in the beginning I am not sure what or who to ask I am thinking the good folks on this site will help me, thanking you for your help  
    • trents
      Probably celiac but also confused

      By trents · Posted

      Keep us posted.
    • trents
      Gluten Sensitivity

      By trents · Posted

      Has your hubbie been checked for SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)? This is not uncommon in the celiac population. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21820-small-intestinal-bacterial-overgrowth-sibo
    • terrymouse
      Probably celiac but also confused

      By terrymouse · Posted

      Update: I got a call on Monday from the GI doctor's office, they had a cancellation and an appointment opened up for Tuesday. Not much time to prepare, but I went ahead and did it anyway. I haven't been gluten free at any point, but I haven't really loaded up as much as was recommended, either. It takes another 6-8 weeks to get the results, so I'd rather get it done now. I just hope it will be enough and I won't have to try again and delay it even longer. Thanks for the recommendations and thoughtful responses, much appreciated. I will be following up with my GP soon to check for nutritional deficiencies while I'm waiting on the test results.  
×
×
  • Create New...