tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31602017.post3219394384931806690..comments2023-10-10T12:31:55.576-04:00Comments on The Mouse's Nest: Because the best way to focus the mind is a colonoscopyMousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704189465052882543noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31602017.post-74388767278415593582008-04-22T12:35:00.000-04:002008-04-22T12:35:00.000-04:00The clinic where I had my colonoscopy did the foll...The clinic where I had my colonoscopy did the following:<BR/><BR/>First, I went into a prep area and changed into the gown. I was allowed to leave on everything from the waist up and socks. Then the nurse put the tubing in where they could give me the sedation.<BR/><BR/>I was then moved to the procedure room. They set me up so that I'd be on my left side, facing the same monitor the doctor would be watching. I asked for only minimal sedation, and I could feel it take effect almost immediately. I stayed aware enough that I watched the monitor (I have a certain fascination with this sort of stuff). I was aware of the doctor moving the scope and there was one spot where a nurse had to press on my stomach a little to help it move. There was a little discomfort just before that, and they offered me more sedative, but I declined.<BR/><BR/>I think that if you tell them beforehand that you don't want to be too aware, they can adjust the sedation. I know that the doctor told me he frequently has patients fall asleep--he was a bit surprised that I remembered watching the whole procedure.Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704189465052882543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31602017.post-27859359520937632632008-04-20T21:13:00.000-04:002008-04-20T21:13:00.000-04:00This is going to sound weird, but thanks so much f...This is going to sound weird, but thanks so much for posting this.<BR/><BR/>It's looking like I'm going to be going for one of these very soon, and I'm scared well, unfortunately *not* shitless. That would make the whole process easier perhaps?<BR/><BR/>If you don't mind me asking - with the sedation, how much of the procedure itself were you aware of? Do they give it to you well before they begin so you aren't aware? I'm sure that is going to be the worst part for me - the awareness. it horrifies me, and is making me put off going.b*babblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17494191160073990465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31602017.post-83419618072085777822008-04-16T14:01:00.000-04:002008-04-16T14:01:00.000-04:00I should note that we did actually set up the TV t...I should note that we did actually set up the TV tray and I did some of my reading there yesterday. This morning, however, I stuck to Kakuro puzzles.<BR/><BR/>And, as you can probably tell, I'm back now. The exam went very well and the sedation has left me only a little fuzzy. (Although I do wonder if I'll look at this tomorrow and find some odd mistakes or phrasing.)Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704189465052882543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31602017.post-34764615207279398862008-04-16T11:36:00.000-04:002008-04-16T11:36:00.000-04:00Laurel Dawn's comment cracked me up...so did Trill...Laurel Dawn's comment cracked me up...so did Trillian's suggestion!<BR/><BR/>Best of luck...Aliki2006https://www.blogger.com/profile/15763865834765963343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31602017.post-25789783813139601992008-04-16T11:04:00.000-04:002008-04-16T11:04:00.000-04:00My father-in-law did a colonoscopy without sedatio...My father-in-law did a colonoscopy without sedation because he wanted to get back to work that day. I have chosen to go with sedation.<BR/><BR/>I've already decided that if they suggest I come back yearly, I will skip when I'm pregnant and breastfeeding, mostly because I can't imagine skipping solid food for this long during either of those.Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704189465052882543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31602017.post-3847366431079803152008-04-16T10:13:00.000-04:002008-04-16T10:13:00.000-04:00my sister cannot drink apple juice anymore ever si...my sister cannot drink apple juice anymore ever since using it with the phospho soda... nope, she can't even smell it! eek.<BR/><BR/>good luck!<BR/><BR/>I've had the UpperGI scope (with NO drugs or sedation - I was pregnant)... hope your test goes smoothly.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843302444285406877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31602017.post-55334332498606454242008-04-15T14:40:00.000-04:002008-04-15T14:40:00.000-04:00OK, that's pretty funny; I'd probably be on the ve...OK, that's pretty funny; I'd probably be on the verge of laughing all day.<BR/><BR/>If I worked in an office setting, I would have scheduled my appointment for Monday so that I could be sure I'd be home for the prep day. The way this prep is set up, it would be possible to hold off on the worst part until after work (so no running out of meetings). But I also knew that the food stuff would be preoccupying for me.Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704189465052882543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31602017.post-88937633720844330412008-04-15T13:02:00.000-04:002008-04-15T13:02:00.000-04:00I used to be an executive assistant and my boss ha...I used to be an executive assistant and my boss had to do this. And, lucky me, I was in charge of getting all of the "stuff" from the drug store.<BR/>She was totally convinced she could come to work on "cleansing day" and take meetings. I argued with her, but I still ended up booking back to back meetings for that day.<BR/>When the day came, she obviously didn't make it in, and I literally sat on the phone all day, listening in to her calls. We had a code word and when she used it, I had to interrupt the call and mute it until I got an e-mail letting me know the meeting could resume.<BR/>I had an extremely hard time keeping a straight face that day.<BR/>Apparently the cleanse is far worse than the actual test.<BR/>(and in case you're wondering, I switched jobs)Laural Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459584652802529868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31602017.post-30446601636124134952008-04-15T12:03:00.000-04:002008-04-15T12:03:00.000-04:00Trillian suggested that we put one of our TV trays...Trillian suggested that we put one of our TV trays in the bathroom so that I can bring my school reading in with me. I figure I'll bring that and a bottle of Gatorade. I worry about my ass falling asleep.Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704189465052882543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31602017.post-67911699396159236862008-04-15T11:48:00.000-04:002008-04-15T11:48:00.000-04:00This is funny. The prep is the worst part of the p...This is funny. The prep is the worst part of the procedure... my advice is take lots of water and a book to the bathroom with you and don't bother getting up for a good long while.cinnamon gurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363288586285868779noreply@blogger.com