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On 5-7 June I went into hospital for Colonoscopy.


5th Prep due to Disabilities and live alone
6th Op and observation as I live alone
7th Discharge

Well on the 5th I started the prep for the colonoscopy and they found I was retaining so yay(sarcasm partially) I was recatherised with an IDC as well as I was bed bound due to fluid retention in feet as well as spinal injury(by ITSELF) I was a high falls risk. The also did a urine test.

On the 6th I had to have Fleet Enemas (which I found more effective than suppositories) 1 at 4 or 6am and not sure what time I had the other still wasn't fully cleared out. They found polyps and hemorrhoids so they were banded at the time.

I am wondering is it safe and how does a male Masturbate with an IDC as I have to have it in until at least the 31 July when I see my urologist (where they either change it or take it out).

Also the hospital found out on the 11 June when the results got back I had an UTI since at least the 5th but no one was notified until I rang my urology nurse at a different hospital who was shocked I wasn't informed.

Many thanks
 
This is a topic for the men’s group.

Nobody in America gets hospitalized for a colonoscopy. Our insurance companies won’t even pay for hospitalization after a total knee replacement or having a baby except for dire emergencies.
 
Yes, that’s why I told the story about asinine America. You can’t walk after a knee replacement but they send you home and expect your loved ones to stay home with you for week, but not everyone has one of those.
 
@SJPERSONAL - Hi there. - It's not that we as females aren't obviously aware of masturbation - but, I do agree with snow on this one. This should have gone into the men's group forum. - Please don't think that you are being "scolded" - you certainly are not. And don't let this deter you from posting on the general forum. I personally learn a lot from the men here. So, please don't feel like you can't - As a side note, many years ago my sister and I spent 4 months traveling around Australia and New Zealand meeting so many wonderful people and seeing your amazing country going from hostel to hostel. We had a BLAST! Though truth be told, had I known that you had so many of the world's most poisonus snakes and dangerous spiders I might have thought twice about going. - Pam
@snow - I understand if you are disabled and unable to do the colonoscopy procedure normally, it will be done in the hospital.
 
@Pammy53 I can do the colonoscopy procedure normally but I don’t want to be awake all night because I’ve never been able to take naps so it will ruin my life with extra fatigue for at least five days afterward. I may simply refuse to do the 3:00 a.m. dose. Staying up all night alone definitely doesn’t sound pleasant, even if I take a TV tray into the bathroom so I can watch movies on my laptop. My neighbors will be able to hear that I’m watching movies in my bathroom, which will be humiliating. I can’t believe the disgusting colonoscopy procedure is still necessary in this day and age. Why not just do an MRI?!!! They need to invent a 100% accurate test that doesn’t involve staying up all night on the toilet. Cologuard is only 80% accurate. They recently invented a new kind of test the FDA is approving, but again, only 80% accurate. Not good enough for me!

I have to go home the same day after a knee replacement when I’ll be at extreme risk of falling. Because I can’t stay in the hospital, my mom is going to have to miss an entire week of work just to take care of me. My insurance should pay her for doing that! A huge part of why I haven’t been able to get knee replacements yet is because I haven’t been able to convince my mom (or anyone else) to take that time off work.
 
@snow - Given the circumstances surrounding you being able to do the colonoscopy by yourself does make it clearly very difficult for you. - Can you schedule the appointment time so you can complete it earlier and don't have to stay up for that final 3:00 am dose? - I have known people who have skipped the last one just because they couldn't stomach another drop - and it still was okay. I skipped the whole Ducolax part on the advice of my husband who leaked because of it. The doc told him when he complained that it was "just to be sure" - As far as watching movies, maybe a pair of headphones or ear buds? - My main concern with you is being able to move up and down, between doses or if like me, you had to stay the whole time on the toilet - couldn't get up by yourself. My husband pre amputation had to haul me up under my arms pits because I was so stiff. An easier way would. preferable for every one. Can it be done via MRI? I have no idea. - Pam
 
@snow

You can do a fasting Colonoscopy where you can only eat jello and clear liquid 24+ hours beforehand.

I have to do a fast + prep to get fully cleaned out.
 
@ThatFLGuy I would love to just fast; I’m good at that, do it all the time on accident. I’m going to shop around to find a doctor who will do that.
 
@Pammy53 Thanks for the tips. Yes, I too have been worried about the hard toilet seat. If you’re on one too long you just go numb.
 
@snow - Yep! My back was killing me by the time I got done. I absolutely could not get up on my own without my husband. If you do have to do the standard prep, you could mix it with 7-UP and DO skip the Ducolax. But, it sounds like the all liquids with jello would be doable. Nobody said that you had an alternative and I didn't know to ask. - Pam
 
I know a GI office with about 20 physicians and they all have different rules so I’m going to ask if one of them will allow the fasting.
 
Because of my history; obesity, smoked 3+ packs a day for 39 years, ate all the stuff you shouldn't, and a long family history of colon cancer, I endured yearly scopes until 2.5 years ago when I was give 3 years between scopes. Lost count of how many scopes done and polyps removed. My record is 3 scopes in about 14 months. The procedure itself isn't bad, its the prep that S_cks!!! My prep now involves change of diet 2 weeks prior to minimum fiber low residue, and no nuts or seeds. Then 2 days before to "clear liquids".

Several years ago they insisted on having me drink a gallon of go-litely, I would start to vomit about 1/2 way through. Was told it was "the best prep" and to continue using it. I begged for something different and it was denied. I was told "you just don't like the taste". That was until I showed up for the procedure with a face that was beat red and black and blue. Most of the blood vessels in my face had burst from the vomiting. The nurse ran and got my DR and she asked what happened to me. I said it was the vomiting. She said why didn't you call the office for a different prep. I said I did and even called around 10pm last night and was told I could not change preps. I told her that this would be the last time using that prep and she agreed that a different prep was needed. I told her that I would not go through sitting on the jhon, pulling myself up to vomit in the sink then having to fall back on the jhon. Fortunately my better half found me struggling, got me a large bowl, cleaned me and the floor after coming out of both ends at the same time. Prep nights I get no sleep. That night neither did she because I needed looking after. Now she stays up with me from worry. I was also severely dehydrated, they had to pack my arms in heated towels and repeatedly tried to tap a vein. I must have been a site. Red and black and blue face. With arms that looked like pin cushions. Yes, they had one of the specialist come down from the floors and after several attempts finally got a vein.

So... no matter how bad the prep gets I will continue having the scopes. I have seen what colon cancer has done to family members, and would much refer the prep. R
 
Hmmm this thread ended up with a very different theme ;). Due to my UC, I take quite frequent colonoscopies, always fasting and changing diet the last week as @redcat describes. I can relate to terrible nights, and especially if I am in a flare - the voiding is extra painful, and not to speak about the soreness. I have had my share of nightmares… The procedure is not to bad, unless the bowel is severely inflamed - then it is painful. But we are normally not sedated, and after the procedure - you are hungry, gas filled and reasonably ok.

Even following all procedures, I have been told to come back because I was not fully voided. That was in a serious flare and had little control over the bowel in general, I was at my peak with bowel incontinence and was not able to do a better prep job.

@snow I know they are testing some alternatives and that there might be other options in near future.
 
@Allan_59 Wow; I’m sorry you don’t get sedated for that procedure there. Shockingly, we do get sedated for it in the U.S., always.
 
@snow yes, when I had the procedure in a flare - it was very painful. And at that time - everything was bad. I had little control, but luckily I am much better now (from the uc). When the bowel is healthy - it is more uncomfortable than painful. And we have to wear the funniest pants ever… 😂
 
@snow Sedated yes, but they woke me up because they could not keep my oxygen levels up once I was under. Later diagnosed with sleep apnea. I now have to bring my machine with me and they set it up for me before they knock me out. I watched, the whole thing. Looked like I was watching a video game. Lol. Making appointments is way out because they now require a anesthesia DR and the anesthesia nurse to be present. R
 
Sleep apnea is something that always concerns anesthesia staff. And it is not just during the surgery but afterwards too.
 
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