Flex Sigmoid Friday

Annabelle41415
Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
edited June 2011 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Well Friday I'm having a flex sigmoid. Doctor wants to check the j-pouch out. Had a colonoscopy last June and that was normal. Thing is the price is about the same, but this one has no twilight sleep - but that never worked for me anyway. I'm paying for this procedure as my insurance won't. They don't pay for the upkeep. Please keep me in thoughts, prayers, wishes, etc. that all is normal. Maybe he can see far enough up to see if the buldge in my tummy (where my ileostomy was) is a hernia or not. I'll keep you informed. Oh yeah, forgot to mention that the prep starts at 3:00. 4 dulcolax, mirlax cocktail. Yikes going to the bathroom 15-20 times a day already and now having to do this it will probably be 50 times tomorrow night. Well, I'll definitely be clean for the test on Friday :)

Hugs! Kim

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  • SisterSledge
    SisterSledge Member Posts: 332 Member
    #2
    never had one, but...
    I was supposed to have a flex sigmoid as follow-up after my colon surgery. It got delayed and the reschedule was set for Christmas Eve-eve and it ended up that the entire department canceled all appointments and took the day off...I guess so that they could have a longer weekend holiday? I didn't get the message and showed up at the hospital all cleaned out and ready to go :(

    Anyways, the point I am getting around to is that they explained the procedure was about sticking a wand up my butt for a look-see to assure all was good. I don't think the wand is meant to go very deeply, thus no need for twilight sleep, perhaps?
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #3
    SisterSledge said:

    never had one, but...
    I was supposed to have a flex sigmoid as follow-up after my colon surgery. It got delayed and the reschedule was set for Christmas Eve-eve and it ended up that the entire department canceled all appointments and took the day off...I guess so that they could have a longer weekend holiday? I didn't get the message and showed up at the hospital all cleaned out and ready to go :(

    Anyways, the point I am getting around to is that they explained the procedure was about sticking a wand up my butt for a look-see to assure all was good. I don't think the wand is meant to go very deeply, thus no need for twilight sleep, perhaps?

    Hi Kim,
    Hi Kim,

    Prayers are on the way.

    Hugs,
    Lizzy
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #4
    lizzydavis said:

    Hi Kim,
    Hi Kim,

    Prayers are on the way.

    Hugs,
    Lizzy

    Hey Kim...
    Keeping you in my prayers too. Let us know when you know anthing. Hugs!

    Jennie
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #5
    idlehunters said:

    Hey Kim...
    Keeping you in my prayers too. Let us know when you know anthing. Hugs!

    Jennie

    hey girl
    you will be in my thoughts as always and prayers to you also.please keep us updated....Godbless....johnnybegood
  • plh4gail
    plh4gail Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    #6
    Oh my goodness Kim...I will
    Oh my goodness Kim...I will be hoping for as easy of a day as possible for you and LOTS of rest after! Lets have a good outcome for you!

    Love ya, Gail
  • Lilmiss82
    Lilmiss82 Member Posts: 257 Member
    #7
    plh4gail said:

    Oh my goodness Kim...I will
    Oh my goodness Kim...I will be hoping for as easy of a day as possible for you and LOTS of rest after! Lets have a good outcome for you!

    Love ya, Gail

    Kim
    I will pray for you that this procedure will go smooth and you will recovery quickly:) Keep us posted
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #8
    Did You Get Dr. "Ben-Dover?"
    Zing - I know you got this one, Kim:)

    Just funnin' with you, a little levity to lighten the moment, though you must be feeling pretty light about now after all that prep.

    In all seriousness, best of luck and I'm sure all will be ok. Look forward to hearing the "all's well."

    -Craig
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #9
    Sundanceh said:

    Did You Get Dr. "Ben-Dover?"
    Zing - I know you got this one, Kim:)

    Just funnin' with you, a little levity to lighten the moment, though you must be feeling pretty light about now after all that prep.

    In all seriousness, best of luck and I'm sure all will be ok. Look forward to hearing the "all's well."

    -Craig

    Of course sending you all my best thing there!
    BtW You don't need to post your weekend plans on my thread of tomorrow ! lol!
    Goo luck Kim !
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #10
    Best wishes
    I hope that all goes well with the scope on Friday. I had that when I was diagnosed and it was an easy procedure even without any meds.

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties
  • SisterSledge
    SisterSledge Member Posts: 332 Member
    #11
    Just pretend...

    I hope the prep goes easy and the procedure isn't taxing...and most of all, I hope the results are just what you want to hear. We're all rooting for ya :)

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