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]]> http://blogmaverick.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-62867 RaiulBaztepo Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:27:07 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-62867 Hello! Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource! PS: Sorry for my bad english, I'v just started to learn this language ;) See you! Your, Raiul Baztepo Hello!
Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource!
PS: Sorry for my bad english, I’v just started to learn this language
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Your, Raiul Baztepo

]]> http://blogmaverick.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-61822 Laura Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:57:24 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-61822 I had my first colonoscopy yesterday(March 10)I consider it my 50th birthday gift to myself.Despite the fact that I've been a nurse for 29 years,I was very nervous,partly because that's just my personality,and partly beacause my beloved partner Val died of cancer(breast) last Sept-she never bothered with mammograms or physicals,despite my urgings.Anyway,it was a breeze.The worst part was being on a clear liquid diet the day before-I was starving.As far as the prep,it was more unpleasant than awful-made really good friends with my toilet.The procedure was very easy-the nurses were very kind,and the Dr was very gentle.He has a rep for making sure pts are very comfortable during procedures.Last thing I remember was them giving the Demerol/Versed injection and asking if I felt lightheaded,and me saying"No.not yet" and turning to my left side.Next thing I knew, I was awake and back in the holding area,being given ginger ale,and being told by the Dr everything normal!I would do it again in a heartbeat.Early detection is crucial,and well worth the inconvenince. I had my first colonoscopy yesterday(March 10)I consider it my 50th birthday gift to myself.Despite the fact that I’ve been a nurse for 29 years,I was very nervous,partly because that’s just my personality,and partly beacause my beloved partner Val died of cancer(breast) last Sept-she never bothered with mammograms or physicals,despite my urgings.Anyway,it was a breeze.The worst part was being on a clear liquid diet the day before-I was starving.As far as the prep,it was more unpleasant than awful-made really good friends with my toilet.The procedure was very easy-the nurses were very kind,and the Dr was very gentle.He has a rep for making sure pts are very comfortable during procedures.Last thing I remember was them giving the Demerol/Versed injection and asking if I felt lightheaded,and me saying”No.not yet” and turning to my left side.Next thing I knew, I was awake and back in the holding area,being given ginger ale,and being told by the Dr everything normal!I would do it again in a heartbeat.Early detection is crucial,and well worth the inconvenince.

]]> http://blogmaverick.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-61146 Jenn Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:46:27 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-61146 I was referred for this test at a large endoscopy center. Unfortunately, the doctor who did the test was more interested in how quickly he could do the exam rather than patient care. It was excruciatingly painful because he went so fast and tried to muffle my cries with more of the amnesia meds that they give (so that patients don't rememeber the exam).. Finally, my screaming forced them to stop; I was confused and sobbing and severly depressed from the Versed. One of the nurses said that I slapped the doctor when he made fun of my crying (I don;t remember).....The exam was not completed. A month later, I rescheduled the exam with a wonderful woman doctor who took her time and explained everthing as she went alon; th exam was comfortable and without drugs. I was referred for this test at a large endoscopy center. Unfortunately, the doctor who did the test was more interested in how quickly he could do the exam rather than patient care. It was excruciatingly painful because he went so fast and tried to muffle my cries with more of the amnesia meds that they give (so that patients don’t rememeber the exam).. Finally, my screaming forced them to stop; I was confused and sobbing and severly depressed from the Versed. One of the nurses said that I slapped the doctor when he made fun of my crying (I don;t remember)…..The exam was not completed. A month later, I rescheduled the exam with a wonderful woman doctor who took her time and explained everthing as she went alon; th exam was comfortable and without drugs.

]]> http://blogmaverick.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-52924 Lauren Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:14:38 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-52924 It's a shame that colonoscopies are usually done with amnesia drugs such as Versed; the poor patient is often writhing in agony as the nurses stand around like potted plants and the doctor is laughing because they think that the drug will cause amnesia. Wrong. Many people are haunted by the uncaring and rough treatment during colonoscopy; if the doctor would slow down a little and use a little care, it would not be a painful exam and date-rape drugs such as Versed would not be used. Versed is awful, a colonoscopy with it is a traumatic event with sometimes permanant mental consequences for the patient, in as much as 25% of the exams. Wake up, people..thats a lot. insist that your gastro not use Versed. If they say "just a little" write "no Versed" on the consent. you will be glad that you did. lauren (endo nurse since 1982) It’s a shame that colonoscopies are usually done with amnesia drugs such as Versed; the poor patient is often writhing in agony as the nurses stand around like potted plants and the doctor is laughing because they think that the drug will cause amnesia. Wrong. Many people are haunted by the uncaring and rough treatment during colonoscopy; if the doctor would slow down a little and use a little care, it would not be a painful exam and date-rape drugs such as Versed would not be used. Versed is awful, a colonoscopy with it is a traumatic event with sometimes permanant mental consequences for the patient, in as much as 25% of the exams. Wake up, people..thats a lot. insist that your gastro not use Versed. If they say “just a little” write “no Versed” on the consent. you will be glad that you did. lauren (endo nurse since 1982)

]]> http://blogmaverick.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-52803 Robert Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:46:46 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-52803 Great post... it shares the sentiments of many people facing a first-time colonoscopy: fear, and then relief. Most people say the prep is the worst part, and that eating lightly two days before the procedure can be helpful. Other people's stories (and advice) from HealthAngle.com (edited and doctor-reviewed patient stories) can also be helpful to those facing their first colonoscopy: http://www.healthangle.com/procedures/colonoscopy Great post… it shares the sentiments of many people facing a first-time colonoscopy: fear, and then relief. Most people say the prep is the worst part, and that eating lightly two days before the procedure can be helpful. Other people’s stories (and advice) from HealthAngle.com (edited and doctor-reviewed patient stories) can also be helpful to those facing their first colonoscopy: http://www.healthangle.com/procedures/colonoscopy

]]> http://blogmaverick.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-52647 mischelle Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:55:14 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-52647 I have been having stomach problem's off and on for years. My new doctor decided I needed one done soon so we can find out why I'm having the symptoms I am. I'm due to have it done this Friday. I've been reading up on it and i'm still scared. Reading what you have offered help's a little. I'm also 37. I have been having stomach problem’s off and on for years. My new doctor decided I needed one done soon so we can find out why I’m having the symptoms I am. I’m due to have it done this Friday. I’ve been reading up on it and i’m still scared. Reading what you have offered help’s a little. I’m also 37.

]]> http://blogmaverick.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-52515 Kabi Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:03:23 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-52515 Just had a colonscopy without sedation and it a breeze in and out in 1 hour flat. some discomfort NOT pain. if you have the B@#$s do it no recovery time . Just had a colonscopy without sedation and it a breeze in and out in 1 hour flat. some discomfort NOT pain. if you have the B@#$s do it no recovery time .

]]> http://blogmaverick.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-52081 joseph Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:03:36 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-52081 Thanks for the post, even though i read this after i had mine done, i t was very similar to the way you described it. if i had known i woul have had it done sooner. the worst part about this is the laxative you have to take the night before. even the fasting for 24 hrs gives you some perspective on life how obsessed we are with food. Thanks for the post, even though i read this after i had mine done, i
t was very similar to the way you described it. if i had known i woul
have had it done sooner. the worst part about this is the laxative
you have to take the night before. even the fasting for 24 hrs gives
you some perspective on life how obsessed we are with food.

]]> http://blogmaverick.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-32848 Celeste Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:18:25 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/06/14/my-colonoscopy/#comment-32848 I go in for my colonoscopy tomorrow...thank you for helping me to not get completely freaked out! I go in for my colonoscopy tomorrow…thank you for helping me to not get completely freaked out!

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