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Hi i have Pan Colitis....Ulcerative colitis of the entire bowel x

Hi @disneyqueen,how are you doing today? 
Im so sorry to read that other people have been getting you down. Did you decide to go ahead with the procedure to get the polyps removed? I know you were not sure what to do what with covid being a risk. 

I really hope ur not feeling too low. I saw you said it's coming up to your dad's anniversary too, that's hard.

I'm always here xx

Thank you so much for replying. The procedure is on Tuesday . I had my covid vaccine last night. Not sure if I should get the procedure done. I had a covid test done today which was required before you have a procedure. I'm worried and unsure what to do.

yes my dads memorial comes up next month and it was on my sons birthday too. It will be tough

thank you for listening 

It's a difficult decision. A friend of mine had a hospital procedure last week and was worried but she was reassured by the staff regarding safety within hospitals and the fact that staff are also now vaccinated. 
That said, I totally understand your concerns. Is it something you can discuss with your family to help you make a decision ? 
 

You are right. I feel I should go and get it over with but feel worried

I have a couple of days to think xx

my friend went to visit her husband in the hospital as he was close to passing and 4 days later she got covid and that scared . Hopefully I will will be reassured by the hospital staff on Monday 

thank you for the support x 

have a good weekend

Hey! I have been experiencing the same symptoms and last year after the colonoscopy I was diagnosed with proctitis. Reading this thread I can see other people had the same outcome. It's easily treated with a suppository (Pentasa / Mesalazine) and it goes away... but it does come back! For example it just came back to me recently so I might have to go back on the Pentasa for a longer period. Best thing to do is to speak with your GP and if they think it's the case book a colonoscopy to be sure! But overall I wouldn't panic. I am your age and I feel like we've probably got a similar issue! 

It's a very worrying time so it's completely understandable. 

I would think about it as you say and see how you feel.

I hope your Sunday is going well. Always here x

PS hoping to get my results tomorrow. Still no blood so I do feel positive about that 

Thanks for replying

my Sunday is great so far. I opened birthday presents with the kids( it's not until tomorrow  but they live in USA so we did it altogether) please let me know your results tomorrow. Good luck we will be thinking about you x

Ah that sounds so perfect! 
Thanks so much, will let you know x

Good luck 

speak tomorrow 

Good luck both of you xx 

All the best, 

Jem 

Good luck both of you xx 

All the best, 

Jem 

Thank you 

I'll let you know what happens x

Thanks Gem.

Your colonoscopy is on the 3rd I just read from earlier post. How are you feeling about it? My daughter had one when she was early 20's, she was anxious but it went ok she said. It's natural to be nervous about these sort of things.

Thanks for the support all. I will let you know my results x

Yes I am anxious, I am starting the strict diet today, just not looking forward to the actual procedure itself. 

Thank you both x 

Is Lime Cordial okay to drink before a colonoscopy? 

Good luck for your test. Everything will be ok 

I will do my procedure on 22 nd now 

Hi [@jemstone123]‍ 

Sorry don't know the answer to your question, hope you managed to find out though? 

Hope you are not feeling too anxious today re your procedure. Hope it goes well on Wednesday  X

Thank you! :)  my appointment is at 10am today and I have to say that bowel prep was a challenge! I am surviving off 4 hours kip and I was sick twice from drinking two litres in one night... I am just awaiting for my dad to pick me up to take me over to the hospital.

I am still quite anxious though, don't like anything unfamiliar haha. 

How are you?.

All the best, 

Jem x

Morning! Please let me know how you are. Poor you, you must be exhausted. You can rest later. All over soon!

I am ok thanks, no results still ! But stools are normal so I am hoping all is ok. Just trying to contact docs now.

Speak soon x

Good Morning to you both.

My first Colonoscopy experience went okay and I am now feeling better that I've got it all over with to be honest. I wanted to update everyone how it went to help anyone else who is feeling anxious about getting one..

I was anxious and I had to wait 2 hours before I was seen, which didn't help because this just made my anxiety worse. I guess things always take longer due to Covid and the appointments were delayed due to other procedures taking longer. So be prepared for a wait longer than your appointment time. I have to say the bowel prep was harder than the procedure in my experience, if you have a morning appointment be prepared to drink two litres of bowel prep the evening before. 

I was still anxious all the way to the room where it was to be done, however, the nurses (team) were brilliant in settling me and I did have sedation but It just felt like nothing had gone into my system, I felt exactly the same, the most uncomfortable bit was the rectal examination before they inserted the scope, apart from mild cramping it was painless. I ended up watching the screen and asking 'what everything was'.  It lasted 20 minutes as I had a good bowel prep. (make sure you drink all the Moviprep alongside alot of clear water - ironically) 

They took 14 biopsies which felt like a weird tug in places. 

My results: Mild patchy colonic inflammation in three areas of the colon.

I am now awaiting the results of my biopsies which may take upto 6 weeks. 

I hope that helps anyone who is waiting for a Colonoscopy at the moment. 

All the best, 

Jem

Hi I'm so glad it's all over for you and you are ok. You are braver than me I hid my head in my arm lol

one step down now and then wait for results. All will be ok. My test is on 23 rd now and then we go from there. 
I agree the prep is the worst. Get in touch if you need to chat more 

so so glad you got through it ok 

xxx