Let me know when you hear 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

I have the same symptoms, did you ever get a diagnosis 

Hi both.

So glad Gemstone you have got it over and done with. It sounds like you were really looked after so that's good. How are you feeling now? I guess you felt very tired when you got home?  Sorry late replying so busy with work! 
My results came back normal I am so pleased and very fortunate indeed x

Hi [@disneyqueen]‍ 

How are you doing? I replied to Gemstone but now sure if you get the notification ! 
My results were clear . I'm very fortunate indeed. X

Oh I'm so happy for you. It must be a great relief for you. No I didn't get the notification. I miss quite a lot of messages I think because I'm rubbish at computers . That has really made my day. It's the best thing ever to hear that peoples tests are negative 

you have a great relaxing weekend xxx

Thanks, that's so kind of you, it really is a relief indeed.

How are you doing? Hope your weekend is relaxing xx 

Oh my goodness I'm so happy it's great need

i hope I find out what is going on now with me

i neeed to say sorry for not answering people my iPad is broken and I couldn't get on the chat

im so dorry

i want to congratulate everyone who has had negative tests and I'm so happy for them

to those who are still waiting for results and are worried I will be here to chat to

hopefully my iPad gets fixed I'm quite rubbish at all of this really x