Colonoscopy Prep and I can't stand it!

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Registered: 11-08-2004
Colonoscopy Prep and I can't stand it!
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Mon, 03-21-2005 - 4:05pm

I dislike myself for feeling so sorry for myself but here goes:
I'm feeling like I'm starving! How do people go without solid food for one whole day? I feel as though I'm being treated unfairly. Where is the fairness in this? Why can't they see around the food? Its 2005 for goodness sakes! Technology? Where is the technology?
I know I live in the USA and food is always around and I've only had to go without when I was very young due to my parents issues with money but I think that has made me more dependent on food and I can't seem to come to terms with not eating today! I feel so lousy.
I can't reschedule it.
Why can't I just get through this? Some people go without eating for days because they have no food/money etc. and here I am whining. Ugh I hate myself right now.

Will I survive this? Yes!
Will I give in and eat before tomorrow? No!

You've went through this and lived, right?

 


~Heidi~ Caribouhugs


 



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Heidi

see my pet rats below?  they are so cute and sweet.

 

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Registered: 10-14-2003
Mon, 03-21-2005 - 5:29pm

hi Heidi

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Registered: 11-08-2004
Mon, 03-21-2005 - 6:52pm
Thank you Wren.
Yep I've had chicken broth, green jello, apple juice, waters, black coffee etc. The chicken broth was good.
I'm feeling a bit better now...can't wait until this is over with though!!

Heidi

see my pet rats below?  they are so cute and sweet.

 

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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-14-2003
Mon, 03-21-2005 - 7:03pm

Look at this way

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Registered: 03-23-2003
Mon, 03-21-2005 - 8:47pm

Hey Heidi!


You are not alone!

 
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Registered: 11-08-2004
Tue, 03-22-2005 - 4:31pm

It went well! The worst part was the prep, and then maybe the iv. But I was out for both the upper and lower scopes and I woke up feeling tired but fine. The nurses and my doctor were great.
I have GERD and a spastic Colon. My doctor gave me two prescriptions, Ranitidine 300MG for the GERD and Dicyclomine 20MG for bloating and cramps.

I'm pleased I went through with this and happy to find out I don't have anything too serious.
:-)
Thanks for your helpful advice and well wishes.
:-)

Heidi

see my pet rats below?  they are so cute and sweet.

 

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Registered: 03-23-2003
Thu, 03-24-2005 - 8:13pm

Heidi!


All a spastic colon is, is IBS!

 
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Registered: 11-08-2004
Thu, 03-24-2005 - 9:19pm

Thanks Lynn. You have been so helpful. :-)

I hope your weekend is wonderful.

Heidi

see my pet rats below?  they are so cute and sweet.

 

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