Colonoscopy after Esophagectomy
Has anyone had to have a colonoscopy after having an esophagectomy? Any suggestions on how to get through the gallon of liquid prep would be greatly appreciated.JoAnn
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I wonder if I can put the fluid through my j-tube goes straight into my intestines. Anyone know if that is possible?JoAnn
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I had a colonoscopy last June, a little over 2 years after my esophagectomy. My GI doc had me do a 2-day prep, so I didn't have to drink the gallon of prep. I had 2 small bottles of magnesium citrate...
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Thanks for the suggestion. I just found out I could put the golightly through my j-tube so I won't have to drink it. Did tell me to be on the toilet when I do because it is going straight into the...
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Dear JoAnn:Offhand, my first remark would be, “Surely your doctor jests?” Not being a medical person, but having consumed a gallon of “Golytely” in preparation for a colonoscopy recently myself, it is...
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Wow I had no idea there were so many different options. I was told to do the best I could with the golytley and my j-tube. After reading all of your information I am going to call the doctor and see...
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I just scheduled my 2nd colonoscopy. I'm 13 months post-MIE but it's been 10 years since my 1st colonoscopy, and my GI doc said it's time. I decided the day I learned I have EC to pick the best medical...
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Called my doctor's office and talked to his nurse. No longer going with the golytely after talking to her and explaining my situation. I now have to use Citrate Magnesium and 2 fleet enemas. Much...
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I had a colonoscopy one year after esophagectomy and did the traditional 64 ounces of Gatorade with powder. It was no different than the same procedure a couple of years before EC.
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In reply to Colonoscopy after EsophagectomyI had a colonoscopy last June, a little over 2 years after my esophagectomy. My GI doc had me do a 2-day prep, so I didn't have to drink the gallon of prep. I...
View ArticleThanks Melinda
In reply to ColonoscopyThanks for the suggestion. I just found out I could put the golightly through my j-tube so I won't have to drink it. Did tell me to be on the toilet when I do because it is going...
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In reply to Thanks Melinda Dear JoAnn:Offhand, my first remark would be, “Surely your doctor jests?” Not being a medical person, but having consumed a gallon of “Golytely” in preparation for a...
View ArticleThanks Flo
In reply to JoAnn~Did U know there R alternatives~Mayo has one w/only pills!Wow I had no idea there were so many different options. I was told to do the best I could with the golytley and my j-tube....
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In reply to JoAnn~Did U know there R alternatives~Mayo has one w/only pills!Please tell us more about yourself and what brought you to this site.Log in or register to post comments
View ArticleColonoscopy II
In reply to ColonoscopyI just scheduled my 2nd colonoscopy. I'm 13 months post-MIE but it's been 10 years since my 1st colonoscopy, and my GI doc said it's time. I decided the day I learned I have EC...
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In reply to Colonoscopy IICalled my doctor's office and talked to his nurse. No longer going with the golytely after talking to her and explaining my situation. I now have to use Citrate Magnesium and...
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In reply to Colonoscopy after EsophagectomyI had a colonoscopy one year after esophagectomy and did the traditional 64 ounces of Gatorade with powder. It was no different than the same procedure a...
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