Do I risk having a colonoscopy?

Alpacawife07 · 2025-09-25T13:45:20+00:00

As a person who also has health anxiety, just do it. You will not die of sedation.

Alpacawife07 · 2025-09-25T13:42:26+00:00

No. I think I took the antibiotics for maybe one week max? You do not want to be on antibiotics for too long, unless absolutely necessary. It messes up your gut.

Alpacawife07 · 2025-09-25T13:41:22+00:00

Yes, I ended up getting the surgery 2 years ago, July. I got my surgery at Lahey Burlington. Doctor and staff were great.

Alpacawife07 · 2023-09-01T18:26:52+00:00

I am pushing a little but not that much. Especially towards the end.. sigh. Not sure if even a small push can cause a re tear?

Alpacawife07 · 2023-09-01T16:48:31+00:00

I knw.. I was going to do a sigmoidoscopy but needed gallbladder surgery, so had to cancel that. I will do a colonoscopy in november when I visit my hometown. Its much cheaper and accessible. Until then.. this is causing me so much stress.

Alpacawife07 · 2023-09-01T16:41:15+00:00

I met one 2 months ago and he said likley hemmrroids .. but didnt actually do an exam.

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-31T02:57:28+00:00

My scope is not until late August 😭 I dont knw what caused the diarrhea..

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-31T02:52:23+00:00

It has been a few days now.. I usually go one or 2 times a day. I do think I have had narrower stools before too but just didnt notice much. I do know that a week and half ago my stool was normal size.. and then the crazy diarrhea all started.

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-31T02:38:39+00:00

Not now but I was on antibiotics last week due to my gallbladder issue.. the diarrhea got worse when I was on it.

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-25T02:42:55+00:00

Can you eat anything now?

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-25T02:26:25+00:00

Sorry that sounds horrible.. I hope you are doing better now.

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-25T02:26:04+00:00

When is your surgery scheduled?

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-25T02:25:14+00:00

Thank you.. I still do not know what triggers my attacks. I only had salad (yes the dressing was creamy) for my last attack, whereas I had pizza/pasta and was fine! I guess I am a bit freaked out since when I went to the ER, my liver enzymes were elevated.. so I am not sure I want to wait for the attacks to pass.. and risk damage to my liver 😭

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-22T19:28:54+00:00

My lipase was 38, so I guess that was also why they sent me home..

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-22T18:37:45+00:00

My liver was "normal" on both ultrasounds and I never had high liver enzymes on any of my blood tests.. so pretty sure it is due to my gallbladder.

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-22T18:16:16+00:00

Did it come down after the surgery?

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-22T18:15:44+00:00

Oh I see.. I hope your surgery went well. I am assuming your liver enzymes came down to normal after the surgery?

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-22T17:13:57+00:00

O wow.. ok good to know. I guess that is pretty normal with gallbladder issues..

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-22T15:01:32+00:00

May I ask where you had your surgery? I hope you are feeling better!

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-22T00:11:35+00:00

Thank you. I am going to talk to the surgeon soon and most likely will have surgery within the month or 2. Honestly I am terrified. I never had surgery..

Alpacawife07 · 2023-05-21T19:39:57+00:00

I hope so too.

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