Question:
Should I get a scope?
I am almost 4 years post op. I have been having problems with constipation for the past few weeks. It worries me because it just kinda started all of the sudden. I never really feel "emptied out" and my upper abdomen fells a little bloated, no pain though. I went to my Dr., and he said to take Colace, but I seamed fine to him. He said if I'm worried about it, I could have a scope done if I wanted to. I am still the same after taking Colace. It makes me wonder if I could have a partial bowel blockage or something? Should I get a scope done? I'm scared of getting a scope because of all the complications I had from the initial surgery. Any Ideas? Also, about what is the cost of a scope? Thanks. — [Deactivated Member] (posted on October 28, 2005)
October 28, 2005
I am haveing my WLS on Tuesday, so I can not give you a answer on that. But
I can tell you I had the Scope last week a it was a peace of Cake no pun
intended. My insurance covered mine as it was not linked with weight loss.
I had been having stomach problems. Do you stll have your GB or did they
take it out? Will keep you in our prayers. Good Luck Elaine
— ekmeadows
October 28, 2005
I do still have my gall bladder. I havn't had any pain, so I didn't think
it could be gall bladder problems.
— [Deactivated Member]
October 28, 2005
How is your fiber intake?Water?Have you started taking any new
vitamins/iron/calcium or an improved product? Sometimes formulas are
changed and they will cause constipation.If all of those things are ok then
definitely get the scope.The reason I suggested the above is because if
there is no problem (scope wise) those will be the things to check first
otherwise you are worrying about the scope for nothing.
— 1968 Loser
October 28, 2005
I've had three scopes...they are nothing, don't worry about it. As for how
you feel, I've felt the same thing off and on for a year or so. My doctors
don't seem concerned either, and I haven't had any major issues with it.
Good luck.
— RebeccaP
October 28, 2005
Check your insurance policy. It's for a medical reason and it shouldn't
cost you any more that just a co-pay. The cost of peace of mind -- you
can't put a price on it. Continue worry will only cost more -- anxiety,
ulcers - and other stuff.
— the7thdean
October 28, 2005
Concerning the scope... I was terrified! I went through many tests drinking
the most vile chalkie "bleeping" stuff you can imagine, xrays,
MRI's... ect for the stomach pain I had last year. I ended up having the
scope anyway. :( Now I'm sorry I just did'nt have that in the first
place! They gave me something in my IV... I said a few words to the
doctor... and then I woke up. I don't remember going to sleep or anything
else. I've been through alot of medical proceedures in my life. I'm still
amazed that that "feared scope" was one, if not, the easiest
thing. If the scope is what is needed to find out your problem... DO IT!
Don't wait until you are in a major health crisis. Good luck. :)
— Danmark
October 29, 2005
I had a terrible problem with constipation/ impaction after my surgery.
The best thing is to take you Colace every day (take two if it is not
working) and also make sure you get enough fiber. I sprinkle flax seed on
my morning yogurt, and eat lettuce and veggies every day. I also found
that having some fat helped lubricate my stools, so you should have a
handful of almonds every day.
— Novashannon
October 29, 2005
Hi,
I was having some problems also, my husband is taking fish oil capsules for
heart health. I begin taking them also several a day. I have never been so
regular! Try itbefore the scope , it will not hurt. I've had one of those
before my gallbadder was removed a year after my wls. and it is not bad
the feeling of embarrassment are what is the worst. They sedate you so you
don''t even know what's going on, you wake up and it's over. Please do
something though consipation can lead to full blockage and thats not
good!!!
Rebecca
— nube41
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