Re: How to make a second colonoscopy sucessful?
it all depends what the problem was. typically the problem with females and not being able to reach the cecum is adhesions secondary to hysterectomy/c-s or liposuction/abdplasty, or just a redudant colon by anatomy.
what my doctors usually do for patients with this problem is:
1. split dosing prep with 2+ days clear liquids
2. send to the hospital to get general anesthesia
3. peds scope
they should give you enough medication to where you are comfortable and have no recollection of the procedure. i know alot of docs heavily rely on versed as an amnestic and sometimes it does not work out that way.
virtual colons are cool, but theres no point in getting one atleast i dont think because it cant detect small polyps or ulcers, and if there is an area that needs a bx or a polyp removal, you have to have a traditional colon anyway.
talk to your GI about it. there is definately steps to take to make your next colonoscopy more comfortable for you as well as reach the cecum.
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