Anesthesia, Ablation and Colonoscopy

[TazM]

I have my ablation date set and 2 weeks later I have a colonoscopy booked. I normally don't do we'll with the anesthesia and was wondering if 2 weeks between the two procedures is long enough. Thanks for your feedback.

[Ppiman]

Depending on the reason for it, I would ask the doctor about delaying the colonoscopy as it can be, on occasion, (as mine last one was...) very painful from colonic spasm.

Steve

[TazM in reply to Ppiman]

I hear you on that, I woke up from the sleepy juice while the procedure was still in progress.

[Ppiman in reply to TazM]

I’ve had a few - all without sedation and all “okay”. Last March… it taught me to take the sedation in future!

Steve

[mav7]

As Ppiman states, definitely delay the colonoscopy.

Has your cardiologist and gastroentologist coordinated between themselves for the colonoscopy ? Very important they do for anesthesia and anticoagulant decisions.

(pardon the bold, just wanted to emphasize)

[TazM in reply to mav7]

I was able to get in touch with the AFib clinic and they advised to postpone if the colonoscopy Dr. wants me to stop taking my blood thinner. They said I must stay on the blood thinner for a minimum of 4 weeks after the ablation. I've been waiting 2 years and 10 months for the ablation so it was an easy decision to postpone the colonoscopy. No worries about the bold text😀

[mav7]

Sounds great. Best to you !