Capsule endoscopy patency test

[GrandmaDylan]

My consultant has referred me for a capsule endoscopy but because there are adhesions and a resolving blockage in the bowel I have to swallow a patency capsule in case it gets stuck in the bowel. I was booked in for the 31st Oct for a pre op. I rang the endoscopy suite to ask what it involved and she asked if I could go in tomorrow for it!!! Apparently I will swollow the patency capsule then on Thursday I will have to have an xray to make sure it's not stuck 😵 If it has made it out I will go on monday for the real deal. I was ok with this till she told me that I will have to take the bowel prep again. I am quite tough and have been fine with various needles, operations etc. (I've even taken my own stitches out) but I turn into a big baby if something tastes nasty 😭 The last time I had to have a glass of juice to hand and an ice lolly...pathetic!

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Poor debs..😢 you are really being put through the mill arent you. Lets hope irs worth it - im sure it will be 👍

Good luck, get that drink and lolly ready and let us know how you get on.

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[Brett11]

Is that the moviprep stuff?

I didn’t mind it?

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But brett you’re unique....

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Hmm why has this been posted here??? I replied against one of your other makes me smile comments Brett....

[Jillymo]

I sympathize with you because I am being screened for a bowel problem too. I was up the hospital only yesterday having a TC scan with contrast.

After a visit to A&E an x-ray taken showed looping of my bowel and an enlarged heart. The comments questioned a blockage or a rupture ! 😧

I dont blame you having an ice lolly and juice at hand that prep is horrid. 😜

I'm booked in to see the Gi and liver specialist next month because I have an enlarged liver. I do hope you get on ok and manage to get this capsule thing down without gagging. I shall be thinking of you.

Let us know how you get on. 😘

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Hi jilly looks like a not very nice time for you. Hope you’re coping. Good luck

Miles

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[pip-lit in reply to Jillymo]

Hi, I'm too up for a capsule endoscopy shortly. Like you I hate the gunk they use to clear you out. It's good to know what the procedure is though. I'll keep my fingers crossed for yours. all the very best.

[GrandmaDylan in reply to Jillymo]

Hi jilly, it sounds like you're having a nightmare time. It must have been a terrible shock to be told that your heart is enlarged. I was diagnosed with SVT before all this other stuff came to light. I was offered ablation of my heart which I politely declined 😳. It's true what they say getting older aint for sissies. Take care. Deb

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Hi

I hope everything goes ok for you. I know what you mean re bowel prep, it's disgusting!!! Love and hugs Lynne xxxx

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Dear GrandmaDylan,

Hope everything has gone well for you.

Mary