Greg, A colonoscopy would be a last resort if you're not able to handle the prep either at home or if you were admitted.
I've had so many that I am not really sure whether it is seven or eight, but that's a lot. We have a really good system here at the Tampa VA, but they have it set up for high-level quadriplegic. The first time I did my colonoscopy I squeaked by with only two days in the hospital. Now it is considerably more if they are really doing it safely. If you really want to know what the prep is for us, I will detail it. I don't believe the majority of hospitals or insurance companies would do this properly. If you're able to sit on a stool chair, then you might be okay. I guess it depends on your level of injury. I am a C2-3 incomplete and do my bowel regimen in bed. They chose to leave me in bed during my prep work. Quadius On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 6:21 PM, greg <[email protected]> wrote: > I had some blood work done and there were a few issues. I've been on > Testosterone gel, but my level is still too low. So if my insurance covers it > I'll get a shot too ($540 if not covered). A bit anemic and borderline > diabetic. The big issue is my body is blow on blood. About 2 pints low. So > there might be a leak somewhere, stomach, intestines, etc. I have to go get > an upper GI and talk to a stomach doctor about getting an "alien anal probe". > I really do not want a colonoscopy. The prep for it is what I really do not > want to go through. Drinking the "clear out" juice. I'd almost think I'd need > to overnight it at the hospital. If I try taking it at home, just getting to > the appointment could be messy. I don't see how it can be done. Have any of > you had a colonoscopy since your injury? > G. > >
