Colonoscopy Prep with a Loop Ileostomy - Advice Needed

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humdrummer123
Nov 08, 2024 9:05 am

I have a loop ileostomy and a colonoscopy tomorrow. The surgeon's secretary gave me bisacodyl and told me to take it this evening, but he told me my prep isn't like a "normal" cleansing for the procedure. I'm hesitant to take it because of the possibility of extreme dehydration and think she made a mistake. Any ideas or input would be appreciated.

lorgriffin
Nov 08, 2024 1:22 pm

I recently had a colonoscopy before having my ileostomy reversed and didn't need prep, just an enema before the procedure. I would double-check with the secretary as it may just have been advised as standard procedure.

Posted by: Brooklyn kara
Nervous but excited about tomorrow. I have been reading some of the threads here and am brand new to the site. I am grateful to have had the ileostomy so my body had a chance to heal but am truly hoping all goes well with the operation and future.

I have a collapsed disk in my back and sleeping on it for the past 7 months because of the bag has caused me constant daily excruciating pain. I haven't slept through the night and have had so many accidents.

I am so glad I found this site. Gained so much information so I am much better prepared for what happens post operation and what worked for people diet and supplement (fiber) wise. Thank you for that.
ron in mich
Nov 08, 2024 1:34 pm

Hi HD, just drink clear fluids, OJ, tea, nothing with red or purple coloring; maybe chicken broth for a day should clean you out.

infinitycastle52777
Nov 08, 2024 2:14 pm

I have an ileostomy and I didn't even have to do an enema before my procedure. Didn't have to do anything. Just show up. 

humdrummer123
Nov 08, 2024 3:32 pm

Thank you and congratulations on the reversal surgery. On a side note... were you doing therapy prior to medical complications? I have never done it, but many people are recommending it and have definitely slipped into some challenging emotional states/depression.

 

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lorgriffin
Nov 08, 2024 7:13 pm

I'm just starting it now. I wanted to wait until I knew if the reversal would happen or not. I've had three major surgeries in three months: the first one was planned, the second was an emergency as the bowel had leaked and perforated, and the third was the reversal. I definitely have had some really dark days, and if you can go to therapy, it's worth it.