Anyone On Here Here Had An Endoscopy?

[kloofnek]

I am having an Endoscopy next Wed and started the low fibre diet today one has to have four days prior .
Can anyone tell me what they ate apart from the stuff stated in the info.which the hospital gave me.
Only white meat,fish and potaI toes is sooo boring!!!
Thank You

[rockyracoon]

I've had four endoscopies (but through the mouth not the other way). I didn't need to any particular diet except nil by mouth for 6 hours before the procedure.

[rockyracoon]

This might help

http://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/resources/patient-information/nutrition-and-dietetics/low-fibre-diet.pdf

[kloofnek]

Yhank you.I have to eat this low fibre diet for four days then on the fifth have this liquid I have to drink over the course of a few hours.
I must admit to be nervous about the procedure.I am anemic which a very low deficiency...but they want to check it out

[sunny-dave]

kloofnek - it's not a nice procedure, but it is not as bad as you probably fear - the staff will be as kind/gentle as possible.

Just tell them if you have are unhappy at any point & they'll do whatever they can to help.

[kloofnek]

Just read the link you gave me,and it looks like I can eat "nice"things.
The booklet I have says I am not allowed :food containing fruit and vegetables,nuts, and pulses.

Can eat:white meat,white fish{grilles or poached},skinless chicken,white rice,white potaoes,mashed or boiled,white bread, butter,margarine,shredless marmalade plus certain cereals

[kloofnek]

Jackdaw,I like your joke.one has to try and see the funny side of things to eliminate the fear.
Sunny-Dave,thank you for your kind words of assurance
And to you ,rocky for your useful info.

[mikey4444]

Yes, about 15 years ago. It wasn't the best fun I have ever had, face down with my ass in the air. Best avoided if possible.

[Jackdaw33]

LOL @ Mikey. I'm just trying to picture it.

[Tilly2]

Mikey, I think you lie on your side with your knees tucked up now.

[kloofnek]

The specialist told me,I would be given paper shorts with a hole in to save my dignity...makes me smile to think about it.

[mikey4444]

Sorry Kloofnek....hope I haven't spoiled your serious thread.

[mikey4444]

Tilly....ooh...perhaps it wasn't a endoscopy after all then.

[kloofnek]

Not at all Mikey

[donny48]

Yes ,Milly, that is the position as I am unfortunately able to confirm.

[mikey4444]

Its a bit off-putting when the chap says......"don't worry, you will just feel a little discomfit ! " and then proceeds to insert something the size of a microphone stand up your back passage.

[kloofnek]

Oh Lord,what have I let myself in for!!!!
I only went to the doc cos I was itching on my arms and shoulders...now my dignity is being taken away.

[Bazile]

Yes - i had one of the colon

I was watching the monitor and said to the Consultant - whats those ?

Lol - i mean - what else could it have been ?

Depends what type you are having
The only not nice part as i recall was having to take laxatives not long before the procedure

( sorry if you are having your fish n chips , supper )