OH GEEZ!!! Dang nab it!

I have had numerous coloscopies and no they don't have any problem at all with you being on your period. My last one was in April and I was on my period then. I just told them that I was and they said no problem. I can't wear tampons so they just gave me a pad to wear afterwards.

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Posted 11/10/2007 9:00 AM (GMT -7)

Red:

Really? I am happy to hear they did it anyway----I just want to move forward with trying to figure out what's wrong (if anything)---

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Posted 11/10/2007 4:05 PM (GMT -7)

Yes, even though you have your period, they will do the colonoscopy. I told the nurses my "problem" when I arrived and they said not to worry, it happens often. I kept my undies and a pad on while in the holding area - I never use tampons anyway. When the time came for the procedure, I went to sleep laying on my side - they did the necessary to get my undies out of the way and when I woke up they had replaced my pad with a fresh one. They said it happens often. I was mortified and embarrassed, but to them it was just another day. I would suggest wearing a pad that day and I'm pretty sure your physician would agree. However, if you call your doctor's office and ask which is better tampon or pad, you will have the correct answer. I hope I don't gross anyone out, but just some food for thought - if you wear a tampon during the cleanout procedure, you're going to have a really disgusting string, not to mention that with the cleanout diarrhea and cramps you might be a bit uncomfortable with that inside.

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Posted 11/11/2007 12:08 PM (GMT -7)

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Posted 11/11/2007 1:01 PM (GMT -7)

I will let everyone know what I find out! Thanks everyone!

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Posted 11/12/2007 2:53 PM (GMT -7)

There shouldn't be any problem whatsoever with this. They are two separate "systems," so to speak...so you can rest assured they will still go ahead with the procedure. And don't be embarrassed - your GI has seen worse than a little Aunt Flo!

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Posted 11/12/2007 5:07 PM (GMT -7)

Sarita: LOL---love your statement about 'your GI has seen worse than a little Aunt Flo"---gotta love it! Thanks for making me smile! ;)
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Posted 3/18/2017 8:49 AM (GMT -7)

Just curious, I had a Nissen Fundoplication last week. Is little burps normal after thw procedure because it's really worrying me.

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