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kerry · #16 02-18-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by djugurba

I had one two weeks ago. There was no Anesthesiologist - and not even a Nurse Anesthetist - just an RN who gave some sort of sedative. I was awake for the procedure but woozy- did get to peek up at the monitor and see that contrary to popular belief, I am not full of ...it. It was outpatient, even though they took biopsies. The procedure itself was nothing- don't worry about it at all- very simple and not uncomfortable or irritating or really noticeable.

FYI, depending on what they're doing, your bowel prep is the difficult part- mine involved drinking 4 litres of electrolyte over the course of a few hours, which eventually passes through your system without changing in appearance. You're clean throughout. I couldn't choke it all down, so I got Magnesium Citrate in place of the last litre. It was far better tasting, had a slightly sparkling fizziness, and again made it all the way through me without changing appearance. If it's an option, I'd go for the Mag. Citrate directly rather than trying to drink the nasty electrolyte again.

Haven't got the bill yet, but I believe it will be covered by my insurance completely.

I didn't know that Magnesium Citrate was an option. The stuff I was drinking was vile. I second Djugrba on this. The prep kit was pretty expensive. ($60?)

My co-pay was $450 and the insurance paid less than $200 on top of that. I think I got ripped off. They charged the surgical co-pay despite the fact that plan states it is covered as a screening test. My written protest was to no avail.
I believe the insurance company has no incentive to reduce co-pays for colonoscopies because the onset of colon cancer is typically in a person's 70's, long after the insurance company is responsible for the bills since Medicare has taken over.

TX76513 · #17 02-18-2008, 11:01 AM

Just happen to have that handy since I am doing taxes. It was $540 last year here.

Dee8go · #18 02-18-2008, 04:46 PM

I had one done a couple of years ago. They gave me MAC. It was the best nap I've had in years!

Botnst · #19 02-18-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TX76513

Just happen to have that handy since I am doing taxes. It was $540 last year here.

Two peeps up the poop-chute.

Dee8go · #20 02-19-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kerry

I don't see any need for an anaesthesiologist for a colonoscopy. I've seen prices for a colonoscopy from $800-3400. My only complaint when I had one done recently was they gave me some kind of drug to relax me. I found it distracting and unnecessary. It's my understanding that age 50 is the year to have one done.

You found having a tube rammed up your butt to be distracting?

That's odd . . .

. . . Oh, did you mean the anesthesia?