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HariSeldon

(512 posts) Sat Nov 11, 2023, 12:08 PM Nov 2023

Has anyone had a colonoscopy at UC Irvine lately?

I read a Forbes article from a few years ago (an interview with Dr. Samarasena) that they were researching doing a less restrictive preparatory diet and I'm wondering what that's like and whether it would be worth the additional inconvenience to go there for mine?

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Has anyone had a colonoscopy at UC Irvine lately? (Original Post) HariSeldon Nov 2023 OP

Much better procedure northlake9 Nov 2023 #1

Good to hear, glad some org at least is trying HariSeldon Nov 2023 #2

Things changed here a few years ago unc70 Nov 2023 #3

northlake9

(65 posts)

1. Much better procedure

Reply to HariSeldon (Original post)

Sat Nov 11, 2023, 12:12 PM

Nov 2023

A better, more balanced approach. Less stress and less discomfort.

HariSeldon

(512 posts)

2. Good to hear, glad some org at least is trying

Reply to northlake9 (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 11, 2023, 12:20 PM

Nov 2023

I'd love to hear more...Irvine is a fair distance for me. Of course no matter who I go to, there's the colon cleanse, but what is UC Irvine's prep diet like now? The best I could find near me is a whole week of low fiber diet, which is basically food I never eat. I worry about doing it for so long.

unc70

(6,332 posts)

3. Things changed here a few years ago

Reply to HariSeldon (Original post)

Sat Nov 11, 2023, 12:24 PM

Nov 2023

I don't know if it is a similar change, but with my last one three years ago the prep was considerably different, not as harsh. This was at UNC Hospital. Will be doing another one just after Christmas.

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