I am caregiver for my paraplegic sibling. He needs a colonoscopy. He has no bowel or bladder control. So the prep day will be a challenge. Can you offer advice if you have been through this procedure. How do I keep him clean and not lose my mind?????
Do they expect you to do this for your brother? That would be going above and beyond helping!
Please ask them what they can provide to help your brother. Make sure that you say that you can’t possibly do this at home.
I don’t know why he needs a colonoscopy, but couldn’t something less invasive be tried first?? Like the poop check thing you put in the mail?
Discuss the situation with the Doctor that referred for colonoscopy.
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Your brother can be admitted and the prep done.
BUT...I hate to ask...
I have a few questions.
How old is your brother? Is there a risk of colon cancer? the biggie question..What would his course of treatment be if he were diagnosed with cancer?
If he would elect to have surgery and go through treatment what would the prognosis actually be?
If the prognosis is poor or if he would elect to decline treatment why go through the testing?
Me, I'm not so keen on living to 100.
I have the option to refuse.
And, my goodness you should not be the one doing that.
Is he on blood thinners? Have heart disease? These things would prevent a safe procedure.
Some drs just are not thinking 🤔
Best of luck.