Question:
Is it safe to have a COLONOSCOPY after RNY Bypass?

   — My_Karma_03 (posted on August 21, 2009)

August 21, 2009
Can't speak for anyone else but myself. I had colonoscopy by my Dr. and everything went well.
   — tootsie52

August 21, 2009
Can't speak for anyone else but myself. I had colonoscopy by my Dr. and everything went well.
   — tootsie52

August 21, 2009
I didn't have any problems, but make sure the doctor who performs it is well informed of your RNY.
   — connie4815

August 21, 2009
I would just make sure the doctor who ordered it & the one doing it knows you had RNY Bypass surgery. I would also check with my WLS doctor as well.
   — Krisican2

August 22, 2009
The scope comes no-where near where you have been modified, so barring other issues, it should be perfectly safe to have a colonoscopy after an RnY.
   — hubarlow

August 22, 2009
Just had my second colonoscopy after RYN Gastric Bypass. The scope only goes a short way into the small intestine...not near the area where the bypass was done. It is safe. And easier to do the prep! LOL
   — Pat R.

August 24, 2009
Teh colon is not chenged by the RNY proceedure so other than the prep stuff it should be no problem
   — trible

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