diving after routine colonoscopy

divingabe · 7th February 2013, 21:56

Should one be able to do a dive in the 30meter range the following day after a routine colonoscopy provided all went according to plan?
Gabe

**DwayneJ** · 7th February 2013, 22:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by divingabe)

Should one be able to do a dive in the 30meter range the following day after a routine colonoscopy provided all went according to plan?
Gabe

They normally knock you out - IMHO, I would give it at least 24+ hours to clear the drugs out of your system. At least ask what drugs were administered to see if there are known issues and check with DAN. There are some BP medications which are known to increase the risk of deco illness.

tmccar1 · 7th February 2013, 23:35

It's usually Propofol used in that procedure if it helps. I'd find out for sure though.

Celia_E · 8th February 2013, 00:30

Half life of Propofol is usually 2-24 hrs, depending on how long you were under. For a routine colonoscopy I'd say the 2hrs are about right.
So if you want to go diving within 24 hrs you should be ok, unless you took other meds.

Dive safe,

Celia

dreamdive · 8th February 2013, 00:39

I don't think the anesthetic is an issue 24 hrs post administration (I am an anesthesiologist). But things to consider:

You had a bowel prep and are usually 2-4 liters behind fluids (i.e. a little dehydrated). I don't know how much IV fluids you have gotten during the procedure to offset the dehydration, but try to rehydrate 1-2 liters.

There is gas insufflation in your colon during the procedure. Unless you get that insufflated gas out, you may experiencing "gas pains". I mention this because
"pain" post-dive causes a knee-jerk reaction in some and they call it DCS.

Lastly, see how you feel before you dive! If you feel great, go for it.

Have a great one!!

Claudia

dreamdive · 8th February 2013, 00:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by DwayneJ)

They normally knock you out - IMHO, I would give it at least 24+ hours to clear the drugs out of your system. At least ask what drugs were administered to see if there are known issues and check with DAN. There are some BP medications which are known to increase the risk of deco illness.

Which ones? Curious and thanks!

**DwayneJ** · 8th February 2013, 01:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by dreamdive)

Which ones? Curious and thanks!

Bent!

**kwinter** · 8th February 2013, 02:17

Gabe - If you're really committed to dive the next day, ask your doc to do a barium enema instead. No sedation for that. Fun, fun, fun......

DepthCharge · 8th February 2013, 02:29

You don't need sedation for a colonoscopy either......
Later,
John

**diverreb** · 8th February 2013, 03:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by DepthCharge)

You don't need sedation for a colonoscopy either......
Later,
John

OUCH!

You don't need Novocain to get a cavity filled either, but it sure helps!!!!

Riche

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DwayneJ Dark, cold and wet. rEvo III Mini rMS rEvo III Standard hCCR Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 1,209	Re: diving after routine colonoscopy Quote: (Originally Posted by divingabe) Should one be able to do a dive in the 30meter range the following day after a routine colonoscopy provided all went according to plan? Gabe They normally knock you out - IMHO, I would give it at least 24+ hours to clear the drugs out of your system. At least ask what drugs were administered to see if there are known issues and check with DAN. There are some BP medications which are known to increase the risk of deco illness. Last edited by DwayneJ; 7th February 2013 at 22:05..
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tmccar1 Capt/Tech Instructor rEvo PRISM 1 (ret.), Oreck XL Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 292	diving after routine colonoscopy It's usually Propofol used in that procedure if it helps. I'd find out for sure though.
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8th February 2013, 00:30	#4 (permalink)
Celia_E Dept. of Redundancy Dept. Megalodon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Second star to the right, straight on 'til morning... Posts: 197	Re: diving after routine colonoscopy Half life of Propofol is usually 2-24 hrs, depending on how long you were under. For a routine colonoscopy I'd say the 2hrs are about right. So if you want to go diving within 24 hrs you should be ok, unless you took other meds. Dive safe, Celia
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8th February 2013, 00:39	#5 (permalink)
dreamdive RBW Member rEvo micro rMS rEvo mini, Optima Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 772	Re: diving after routine colonoscopy I don't think the anesthetic is an issue 24 hrs post administration (I am an anesthesiologist). But things to consider: You had a bowel prep and are usually 2-4 liters behind fluids (i.e. a little dehydrated). I don't know how much IV fluids you have gotten during the procedure to offset the dehydration, but try to rehydrate 1-2 liters. There is gas insufflation in your colon during the procedure. Unless you get that insufflated gas out, you may experiencing "gas pains". I mention this because "pain" post-dive causes a knee-jerk reaction in some and they call it DCS. Lastly, see how you feel before you dive! If you feel great, go for it. Have a great one!! Claudia
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dreamdive RBW Member rEvo micro rMS rEvo mini, Optima Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 772	Re: diving after routine colonoscopy Quote: (Originally Posted by DwayneJ) They normally knock you out - IMHO, I would give it at least 24+ hours to clear the drugs out of your system. At least ask what drugs were administered to see if there are known issues and check with DAN. There are some BP medications which are known to increase the risk of deco illness. Which ones? Curious and thanks!
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DwayneJ Dark, cold and wet. rEvo III Mini rMS rEvo III Standard hCCR Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 1,209	Re: diving after routine colonoscopy Quote: (Originally Posted by dreamdive) Which ones? Curious and thanks! Bent!
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kwinter Down to no good Optima GEM Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ - USA Posts: 1,514	Re: diving after routine colonoscopy Gabe - If you're really committed to dive the next day, ask your doc to do a barium enema instead. No sedation for that. Fun, fun, fun...... __________________ Ken Quote: (Originally Posted by Dsix36) Just remember that listening to an idiot such as myself may very well get your arse dead.
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DepthCharge New Member Hammered Inspiration GEM, DC55, AKA60 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: upstate NY & West Palm Beach Fl. Posts: 373	Re: diving after routine colonoscopy You don't need sedation for a colonoscopy either...... Later, John
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diverreb Richie Burr O2ptima FX Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 1,463	Re: diving after routine colonoscopy Quote: (Originally Posted by DepthCharge) You don't need sedation for a colonoscopy either...... Later, John OUCH! You don't need Novocain to get a cavity filled either, but it sure helps!!!! Riche __________________ Richie Burr.... Probing the Deep Blue Seas since 1966!
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