Colonoscopy, gastroscopy, rubbish partner and feel rubbish

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Probably more of a moan because I'm feeling sorry for myself.
Having a gastrocopy and colonoscopy at 1pm today. The prep was the most hideous thing ever, I've been awake all night. Had to wake at 6am for the prep, couldn't finish it all because I was going to vomit. Spent an hour in bed shivering and trying not to be sick. Leaving for hospital in 3 hours and I'm dreading all the tubes as I'm still using the toilet and feel really sick. I'm really thirsty, having stomach pains and exhausted.

My son woke at 7am. "Partner" fast asleep in bed. My 5 year old has informed me that as soon as his dad picks me up, he's taking him to his dad's. I'm having sedation and not supposed to be left for 24 hrs, so that'll be an arguement. He hates me. I'm so miserable. I'm assuming I'll be ok home alone after sedation, he'll pick me up, so I'll just tell the hospital he's staying with me.

Do not go on the tube there. Get a taxi. I’ve had a colonoscopy and endoscopy at the same time and there is no way I would have been able to go on the tube.

Be honest with the hospital and tell them you don’t have anyone at home. They’ll keep you in to monitor you until you’re safe.

I had a very similar experience with my now ex - partly why he’s an ex!

I’m confused- partner- where is he going to be? Why can’t he take you to appt and from and why won’t he be there after?
sons dad- taking him to sons grandads? What’s that got to do with today?

Sorry you feel bad and I hope the procedure is over smoothly… just say you don’t feel well and her looked after for a while there in hospital!

Sorry I've obviously really confused things...tired and dizzy after all the laxatives.

I'm not going on a tube...I'm dreading tubes in me because I feel really sick and still pooing! Not sure how ill cope.

Partner is at least taking me to hospital and picking me up but has told our son he is taking him to his dad's house 45 mins away after collecting me from the hospital. He'll be leaving me on my own because he can't be away from his dad's house for more than a few days. He's horrible to me anyway but I feel so let down. I'm just going to pretend to the hospital that I'll have someone with me. I'm assuming the chance of me passing out are slim!

Hi OP - I had sedation for a gastroscopy this week (3rd one over a few years) and was fine at home for the 24 hours afterwards. As long as you have someone collecting you from the hospital you'll be ok. The sedation sends me to sleep every time so I don't notice any tubes. Sorry about your rubbish partner.

@LetThereBeLove thank you for your reassurance. Hoping i will fall asleep. I'm soooo dehydrated and thirsty! I just want to drink!

I hope the procedure goes well and that you can soon rehydrate and rest.

As for the “partner”, that’s something to review as a priority as you recover. When someone shows you who you are, you need to take account of it. Is this how you want to live the rest of your life?