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Colonoscopy yesterday

hondagirl — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 16:46:17 GMT

This is my second one in six months... Dr. had a hard time getting a polyp out last time and this was a repeat performance. Sort of remembred how nasty Supprep is and again had a hard time drinking that horrible disgusting taste... I mixed it with Brisk icetea and that did not kill the taste... Chewed gum and ate caramel candy...Apple juice and white grape too.

The first prep was at 4pm and the second at 9pm... Well the second was harder and nausea set in really bad... Made it through the procedure and 2 precancer polyps were removed...Thank godness. Dr. wants to see me in a year becuase of the polyps - this time he will give me nausea pills - anything to help...

Re: Colonoscopy yesterday

I am still oxox — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:04:42 GMT

Hubby was on liquids the day before and did his prep at 7 pm and 3 am, yes 3 am, what a lovely way to start his day

Re: Colonoscopy yesterday

AspenGrove — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:13:16 GMT

@hondagirl, when I had my first colonoscopy, my doctor referred me (someone with a queasy stomach) to a top notch gastro in the area who uses what they call the "easy prep." It consists of a couple of laxative pills followed by mixing flavorless Miralax into water or tea or Gatorade or CrystalLight-type mixes. Since sugary sweet and artificial sweetener drinks are never my choice, I just mix the Miralax in water. So, the prep consists of drinking what tastes like 8 glasses of water. That's it! So easy. And, according to the gastro, studies have shown that the "easy prep"method actually works better to clean out the colon than the icky tasting prescription prep. My gastro said that more and more of her colleagues have switched to the easy prep because of that. I've done that same easy prep for the multiple colonoscopies I've had and it has never been a problem for me at all. So, I encourage you to talk with your gastro about doing the easy prep method the next time.

Re: Colonoscopy yesterday

hckynut — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:25:35 GMT

@hondagirl

Never had that before any of my 20 Colon Procedures. Before each procedure I had to drink a gallon on GoLytley/NuLytely, same ingredients but more flavors that change nothing.

What I read about Supprep, at least you are drinking 32oz less, and aren't required to do it in 4 hours or less. Sorry it is tough for you to handle, my 20 gallons wasn't much fun either.

Look at the Optimistic/Good side, you drink a quart less/over more time, and the doctor removed what would have been a possible deadly type of cancer.

GoLytely was not my biggest issue, that was the fact after each procedure they had not located my bleeding. So!! Back for a repeat in 3days/another in 3 days and on and on we go. Was I Optimistic each time? Yes, optimism was/is my best friend. Looking at the negatives would have done nothing for, and for you seems to override your positives.

Hope your visit next year is more pleasant and optimistic for you.

hckynut(john)

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hondagirl — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:49:27 GMT

I can't handle that Supprep again...The second dose is worse because the stomach is already hating this prep and not only is the nausea bad but the chills and freezing starts.. I had two robes on and could not warm up... How could this horribe product still be on the market. Many people on the internet complained about it and others said it wasn't a problem...I ould not wait for the night to be over and get to the hosiptal the next day and put me out of my misery...

Re: Colonoscopy yesterday

Krimpette — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 18:02:48 GMT

I wonder why Supprep is difficult for some and not for others. I'm one of those who had no problem with it. Didn't mix it with anything else either. Had my procedure last August. Good for 5 years.

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LilacTree — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 18:13:02 GMT

I've had four and my body does not do well with any prep I have been given. I dehydrate immediately. On one of my procedures, I got in the shower and saw multiple stars and colors and knew I was going to faint. My daughter called 911 and I was taken by stretcher into the facility and put on IVs immediately before I could have the colonoscopy. Nurse told me I was "blue."

Fortunately, I always have good results . . . no polyps ever. Doc told me last time it was a "smooth ride" from top to bottom.

I don't know why they just can't give me an enema and next time I think I will ask for one, given my history with prep. If I did fall, I'd probably bust a couple of vertebrae.

Glad it's over for you. Given your tendency toward nausea, maybe they'd give you an enema too.

Re: Colonoscopy yesterday

Gracies Mom — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 18:14:29 GMT

hondagirl....

I also had to use the Suprep--my colonoscopy was two days ago. This is the second colonoscopy I had to have in 16 months. Had the Suprep the first time and it was the vilest thing I ever had to drink--I swore I would NEVER use it again, yet here I am, less than 2 years later, having to deal with it again. My gastro refused to let me use anything else. He suggsetsed using ginger ale instead of water to mix in it--it did not help. What I did was take a spoonful of crushed ice, a big sip of the prep and following with another spoonful of crushed ice--which numbed my mouth a bit. I was only able to get the afternoon dose down--didn't do the morning dose--I was dry heaving at that point.

My doctor removed 3 polyps and biopsied an area of inflammation in my colon---haven't gotten the results yet--I am understandably concerned as I have chronic uterine cancer. I'm praying it did not spread to my colon--or that I have another new primary cancer. My doctor feels I should have my DNA analyzed--maybe I have a mutation that predisposes me to cancer and other diseases---those polyps should not have grown so fast--my colonoscopy 16 months ago was clear.

I'm glad you are OK, hondgirl---now I need some prayers!!!

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PinkyPetunia — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 18:21:39 GMT

I've had several colonoscopies. Once the doc prescribed a prep that cost over $100 (my ins. didn't cover it). I refused to pay that and called the doc. The nurse told me of various preps I could buy in the drugstore.

I went with taking several Dulcolax pills and making a mix of Crystal Light lemon and miralax. This I could tolerate and it didn't cost a lot.

Re: Colonoscopy yesterday

AKgirl2 — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 19:32:00 GMT

@Gracies Mom ~ positive thoughts and prayers that your results read clear.❤️🙏🏻

Re: Colonoscopy yesterday

hckynut — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 20:01:54 GMT

Hi my friend @LilacTree

Unfortunately an enema doesn't come even close to cleaning ones complete colon. We are talking, in some people, one being myself, that has an 8' colon. How do I know? My bleeding Right Colon, according to my Gastro Doctor, is the furthest point from the entry of the scope.

That is one of the reasons my bleeding was so hard to find, and the umpteen procedures, one after the other. I think an enema for a colonoscopy, in most cases, would do little to nothing when it comes to cleaning "feet of a colon".

While I have a pretty forgiving stomach, it hasn't/isn't a thing high on my list that is real easy to do. Many of the procedures(the GoLytely part), I had to used my well learned "Mental Imagery" to hopefully trick my body into thinking it was one of my favorite foods, especially the last couple of 8oz glasses.

Now I was nothing but Orange Jello and Apple Juice in the hospital for 17 straight days. Only other things going into my body were GoLytely/IV fluid and Blood transfusions. I too thought, "why do I need another gallon on this ****** when my stomach(and colon)are empty"?

Later down the road I found out the answer. In my case, even though nothing solid had entered my body in going on 3 weeks, the could not complete 1 of my Lower Double Balloon Enteroscopies, because of "dried blood". That meant 2+ more days in the hospital/another Gallon of NuLytely, and then the DBE Procedure, to stop the bleeding.

Glad no polyps were found so maybe you have had your last look at your colon.

Take good care,

JOhn

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ECBG — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 20:04:33 GMT

I always eat verly lightly for about three days before and it really helps. Things like scrambled eggs and toast, jello, things like that.

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LilacTree — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 20:10:46 GMT

@hckynut wrote:

Hi my friend @LilacTree

Unfortunately an enema doesn't come even close to cleaning ones complete colon. We are talking, in some people, one being myself, that has an 8' colon. How do I know? My bleeding Right Colon, according to my Gastro Doctor, is the furthest point from the entry of the scope.

That is one of the reasons my bleeding was so hard to find, and the umpteen procedures, one after the other. I think an enema for a colonoscopy, in most cases, would do little to nothing when it comes to cleaning "feet of a colon".

While I have a pretty forgiving stomach, it hasn't/isn't a thing high on my list that is real easy to do. Many of the procedures(the GoLytely part), I had to used my well learned "Mental Imagery" to hopefully trick my body into thinking it was one of my favorite foods, especially the last couple of 8oz glasses.

Now I was nothing but Orange Jello and Apple Juice in the hospital for 17 straight days. Only other things going into my body were GoLytely/IV fluid and Blood transfusions. I too thought, "why do I need another gallon on this ****** when my stomach(and colon)are empty"?

Later down the road I found out the answer. In my case, even though nothing solid had entered my body in going on 3 weeks, the could not complete 1 of my Lower Double Balloon Enteroscopies, because of "dried blood". That meant 2+ more days in the hospital/another Gallon of NuLytely, and then the DBE Procedure, to stop the bleeding.

Glad no polyps were found so maybe you have had your last look at your colon.

Take good care,

JOhn

@hckynut

I would bow to you John, as an expert on colons. I'll have to re-read the information I found online which seemed to indicate an enema would be sufficient, although I did wonder how it would get to the small intestine.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that I won't need one . . . I can't remember how many years ago I had the last one, but I know it was less than six because I remember where I lived at the time I dehydrated so badly.

Thanks for the heads up. ~Ford

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Shelbelle — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 20:33:52 GMT

Like I said before, I think some of these gastro docs out there are sadists!! My doc would never ask his patients to drink anything nasty. He uses citrate magnesium pills or the liquid mixed with ginger ale, nothing nasty to get down. And he allows a regular breakfast the day before the test.

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granddi — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 21:14:00 GMT

I had a routine screening march 2016. I had my annual wellness in july 2016 and reported to my doc " I guess I am developing IBS bc of daily diarrhea" After a very brief conversation she said that docs are finding some patients do not recover "normal bowel" functions due to the spripping of the good bacteria. She said just bump up the probiotics.

I took the general probiotics for a few weeks and no real improvement. So from this forum I learned about VSL #3 a medical grade probiotic. I took 1-3 daily for about 2 months and now just 1 daily and I am back to normal. Since VSL#3 must be refrigerated I use Florastor when traveling. I'm not going to stop the probiotics.

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LilacTree — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 21:23:23 GMT

@hckynut @hondagirl

Upon further research, John is right. Enemas are insufficient as they do not reach the small intestine, which can leak into the large intestine, making the colonoscopy incomplete (and we wouldn't want to do the prep again, would we? LOL)

Since my last one was so clean, and I have probably less than ten years left, another colonoscopy would probably do me more harm than good. So you are right again, John. I am impressed.

As for you, hondagirl, you are probably much younger than me, and you have already had several worrisome polyps, so you are probably going to be having a few more colonoscopies in your future. In that case I wish for you a prep that does not make you so ill.

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PINKdogWOOD — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:18:32 GMT

@ECBG A lighter diet a day, 2 days, maybe even 3 days prior to doing your prep is certainly advised and described in your instructions that you get from your doctor.

Miralax in light colored Gatorade is what works the best. No taste to the Miralax, it's a white powder that you mix in 2 32oz bottles. I mix as much as I can in the first bottle, the remaining in the 2nd bottle. AND the instructions will also indicate to continue to drink water to avoid dehydration. Makes good sense.

If you start this process mid/late afternoon you'll be completely finished by bedtime so that you get a good night's rest. Some doctors will tell you to save some of your drink and finish it off a few hours prior to your exam, others won't mention you do this. I've done it both ways and I prefer to finish it all the day/night before. I just want to be done with it as most will agree.

Re: Colonoscopy yesterday

OnlyShopsOnline — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 02:17:37 GMT

@AspenGrove wrote:
@hondagirl, when I had my first colonoscopy, my doctor referred me (someone with a queasy stomach) to a top notch gastro in the area who uses what they call the "easy prep." It consists of a couple of laxative pills followed by mixing flavorless Miralax into water or tea or Gatorade or CrystalLight-type mixes. Since sugary sweet and artificial sweetener drinks are never my choice, I just mix the Miralax in water. So, the prep consists of drinking what tastes like 8 glasses of water. That's it! So easy. And, according to the gastro, studies have shown that the "easy prep"method actually works better to clean out the colon than the icky tasting prescription prep. My gastro said that more and more of her colleagues have switched to the easy prep because of that. I've done that same easy prep for the multiple colonoscopies I've had and it has never been a problem for me at all. So, I encourage you to talk with your gastro about doing the easy prep method the next time.

Yup! This is the prep our gastro doc has been using for years. None of it is fun, but it's not horrible. I saw a few photos after the procedure. Clean as a whistle, LOL!

Re: Colonoscopy yesterday

aubnwa01 — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 03:13:57 GMT

The paperwork that my gastro doc gave me before the test called it a "low residue diet".

@PINKdogWOOD wrote:
@ECBG A lighter diet a day, 2 days, maybe even 3 days prior to doing your prep is certainly advised and described in your instructions that you get from your doctor.

Re: Colonoscopy yesterday

Gracies Mom — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 18:50:44 GMT

AKgirl....Thank you for the kind words!!! I have not gotten my pathology results yet from the polyp removal & biopsy during my colonoscopy---maybe tomorrow?

I'm not sure which is worse----doing the nasty, vile prep OR waiting for the pathology results!!!!!!!!

@AKgirl2 wrote:
@Gracies Mom ~ positive thoughts and prayers that your results read clear.❤️🙏🏻