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panda1234 — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 09:57:35 GMT

Just had to share something to make this awful prep easier. This was my 4th and as you know, if you had one, the prep is worse than the procedure. I had some Zofran in the house and took it 30 mins before I started my prep and it made a huge difference. I did not get sick to my stomach or throw up. If you need to do this prep I suggest asking for a script for this.

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violann — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 10:41:26 GMT

@panda1234 wrote:
Just had to share something to make this awful prep easier. This was my 4th and as you know, if you had one, the prep is worse than the procedure. I had some Zofran in the house and took it 30 mins before I started my prep and it made a huge difference. I did not get sick to my stomach or throw up. If you need to do this prep I suggest asking for a script for this.

Hugs, positive thoughts, and THANK YOUs to YOU, @panda1234 , for taking the time to offer your thoughtful suggestion.

Those of us who have placed this on our DO IT list, and have DONE IT, know how important it is to get it OVER WITH.

Some of us have a tougher time than others with the prep, but HOWEVER TOUGH IT IS, by the time you reach a certain age, IT’S SO IMPORTANT !!!!!

Hope you soon have your results @panda1234, and that they bring you good/helpful news!!!

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EllieMuncaster — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 11:01:13 GMT

Thank you. I have to remember it for next time. I had my first colonoscopy a few months ago and I need to go back in 2 years. Both my mom and her mother had colon cancer so I am high risk.

A few days before my colonscopy I went for a pedicure for the first time years. The pedicure was worse than the colonoscopy! She took off a lot of dead skin wiht that pedicure!

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qualitygal — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 11:56:40 GMT

My 5 yr mark to go, comes up in 2021. I took Gator Aid as the liquid with the powder. I wasn't put off by it at all. It wasn't bad to me. Maybe I got lucky.

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panda1234 — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 12:04:48 GMT

@EllieMuncaster wrote:
Thank you. I have to remember it for next time. I had my first colonoscopy a few months ago and I need to go back in 2 years. Both my mom and her mother had colon cancer so I am high risk.

A few days before my colonscopy I went for a pedicure for the first time years. The pedicure was worse than the colonoscopy! She took off a lot of dead skin wiht that pedicure!

@EllieMuncaster Too funny. Just remember to get the Zofran and you will be fine.

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panda1234 — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 12:07:33 GMT

@qualitygal wrote:
My 5 yr mark to go, comes up in 2021. I took Gator Aid as the liquid with the powder. I wasn't put off by it at all. It wasn't bad to me. Maybe I got lucky.

@qualitygal For me it was that second drink you have to have, magnesium citrate.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 12:57:36 GMT

I take pills for my prep, no stomach issues at all.

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Janey2 — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 12:59:16 GMT

Instead of drinking there are pills to take, which makes everything easier.

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lolakimono — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 13:16:50 GMT

@panda1234

Just a heads up, one of the possible side effects of Zofran is constipation.

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Carol Diane — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 13:22:57 GMT

I took the pills both times and had no problems but I did ask for a Compazine pill (anti-nausea) prescription the first time just in case.

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panda1234 — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 14:10:45 GMT

@lolakimono wrote:
@panda1234
Just a heads up, one of the possible side effects of Zofran is constipation.

Thanks @lolakimono @so far so good.

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panda1234 — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 14:12:19 GMT

@Janey2 wrote:
Instead of drinking there are pills to take, which makes everything easier.

@Janey2 @My doctor makes me do both.

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wagirl — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 14:20:33 GMT

Had mine last Dec---only had 32 oz to drink this time---altho it was foul--but never do I get sick from it---took zofran a few times during my chemo days so know how well it does-----yes the prep is the worse---but this time, not quite as awful.

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Big Joanie — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 15:39:06 GMT

Not a fan of the prep ... but as long as they tell me there is

nothing wrong ... I'll do it ...Just did my 4th .. and now I

don't need one for 5 years .....

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 16:44:28 GMT

I found lemonade flavor crystal lite added to the mix was the easiest for me..... and I used a straw to just suck it down my throat without having time to taste it much. I made it really strong with the crystal lite adding extra to the mix. I chilled the mix with the chrystal lite overnight so it was really cold.

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vsm — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 17:24:41 GMT

Congrats, @panda1234 , on having the procedure. I'll be having my third next month, and I wish I could take Zofran. But it's constipating, so my doctor won't prescribe it. Glad it made things easier for you.

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Helen Bach — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 17:31:32 GMT

get the tiny magnesium shot bottles from Target, lemon flavored, chill them cold, then bite ripe lemon slices after chugging them down. Easier if you pretend it's a cocktail

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Icegoddess — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 17:52:03 GMT

There are different methods of the prep. First time I did it, they gave me a big jug with a packet to dissolve in it. Awful. At the time there was the option of some pills, but I have difficulty taking pills and they didn't recommend cutting them in half. But, there was also a warning that if you still didn't drink large amounts of liquid with the pills you could damage your kidneys.

This time I took 2 Dulcolax the night before. That is not gentle overnight relief. 2 hours later came the cramping and some toilet time, but not so terrible. Then the next day you mix up Miralax in a beverage. They gave a few choices of beverages. The Miralax is pretty much tasteless, so taste was not the issue. For me, it was how much liquid they expected you to drink in a short amount of time. I really did try to keep it on schedule but found myself falling behind. And then it hit, the nausea. So, I'm sitting on the toilet with it coming out both ends. My stomach just cannot take that amount of liquid on it. After that I was done. As far as I was concerned, what was coming out the back side was clear, so I was cleaned out. However, the following morning I did see a little stool when I went. Luckily, it was good enough for the colonoscopy.

I'm on the 10 year plan, so don't have to worry about it again until I'm 71. But, I don't think I'm going to force myself to try to drink that amount of liquid again. I can't even remember the last time I had thrown up prior to that.

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lmt — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 04:46:08 GMT

I get a colonoscopy every three years. My dad died of colon cancer and I've had numerous (benign) polyps removed.

So far I've had two colonoscopies. I don't mind the time spent in the bathroom once the you-know-what hits the fan, but what I do mind is the disgusting taste of the prep and the nausea it caused me.

With my first colonoscopy I had to use SUPREP. It wasn't that bad - it had a cherry taste. I had to mix it with water and drink two doses. I drank the first portion the night before and the second portion a few hours before my procedure. The nausea hit after the first dose. I was just feeling better when I had to drink the second dose. UGH! When I went in for the prodcedure I told them about the nausea and they gave me something in the IV line and I immediately felt better.

The second colonoscopy prep was even worse. I went to the same doctor but this time he had me use CLENPIQ. It tasted like salty cranberries. YUCK! I hated the taste. This was easier to use, it was given in two ready-to-drink 5oz bottles. The nausea hit after the first bottle and never let up. I tried to drink the second bottle and I was gagging by then. I came very close to throwing up, but thankfully I didn't. I refuse to ever use this prep again. That's how bad it was!!

My insurance covered the colonoscopies with no co-pay. The cost of the prep is a different story. SUPREP had a co-pay of $50 (in 2015) and the CLENPIQ was $80 (in 2018). Thankfully the doctor's office gave me a $40 coupon for the CLENPIQ. I shudder to think how much these preps would cost without insurance!!

I wish there was an easier way of doing the prep. Why can't all these liquid preps taste like a pina colada?

You'd think after all this time there would be a simple prep that didn't cause cramping, nausea and vomiting.

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Lipstickdiva — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 14:28:26 GMT

My prep wasn't nearly as bad as I anticipated. I was lucky that I got the Gatorade/Miralax prep for mine. No problem drinking what I needed to at all.

My sister had the Go-Lightly and really became ill.