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BEST COLONOSCOPY PREP SO FAR......

tends2dogs — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:34:30 GMT

I had a colonoscopy yesterday. I have had a few and each time was a different prep. In the past, I have been prescribed the pills and also the Go-Litley gallon drink.

This time I used the MiraLax and Dulcolax prep. I had no trouble tolerating this prep at all. I was suppose to begin at 8 PM the night before with 7 servings mixed in 28 ozs of Gatorade. Then I was to repeat at 3 AM the morning of the procedure with 7 servings mixed with 28 ozs of Gatorade. There was no way I was going to get up and drink anything at 3 AM. I began the prep at noon with the first half. I then did the second half at 11 PM. By the time I started the second half of the prep, I was pretty much cleaned out. I was able to get a full nights rest with only getting up twice and then was able to go right back to sleep.

I did the liquid fast for 2 days rather than 1 prior to the procedure. I also ate light on the 3rd day before the procedure. I think this was a big help with prepping. I was prescribed 2 GasEX before each MiraLax/Gatorade concoction. I used the white Arctic Blast flavor. (cherry) While it was sweet, it wasn't distasteful.

I was also prescribed 2 Dulcolax tablets for the two days prior to be taken at 4 PM. I did this also on the 3rd day prior.

If you have a choice of prep, I really recommend this one.

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JudyL — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:44:44 GMT

@tends2dogs - this sounds like it indeed may be better than the traditional method. I can't do the Go-lightly whatever it is. I start throwing up and other things that I won't go into here. Can't imagine drinking that much Gatorade but at least you can pick your flavor.

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Trailrun23 — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:05:41 GMT

DH has his colonoscopy a couple of months ago. His prep was 12 Sutab tablets and a quart of clear liquids of any kind over the next hour. Then 4 hrs later, 12 more tablets and more liquids. Total: 24 small products, 96 oz liquids as long as not red, orange, or purple. From 5pm until12 am. Easy- peasy. I will insist on this prep when I am due for my next procedure. He drank lemonade, gatorade, sprite, pedialyte, etc. So much better and easier than what I have had to do in the past. I never even realized he was doing the prep until he was almost through with it.

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tends2dogs — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:08:20 GMT

@JudyL I actually used the 20 oz bottle and added sparkling lemonade (from Aldi) half and half. It actually was good. It did get a little sickeningly sweet toward the end. I am not a sweets person.

The GoLitlely was a "chug fast" prep. This was a sip and somewhat enjoy drink.

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Coastalcarolina — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:16:05 GMT

I learn a little each time. Mine was in May. If I had it to do over, I would add the miralax to something that I could actually swallow easier. Then sip the Gatorade to replenish electrolytes.
I did take the advice of someone about eating lighter earlier. I started watching my diet four days ahead, and each day went with smaller and lighter fare.

Breezed through it!

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D Kay — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:32:26 GMT

I've us Gatorade before. By the time I finished, I never wanted to smell or taste Gatorade ever again

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Mombo1 — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:35:44 GMT

@JudyL wrote:
@tends2dogs - this sounds like it indeed may be better than the traditional method. I can't do the Go-lightly whatever it is. I start throwing up and other things that I won't go into here. Can't imagine drinking that much Gatorade but at least you can pick your flavor.

@JudyL I had a very bad experience with my last colonoscopy. I won't go into details...but I can not even look at a bottle of Gatorade to this day. I didn't have a voice for almost a week afterwards from the throwing up. I will have to request a different method next time if there is one.

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:39:41 GMT

@JudyL wrote:
@tends2dogs - this sounds like it indeed may be better than the traditional method. I can't do the Go-lightly whatever it is. I start throwing up and other things that I won't go into here. Can't imagine drinking that much Gatorade but at least you can pick your flavor.

I have the same problem. The Go-Lightly makes me throw up and I cant drink that much Gatorade either. I might consider doing a Cologuard if I need to.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:48:41 GMT

Seems like a lot but it's certainly better than that gallon jug of Golytely. I didn't have some issues with the smaller, 2 drinks. I had to will myself to keep it down. The salty taste was the problem. I had polyps removed last week so I need a new other colonoscopy in a year. I'll ask for the pills. That requires a lot of water but it won't be salty so I can do that.

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KathyM23 — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:00:00 GMT

I used the Miralax/Ducolax prep this time. I cannot drink Gatorade and my Dr. said it was OK for me to do it with water. It was easy. Had to do again in the AM of the test, but could not finish the entire amount. Dr. said if things were running clear, I did not have to drink the entire amount in the AM.

I was clear and only did less than half in the AM. Dr. has no issue with the colonoscopy and the images were clear for dianogtics.

Easy prep this time.

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vermint — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:06:28 GMT

I've used SuPrep for my last 2 colonoscopies...that stuff is nasty sweet, especially for the amount required. I'm going to ask for something different next time, which will be in 5 years.

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Pink123 — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:15:38 GMT

Glad you got through it @tends2dogs.

This is the same prep I use. I am the one who stops eating all fiber 4 days before. I eat white bread and butter, white pasta, lmashed potatoes, ice cream, etc but lighter and lighter as each day passes.

I have acid reflux and stomach issues so I cannot drink the whole gallon miralax prep. I drink half. I take the pills at 1 pm and then start drinking around 2:30 pm. I drink the half, and I only go a few times before I am clear because of less food number one for 4 days and secondly "no fiber" rich food's.

It works. Doctor says I'm always clean too when I have the procedure the next morning.

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tends2dogs — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:27:37 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
Seems like a lot but it's certainly better than that gallon jug of Golytely. I didn't have some issues with the smaller, 2 drinks. I had to will myself to keep it down. The salty taste was the problem. I had polyps removed last week so I need a new other colonoscopy in a year. I'll ask for the pills. That requires a lot of water but it won't be salty so I can do that.

@chrystaltree The MiraLax with the Gatorade was not salty, but it was extremely sweet. I did a half and half mix with the Gatorade and sparkling lemonade. I also only used 40 oz, not 56. I drank water and broth throughout the day so I wasn't afraid of becoming dehydrated. It was doable.

Sorry to hear you have to repeat in a year, but it is something we have to do to keep on top of things. I have to repeat in 5 years.

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tends2dogs — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:31:26 GMT

@KathyM23 wrote:
I used the Miralax/Ducolax prep this time. I cannot drink Gatorade and my Dr. said it was OK for me to do it with water. It was easy. Had to do again in the AM of the test, but could not finish the entire amount. Dr. said if things were running clear, I did not have to drink the entire amount in the AM.

I was clear and only did less than half in the AM. Dr. has no issue with the colonoscopy and the images were clear for dianogtics.

Easy prep this time.

There you go, @KathyM23 . Mixing with water would just taste like water, right? That is doable.

This may help others to try this prep next time.

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tends2dogs — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:33:43 GMT

@Pink123 wrote:
Glad you got through it @tends2dogs.

This is the same prep I use. I am the one who stops eating all fiber 4 days before. I eat white bread and butter, white pasta, lmashed potatoes, ice cream, etc but lighter and lighter as each day passes.

I have acid reflux and stomach issues so I cannot drink the whole gallon miralax prep. I drink half. I take the pills at 1 pm and then start drinking around 2:30 pm. I drink the half, and I only go a few times before I am clear because of less food number one for 4 days and secondly "no fiber" rich food's.

It works. Doctor says I'm always clean too when I have the procedure the next morning.

@Pink123 Eating light prior really isn't hard for me either. That is how I usually eat. I was fairly cleaned out before the second round. This will be my choice going forward.

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tends2dogs — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:35:43 GMT

I just pulled out my instructions and it said the MiraLax could be mixed with gatorade, propel, pedialyte, or vitamin water. No red, purple, or dark blue.

Also, I used the store brand of MiraLax.

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Pink123 — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:40:17 GMT

I agree with you @tends2dogs. With this light eating your not even hungry on prep day.

I don't even do round 2 at alll. I just take a relaxant and go to bed at 8 pm as I'm usually first and have to be at hospital which is very far now at 5:30 am.

If we all would slow down on eating and fiber it is not hard at all.

I don't do round 2 because I'm clean early on and it only dehydrates me unnecessarily. You know what I mean. Then I get too weak in the morning.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:49:53 GMT

When I had my first one in 2005, met with the gastro doc first for consult, first thing I said to him was, if you tell me I need to drink a gallon of a foul liquid, I am leaving now. he laughed and said, NO ! I have had 2 now and used pills both times.

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Carmie — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:34:26 GMT

The last time I had a Colonoscopy I had to prep with Miralax and Dulcolx. My problem is I can't stand the taste of Gatorade. All I taste is salt.

I have to schedule one soon. I'd rather not eat any solids for a week than drink Gatorade.

I can get cleaned out by eating something with gluten in it.

@tends2dogs I am glad every thing went well for you. I hope I have a positive experience too.

I am scheduled for cataract surgery next week....oh joy.

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Icegoddess — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:49:17 GMT

My first one was GoLightly. No way I can drink all that liquid. Second one was MiraLax/Dulcolax combo but my instructions were different. Threre was no getting up in the middle of the night to take anything. However, the amount of liquid required in the amount of time given I just can't do. And all of the beverage choices are too sweet and I like sweet. I tried and eventually threw up. I won't do that again. Next time I'll slow it down and dilute the beverage so it's not so sickeningly sweet.