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Endoscopy and Colonoscopy in same day next week.

hondagirl — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:50:12 GMT

Dr. gave me Supprep... Reading horrible reviews on the stuff.... Anyone who has tried it let me know what could I mix so I don't get sick...

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millieshops — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:00:22 GMT

Because there was colon cancer on both sides of my family, and both were female who suffered, I just figure each time I get that stuff that it's got to be better than what I'd go through if I didn't take it.

I wish I had a better suggestion, but each of the 4 times I've done it, I've steeled myself and swallowed. Hope someone has a better idea.

And may the outcome of your tests lead to good health!

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3suwm5 — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:29:12 GMT

@hondagirl

I had the same type of tests about 5 years ago. I had the gallon jug of powdered drink, just add water.

My DH had his colonoscopy in Dec and had the gallon jug of powder, just add water.

Just plug your nose, if you have to, get it down and you will be done. It doesn't look like all that much liquid to get down, you can guzzle water after it.

The test is done in what seems a minute and you are waking up ready to go home or even get a light lunch.

I wouldn't dwell on it too much, it's not worth it. I did use ginger ale and water inbetween.

You'll be just fine. As someone suggested here before, it will probably help to eat light meals for a few days before you start the prep.

Good luck to you.

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SeaMaiden — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:26:02 GMT

@hondagirl I had both procedures done same visit.....no difference. Chill your gallon of prep night prior to the day you consume it so it is very cold. Add three to four packs of Chrystal lite Lemonade ( not pink) flavor into gallon.....and shake very well. Drink the 8 ounce portions down with a straw at the back of your throat as fast as you can.

this is what worked for both my husband and myself.

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Stormygirl — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:39:07 GMT

Dont go by reviews as people tend to post the most horrible experiences. I honestly didnt have a real good time with it and the "flavored" prep they offered me was no better. Luckily I didnt have to take the entire 2 jugs as I started to vomit. I had some Linzess on hand and finished the job. You are basically cleaned out when nothing but water exits the back end (smiles) Hey I had a 2-in-1 experience too and when I am nervous I tend to crack jokes so here is one for you hoping to make you smile. I told the Doc before my anestheisa that "Hey Doc I hope you are not fixin' to use the scope in my mouth that you just pulled out of the other end" He had an equally nutty sense of humor and said "Hey now that you mentioned it would be cost savy" LOOOOOOOL You will be fine and dont worry.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 19:05:56 GMT

I just had my second colonoscopy recently, my gastro doc let me pick my own prep, I chose citrate magnesium pills, I am not good at drinking anything that is foul, I have a terrible gag reflex, this was very easy. I wish you luck!!!

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hckynut — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 06:05:45 GMT

@Hondagirl wrote:
Dr. gave me Supprep... Reading horrible reviews on the stuff.... Anyone who has tried it let me know what could I mix so I don't get sick...

@hondagirl

I have had many of both, twice upper and lower together. Not much of a prep for Endo, no drink/no eat, simple.

Have no idea what Prep you are talking about. For my 20 lower(colon) procedures, my Gastro Doctors give their patients no choice. It is GoLytely or NuLytely, pretty much the same. One comes with more flavoring packets than the other.

In October 2015, I drank gallon number 20 of the combination of the 2 that I mentioned above. I managed to get all 20 gallons down, and kept all of it down.

Not my most pleasant of times, but no horror stories from me. Too many more serious issues for me.

Wish you the best, now? "Bottoms Up"!

hckynut(john)

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Krimpette — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 19:19:14 GMT

I just had my colonoscopy a couple of weeks ago. I have no problem drinking the Supprep. Not sure why. I just don't find it all that bad.

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hondagirl — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 19:50:05 GMT

Will get back with my results on Thursday when I get back to work....Will talk to the pharmacist about what I can mix with Supprep... I gag very easy.... Ugh...

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1MrsT — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 19:51:03 GMT

@hondagirl I have to get both done same day, one after the other, every 3 years. You're in the actually procedure room about 15 mins or so. The procedures are nothing really...the prep is always the hard part.

Suprep was my most recent prep. It's nasty and expensive (co-pay) BUT it's super effective. If I remember correctly, I got 2 small bottles in the kit, and you do one bottle the night before and one the morning before. They work really fast. The bottle stuff is icky tasting BUT the taste is gone pretty quick with the water you have to drink after it. It's NOT the worst tasting prep I've ever had...but it is the most effective and fastest acting stuff.

A good prep means they're able to do the procedure. A bad prep means you'll need to redo the whole thing. So doing it right the first time is right up my alley!

Good luck!

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jbinrwc — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 20:10:46 GMT

My Medical Clinic doctors use Miralax for the cleanse. It has no taste. You have to drink a very large amount of liquid during the prep but that is the worst part of it. You might want to ask your doctor if that is an option for you. Personally, I cannot make myself drink anything that tastes bad so I was very relieved to have the Miralax method. Good luck!

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Imadickens — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 21:27:49 GMT

My last time the doc had me use mega doses of the powdered laxative ! I mixed it with a crystal lite type drink, put in blender with lots of ice! I agree, it's best to be as empty as possible before starting the prep! That way, you may be clean before you drink it all!

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software — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 22:18:16 GMT

Best of luck for a good outcome.

@Hondagirl wrote:
Dr. gave me Supprep... Reading horrible reviews on the stuff.... Anyone who has tried it let me know what could I mix so I don't get sick...

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RedTop — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 23:32:23 GMT

My suggestion is to put the Suprep bottle and white grape juice in the freezer to get very cold. I also gag very easily, but found that white grape juice helps me handle the Suprep. Drink it very fast, then drink something else immediately afterwards to reset your taste buds.

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OnlyShopsOnline — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 05:11:50 GMT

Had my colonoscopy last week....I go every three years. My cleansing procedure involves eating a light breakfast of toast and an egg. Then, about noon I take 4 Dulcolax. And, I mix 32 oz of Miralax with Gatorade, and refrigerate. My doc said I could also use Crystal Light, but it gave me some "issues" the last time.

Three hours after the Dulcolax, I drink one glass of the solution each hour for four hours.

Fleet enema two hours before leaving home.

I always get a score of 9 out of 9 as far as my colon cleanliness.

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Big Sister — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 09:26:31 GMT

If I have to drink anything that tastes really bad, I don't breathe, just close off my nose and that really helps me get it down the throat.

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qualitygal — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 11:17:58 GMT

Good luck on that. Haven't been through it, so nothing to add for you. Just good luck for a good outcome.

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maestra — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 12:56:57 GMT

sounds like the medical powers that be are getting to you at either end. Wishing you pain-free and sucessful procedures.

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jlkz — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 16:57:02 GMT

@hondagirl@OnlyShopsOnline

I n addition to keeping the bad tasting stuff icy cold, use a straw to get it past your tastebuds. Did this with my very first colonoscopy prep which tasted horrible.

The second one, 3 years ago was so much easier: Dulcolax, Miralax mixed with Diet Peach Snapple and a good night's sleep.

In November will facing my third procedure, hopefully with the same great outcome. Good luck with both of yours !

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hondagirl — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:16:09 GMT

Test went very well... Dr. was able to remove 3 polyps but one he had trouble with and I have to go back in 6 months... Also, the Supprep is so nasty that I did finally throw up on the 2nd dose. The bad part was taking this prep at 5pm and then 10:30pm.. I was already sick to my stomach and had a hard time at 10:30... Tried everything from hard candy, gum, lemon wedge, gingerale/juice etc. and lots of ice... Prep started right away at 10:30 and was still in the bathroom at midnight - just wanted to die and cry. Appointment was at 6:30am so left the house after 5am - what a night.... I did put some Vicks under my nose and that helped with the smell... Endoscopy went well - that was the easy part... I know I have to do this again in a few months but need to find something better to mix the prep so I don't get so sick...It does the job very well but I am a gagger....