colonoscopy prep

catter70 · ‎10-11-2017

I've started with the clear liquid prep today for tomorrows procedure, whatever time that might be as they don't call until between 3pm-6pm. I start at 5 pm today with Clenpiq then follow with 40 ounces of liquid within 5 hours. Second step starts 5 hours before procedure, but it all has to be done 4 hours before procedure, which means I have to drink all that in one hour . I hope I can get all that liquid down with out issue in one hour without getting sick. This is driving me crazy.

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

Good luck, I hope it goes well for you. In my experience I tried the Clenpiq last time (2 years ago) as I thought it would be better than the orginal version with the Dulcolax and Gatorade....... I didn't do well with it. It tasted like drinking Kaopectate and I ended up with a migraine on top of it all. Next time I'm going back to the old method. DH did the Clenpiq without an issue though. Everyone is different. I feel for you as I don't think any of the preps are easy.

catter70 · ‎10-11-2017

@LindaSal , thanks. This Clenpiq is supposed to taste like cranberry juice. I guess I'll find out later.

Effie54 · ‎09-08-2010

@catter70 I feel for you. I've been there. I didn't think I could get through drinking it all either (it's a lot). I did get through it by putting it over ice, and drinking it through a straw. It helped a lot. Best of luck on your procedure.

Dusty1 · ‎03-10-2010

@catter70 I always think about all of the people that have gotten through it & know that I will too.

Then you, hopefully, will say it wasn't that bad.

Keep busy & try to just get through.

Estellee · ‎07-12-2011

Good luck @catter70 I know none of these preps are easy.

781Florist · ‎10-16-2021

Sincere good luck wishes.

I am supposed to book a colonoscopy appointment and I have not done it because of the dread for the onerous prep,

Apparently different doctors favor different types of prep.

My sister had a relatively easy one which was a red drink about the size of a Red Bull can. She had to drink 1/2 at one time and 1/2 several hours later. She said it didn't taste bad, either! Do you think I can find anyplace that has this?!!??

I had some truly vile gallon size jug that I had to drink every hour or so until it was consumed. Crystal light citrus (which was approved) was added to every glass and only elevated it to terrible.

I know they say misery loves company but I truly wish that nobody would have to endure this hell juice.

They can put a man on the moon but.......

on the bay · ‎03-09-2010

@781Florist,

I love your description of " only elevated it to terrible."

So true!

I wonder what your sister had. I'd never heard of something like that either.

"If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew. Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? can you paint with all the colors of the wind?"

Fifi1 · ‎03-10-2010

I chased the morning prep at 4 am with sips of black coffee and did get it down! Im the biggest whimp when it comes to this procedure but did end of August and seriously it wasnt bad at all!