Colonoscopies save lives. The days of downing a gallon of laxative in one dose are gone. The comment section was very helpful to me for my prep. Repeat these steps for the second part of your Suprep bowel preparation. Breathe through your mouth if you have but dont let go of your nose. I HATE needles with a passion. Theyre the ones who have the medical insight and would be better able to provide you with a successful prep. I was only able to do this once and the doc remarked on how clean I was. That is a great tip! Hopefully my results are ok. For laxatives it does depend on ones body. To Danielle Burgess the alternative tests you suggest would not replace a visual examination. In the span of a few hours. Why wouldnt they tell patients they can drink pediolite for the electrolytes? Im having an ECD and Colonoscopy the same day. However, over all its not the worst thing Ive ever had to do and I will make it through it and I KNOW I will be glad I did it, just as I was glad the first time. I finished it in 10 minutes. The prep is HORRIBLE and brutal beyond words for anyone with digestive problems like IBS. From my perspective, the prep is the most challenging part, but it is doable. Such as the same with this one. Does anyone have any advice? No stomach pain or cramping. I powered through when she told me there is a significantly higher risk of colon cancer than having anything go wrong during the prep or procedure. Monday, white rice for breakfast, mashed potatoes for lunch, tuna sandwich for dinner. Its definitely difficult to go through round one of prep, and then have to do it all again. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Wait until they have to do it, and they will know what it is all about. I would really appreciate any help you might be able to give me. Probably not, but one thing is sure: any gastroenterologist that insists on this prep has no credibility with me. Im also worried about kidney damage, destroying my intestinal flora, secondary infections from a scope that cannot be properly disinfected, punctures to my colon and being so weak and sick afterwards that it takes weeks to recover. I have been given Sutab, which is 2 bottles of 12 tablets each. What do I do. Im very glad I happened across your comment. The solution must be completely finished four hours prior to arrival at the facility. LOL ! I have to do the other half late tonight. Preps may differ from doctor to doctor. (still staying calm about tomorrow!). Drink it cold and slow. Set up in the bathroom with laptop, radio, applied diaper rash cream, baby wipes. You could also reach out to Dulcolax (under Contact Us Call 1-866-844-2798 (MF 8am6pm) By morning I was furious. If you experience severe pain or vomiting with the preparation, please call 845-471-9410. . Lots of trips to the bathroom but by 10:00 I went to bed. Get helpful tips and guidance for everything from fighting inflammation to finding the best diets for weight lossfrom exercises to build a stronger core to advice on treating cataracts. *Please do NOT mix your solution more than 24 hours before you are going to start drinking it. Im not nervous about the colonoscopy itself, its just all this prep that has me spinning. The nurse pressed on my abdomen and got me to breathe and relax. I want to thank everyone for the encouraging tips. I was in and out in one hour! Today (Sunday), more clear liquid with the first SuPrep dose at 1pm, it took me nearly an hour to get it all down, and I did throw up a bit at the end. The peace of mind I got from finding out I didnt have cancer was worth all the prep and the procedure. For those that have an unbearable time with the prep, can they get a colonic instead? Official answer. I realize colonoscopy saves lives and for that I think we should be grateful we have such a test, but for the life of me I cannot figure out why, in the 21st century they have not developed a way of cleaning out the colon without having to drink gallons of water and solution. Pre-cancerous, but no cancer. Do the prep and get your colon checked! Practice self-care and be proud of yourself you got screened! It is dreadful. Spot on and very informative! Wishing you ease of prep. I had a gallon to drink (3/4 that night, 1/4 in the morning), with lemon flavoring. Thanks to the KaiserPermanente site and this one my colonoscopy prep and todays procedure was a breeze. Yes. First, I followed my care givers instructions for preparation closely, but did reduce meal size sooner, and drank a lot more water than suggested (probably twice as much) because I was concerned about dehydration. The nurse and doctors DOESNT hurt none of there patients. I tried my first dose of Suprep with water. Colonoscopy revealed all good - not even a polyp, and this was after a positive Cologuard test (but that's another story. Thank you for sharing your tips! These cookies do not store any personal information. Ive got most of the health issues you described plus a few others, and I have many of the concerns you shared. Will it be a waste of time? There are multiple forms of colonoscopy prep, most of which work reasonably well. The real trouble began with the second dose, which happened at 1:00 am: I got quite nauseous, I lost all control of my bowel, had multiple accidents, was up all night, my husband was up all night helping me, and at one point he had t. o come in the bathroom with rubber gloves and bleach to clean up. "Things have changed a lot in the past 10 years," says Dr. Catherine Cheney, a gastroenterologist at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Or I should say, I shouldnt have stood up. Great to hear you had such a positive experience and the tips for how you got ready days before. Its a horrible way to die and very preventable, but knowing that still doesnt make this any easier. It was already lemon flavoured but I was told I could mix it with lemon cordial. No nausea either, or headache. I wanted to post my experience because this page helped me tremendously before undergoing my first colonoscopy/endoscopy. Six hours prior to your arrival for your procedure, begin drinking the second dose of SuPrep. I did not even think of getting depends! Had it been left much longer, it would have turned cancerous. This goes down as if Im drinking a lightly lime-flavored water with the tiniest smidge of salt in it. If you fit this description, your gastroenterologist may suggest a two-day prep. Id rather have TEN root canals than a colonoscopy prep. To the point where I would stand up thinking it was over and have to sit back down. Prep is essentially a laxative, which means you'll spend a lot of time on the toilet. I have an endoscopy/ colonoscopy combo scheduled in a couple weeks and am obsessing about the potential for problems and/or flares. Hey your also going to loose a few pounds! So if youre worried about feeling sick to your stomach, do make ginger tea and have it in the bathroom with you while you do your prep. You take the first dose the night before your procedure, and the second dose the morning of your procedure. My friend had a routine Colonoscopy and they found cancer at the very end of her colon and that it would have been too late by the time her symptoms showed up. It also fizzled a bit. The second half of your prep should be started 4-5 hours before the time of your colonoscopy. I expected hoover dam to break open, but only got a water show each time. Honestly, I was terrified of the prep, but it wasnt nearly as bad as what I had imagined. Just know that we are here for you and sending you strength and our love. The lemonade made it possible to get it all drank without throwing it up. People with kidney disease and heart conditions often require preps that don't include phosphates or magnesium. Bottom line - it's not as bad as you think it's going to be. Six hours prior to your arrival for your procedure, begin drinking the second dose of SuPrep. I dont have an issue with the cleanse as Ill actually like having to do it. I wish I had known about the liquids I could try but I just took the 2 litres of moviprep and a little soda water. Took half of the dosage in the morning because I am a smaller person and things were looking clear, worked great! Started prep at 5. But as soon as I felt empty and laid down, it was not ten minutes before I was back in the bathroom. The procedures at 1pm so I imagine that will be my last drink. It is now 12:30am and I am to start my second dose at 2pm. Hubby took me to breakfast, got home and took a nice nap. Definitely use the powder with some kind of Gatorade or Crystal Light. So far, the prep and bathroom visits were quite bearable. If I had known it was going to hurt this much, I wouldnt have had that done. May never be another colonoscopy in my future, but theres definitely a new gastroenterologist. A ginger hard candy or lemon slice may be helpful. I projectile vomited the next dose. Im 41 / male. My biggest concern is the anaesthesia. Don't know if i should go to the ER now, or hang tight until my appointment at 9:30am. We hope you had a clean and clear colonoscopy result. I havent looked fed to the prep, and who knows if things will change soon, but whatever the prep, the colonoscopy will be worth it. Easiest prep ever. which then softens the stool and makes it easier to pass. Think about it folks: they can transplant HUMAN FACES hearts sew fingers back on your hand after amputation BUT THEY CANT FIGURE OUT HOW TO EMPTY YOUR BOWELS without abject, pure misery pain, nausea, vomiting. But, even if you start to run clear, meaning your stools have turned liquid and are lighter in color, its important to finish the entire colonoscopy prep process.Many bowel prep products include several drinks or pills to take - make sure to take them all for a total cleanout and effective scope. Took half of the dosage in the morning because I am a smaller person and things were looking clear, worked grea, Yeah, this is some nasty-tasting stuff. After 8 previous colonoscopies, Ive pretty much learned that they tend to overkill the prep a bit, which I can understand.but even if you dont toe the line on the instructions, youre going to come out clean enough to get a good procedure. First off thank you all for your comments it really helped me prepare for my first colonoscopy today at the age of 20. It is inconvenient for one night of your life, but there is no nap like a colonoscopy nap. I have been through the prep multiple times and while everyone is different, for me this worked best by far: 1) start your prep, 3 days early with light easily digestible foods,2) 2 days before having your last full meal for breakfast, go to liquids and broth the rest of the day, 3) the day before continue with liquids and broth, if you are doing dulcolax tablets AND Miralax mixed with liquids, then take your dulcolax in the morning at say 11 am and begin your Miralax 4 hours later (my instructions suggested only 2 hours in between). Highly recommend this approach. Studies have shown that the split-dose approach not only is more tolerable but also does a better job of cleaning the colon. I normally don't write reviews; however, I felt that I needed to share my experience with Suprep Bowel Prep. Kit. Im a tiny woman. It was nothing! It is an old medication rarely used any more for those reasons. If you are struggling to drink your colonoscopy prep without throwing up, survivors recommend drinking the laxative cold and through a straw for the most pleasant experience. Please let your nephew know about us & our free resources! They failed once on my hand so I suggested by arm, which is an easy target after giving blood so many years. I dont want to be on the toilet all night long, but it seems like I might be if I start the prep that late in the evening. The Best Diets for Cognitive Fitness, is yours absolutely FREE when you sign up to receive Health Alerts from Harvard Medical School.