Any of you newlyweds ever have a....*update at bottom*

colonoscopy? And care to share your experience? I have to go Monday morning at 845 and I am so afraid I feel like Monday will never get here. I have to start the prep tomorrow at 4...just looking for some real-life feedback. Thanks...

Here's my update-5 glasses of Colyte in...at least I'm not hungry anymore...I just keep telling myself that in 15 hours I will be home and enjoying IHOP blueberry pancakes!! Thanks again to everyone for your fm's, responses, and support!
Marie

I never have. BUT my parents have and they said the prep is the worst part. My mom was SO nervous BUT she doesnt remember a single thing.

FM me

the laxative prep is by far the worst part, but i've heard that has been much improved since my colonoscopy 6 years ago.

thanks girls as always for your responses. I have to drink Colyte starting tomorrow at 5...the procedure is Monday at 845, nice and early at least. The part I can't get past honestly is the IV. I usually get that cold, clammy, going to faint feeling whenever I get bloodwork done, so I'm really afraid of that (irrational, I know, but I can't help myself ). Other than that, I think I would be ok...

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Posted by TakingtheLongWay

thanks girls as always for your responses. I have to drink Colyte starting tomorrow at 5...the procedure is Monday at 845, nice and early at least. The part I can't get past honestly is the IV. I usually get that cold, clammy, going to faint feeling whenever I get bloodwork done, so I'm really afraid of that (irrational, I know, but I can't help myself ). Other than that, I think I would be ok...

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Sorry to crash but thought I could help...I had one done 2 years ago. I had to drink the stuff the night before too. THe prep is the absolute worst part of the entire ordeal. Make sure you drink lots of water and clear gatorade. I didnt drink enough and I ended up passing out in the middle of the night when I went to go to the bathroom lol. FH found me on the floor. Hahaha. Also, as for the IV that was the part I was most afraid of. They couldnt get it in and finally the anasethesiologist (spelling stinks) just gave me a local anaesthetic in my hand and put it in there. It was fine. Ask if they can do that for you too. SO much easier. Hang in there...feel free to FM if you have any questions! Good luck and I hope everything is ok!

Thanks for your response...and to everyone who responded-either here or by FM. I got lemon-lime gatorade-I think I can have that. I also got chicken broth and lemon and lime jell-o...I just want it to be done!!!!!

I never have but I also heard that the prep is the worst part. I hope all is well and GL Monday

Thanks, I just don't think I am going to be able to make it another 22 hours without eating. I could cry right now I'm so hungry...I can't imagine if I would've done this and had to work today, I would've never made it

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Posted by kristi313

i've had 5 or 6 of them, i've lost count. the procedure is a breeze, the prep *****. i've never had to do the colyte prep, i've always had to do fleets phospho something. my dad does colyte and it's 'better', end result still the same. if you want mre details fm me. i've had this done so many times i could probably perform the procedure!

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i had to use the fleet stuff too, and it was awful. my mom did colyte and said it was better too...

Good luck!!!

Wishing you Luck.
Pls. Keep Us Updated!!!

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Posted by TakingtheLongWay

colonoscopy? And care to share your experience? I have to go Monday morning at 845 and I am so afraid I feel like Monday will never get here. I have to start the prep tomorrow at 4...just looking for some real-life feedback. Thanks...

Here's my update-5 glasses of Colyte in...at least I'm not hungry anymore...I just keep telling myself that in 15 hours I will be home and enjoying IHOP blueberry pancakes!! Thanks again to everyone for your fm's, responses, and support!
Marie

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I'm having a colonoscopy this Saturday at 6:30AM.
All day Friday, I have to take clear liquids.
On Friday at 4PM, I have to take 2 Reglan tablets. Then, I have to add a bottle of Miralax (over-the-counter) to a 64 oz bottle of diet Snapple (I bought iced tea) and drink it all in 30 minutes, starting at 5PM. Then, at bedtime, I have to take 4 Culcolax (over-the-counter) tabs. I am really not looking forward to this.....

Make sure they put you to sleep. I had a pretty severe stomach disorder so i had a few of them. dont ask me why but the first time they kept me awake. it was the worst pain and i wound up screaming and cursing at the Dr for everyone including my parents to hear in the waiting room . Afterwards you fart loud and long. Its actually pretty funny after that terrible procedure

Well, I did it! This morning when I woke up I actually thought I might bail out, but then I realized that would mean that I drank all that c rap for nothing! Anyway, I explained to them that I was very very nervous for the IV. Well, of course the first time they couldn't get the needle in the right spot, so they had to move to the other arm. After that, I was literally mid sentence and the next thing I knew, they were waking me up! I felt no pain after, and I sure as heck went to have my blueberry pancakes from IHOP Thank you again to everyone for your words of support and encouragment...I couldn't have done it with out you!

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Posted by TakingtheLongWay

Well, I did it! This morning when I woke up I actually thought I might bail out, but then I realized that would mean that I drank all that c rap for nothing! Anyway, I explained to them that I was very very nervous for the IV. Well, of course the first time they couldn't get the needle in the right spot, so they had to move to the other arm. After that, I was literally mid sentence and the next thing I knew, they were waking me up! I felt no pain after, and I sure as heck went to have my blueberry pancakes from IHOP Thank you again to everyone for your words of support and encouragment...I couldn't have done it with out you!

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Glad everything went well!!! Hope you enjoyed your pancakes!!!!

Yay! Glad it went well and you got your blueberry pancakes!