What It's Like Getting a Colonoscopy
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- Join me as I take you through what it's like to go in for a colonoscopy. From what to eat the days leading up to the procedure, to how the prep is, and what happens once you arrive for it. I'm here to take the mystery out of going in for a colonoscopy.
⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 Intro
0:55 Why I need a colonoscopy
1:39 Scheduling a colonoscopy
2:52 Diet 3 days before
4:06 Diet 1 day before
5:03 Which colonoscopy prep I'm doing
6:30 What I ate 3 days before
7:21 What I ate 2 days before
9:17 The day before my colonoscopy
10:10 Preparing the prep drink
15:21 Prep step 1 - stool softeners
16:17 Prep step 2 - laxative and Gatorade mixture
18:06 How I'm doing partway through the prep
19:49 Preparing more prep drink and how I'm doing
21:20 Prep step 3 at 4am
21:39 Bleeding during the low-residue diet
22:26 Recap on how drinking the prep went
23:04 Liquid eruptions
25:25 What happens after you check-in for your colonoscopy
27:00 Waking up from your colonoscopy
28:39 Cramping the day after
29:32 3 tips to make your colonoscopy prep easier
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I too have had cancer no fun God bless us wish me luck cancer came back and it's small and we can catch it before it kills me again God bless us all
That sucks it came back, but I’m glad it’s small. Hopefully you can be rid of it for good.
Wishing you the very best
Praying for you!🙏
Praying that you are totally healed in Jesus name, Amen!
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Just had mine a couple of days. The doctor and nurses were amazing and I chose to be knocked out so it was like aesthesia in and they said you feel tired and the next thing I know I hear my heart beat in the monitor and the nurse slowly waking me up. It was all a blur and a great power nap lol My GI got me to use something called pico lax and like you 2 sachets at 150 ml each which is nothing and then drink 2 to 3 litres of water, gatorade, just not red, purple or blue, or apple juice gradually over the next 4 hours. It was explained it is not a race so don't guzzle it all done at once or you risk throwing it up. Because this process can easily dehydrate you I found orange gatorade was great. The pico lax was amazing because I honestly felt I was drinking orange tang. It took about an hour or less to work and it really cleaned me out. Taking the one the next morning was just as easy because the taste was so yummy and amazing and again about an hour later it flushed me out, but I was clean at that point so it was water in water out. Anyone that is afraid honestly don't be and remember you are doing this for your own health. I hope this helps anyone who reads this :)
Glad you went in to get screened and happy to hear it wasn’t too bad. 💙
I’m so glad I ran across your video , I’m 35 and having my procedure done for the first time on the 7th . I’ve been so scared and my anxiety has been through the roof . I had no idea what to expect but after watching your video I feel so much relief . Thank you for this very informative video and taking us along on your journey , you def gain another subscriber 🫶 . I’m scared to hear the results but I know God will take care of me . Again thank you for this video, looking forward to watching your other videos ❤
Happy to help ease your fears a bit by showing what it’ll be like. 💙 I just went in for another colonoscopy and did a newer video on that one. It’s here if you want to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/o4CeXcwZn3E/v-deo.htmlsi=56-Jm-E405qKxCo8
@@SurvivorJelena thank you 🙏
I am now 71 years old and bladder incontinent. I also use a cane. I use adult underwear and quilted bed pads regularly. I'm getting ready for another colonoscopy in about a month. My last one was about 4 years ago. At that time, I knew I would not be able to make it to the bathroom quickly with my bladder issues. So, I had my doctor order a bedside commode. Medicaid/Medicare insurance paid for it. It made the prep evacuation SO much easier and saved me from A LOT of extra mess!
I do suggest the Gatorade bottles be refrigerated for a couple of days prior to mixing instead of relying on putting the pitcher in after combining ingredients. Everything, including juices, Ensure, etc, could all be readied prior to the start of ingestion time. (Less thinking involved when your energy is lower!) Prayers and blessings to all!!! Be well, stay well!!! 💝💕👍🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Can I ask you for my mom, what you are doing for the bladder incontinance - she’s suffering .
I just came here to tell you thanks so much for making this video. I use to for my colon prep. My test was today they found polyps three to be exact I had 2 4mm and 1 12mm polyps. I don’t need to go back until the next three years. Thanks so much again. Praying for nothing but good health for you
You’re welcome! Glad the polyps were just polyps and nothing worse. Way to go on getting screened 💙
I wish there was a love video available. I can’t express to you how helpful this was. I just finished my first dose of prep and am currently typing from the toilet (TMI)😂. I am so grateful to you for taking the time to really show us the entire process!
I’m sure you’re not the only one watching from the “throne”. 😂 Happy to help you out, and hope your colonoscopy finds nothing but a clean colon 💙
You have the most realistic explanation and honest advice.
Thank you 💙
Best colonoscopy UA-cam video ever! So detailed, informative and honest. I hope that you are continuing to go well? Thank you for making this🙂
Thank you so much! I’m glad you found it so useful. I am still doing well, thanks 💙
@@SurvivorJelena that’s terrific to hear!
I'm doing my first one tomorrow. I'm nervous about it but your video helped with that. Thanks for taking the trouble to share your experience. I hope you continue to be well.
Unfortunately I did everything right for the prep but I wasn’t clear enough when I was scoped. I have to repeat. 😞
@@vettejakesI’m going in tomorrow for my first one and this is what I’m afraid of having to repeat it
I have to say this was the best video out of probably 20 videos that I’ve watched, plus the bonus, I don’t eat meat neither. I’m vegetarian.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I will have my first colonoscopy soon. Next Monday I meet with a nurse practitioner to give me all the prep information. I'm 69 and just recently had a Cologuard come back as positive. My Dr. referred me to a gastrointestinal Dr. and wanted me to have a colonoscopy as soon as I could get an appointment. I appreciate your video. I hope you are doing well.
I hope your colonoscopy goes smoothly. I'm still here and doing pretty well.
Thank you for the video .. Im exhausted just thinking about the process 😩
I’m doing my colonoscopy on the 17 of may. I’m so terrified but watching this is making me calm. When I try to use the restroom my intestines muscle spasms on and roll up which can be terrifying 😢thanks for this video I’m going to use it to help me prep
I had a colonoscopy last year and the dr found 13 polyps and they were benign. I’m getting another colonoscopy this coming Monday.
Wow, that’s good news that all those polyps were benign. Hope your colonoscopy on Monday goes well.
Thank you for making this video, it really explains in detail what to expect and was comforting to know ahead of time. You don't shy away from the dirty bits and that is appreciated! Now I know what to have on hand to make this process easier. I have put it off for a while but now I've got my mind made up that it is an important thing to check off and I have to just be strong and get through it. You are a strong person and I hope you continue to have good health!
Happy to help, and really happy to have encouraged you to get yours scheduled. It’s a really important thing to do for your health to catch anything before it becomes something bad.
Thanks Jelena, this is one of the best explanations of colonoscopy preps that I've ever seen.
I’m getting my colonoscopy on Tuesday. I’m nervous but this video helped me.
You are gem for making these videos!
For those who like beef 🍖 broth 🍵 if you get the beef consomme in the can it gives your empty stomach a sense of food and it is settling on the stomach. Just make sure whatever soup 🍲 you choose there's no bits or pieces. It has to be clear
Thank you so much for making this video. I go this Thursday for my first one and really appreciated your tips and sense of humor. Bottoms up!🍷
Great explanation! Looking forward to the live!
Thank you! Looking forward to “seeing” you Thursday 😃
Very informative. Thank you.
Thank you for being so transparent. This will be my first colonoscopy and already I just want it to be over. Got a bunch of stuff to read, but it helps to get the insight from someone who has gone through the experience. You have put me at ease, to just follow instructions to the letter.
I’m having one tomorrow! Thank you for sharing your story!
Good luck! And you’re welcome 😀
Way too young to have had to go through so much. Thank you for sharing your story and helping others with understanding the colonoscopy prep and taking the mystery/fear out.
You're welcome! The prep isn't fun, but it's a picnic compared to cancer treatment.
Ty so much for making this video ❤
i’m 20 i have to get one in a few days because they don’t know what’s causing all my pain and problems and im so scared for what they find but im happy u uploaded this it was very helpful thank you
You explained this so well. I had my procedure 2 days ago. I wish I had watched this before I had my colonoscopy. Mine was exactly like how you explained yours. Thank you for this video. ❤
thank you so much for your advice👍 thank you for taking this time to make these videos. I am also happy to see that everything is going well with you. what a beautiful personality you have. see you soon
First of all may God bless you and keep you strong and heal you. Thank you for the very detailed preparation expectations, my wife is having her first colonoscopy soon and I want to have things prepared ahead of time as much as possible. Especially the dermoplast spray. When I had mine done I woke up the morning of with a splitting headache maybe I was dehydrated after seeing your video. Thank you again so much appreciated , God bless you.
I love your videos and how you explain everything!
Thank you! I try my best to make them informative so anyone watching can understand what to expect.
Thank you for sharing❤ God bless you!
Excellent video and information. Thank you!!
You’re welcome! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it 💙
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Jelena, thanks for this very informative video! I was searching for colonoscopy experiences and yours came right up. I’m in my mid-50s & have never had one, just two Cologuard tests (thankfully both neg) & CEA blood test also neg. I’m also in active treatment again for ovarian cancer stage 3 (had a recent relapse). Was diagnosed Apr 2021. Continued healing thoughts sent your way!
Thank you!....by far your video helped me the most!!!
Happy to help 💙
Thank you for your honesty. I will try to endure the upcoming procedure.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
It’s no picnic, but it’s way easier than going through cancer treatment.
@@SurvivorJelena Hello,
I had my colonoscopy today. Everything went well. Thank you for your encouragement. Continued the fight good fight of faith.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thanks for sharing and not being afraid to talk about the rumble stuff. That’s the part that I am nervous about.
It wasn’t fun, but it was over within a day, so it was manageable.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Jelena! I have been afraid of the prep and procedure but I feel encouraged to get it done now
I’m so happy to hear this! Go get that colonoscopy scheduled 😀📞
I was so scared waited until I was 63 was forced due to going into emergency surgery! If I had known it was so simple I do it all over again !
@cynth8719
I had my colonoscopy on 4/24/23. The prep is nasty to drink but its best to drink it than to have that terrible disease of colon cancer. Please have it done, you'll be ok.
Thanks for the video. You rock.
You’re welcome! Thanks ☺️
How are you doing. I enjoyed your prep advice. Thx.
Thank you for this! I am having anxiety right. Im going in on Friday for one.
i am going for my first, which I put off for years (and an endoscopy as a follow up to a Celiac 's diagnosis a couple of years ago). My sister had cancer over thirty years ago and has also had more of them than she can probably count, Thanks for being so detailed and honest about the prep, having both done at the same time leaves me feeling pretty vulnerable. thank you for taking the time to make this video.
You’re welcome. I’m glad you’re finally go in for your first one. Hope it goes well 💙
Thank U sooo much for this!! This was by far the best video I've watched to prepare for my first procedure...For those of us with multiple OTHER illnesses, its imperative to get ALL the details straight before going in for even a "minor" surgery. I now feel way more ready for it!! 🙂
You’re welcome💙 I’m glad to hear it was so helpful for you!
Love seeing your updates. I’m 36 and had an upper and lower scope done on the same day. Doc found a very small polyp that he said had a 3.6% chance of being cancerous. The worst part of it is the bowel prep. The procedures themselves are a cake walk. 2 weeks after the procedures I get a call saying I tested positive for h pylori, which is a bacteria infection in the stomach that cause symptoms similar to colon cancer. Two weeks of antibiotics and I’m back to feeling like my normal self. My bowel prep was different from yours. I had 2 bottles of magnesium citrate mixed with 16 oz of water. Tasted like very salty cherry cough syrup. Same results nonetheless.
So happy to hear that you’re feeling back to normal and that the polyp wasn’t cancerous!
That seems much better than the f 19:19 white awful tasting liguid prescribed for me
Thank You so much for this video, I’m having my first colonoscopy on Wednesday and this information has really put my mind at ease. I will definitely be following your channel and passing information about your channel to family and friends. Again Thank you so much!!!!!!
Best of luck to you as you start your prep 🤞🏼💙 Hope everything looks good. Happy to help and thanks for sharing!
Thank You 🙏
this was the best video I have seen, you have eased my nerves, and fear. thank you so much, you are a GOD sent, I hope all goes well in your life.
Thank you so much for your kind words💙 I’m glad my video helped you out so much!
Thanks for your video. ❤
Great video and yay on being cancer free!! I feel less scared about the process now!
Thank you. And I’m so happy that you feel less scared by the recess after watching this 💙
Just got my coloscopy today - prep was exactly as you describe it in this video. The only difference is that I was only required to take 3 of the stool softeners instead of 4. I also lucked out that my procedure was early in the morning .. which made my 2nd dose at 11:30pm .. which allowed me to actually get a few hours of sleep. I did put a towel down on the bed just in case .. but I lucked out and actually got to sleep for a few hours 🤣.Procedure itself was completely painless and I am glad I went through it.
I’m so happy to hear you went in to get screened 👏🏼
Thanks so much for posting about your experience with getting a colonoscopy. I have mine scheduled for tomorrow and am going through prep myself as we speak. I've never had one done before and it's been really challenging especially since my stomach issues flared up RIGHT before I started prep. The whole thing has been stressful since I'm in my twenties and we don't know what's going on yet but after this endoscopy and colonoscopy I'll be one step closer to getting things figured out. Watching your video put my mind at ease with the prep part and I really appreciate you for that! Thank you again!
I hope your colonoscopy went ok and it helped the doctors figure out what’s causing you troubles 🤞🏼💙
It went as planned and good news is it's nothing life threatening or an infection! I'll be talking to my doctor soon to figure out a game plan for what they did find :)
That’s great news! And good to hear they’re coming up with a plan with what they did find.
Thank you so much for this video!!! I was sooo nervous and afraid about my colonoscopy 4 days from now 😢 But fortunately I came across your video and I'm feeling a lot better. I truly appreciate you 😅😅😅
You’re welcome! Hope the prep and colonoscopy go ok 💙
After watching your great video I called my doctor and will be having my first colonoscopy at age 70. Given that I have colon cancer on both sides of my family this will give us a baseline with which to compare future colonoscopies at ages 75, 80, 85, 90, etc.
I’m so happy you called your doctor to go in for your first colonoscopy!
You are AMAZING
Hi! I'm in preparation now, scheduled for tomorrow. This is my second one after 3 years because my gastro found polips that were removed and she wants to see me again. My husband passed away from Colon cancer when he was 49 and no family history for this illness. The prep is not funny but is very important. Don't procrastinate this test!
Glad to hear you had no more cancer. I hope you don't have anymore. im going in for my first one in around 14 hours
Thanks! I hope your colonoscopy went ok.
@@SurvivorJelena Thank you so much, it was way better than i expected, fell asleep lol. Everything came out negative on the tests, not positive for anything. Which is good and bad. Hope you are well :)
I really appreciate your video
Thank you
Thank you so much for your informative and put together videos, I appreciate them so much. My colonoscopy is scheduled for Nov 19 and I'm hoping my hunch of having colorectal cancer is wrong.
You’re welcome. I hope too that you don’t have cancer 🤞🏼💙
Thank you so much for your video!
You are so welcome!
Thank you this was very helpful
Thank you!
26:54 The lidocaine is not for operative or post operative pain.
It is to numb the vein to counter the burning sensation of the propofol.
Anesthesiologists even have a acronym for this: POPI….Pain On Propofol Injection.
Pain at the site of venous access is a well known side effect of IV propofol, and the lidocaine push prior to propofol (sometimes with a tourniquet to allow the lidocaine time to work) seems to be the most widely accepted practice to reduce incidences of POPI.
Love your video going to take the same steps I will use lemon Gatorade is that good
Thanks for sharing. Every time I've had this test I fast. I choose not to put all of that toxic food in my body. I can't believe the list of "food" they give you. Nothing but things that are toxic except 2 of them that feed cancer as well. Plus by fasting it makes the prep a breeze because you're not pooping out as much. Best wishes. 😊
Thank you so much you were so thorough. I also had surgery . I had my sigmoid removed and reattachment so I have to do it every 3 yrs. But you provided a real scenario and items to have to have on hand like gasx, diapers, butt spray… lol thanks
Thank god for the video I was so nervous and I am veggie too
Thanks so much for posting this, girl! Very informative. I may need a scope soon, as well. Can you explain more what propofol felt like? Like, did you feel it going into your IV? And did you even get drowsy or was it like you were wide awake one second and then waking up the very next second?
I didn’t feel either drug going into my IV. Within probably 10 seconds my eyelids got heavy and I closed them, then I was out. It was like taking a nap...I didn’t feel like I had only been out for a second, I knew I had been out for a bit.
@@SurvivorJelena @xcalabur18 I also wondered about propofol. I've had 2 colonoscopies. The first time I didn't feel the propofol. The second time I felt a warm sensation (it was not painful or uncomfortable--just a sensation). Just about as soon as I felt the warm sensation I started waking up because the colonoscopy was over! You go to sleep quickly. No reason to be concerned.
Bless you ! I’m getting one first 1 at 64 So apprehensive . I’ve had a bowel prep in past And it was just a 4oz liquid bottle Went allday - This drinking every thirty min Is cruel! 😂😂😂 What I have to do next week!! Thanking you for posting! 🙏🙏 to all with cancer
And my Dr having me just do day before - the pills And total 64oz mix Yours seems 2x amount ?? 😮😮
Thank you
Hi Jelena! Glad it went well (the results 😉) , congrats for no polyps!! And good luck on the biopsy results! So at the dr office, how do they manage the procedure, vs you needing to constantly go?
Thank you! By the time I made it to the office the bowels had calmed down so I wasn't going anymore. I did feel the urge a little right after they wheeled me down to the procedure room, so they let me get up and walk to the bathroom before they knocked me out 😀
thank you! i’m in tomorrow at 2
Good luck!
Thank you so much this was amazing and the keiser list was so helpful as a vegetarian I freaked out when I saw no fruit or veggies. Thank you so much this was awesome
You’re welcome 💙
I have CROHNS DISEASE since 2010 and I get Endoscopys and Colan Oscopys.
Thank You for this information!!!
Knowledge is Power and so now I am not so afraid!!!!!
You are a beautiful,wonderful woman and blessing to the whole world!!!
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Wow, thank you!
Damn. I am having a procedure on Monday at 7:30am. It’s currently Thursday. Your video has my anxiety at a 10 🤦🏻♀️. I’m 59 years old and it’s my first one. My baby brother passed from colon cancer at age 39. In 2016. He didn’t know he had it until it was stage 4. Chemo sped up the cancer. And he died 3 months later. I’m doing this but still anxious 🤦🏻♀️
I found after experience with a few colonoscopies, that the day before the procedure, I don't eat anything and only drink water, is the best way. 1 hour after beginning to drink the laxitive, everything what was left in my bowel from what I ate 2 days before, comes out in one time, and that is not much. After that it is only watery a few times and I can go to sleep, without any disturbans. The next morning the second drink, and water just also comes out in one time. So , for me now it is not difficult to prep before an colonoscopy anymore.
That’s great you’ve got a system figured out that works well for you.
You're not eating Garbage Jelena. You're eating what you can, so you can feel better, when your Colonoscopy happens.
You're lucky, I have to use the entire bottle of MiraLax with 64 oz. of Gatorade. (and no Ensure has been approved) (March, 2023) Thank you, though for this video.
How many grams were in the bottle of miralax? How many bottles did you use?
i just had a colonoscopy and I had use the whole bottle of merilax with 64oz of spots drink and 4 delclax
This is not a typical patient for colonoscopy prep as she had bleeding,explosive diarrhea nausea. Anyway thanks for sharing her experience!
Thank you so much for this. I have my first procedure scheduled and am trying to prepare for it. My grandmother had colon cancer and had that ilieostomy bag, and reversal surgery as well. Unfortunately she pased away 2 years later from another form of cancer. 😔 I pray you stay cancer free! 🙏🙏😁😁
Thank you so much for doing this video! I'm going in for my first colonoscopy in a few weeks and you confirmed my thoughts on picking up some adult diapers :-) So much good information, God bless you!
Going in for my first endoscopy and colonoscopy this week. I’m 26 and very nervous about what the results could be. Hoping all goes well
Thank you for sharing this information, it was helpful (especially the part about using diapers just in case).
Hope you’re doing well
I used Gatorlyte instead of Gatorade, on my doctor's orders.
May I suggest have plenty of adult pullups, large absorbent pads to put inside the pullups, disposable chux, cloth reusable chux to protect the bed, chairs and car. Wear loose shorts/pants wirh an elastic waiatband (no buttons or zippers) so you won't be delayed going to the bathroom, as you will have literally seconds to get to the restroom.
Thanks for the tips! I’m having mine done in a few weeks and I’m absolutely terrified.
@@alexac921 Have had many colonoscopies and never had a problem. The prep is the worst part. Make sure you do a thorough prep, so that you won't be forced to repeat the procedure.
My Dr said I had to use MiraLAX with Gatorade only not anything else
Hello Jelena ! First of all thank you for your great video-journey to the colonoscopy world! Excellent video and tips. I’m very late to the game probably 25 years plus ! I know that s crazy but now at 66 it s a must no longer excuses! I am doing with Kaiser in a few days +_10 days and your explanation it was just perfect from the pre to the pos ! I did not see on my papers Ensure, by any chance any particular flavor? Thank you for your caring tips !
Glad you’re finally going in for a colonoscopy! The prep sheets I got didn’t mention a specific flavor, but chocolate or vanilla are probably the safest.
@@SurvivorJelena Thank your reply and I am definitely will be using your videos as I prepare for my procedure ! Have a great day !
The prep I had was different. Normal diet till the day before but no nuts or seeds for week before. Liquid diet the day before basically the same but no ENSURE. 6 pm a pouch of magnesium dissolved in 150 cc. Cold water and then drink 2 liters of clear liquids in 2 to 4 hours. I did not could not drink it all did the best I could. Then day of 5 hours before test the other the other packet with 2 liters clear liquids over 2 to 4 hours. 4 hours before test one half bottle of magnesium citrate 150cc. If still solid in stool take other half. The premeds here are fentanyl and midalazam.. I had 2 mgs midalazam and awake during procedure not at all painful. Ready to go home in less than 1/2 hour also had to be picked up. On PREVIOUS colonoscopy I had more midalazam was out and had to stay longer. As people say having a colonoscopy is way easier than having cancer treatment. Hope you get all good news from the test.
I mean this with all due respect and politeness. You need to take this down. I go on the 28th for a colonescapade I call it, because I had long covid, and it left me with intestinal issues. This video took me from a 3 anxiety level to an immediate 8! I don't know if watching your mouth deliver it or the unrelenting speed and wild eyes. But, I am freaked out now!
Same 👀
When I start getting "raw" during a cleanse, I cease wiping and just jump in the shower and rinse off. Then air dry. Much more gentle and tolerable. Hope it helps. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thanks for the tip!
Hello, I had some pecans Saturday, & my test is Thursday? Can I proceed??
I've just been sentenced to the C word as punishment for getting too old. Absolutely terrified and the idea of not eating anything for 3 days sounds like hell. That doesn't include the horrors the clean out. Not sure I can survive this. So so scared.
Hi I loved your video very informative. I have a question im a coffee drinker mainly because when I stop I get terrible headaches. How long before the procedure would you have to stop drinking coffee? Thank you😊
You have to stop drinking all liquids 2-3 hours before the procedure. Depending on the time of your colonoscopy you could drink black coffee with sugar the morning of, just no cream or milk allowed.
@@SurvivorJelena thank you
My doctor had me put the half bottle of miralax in one 32 oz bottle of gatorade for the first half and then the same thing for the second half. It was so much easier drinking that much. I was able to just down it pretty fast.
I did that for an older colonoscopy - that was definitely easier!
What a very informative video tuff subject to be so calm talking about i guess as a man it’s a little more emberisng? This is my 3rd my 2nd was terrible left me bleeding quite a bit!
Went back to 1st doctor twice! Doctor said you may see a little blood the toilet was completely covered at the top of the toilet water. I took a pic of the toilet bolw. Went back to doc told me again & told me that I might see a little blood! I showed him the pic! Then went to a 3rd doctor at a different hospitals . No problem after that didn’t tell me what he found said he found another polyp! 😢
Oh my, I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I would try to go to a different doc for my next colonoscopy if I were you.
I’m going in for my first colonoscopy in two weeks. I’m turning 46 on Saturday so it’s a little later than planned. The colonoscopy clinic appointments are backed up for UCSD. My referral was approved over a year ago. My husband had a failed colonoscopy a few months ago because he didn’t clear his bowels enough so they had to stop the procedure. I’m hoping that won’t be the case for me. I’m going to ask my provider about the Gatorade/miralax prep to see if I can do that instead of the nasty drink they want me to do. My husband just about gagged when he had to drink the prep. It’s horrible!!! Our provider prescribes a prep that comes from the pharmacy. It’s powder in a gallon container. Just add water.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I sure hope mine goes well. Having colorectal cancer would be so scary. I’m so glad you survived. Wish me luck!!!
I'm glad to hear you're finally able to get in for your colonoscopy 💙 I definitely doesn't hurt to call the office and ask about trying a different prep. It sounds like your husband had the Golytely prep - being able to choose a the flavor of your prep is nice with the Gatorade one. If you have to do the gallon jug, try having some candy to suck on (that isn't red or blue) in between drinks.
WTF, that prep is crazy.
That's like a time bomb to your intestines. lol
Very good review!
That's definitely what it felt like! 😅
What was your CEA? Thanks for all the info!
It's always been under 2. For the first year and a half or so it was undetectable, then hovered around .7-1.5
I finished my prep for my first colonoscopy which is in a couple hours. I’m curious…. why is this prep so invasive compared to the process I did with the two little bottles of grossness? I knew how bad cramping can be when taking Dulcolax. You took so many along pills along with all the Miralax. I think I would pass out with all that.