8 dulcolax, 8.3 oz miralax and 2 6oz suprep. I did not eat any solid foods, as instructed. I don't know how anyone could just down it. Prep: Polyethylene glycol, sodium sulfate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium ascorbate, and ascorbic acid (Moviprep). I had my first dose at room temperature and I renamed it Hot Cherry Garbage Juice. Great job getting your colonoscopy done and wow your polyp removal may be lifesaving! From the doctors: nurse: pounding Gatorade or Powerade at the same rate as your prep makes the effluvia rawness almost non-existant. Get a mental picture in your mind of a Suprep sign with a BIG RED X through it! Should be near the beginning of this thread. This causes watery bowel movements. Another hint wear a pad when you go to the doctors and also take one to wear back home. i am having my 3rd one on October 10 2017. They gave me some kind of amnesia drug. I am 58 and had my first colonoscopy/endoscopy. He struggles daily. Six hours before your appointment: Drink the second dose of the prep. Be sure to finish it at least 2 hours before your procedure time. Piece of Cake. I feel like an expert on the prep. The taste was ok. A little salty but also a little sweet. If I do, I know now what to do to get through.Read More Read Less, Worst colonoscopy prep ever. I didnt get nauseous or throw up. Starting at 4 I drink 16 ounces per hour. "The more time that elapses after you take the prep, the more likely you are to have fluid in your colon," Dr. Cheney explains. The doc who did my colonoscopy remarked that Cologuard "is not there yet. Compare the harm you feel juice, kool-aid, etc. the last one i kept dosing on and off. I am currently trying to get the second phase done. I saw what mom went through with chemo and radiation for breast cancer (stage 2) and would rather deal with a few days of annoyance over that any day of the week. They gave me a sedative and I was able to watch the procedure on the monitor. Maybe my memory erased the previous times. If your scheduled arrival time is after 11 a.m., start . The handout from the clinic listed only one, a 4L prep that nearly every single review talked about how nasty it was. Id rather have a root canal. If you have it there, ask your doc about using this prep youll get through this crazy easy! Dont worry about the prep or the procedure. The procedures at 1pm so I imagine that will be my last drink. Saturday I ate light. Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. 64 oz. Second dose. Sick as a dog, up all night. But never again. LOL ! Thank you for the suggestion. LOL ! Salty lemonade was the taste but not enough to make me vomit or anything. The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. The doctor told me he was concerned, and its been a rough couple of days waiting, but I got my results today. This will help me to finally make sense of the diagnosis and move forward. Suprep w water guzzled w ice. Sadly, he never got a colonoscopy. Paying for Colon and Rectal Cancer Treatment, Early-Age Onset Colorectal Cancer Workgroup, Genetics and Family History Advisory Council, Adjust Your Diet a Few Days Before Prep Begins, Double Check What Time to Start Your Prep, LEARN MORE ABOUT COLORECTAL CANCER RISK FACTORS, Colonoscopy Prep Chocolate Bars and Strawberry Smoothies. I thought they hadnt started when I woke up and was blown away when the nurse said were all done.. (I want some of the that drug to take home!!) You change into a hospital gown, and an IV line is added. He has a Dr. but doesnt want to call him. 4) For me mixing the Miralax with flat ginger ale worked best, as ginger is stomach-soothing. There are so many donts I cant make sense of any of it. Good luck, Bob! From solid food to liquid. Drink ALL the liquid in the container and you must drink 2 more 16 ounce containers of water within one hour. Some bloating from the air they pump in, but when i got home I spent 15 minutes on my side and passed a lot of gas. Ive had 4 colonoscopies over the years and this is what works for me in terms of the prep. IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder in which your gut becomes more sensitive and the muscles of your digestive system have abnormal contractions that affect your bowel movements. I slathered on Desitin diaper rash barrier cream to shield tender skin from moisture and it helped tremendously. I did not even think of getting depends! Were sorry to hear this was an experience for you and we hope tomorrows procedure and experience is much more positive! Even after a thorough cleansing, your stomach and pancreas are still making fluids, which flow into the colon. Be sure to follow the instructions your GI office gives you completely. The exact instructions depend on the bowel prep used and the time of your colonoscopy. Wanted to weigh in here as I had my first colonoscopy yesterday. I am doing a spit prep of the intense cherry-flavored-salty-chemical cocktail that I like to call S**tstorm. solution dose for prep 1 (and then the next day's attempt for prep 2. ) My question is, should he contenues the prep and just deal with the agonizing pain? Dont wait. Severe chills and shakes and teeth chatter. Good luck! Wishing you positive thoughts and outcome. I was doing a colonoscopy prep in December and I actually got the day wrong and it was the next day.extra fun! Because of your brothers passing, you are right that you need a colonoscopy. Learn How Genetics Make Some Fans of Fear, Dr. Whyte's Book: Take Control of Your Cancer Risk, How Breast Cancer Changed My Life and Me, Health News and Information, Delivered to Your Inbox. The sulfate salts of sodium, potassium, and magnesium contained in SUPREP Bowel Prep Kit were administered orally (gavage) to rats and dogs up to 28 days up to a maximum daily dose of 5 grams/kg/day (approximately 0.9 and 3 times for rats and dogs, respectively, the recommended human dose of 44 grams/day or 0.89 grams/kg based on the body . (2.1, 2.3, 2.4) Recommended SUPREP Bowel Prep Kit dosage is: o. I vomited ALL of the second dose an hour after I took it. DO NOT STRAY far from the toilet. Instructions said I could eat the low fiber diet until noon, but again, my fear of not cleaning out made me stop eating at about 10am. I vomited ALL of the second dose an hour after I took it. There are several types of colonoscopy prep drinks available over the counter or by prescription, but all of them require you to consume a relatively large volume. The purging began 2 hours later, and I wasnt in pain at all. I got severe chest cramps (from vomiting) and leg cramps that still hurt 2 days later. YMMV. Better cleaning will lead to better results. It is not recommended by the medical profession. Second dose 10 hours later. Same scenario. My insurance didnt cover it, but he gave me a coupon to use at the pharmacy that reduced the price quite a bit. So, what happened for me after the first dose. I miss my dad who passed from CA of the colon. I disrobed, then they rolled me into the room, put oxygen in my nose and stuck the anesthesia in my arm. I ended up having one polyp removed that Im waiting to hear back on, so Im glad I didnt chicken out. Did he have any suggestions? Yes. Way to stay on top of your screening! The doctor told me to use magnesium citrate tonight though. You need to wait those 20 min. Thank you. Step 2: Add cool drinking water to the 16-ounce line on the container and mix. Hopefully I will get something better to take next time pills would be very good thank you for letting me know what you took and how much better that was,???????? But as soon as I felt empty and laid down, it was not ten minutes before I was back in the bathroom. I have to take the second dose in the morning but I don't expect any problems. Woke up later just because I was thirsty/dehydrated but no big deal. You are right about people dying from the anesthetic and unknown health conditionsbut the team of Drs and nurses do not assault people! Doing it now. Im very thankful for all those who have shared tips. It had been 6 or 7 years since he had a colonoscopy and he was in a nursing facility for rehab for losing a foot due to diabetes. It is also not that minor a procedure. As a service to our readers, Harvard Health Publishing provides access to our library of archived content. I had stools everywhere and wasnt warned. 2 days before: just snacking most of the day. Been out for about four years and is generally reviewed up against Plenvu and Moviprep. We encourage everyone to stay within close range of a bathroom after beginning to drink the preparation because the second dose of Suprep can sometimes trigger a more intense laxative effect in some people. She told me to make enough for 32 oz. Drink ALL the liquid in the container. Slammed that all down in 2 hours and was able to go to my appointment and check in no problems. At 6:00 pm, Drink ONE 8 (eight) ounce GLASS OF THE MIRALAX/GATORADE SOLUTION MIXTURE every 15 minutes until half of the solution mixture is gone. I am also on a 5 year schedule due to family history with colon cancer, so its not like there will be 10 years in between if they missed something really small. The lemonade made it possible to get it all drank without throwing it up. Its so sad that that was one reason I put off having a colonoscopy. Don't eat or drink anything two hours before theprocedure. no veggies or whole grains). Hydrated with a liter of water before taking suprep. group recommends splitting the dose of colonoscopy bowel preps. I wonder if my doctor can give me another option. My appointment is on Monday. The first dose gagged me. This is my second colonoscopy (I had polyps). I mixed it with Gatorade Blue and had it down within 15 minutes. We encourage all people to speak with their medical provider or healthcare team for colonoscopy prep and all medical advice, since every person is unique and what might work for some (stop eating solid foods days in advance, for example) may not work for others. My prescription is 89.00 and do not want to pay this! Saturday before had Chinese with chicken, veggies, white rice. helps so much!! Im not thirsty and forcing myself to drink is difficult. Some doctors add the laxative bisacodyl (Dulcolax). Certain medical conditions. This is why a colonoscopy is often referred to as a direct visualization test. Ive had POTS symptoms and issues for 15 years. You MUST drink two more 16 oz cups of water over the next hour. Eek! When the inspection is complete, the nurse brings some crackers and coffee. Its ok at room temperature. There was no cramping or sweating like you have with regular diarrhea; my doctor prescribed childrens anti-gas to supplement the water so that might have helped. Stop with that. My friends did not do Suprep and told bad stories too. I have had two colonoscopies prior to this with a different prep (I believe it was Moviprep), and while the prep wasn't my favorite thing to do, I always described it as "not bad." Ive had lots of other procedures in my life, this is BY FAR the very worst. I cant imagine drinking the prep again makes me nauseated just thinking of it! Thanks for visiting. Had a wonderful breakfast afterwards. Out cold within ten seconds of the drugs. No one wants a colonoscopy, and it feels like sort of a relief to be told youre too young for cancer or its internal hemorrhoids. Colorectal cancer strikes at any age, and like you mentioned, so many people diagnosed do not have a family history of it. I took the pills, so taste was not an issue. Life happens and sometimes you have to just deal with it. mid-day, and started the prep about 4 pm. Can I drink gatorade after? My dog has been somewhat uncaring about this and insists that I need to be successful with the prep but, its becoming apparent to me that this isnt going to happen. I would gladly go without food for several days and only have to take a few pills with plain water in larger amounts than to drink this stuff. Dont wait! A friend had made me some chicken broth for my real food for the day. You also want to have other fluid based substances ready too, since it helps to stay hydrated. The night before I took 2 dulcolax at 2 pm and at 4 pm I started my 64 oz of Gavilyte/Colyte. I felt like I had the flu. of water. Two days away from my first colonoscopy. My husband is confused as to why I am so traumatized by the thought of doing this test because he knows how strong I am. I had no problem downing the solution. No big deal though. I think another key was continuing to drink clear liquids throughout the prep in order to stay hydrated. I have to take the second dose in the morning but I don't expect any problems. I was groggy all afternoon from the meds, but then last night ate a healthy meal and slept great. By 11:30p I was done and sleepingonly to get up Tuesday at 6am to start again. But hold on!! I followed Kaisers suggestions for the three days before. I just had my first colonoscopy for screening at age 46. of water. Thats a win in my book. The next morning, the procedure was repeated with 12 more pills and the intervals of water. I bought crystal light to add, but didn't need to use it. And to whoever mentioned not having the anesthesia, I am going to ask about that for next time. Definitely use the powder with some kind of Gatorade or Crystal Light. The second dose was even harder to get down, but I did find that ice helped along with chasing it with lemonade (as several others noted). solution dose for prep 1 (and then the next day's attempt for prep 2. ) Im totally bugged out about a second test, but I know if I dont get it done it will be a bad thing. We have enough pain and exhaustion without added complications. Now that Im 45 Im getting the have to ones now. These items are all sold over the counter. Lots of trips to the bathroom but by 10:00 I went to bed. To clarify I have completed all the prep juice as it were so Im not slacking. Now, it's on to the procedure. I was awake by 9am feeling fine, just light headed. One of the hardest moments for me was not being able to drink any liquids for 3 hours. He is still with us but its an ugly fight, I thank God he hasnt quit and still finds the strength each and every day to continue to fight. Should it have already been clear? I went to the hospital in April with chest pains and spent 3 days there getting a heart scan and heart cath all because of an incompetent doctor who gave a false positive on a stress test. Polyps were found. The day before was clear liquids only. Bottom line - it's not as bad as you think it's going to be. The time you start drinking the second part of your Suprep bowel preparation depends on your scheduled arrival time. It also fizzled a bit. Hey Robert, we have heard of this happening to other patients, although it is not the most common story following a colonoscopy we hear. I wanted to post my experience because this page helped me tremendously before undergoing my first colonoscopy/endoscopy. Getting up at 0330 and doing the second dose is a little more difficult especially coming out of a sound sleep. Instead of water I mixed it with orange Gatorade and left in the fridge for a long time. If your MD recommends it, get a new doctor. Again, I had no issues the 3 prior times, so this just seemed like another change to make a difficult process even harder. And sat on the can they entire time watching a movie on my phone. The worst part of the colonoscopy is this detestable drink. Dawn, thanks for sharing that perspective with us its great insight into how some feel about this procedure! You'll start preparing for your colonoscopy a couple of days before you drink the bowel-cleansing agent. On the other hand- my boyfriend had put his off for ten years and they found out he had advanced colon cancer so- please dont put off your colonoscopy, especially if cancer runs in your family! Good luck! Prep: Magnesium citrate (many over-the-counter brands). I had lemon ice cold and I easily could have kept drinking it. I have a big family history, great grand mother, my grandfather died from colon cancer that spread everywhere, two uncles, the one uncle is currently going on hospice finding it has spread to his liver. I pushed back as I was worried about having an accident on the way in, and was told to do 5 pm and midnight. You do need to be aware that when this stuff hits, you will have trouble making it to the toilet in time. Im going tomorrow and my biggest fear is the propofol. I was doing ginger ale shots after every swallow of Suprep and it really made it much easier. The Miralax Prep kept me up all night and into the next morning. It doesn't have to be this way. The day of the colonoscopy: As on the previous day, clear liquids only. SUTAB includes 24 tablets that must be taken before the colonoscopy. Endured significant anxiety in the days leading up to the procedure. Refrigerate the mixed solution. That was the only uncomfortable moment. You have 30 min to get it down. Next morning: repeat both steps using the second bottle. I am a sensitive person to meds, foods, medical procedures, and this was as easy as it could be thanks to the advice given here. Im pretty scared, especially for my husband of 52 years and myself. My own personal first experience is that I had prep that I had to take timed within each other. Studies have shown that split-dose regimens are easier to tolerate, and they clean the colon better which helps your provider do a thorough evaluation. I seem to have a very slow metabolism and this time Ive been given 2 moviprep solutions. The prep is HORRIBLE and brutal beyond words for anyone with digestive problems like IBS. 6,12,14 Low-volume 2-L PEG preparations such as HalfLytely (which includes bisacodyl) and MoviPrep (which contains ascorbic acid) are also alternatives to full-volume regimens.
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