Would I have to cancel and start all over again? By 9:30p I finished the water and spent another 90 minutes in and out of the bathroom. Yes, I had used the bathroom a lot with dose one but this was a game changer. I have a question. I didnt get nauseous or throw up. Of course I had popcorn and chocolate covered peanuts last night. I was looking forward to the great nap but also to finally get answers. . Im going in for my first colonoscopy in 2 days and Ive been very anxious. SUPREP Bowel Prep Kit (sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate and magnesium sulfate) Oral Solution is an osmotic laxative indicated for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. Thank you for taking time to comment. It also made me very cold. Once the colonoscopy prep laxative begins working, youll spend a lot of time in the bathroom. The last bowel movement occured three hours after the start of the drink. Im having my colon exam February 9, 2018, on my birthday. Went in, nurse took vitals, gave me a pregnancy test (using approx one squirt of urine), talked to the anesthesiologist, talked to the doctor, signed a bunch of things with each of the three people. Years ago, my cousin had one and was traumatized so much that I chickened out. I have acid reflux to boot so it wanted to come up. Used this hideous prep as it is the only one the gastroenterologist would prescribe for colonoscopy. Im not nervous about the colonoscopy itself, its just all this prep that has me spinning. Congratulate yourself on getting screened. helping of the total 16 oz. I just sat on the toilet shivering and unable to get up do to the lack of control. The days of downing a gallon of laxative in one dose are gone. We are so glad you had a good experience this time around. Unfortunately, I also have many allergies and am sensitive to the PEG type of protocol, so this product was ordered for me. I had a sudden change in my bowel habits and needed to have a colonoscopy. The colonoscope has a digital camera and light attached to the end that allows doctors to see any abnormalities. Monday, white rice for breakfast, mashed potatoes for lunch, tuna sandwich for dinner. I was required to stop the 81mg aspirin 5 days ago, the metformin for Type 2 diabetes But was allowed to take my BP med with a small sip of water. 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. Will it be a waste of time? I laugh because by the time anyone reads this, it will be too late and either I am going to get moving or I am not. Colorectal cancer found early is preventable and treatable. 4 DULCOLAX tablets. Break up your prep drink. It also worked and I had my colonoscopy as I needed, PDQ. I will say, though, it served its purpose. Dont know why they cant make it easier to drinkI had the last one In Nov I7. The doctor has been polyps that are pre-cancerous and because he cant get through the rest we dont know what else is there. You should avoid red meat, "heavy" foods, fried foods, fiber-filled foods and anything that is red. Not something I will order in a restaurant but the cherry taste was very palatable and I downed the 1st dose with a straw at once. Theyre the ones who have the medical insight and would be better able to provide you with a successful prep. I had trouble getting the last 8 ounces down- but I just saved it and drank it a few hours later. My colonoscopy and endoscopy was at 8am this morning. Mine tasted like grape and was not bad at all. Thank you. My appointment is tomorrow at 1:30pm and Im already dreaming of and missing food. Don't eat or drink anything two hours before theprocedure. Split-Dose (two-day) regimen consists of two doses of SUPREP Bowel Prep Kit: first dose during the evening prior to colonoscopy and second dose the next day, during the morning of colonoscopy. I was very nervous about the prep because my hemorrhoidal tissue is easily irritated and often I deal with external hemorrhoids, including thrombosed ones. I drank the 1st half in about two hours this evening. Good luck. This time its a two day prep due to my constipation issues. It has been one hour since taking the dose. I fear heart or blood pressure issues while under anaesthesia. Instead I took 2 pills of Ducolax at 3:30 am (6/28) and went to bed. Suprep is not an over-the-counter medication, it is only available as a prescription from your provider to prepare you for a colon cleansing before a colonoscopy. He has done half of the prep and hes not going like he should. They said to come back in 10 years to do it again. If your Doctor recommends a colonoscopydont put it off. Hope this helps. LOL! Its really nothing to fear. It is also not that minor a procedure. Take 4 tablets of bisacodyl (Dulcolax) around 3.00-4.00PM. Also OMG am I ever going to get any kind of sleep, or just sit on the toilet till the morning?? I never had a problem my 3 prior times when doing it all at once. I wasnt rushing into the bathroom either. The next morning, I was able to drink the second dose of 32 oz. The prep for me was pretty awful Three days before the procedure I went to the low fiber diet with my last meal at 5pm that night. Im pretty scared, especially for my husband of 52 years and myself. From solid food to liquid. They tell me the colonoscopy is a great cancer screening tool and then present me with a list of cancer causing pseudo foods to poison myself with two days prior. I am in my early 70s. Loved hearing about your smooth, uneventful prep! I did a split prep. I definitely recommend eating jello when you are starving. Instead pour it in your glass and mix in Crystal light Lemonade until you like the taste, easy to drink. NEVER AGAIN! Here's my advice. Not eating solid foods for three days wasnt the end of the world. My diarrhea stopped the evening before at about 9pm and i slept all night until I had to wake up and drink the other half of my solution. The sensation was strange, but on a 1-10 pain scale Id rate it a 2 or so (except for the brief moment of 5). As it was, I was in the bathroom as late as 2 am and then back in there at 6 am the next day. I prayed a lot and had a lot of friends and family praying for me to be able to take it. Made me quite sick along with the desired results. Mind over matter! Not a big deal. I am about to go in for my 9th colonoscopy since 2000 having found a small cancerous polyp and had it removed by colon resection back in 2002. Did my 4th colonoscopy today, and this was the 1st time I had to do a split prep. Colonoscopies are lifesaving. I only wish I would have had some jello on hand even though I am no fan, because the all liquid day is tough! 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. Im just reminding myself that its 2 days of my life and that itll be over for another 2 years (I need to get every 2 years due to family history and polyps) as hard as it is, I think having cancer treatments would suck more. I'm able to go to bed at a reasonable hour without any urgency to run to the toilet. Keep in mind, the doctors having colonoscopies have the same prep we do. Colonoscopy was a breeze. There should be a procedure whereby you take a few pills and drink, say 4-5 cups of a solution that cleans the colon. I wasnt even hungry during the prep, until the scope was over. Aloe wipes helped in this situation. Have you tried drinking through a straw? Good for you for realizing you should be screened now. So i took 4 litres, 2 the night before and 2 the morning of the procedure. Spent much of the night leading up to my 8:15am colonoscopy trying hard not to throw up, Yeah, this is some nasty-tasting stuff. Having a clean colon allows your provider to see the inside of your colon more clearly during a colonoscopy. It is much easier to drink 8 ounces every 15 minutes over the course of an hour than to drink 32 ounces all at once. I was Scheduled to get my colonoscopy tomorrow,I took the prep which is called GOLYTELY or stuff Ive ever tasted in my life on top of six stool softeners with no results. The second dose I put in the fridge overnight and it was so much easier to get down. Hi Becky: Thanks for your comment. After about an hour and a half it was mostly just clear yellowish liquid. I was able to sleep well that night without any issue. The prep is not that bad, just different. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. From the doctors: nurse: pounding Gatorade or Powerade at the same rate as your prep makes the effluvia rawness almost non-existant. I dont drink any carbonated soft drinks and I absolutely hate the taste of citrus like lemon, lime. Tastes better too. Drink ALL the liquid in the container and you MUST drink 2 more 16 ounce containers of water . Started prep at 5. Colonoscopy enables gastroenterologists to detect and remove polypsthe small growths that can develop into colon cancersas well as small cancers before they have spread to other parts of the body. All in all, the prep was tiring but the colonoscopy and endoscopy has to be done. I just lost my brother recently to stage 4 colon cancer that spread to his liver and pancreas. Read more: Porque le da hipo a los bebes. Colonoscopies save lives. Prepared ice water #2 and went directly to the bathroom for another colon blow. I am writing this review for people out there like me who have medical anxiety. I need an endoscopy; but the Dr. wants a colonoscopy with it. On a final note I was gassy for days. Unlike in the past, this way I had no cramping, previously cramping had been severe. I stopped the high fiber foods, nuts, raw veggies, etc 5 days ago. Great job getting screened! First, I want to thank everyone who posted here. However, it made me very cold, and the second dose made me quite nauseous. Second dose worked a little quicker and system was clear in about 2 hours. And to whoever mentioned not having the anesthesia, I am going to ask about that for next time. I dont know that I can knowingly damage a body I work so hard to keep healthy. Assaulted?? Emotionally and mentally, so I am guilty I gave in and had 2 small bites of a Reeses peanut butter cup around 4:15 pm. I scheduled the procedure on a Monday, giving me two full days to be gentle with myself. When Can I Start Eating After Magnesium Citrate? Then, I had ginger ale ready for the follow up chaser of glass one 16 oz. They would be best equipped to answer your question as to what to expect. Dr. Cheney says that taking ondansetron (Zofran) an hour before the first laxative dose and every six to eight hours during the process is effective for most people. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Join the fight against colorectal cancer. I accidentally ate a bun with a few sesame seeds a few days before the procedure, but it was no big deal. YES, put it over ice! Please check back in with us. I HATE giving up control of my body to a doctor. You also want to have other fluid based substances ready too, since it helps to stay hydrated. Second dose worked a little quicker and system was clear in about 2 hours. 3 steps for a good colonoscopy prep. Also, kudos for getting ready for your colonoscopy. I may just be an exception, but the whole experience was very acceptable, and Im a wuss when it comes to doctors. It doesn't have to be this way.Read More Read Less, Worst colonoscopy prep Ive ever had. While we understand prep is not easy, we cannot stress enough that it is lifesaving. Some doctors instructions are not to refrigerate so it goes down easier. Follow these instructions the day prior to and the morning of your exam. Great process for preventing colon cancer. Stop with that. An hour later movement. It really helped me avoid feeling nauseated. reCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam. Follow the instructions with the Miralax, and I would not taste it. There are so many donts I cant make sense of any of it. Lets just say that I couldnt wander far from the facilities and thanks for the advice of using wet wipes By 10:00 PM things had settled down, and by 11:00 PM, I was able to go to bed. One hour later, drink 2 cups of water. Could not find any internet topic points about energy drink ingredients being a detriment to the prep procedure. You can do it! Used Gatorade Zero Glacier Cherry which is actually white, not red. So basically no hope and no improvement in the almost 20 years since my first colonoscopy. I have to go back in 5 years for another colonoscopy and I have no worries at all about doing it again. So far Ive only had water and gum, does anyone know if its ok to chew gum? I had chemo and radiation for anal cancer 8 years ago. Stay on top of latest health news from Harvard Medical School. Suprep is a cruel form of torture--by morning I was furious. By 4pm, I was actually feeling full. I also agree that it is absurd to advise ingesting toxic substances as part of this procedure. Its a horrible way to die and very preventable, but knowing that still doesnt make this any easier. Also 10 mins after the first sip I went to the bathroom right away. dose) or two 4.5-oz doses of Suprep (3/4 of the Suprep adult dose) administered orally as a 2- . By the time I went to bed at 10:30, I was not passing anything. Suprep did not. From then until about 3:00 a.m. Took suprep at 6PM. There isnt a point to this story, its just the ramblings of a nervous 42 year old who really doesnt want to go thru this but knows what could be if he doesnt. Great job and yay you for scheduling your colonoscopy! I know that you cant give medical advice but from experience, what do people recommend? Instead, I followed the Moviprep box instructions of doing the drink doses 2 hours apart, rather than waking up at 3 AM as the dr. office scheduler wrote down for an 8 am procedure. Within the first 2 hours and 3 cups I had already had 7BM and they were already clear. I want to thank everyone for the encouraging tips. I forced myself to drink it. Not really helping and now Im just not sure there is really a reason to drink a gallon of go lightly, when I have had no solid for two weeks straight and pure diarrhea for almost three months. Thank you for any tips about when the action starts with this kind of timing. bottle of SUPREP liquid into the container provided. More uncomfortable than anything. Im so glad I got my colonoscopy (after much fear and trepidation!). Have you spoken with your primary doctor about the issue of the opiate induced constipation? Due to the carbonation in the Sprite, I could not drink it fast and it tasted terrible! One day down, one to go! 4 liters of a solution of polyethylene glycol (PEG): This is the first colonoscopy prep I ever tried. Definitely glad I had a driver, was a little more groggy than I thought I would be. Hi Bob, My elimination looked like chicken broth at that point. Just one persons opinion. Do not use more than directed. I am on clear liquids today and tomorrow, start prep tomorrow at 4pm, then finish the prep at 10pm with procedure at 7am. I dont do well with medications even at a low level. My doctor said to use Miramax(238 gm) in gatorade (64 oz). I got severe chest cramps (from vomiting) and leg cramps that still hurt 2 days later. I have a colonoscopy scheduled for Jan 11 and I am scared and angry about it. And sat on the can they entire time watching a movie on my phone. Start lightening your food intake several days before the date. It wasn't great but wasn't horrible either. I didnt pay close attention to the prep instructions and took 4 ducalax tablets at 3pm with Miralax and Gatorade, and then took Miralax and Gatorade at 6pm before I realized I had nothing to take for the 2 am prep. Suprep does it's job but has extreme side affects! The lemonade made it possible to get it all drank without throwing it up. Apparently you can get a numbing gel/cream to put on your hand to help minimize the pain, but Id have had to ask for and get that in advance, and didnt know that. I have such a hard time drinking that Miralax concoction. This also worked well though for me I have a rough time drinking that much liquid of any kind, much less in a limited amount of time. Thank you for the tips and the comradery! I was able to have a sort of a good night sleep but I woke up at 6am and went right away. Thank you for adding it! 7) have best juices and clear ices or poops to reward yourself when fasting. I was given the Su-prep Bowel two dose laxative. To get to the colon, the colonoscope is inserted through the rectum. Add cool water to the 16 oz. Suprep - what to do if you vomit after the first bottle and still have the 2nd bottle to go? I started with 2 ducolax at 4:30pm, and at 5pm I drank the 16 oz of S**tstorm. Im currently prepping for a colonoscopy two days from now. Maybe the next suprep dose that I have to take at 6AM will do the job? Strongly prefer to go back to mag citrate and ducolax tabs, which worked well and never made me feel nauseous like this garbage did. 6) Buy a small pack of Depends diapers in case u have too much diarrhea after the prep. If polyps were removed, that is even more reason to have future colonoscopies since that means you caught them before they became cancer. Second dose next morning resulted in very clean bowel. Sutab Experience. Your doctors office will tell you what you need to do for a successful prep. Preparing for a Colonoscopy doesn't have to be scary. Three days before the laxative prep day, I modified my diet, with smaller portions and only low fiber food. Trying to stay positive today. The handout from the clinic listed only one, a 4L prep that nearly every single review talked about how nasty it was. My appt is tomorrow morning at 9am. I ate very light for 2 days before. It's a 2-dose regimen that's used to clean out your colon before a colonoscopy. I was told to take 8 Dulcolax after 2 hours and my second dose at 4 hours. with 32 oz of apple juice in once container and 32 oz of white grape juice watered down a little in the second jar. Eat corn, I see it around a day or two. It began working in about an hour. I have a bidet, and believe me, this has made this Pre-process amazingly comfortable. It took me about 35 minutes to drink all 16 oz's. On the evening before your procedure at 6:00 pm complete steps 1 through 4 using one 6-ounce bottle before going to bed. There has GOT to be a better way. 1 day before: Clear fluids: plain tea, apple juice, water, chicken broth *BM normal started getting a headache by noon so I took 400mg ibuprofen and electrolyte tablet in water, headache gone in 30 mins
