This would have meant Id have gotten no sleep, so did 5 pm and finished dose two by 10 pm. The last time I took the prep which was 12 years ago I was so sick I just vomited my guts out for hours. I feel like my scenario strays from most that Ive read about. As awful as my last experience was, I at least somewhat know shat to expect this time and do at least can mentally prepare. But getting it done is so important. For a colonoscopy to be successful emptying the contents of the colon is very important. We hope you had a clean and clear colonoscopy result. Suprep Bowel Prep Kit is a split dose (2-day) regimen. I become dehydrated very easily, and it makes for difficulty when putting in my IV before the test. However, it made me very cold, and the second dose made me quite nauseous. 2023 by The President and Fellows of Harvard College, Do not sell my personal information | Privacy Policy. 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. ok so im 17 and im going tomorrow to get a upper gi and colonoscopy but i may have ate food i wasnt supposed to will that effect anything if i take extra laxative. Thanks for the quick reply I am currently putting down the miralax and may take ya up on the phone number! Needless to say Im a bit nervous as I dont really want a repeat.. Has anyone else ever gotten perforated by colonoscopy? Thank you for your comments and Im sure that most medical personal are kind and caring people. My personal response would be to clear out in the evening (feeling like that would provide enough time to fully clear out. Many people don't complete the full preparation. Also, do some pub med research on the benefits of enteric coated peppermint 2 hours before colonoscopy to relax the bowels, making it easier for the doctor to perform procedure and get a better outcome. 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. And the ladys suggestion above about strong ginger or peppermint tea as a chaser is brilliant! It began working in about an hour. Different medical centers recommend different ways to prepare the bowel for a colonoscopy. But seriously, it is great to be able to read so many experiences in one place now I know what Im going through is not of concern. Take it the same way as the first dose by mixing it with Gatorade , Ginger Ale, or Sprite . One question that I havent seen addressed here is about timing. Out cold within ten seconds of the drugs. Weve asked colorectal cancer survivors and caregivers who undergo colonoscopy prep often for their expert tips on surviving prep night. First time never having candy on Halloween! Something to remember for next time. Im grateful I got it done. It is inconvenient for one night of your life, but there is no nap like a colonoscopy nap. Read the reviews and was completely freaked out. *BM loose An hour later movement. If I felt like it I would go a clead trickle, it didnt even look like I had used the toilet. Good luck, Bob! It makes me feel so much better than using only the sweet options. Its still a horrible (for me), but necessary procedure that I go through as much for my wife and kids as I do for myself. No nausea either, or headache. Thank you again for sharing your experience. I was only able to do this once and the doc remarked on how clean I was. By morning I was furious. Thanks for that, really appreciate the information! YMMV. I just wish I didnt feel like Im making excuses and being some sort of femme fatale, (I never used to be so fragile), but thats where things stand. Do the prep and get your colon checked! Definitely have your colonoscopy! Colonoscopy Prep: 9 Expert Tips for the Night Before, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window). Sunday I again just ate light, cheese pizza. I was allowed the clear fluids and jello between the 2 preps but none after the 2nd dose. Im a rule follower. You could also reach out to Dulcolax (under Contact Us Call 1-866-844-2798 (MF 8am6pm) I did not eat any solid foods, as instructed. Last time I was so hungry, so this time I am trying to have a snack every few hours and also drink both regular and sparking water (I read somewhere the bubbles help stave off hunger.). This has put my mind at ease. I did not find the taste problematic at all. I HATE needles with a passion. 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! And it turns out I wouldnt have to. This involved taking 12 pills in the late afternoon with water. For me, the split prep was worse as I prefer to get it all done at once. Last bowel movements were clear. The taste was fine to me. They removed 3 polyps so awaiting pathology. My appointment is on Monday. I had to cancel the test. Thanks for sharing! My doctor removed a polyp and found diverticulosis, so I'm really glad I had it done. Am concerned, because they removed several polyps last time, and one was pre-cancerous and embedded in colon wall. The ice does help but because it is cold, you may have some cramping a bit, but not to bad though. My first colonoscopy prep was recommended to me by a very nice lady I met on an IBS friends board on the internet. She is correct. How did this prep work for you? I would really like to be able to be successful in this test. Used this hideous prep as it is the only one the gastroenterologist would prescribe for colonoscopy. Male, 50 just got home from my first colonoscopy. The last bowel movement occured three hours after the start of the drink. Someone asked the other day about experience with no sedation. Its much better than the alternative. The day before a colonoscopy, patients must stick to a liquid diet i.e., no solid foods. Good luck to all. I will be better prepared this time. Chilled both bottles and water used for mix. Everything was clear in the morning and the doctor said he could see a tiny polyp way up. Again, very rate. It doesn't have to be this way.Read More Read Less, Worst colonoscopy prep Ive ever had. Just know that we are here for you and sending you strength and our love. My last colonscopy I had 7 polyps removed, I had bleeding and cramping for over 3 weeks after my procedure but similar to period cramps. I did not find this sight until I was beginning my cleanse so I did not change my diet prior to cleanse and eat steak and chicken the day before the prep. I was worried the suprep was not working. LOL ! Eek! In fact, hes hardly gone.at all. Both daughters are doing awesome now . In the end, it didnt matter that I drank the stuff early they said its all good as long as you are pooping out liquid. Please let your nephew know about us & our free resources! Health Alerts from Harvard Medical School. Im so glad I got my colonoscopy (after much fear and trepidation!). 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. Prepared ice water #2 and went directly to the bathroom for another colon blow. Hope this helps you. A previous failed prep. I thought I would rest a bit. Hope that one slice doesnt negate my procedure. Recently, I had diarrhea and had blood (from either a hemorrhoid or an anal fissure). But hey, thats why we do it. Mag citrate at 2pm, lots of liquids, then 4 senna tablets that I crushed up and added to Powerade zero; then lots of liquids, at 7 pm I took 4 dulcolax pills that I crushed up and added to protein enhanced water. I just had my 3rd colonoscopy, and it was the best experience of all of them. Hi Matt, We are so happy that you found this blog and comments from people helpful. Two weeks ago my bloodwork came back with really low iron and hemoglobin (never knew ice pica was a thing! The comment section was very helpful to me for my prep. It is not safe for those with renal issues and can mess up your electrolytes. My advice is to stop eating all solid foods a few days in advance and reduce caloric intake overall just to make the process easier. Came out fuzzy but no pain or nausea. You can do it! It actually tastes pretty good and the miralax seems almost like it isnt there. But I got it down both times within about 20-25 minutes. I have drank 2 16oz glasses of water. Thank you for letting us know we were helpful. Before putting the Miralax powder into the bottle, you will need to pour a small amount of the liquid out to prevent it from overflowing. I was diagnosed with Stage 3a rectal cancer and no family history of cancer. Seems that the cleaning out process can dislodge bacteria or fecal matter that gets trapped in the appendix. Read some, watched a movie, finished my prep, and occasionally had a squirt of water. I took Movi-Prep the night before, sipping it slowly as instructed, using a straw. Remember to avoid any liquids with red, orange, and purple dyes as these may look like traces of blood during the colonoscopy and can interfere with getting accurate results. I went ahead with my endoscopy and spoke with the nurse about my failed attempt at prep.. Hi Winston: Thank you so much for sharing your tips and advice. You also want to have other fluid based substances ready too, since it helps to stay hydrated. It also worked and I had my colonoscopy as I needed, PDQ. Suprep did not. Its 6:30, so Im almost done with my 3rd round of 16 oz. The prep isnt pleasant but their colonoscopies led to them finding my moms colon cancer and my dads pre-cancer early. I tried my first dose of Suprep with water. You wont regret it! Actual procedure went fine .. one small polyp removed, I feel so relieved I did it as history of colon cancer in my family, Its daunting but not as daunting as worrying for years if you have colon cancer. Is it OK to take the 2nd dose? Went to bed and slept soundly, waking once to empty bladder. While the experience is not pleasant, I found it quite tolerable. One thing I noticed is that everyone I know who has had a colonoscopy tells horror stories about the prep and sometimes the procedure. I always start mine earlier and was done by 10:00 to go to bed. My prescription is 89.00 and do not want to pay this! Is there any recipes for meals for the 3rd and 2nd day prior to the procedure? 4 DULCOLAX tablets. Its easy to get down and the finish time is early enough to get a good nights rest before the colonoscopy. Spot on and very informative! Yes. Drink ALL the liquid in the container and you must drink 2 more 16 ounce containers of water within one hour. I told her I asked for a short form prep. She asked me what I like to drink. Hope this helps someone. I was in and out of there in a couple hours. Aloe wipes helped in this situation. My arrival time is 10:30 am. Lmao. We are unable to provide medical advice, so please check in with your doctors office to ask about flavor options and prep options. I was shocked at the cost. Where I laid with a fan blowing on my wet face and managed to fall asleep. My fathers type of cancer is genetic which puts me at greater risk, will they find something? Before making any decisions regarding your health, please review your ideas and confirm all data with a licensed medical professional. Prep day I only had a piece of dry toast in the morning and then went liquid. we have been doing it the same way for 50 years!!!! But its necessary, so he does it. No major adjustment; thats how I eat. Im afraid that so many solutions will cause the anal fissure to start bleeding again. Here are some tips that worked for me but they might not work for everyone. Keep in mind, the doctors having colonoscopies have the same prep we do. If I had known it was going to hurt this much, I wouldnt have had that done. I was nervous for the procedure, but that was over in no time.