What about a good colonoscopy prep thread?

[dave77]

The stuff you have to drink didn't taste nearly as bad but you still have to drink a lot of it. My neighbor had one recently and said they did sedate him but wouldn't put him completely out so it was fairly uncomfortable. Not looking forward to mine if that's the case. I was completely out for both of mine so didn't mind the procedure, just the prep. I think I mentioned earlier that they made me go home and do an extended cleanse last time, 2 days of nothing but broth and jello and had to drink 1½ times the normal amount of the fluid. Glad I don't need another one for around 7 years.

Based on past info; I think I might rather die than go through this.

It's really not that bad if they knock you out, you're asleep and then you wake up and it's done. I'm hoping the level of sedation is up to the individual doctor. I'll have to have mine done by a new doctor, the doctor who did both of mine has retired. I will definitely want to find out before my next one. No matter what I'm sure it's better than colon cancer.

[cooperhawk]

I took my late brother in to have one done and I asked the Doctor what his specialty was.
He replied the he was just a pusher.

[Sir Henry]

My last one was two years ago. Not very comfortable but it sure beats dying. I think all the comments about not getting one is said tongue in cheek.

[Hatchdog]

I was getting one every five years due to polyps but the last time the doc told me don’t come back for 10 years. I was happy to hear that!

[JEBar]

my colonoscopy has been moved to day after tomorrow and they've added an upper GI to it ..... haven't ever had one of those ....

[dave77]

my colonoscopy has been moved to day after tomorrow and they've added an upper GI to it ..... haven't ever had one of those ....

Endoscopy or x-rays?
I've had a couple endoscopy's, one by itself and one with my last colonoscopy. Was knocked out for both so no big deal. Due for another, just endoscopy, no colonoscopy this time. I have a narrowing of the esophagus and they can actually stretch it during the procedure but it has to be redone occasionally.

[JEBar]

Endoscopy or x-rays?

I believe its the one where they run a camera down your throat

[Cofisher]

Hope all looks good Jim.

[markiver54]

FWIW Jim, many years ago I had an upper and lower GI exam and the upper was not nearly as bad as the lower.

[JEBar]

kind words and good wishes appreciated