What about a good colonoscopy prep thread?

[Mistered]

Mine was last Wednesday - but under somewhat 'different' circumstances.....

[Mags]

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It's me, not Esquared. Butt, I suppose his turn is coming someday.

Clean up as directed, then "pucker"" up lol...sorry, I know it's not a fun procedure. Good luck Esquared.

[Mags]

Esquared mentioned not posting pictures. Maybe I should private message them instead.

[Mags]

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Ya I was following. Wife had one recently following a bout of diverticulitis. Me, I failed the FIT test. Tested positive for occult blood.

Mine was last Wednesday - but under somewhat 'different' circumstances.....

[CT_Shooter]

I get a colonoscopy every five years because, for the last fifteen years, they've found and removed a benign polyp or two. My next one is due in 2021. I don't really mind the prep, even though it is unpleasant having to wake up in the middle of the night to finish the drink and complete the cleanse. The possible alternative would be so much worse. I'm also fortunate enough to have insurance that covers it fully.

[BigAl52]

Is it just me? Im not sure theres such a thing as a good colonoscopy prep of any kind. Right Mags PM the pictures.

[RanchRoper]

The next guy that leaves his brass and trash laying all over the shooting shed floor at our range gets an 1860 colonoscopy....

[markiver54]

Now that's funny!!!

[BigAl52]

Up there to RR? Makes ya wonder dont it. How the heck do these people live at there own house.

[Mags]

Finished last solid meal until after. Starting tomorrow morning, clear liquid diet. Glad coffee is considered a clear liquid. That will be my appetite suppressor.

[Mags]

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If you get a good flavor pack to add to the prep, drinking the prep can be ok. Butt what comes of it is not very pleasant nor fragrant.

Is it just me? Im not sure theres such a thing as a good colonoscopy prep of any kind. Right Mags PM the pictures.

[dave77]

Having mine done Thursday morning. Got 3 cans of broth and 2 - 4 packs of Jello for Wed. meals. I'm dreading the gallon of stuff I have to drink, everyone says it's really nasty. The stuff I had to drink 15 years ago was bad but I didn't have to drink nearly so much. Will be looking forward to stopping for a big cheeseburger and fries on the way home.

[dave77]

If you get a good flavor pack to add to the prep, drinking the prep can be ok. Butt what comes of it is not very pleasant nor fragrant.

What did you use? Nurse said flavoring it didn't help much but I'm willing to try anything. Nurse did say to drink it through a straw do get it somewhat past your taste buds.

[BigAl52]

Man good luck to you guys. 10-4 on the big cheeseburger and fries Dave. Maybe even a double

[Mags]

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Last time mixed using Gatorade instead of water. This time I have an untried lemon packet. Let you know tonight how that tastes. Also refrigerate it. Colder the better to numb the taste buds.

If you get a good flavor pack to add to the prep, drinking the prep can be ok. Butt what comes of it is not very pleasant nor fragrant.

What did you use? Nurse said flavoring it didn't help much but I'm willing to try anything. Nurse did say to drink it through a straw do get it somewhat past your taste buds.

[dave77]

Great, I need to mix it tonight so it will be good and cold by tomorrow afternoon. Instructions I got from the clinic say to mix it with Crystal Light, I'll pick something up tonight after bowling. Too bad you can't mix some Fireball (cinnamon whiskey) in with it.

[mlrifleNY]

I like the title of this thread, but as one who has been through it 2 times I couldn't come up with any "good stories."

Jim

[Mags]

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In the end they'd still stink

I like the title of this thread, but as one who has been through it 2 times I couldn't come up with any "good stories."

Jim

[RanchRoper]

You're supposed to drink it? Oh man, now you tell me....

[Mags]

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Well, initially the prep didn't taste that bad. But by the 5th glass of 16 total, it was getting old and unpleasant. Don't know it was the prep or the lemon flavor pack, but a nasty after taste accumulated in my mouth like artificial sweetner.

Had several polyps removed, visually benign, but some sent for biopsy anyway. Should have results in a couple weeks. So many, now means I should be getting one of these yearly for a while

Had breakfast for lunch. A colonoscopy prep teaches appreciation for good food.

If you get a good flavor pack to add to the prep, drinking the prep can be ok. Butt what comes of it is not very pleasant nor fragrant.

What did you use? Nurse said flavoring it didn't help much but I'm willing to try anything. Nurse did say to drink it through a straw do get it somewhat past your taste buds.

Last time mixed using Gatorade instead of water. This time I have an untried lemon packet. Let you know tonight how that tastes. Also refrigerate it. Colder the better to numb the taste buds.