Bowels functioning better after Colonoscopy
#328067 - 04/10/08 10:04 AM
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Calli66
Reged: 04/11/07
Posts: 124
Loc: New Mexico USA
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Anybody else experience this? I had my first colonoscopy one week ago, and am surprised by how "regular" and un-troublesome my bowels have been. What could it be? I did the fasting and clean-out procedure beforehand. I was wondering if the air-inflation of the colon that they do during the procedure works out some kinks or stimulates the peristaltic action somehow.
Results--they didn't find polyps---they said there was minor Diverticulosis.
Calli
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Hi Calli,
I plan to get a colonoscopy soon. I hope I have the same results as you. What kind of prep did they use for you?
Best,
Candy2
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I used Fleets Phospho-soda Ginger-Lemon flavor (the only one available). I bought 2 small 3 oz. bottles. The night before, I mixed 1 tablespoon in 8 oz clear liquid---did this mixture 3 times, 20 minutes apart. Then, the next morning I repeated that (my appointment was for 1 PM). Those were the doctor's instructions.
I mixed mine with plain water---it's pretty salty, but tolerable. My husband had his colonoscopy last November---he warned me against mixing the stuff with juice---said it made the flavor even worse.
My sister-in-law gave me good advice beforehand. She said to start eating lightly at least 4-5 days beforehand, so that by the time you do the prep, you don't have much to pass. She advised doing a "full liquid diet" (not really liquids)--like blended rice, purees, mashed potatoes. broth, etc. She said the biggest mistake people make is eating too much----to load up on food because they don't look forward to fasting the day before the procedure. The less you eat, the less you have to pass.
Still, I started drinking the Fleets at 7:00 PM and I was still using the bathroom at 11:30 PM. I'm glad I started my next doses early the next morning (again at 7:00 AM), 'cause I was barely finished in the bathroom and had to leave the house around noon.
Calli
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i actually had this happen whe I had a lower barium GI when i was 14 (years ago!) and i never felt so good in my life -- i think it was because i was completely cleaned out for/after the procedure that i essentially got the chance to start all over again -- unfortunately, i didn't know about the EFI diet back then and resumed my horrible eating habits and symptoms returned. Sometimes I wish i could go back in for another test just to have the chance to feel better again for a while. I would use this as an opportunity to make sure you are diligent w/ your diet and fiber intake to keep yourself feeling good and not fall back into any bad habits! Good luck and glad you're feeling some relief!
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