Easier way to prep for colonoscopy
#356632 - 03/12/10 01:46 PM
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barbie
Reged: 04/22/04
Posts: 2435
Loc: Texas
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Hi,
I haven't been on the boards for a long time but just had to share something with ya'll. Maybe it can help someone.
I went for my first colonoscopy Wednesday and I was freaking out about the prep. Just wanted to let you know some of the tips I got and used that really, really helped.
I used the half/litely.
Be sure it's chilled but not icy.
Use a small cup with lid and straw. A small cup makes it look like less.
I sucked on a lemon drop while drinking from the straw to cut the awful taste. It really worked.
Instead of drinking an 8oz glass every ten minutes I drank an 8oz glass every 30 to 45 minutes. Once I took an hour break. It helped immensely. At least one glass had time to settle down before drinking another one. I never got nauseated or crampy this way. Of course, I cleared this with my doc first.
I used vaseline & Northern soft toilet paper.
It took longer doing it this way but helped me get through it.
The colonoscopy itself was a breeze. I didn't know anything happened until it was over.
I hope this info helps someone for their next prep.
Barbie
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Hi Barbie!!
Good to see you!! Happy to hear your prep wasn't too hard on you!
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