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Easier way to prep for colonoscopy
      03/12/10 01:43 PM
barbie

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I haven't been on the boards for a long time but just had to share something with ya'll.

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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