Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Help! Really scared about my colonoscopy

Hey Guys,
Please don't think I'm pathetic, but I've found that I've been getting really concerned and scared now that my colonoscopy is booked, even though it's still 2 months away. I recently read the post by Jill Skylar about tips for the prep, and while I see why it would be helpful I think it just scared me more (I had convinced myself that I'd just go to the bathroom like once after the laxatives and be fine...denial, denial, denial). I'm only moderately concerned about the actual test (pretty much just worried about complications) but I'm petrified about the prep!
I hate having the runs and being stuck in the bathroom, plus, I have a really crappy bathroom right now that is poorly lit and just unpleasant and I guess I didn't realize how much time I may be spending in there.
So, any tips/suggestions/calming advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, my apartment is just a one bathroom and I live with my boyfriend, is the prep generally so bad that he may be in trouble if he needs to use it? Like should I go to a hotel for the night?
Ok, I'm going to stop rambling on because I'm just going to stress out...so thanks in advance for any advice!
Kelly

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