Moviprep question - advice needed

[Susabelle]

Hello!

I'm getting sent for my second colonoscopy in a few weeks as I have a new consultant and I've been given moviprep.

My last one was a year ago and I remember how horrible it was trying to force the moviprep down and have a question!

Question:

To help, I was wondering if it would be possible to make the powder with less liquid, then down that mix and drink the rest of the liquid as plain water.

I thought this might help the actual drinking the mixture bit go quicker if nothing else, as I don't mind drinking a lot of water, but the flavour made me sick last time.

I've looked about but coudln't see if anyone had tried this?

I'd appreciate your input

Last time I had it ice cold and had boiled sweets straight after, but it didn't help much.

Thanks!

 

[Trysha]

Can you not request an alternative prep such as Picolax which requires drinking two 500ml
Volume of fluid several hours apart
It has been found just as effective...but you must drink plenty of clear fluids with it.
It is the product I used each time with no problems..prescribed by the GI of course
Best wishes for a good procedure
Trysha

 

[Hypocrohniac]

You poor thing. Prep sucks. I read on here that some people use a thick straw, and put it as far back in your mouth as possible - this can help bypass your tastebuds.

Good luck!

 

[Bufford]

Use the recommended amount of water, its that water that helps clear the bowel. I hate the taste of the stuff and use ice cold water to help keep the taste down. When I drink it I sometimes pinch my nostrils to help get it down.

 

[Susabelle]

Thanks everyone I appreciate your input

I wish there was a easier way of doing this.

I actually heard from my IBD nurse today and she said I could try a more concentrated mixture and drink the water afterwards, but the concentrated taste may make it harder to go down.

Guess I shall have to wait and see what happens on the day. I tired to convince my doctor to use the pill cam instead but he didn't go for it! lol

 

[Hypocrohniac]

Good luck, Susabelle. Think happy thoughts and pamper yourself in between loo visits.
Please keep us posted on how you are going.

 

[GI Jane]

I usually suck on a Werther's candy and drink the stuff. I get to do half at night and half in morning. I usually eat less a few days in advance so there isn't a lot to clean out. I've never drank the whole thing and have been given perfect prep score. The medication is really hard on your liver and kidneys so they don't want them taxed so it's important ratio. I've been known to add broth mix instead of crystal light to make it like a salty soup. Light eating is the key for me thought.

 

[Susabelle]

Thank you Hypocrohniac and GI Jane

I'm on a liquid diet at the moment which hopefully should help, can't imagine there is much to clear .

I'm mentally preparing and going to pick up some hard boiled sweets to help win the taste. Fingers crossed!

 

[Susabelle]

Just thought I'd let you know it went well.

I had a more concentrated mix of moviprep (all the powder in 250ml), with 1250ml of plain water before and after and it was easier to take, it also worked like it was supposed to even though it was in a slightly odd fashion.

The colonoscopy went well too, though ironically they are doing the pill cam as well now to look at my small bowl again!

 

[GI Jane]

I used to also lick a Dorito for the taste....strange huh but helped.....I know I'm weird....or bite of jello in between.

 

[Susabelle]

That doesn't sound weird. I had the prep in one hand, water in the other and quickly grabbed a lollipop after a sip of each. Something in between definitely helps!

 

[Hypocrohniac]

I'm glad its all over! Well done! The prep for the pill cam should be a breeze (if there is one at all). Did you get any results?

 

[Susabelle]

Thanks Hypocrohniac!

Well he took 10 biopsies so will have to wait for those but it looked much better than last time, I'm on steroids and liquid diet so they are doing the job to get me back in reminssion.

My inflammation levels in blood and calprotectin are still up though which is why the pill cam is next, he thinks it might be in my small intestine too now, I'm currently diagnosed with crohns colitis. Got to wait and see, I'm happy it's looking healthier though .. and that it's over for a least another year! Lol

 

[JackG]

My system is so fast I eat breakfast, finger jello for lunch at work and come home and start the prep at supper. I've flavored the MoviPrep with Lemonade occasionally. It also helps to start a really good thriller book, or a blood and guts Die Hard movie to keep your mind elsewhere.