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Really scared colonoscopy on Wednesday :-(

Rockyroo19

Rockyroo19

Hello everyone,

Just looking for support.

I have my colonoscopy on wed (26th) I'm so scared its unreal.

My appointment is at 2pm, I have read to drink one sachet at 4pm, one at 6pm tomorrow then wed morning drink one at 8am and one at 10am. Will I really need to drink all 4?

I'm eating a light diet today like scrambled egg but unsure what to eat tomorrow?

I have my lime cordial, ice cubes and straws at the ready.

Thanks in advance. Xxx
 
nogutsnoglory

nogutsnoglory

Moderator
Don't be scared, you will be out and when you wake up not even know it happened. Just be sure to follow the instructions given to you. Drink all the sachets and only eat what is on your list.
 
nogutsnoglory

nogutsnoglory

Moderator
That's really odd. I'd call the office and ask them to give you the prep instructions. I always get a list of what to take and when as well as what I can eat/drink.
 
guest78

guest78

Try not to be scared, I know that is hard! I was terrified before mine, but you will be fine and will be knocked out so won't even know what happened :)
Huge good luck :) xxx
 
deb123

deb123

Hi,
I hope you have got your food list instructions for tomorrow. From what I can recall you should only take clear liquids and soups. Tea and coffee with no milk, strained soups. Nothing with seeds, grains and no fruit, veg etc.

Its really important to take all sachets, I would hate for you not to be totally clear and have to repeat the procedure.

Good luck x
 
Mountaingem

Mountaingem

I was scared of them for a long time too, but you'll be asleep and when you awaken it's all over. I had my last on in January and it was easy-peasy. Tell your nurses/doctor about your feelings and oftentimes they can give you something to relax beforehand.Best wishes to you, and I'll be sending good thoughts your way!

 
Honey

Honey

Moderator
Staff member
Hi there,
The hardest part of this test is drinking the Prem-Pac!!! Remember I told you to put Roses lime juice in the mixture. It really does help. Take big drinks to finish it sooner take the anti sickness pill before, and you will be O.K. You drink almost 3 packs of the stuff. I found I did not need to totally finish it . You know when you are running clear for sometime!!!! The better the preparation, the clearer the picture they get!! Take wee breaks when you feel you need a rest from drinking. All the best, hope you get good results!
:hang:
 
crunch

crunch

hear hear

was really scared but better to know... agree with lime cordial, I took it like shots, down in one with water chaser, and just keep going, and yes its all in the prep :ghug:
 
723crossroads

723crossroads

Location
USA
Don't worry about tmro, you will be fine. You don't feel a thing or remember a thing. The nurses always talk to you so you feel comfortable till you fall asleep. Then you wake up in your room and feel just fine. Let us know how it goes!!:ghug:
 
Tracey1788

Tracey1788

I had my Colonoscopy last Tuesday afternoon. The day before the test I ate a light breakfast and then commenced on clear fluids. Took my senna at 12, Citrafleet at 1pm and then again at 5pm. By 2.30pm I was going to the loo and this continued until 11am the following morning.The bowel prep wasn't as hard as I imagined and the slightest feeling around my butt I went to the loo. No accidents and no soreness too.

I work in Endoscopy as an administrator and am excellent at making patients feel at ease although im a chicken myself. I prepped clear chicken soup, jelly and got lots of lucozade in so that I wouldn't feel light-headed or become dehydrated. Clear boiled sweets are also fine to suck on. Had my Colonoscopy at 3.30pm and found at times although I had sedation it was at times painful but I was able to watch it all on screen.

My Colonoscopy was normal and I had a full series of biopsies taken.

Im currently being investigated for IBD. My faceal calprotectin was raised to 139, I have Folate deficiency, Gallstone and in addition a cystic lesion on my pancreas. Will find out the results on 04/07 and the treatment plan. A good tip is carry some mouthwash with you incase u feel thirsty. It really does refresh you before your procedure
 
Tracey1788

Tracey1788

The day before your procedure you should be on clear fluids only unless you are diabetic then your diet may be slightly different. I hope this helps
 
Rockyroo19

Rockyroo19

I think the main thing is the prep. I've got a liquid diet prepared for tomorrow and going to start drinking the prep at 4pm. I've got lime cordial and a straw ready but I have a sick phobia so that's scaring me xxx
 
Mountaingem

Mountaingem

It's not a sick phobia, Hon; what you are feeling is totally natural. I've had 8 colonoscopies with biopsies, five sigmoidoscopies and countless other tests, and it's tough.

It's hard enough to be sick to begin with, and then to have to go through the prep and the procedure-it is overwhelming for all of us. But it's a good thing too; it's the first step on the road to healing, you're being proactive about your health, and hopefully you'll get some answers, too.

We've all been there, and it's going to be OK. *hugs*
 
deb123

deb123

I prep mine with Tesco blackcurrant hi juice, and drink it through a straw. Don't rush it, just little and often, then plan something to do to take your mind off it.
I also have a sick phobia, and ended being prepped in hospital with a tube up my nose and down the back of my throat and down into my stomach - really horrendous!!
Best just to sip it at home!!
You will be fine x
 
deb123

deb123

It definitely taught me a lesson!! It was torture - so uncomfortable!

I would drink ten pints of prep rather than go through that again!!
 
highlandsrock

highlandsrock

Location
Surrey,UK
Good luck with your colonoscopy. You'll be fine. Just tell the doctor you want to be fully sedated.

If you want something warm and savoury to drink tomorrow then cups of bovril are fine as there are no solids in them and I've found sucking fruit sweets helps as well.

The worst bit of the procedure, as far as I'm concerned, is the not being able to eat properly for 24 hours. I find the whole process easier to cope with by promising myself a treat for when it's all over. You then can focus beyond the test and count down the time to the treat rather than the procedure.
 
Tracey1788

Tracey1788

I didn't add anything to the prep. Mind u the Citrafleet was made in a large glass and not the usual jug. I guzzled it down and held my nose at the same time quickly followed by a glass of water
 
Dazzaschofield

Dazzaschofield

I'll tell you what rocky we can go through it together...cos I also have a colonoscopy on Wednesday at 14:00!!

I can eat 'low res' food up until 12:00 tomorrow and then it's Bovril only.

The 14:00 Wednesday I have the colonoscopy.

Try not to be too scared. I know it's awful worrying about whether it will hurt or what they will find but it's only temporary pain and being tense will probably make it worse.

I've had a Flexi sigmoidoscopy which is similar but only goes up 1 third of the way and I that wasn't too bad, a little crampy but not extremely painful and that was done without any sedative...this time there will be sedative be and painkillers pumped in so fingers crossed I don't have to shout at people hahah

I'll looking forward to 15:00 Wednesday when it's over and I might have some answers...until then I'm staying mr positive and telling myself to man up for the sake of my beautiful partner and my unborn baby X
 
furiousfunker

furiousfunker

As everyone has said, don't panic, it really isn't as bad as you expect!

I noticed you're West Midlands, i am too! Who is the doctor doing it if you don't mind me asking?
 
Dazzaschofield

Dazzaschofield

Yeah, I'm allowed to eat until 12:00 today, my colonoscopy is at 14:00 tomorrow so by the time it's done and I'm home and got something sorted it'll likely be 29-30 hours without eating!

I'm having mine done at the Yorkshire clinic which by all accounts is rather good.
 
Ribo

Ribo

deb123 said:
It definitely taught me a lesson!! It was torture - so uncomfortable!

I would drink ten pints of prep rather than go through that again!!
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Nothing like an NG tube to make you appreciate how good you've got it, eh? That's the worst, thankfully only had it twice. So far, anyway.

Rocky, as for the prep and procedure, it's almost always much worse in your imagination than in fact, especially if this is the first time you've had one done. Hang in there, it will go fine and be over before you know it!
 
deb123

deb123

You poor thing! It will be fine, I've been there and got into a state about it, but its still got to be done. The prep really isn't that bad, its the worrying that builds it up to some endurance test. Don't think about it, just sip it down, follow with water and then do something to take your mind off it.

The test tomorrow isn't the best, but its not real painful, just uncomfortable, and if you're having it done private the at least you will have pleasant surroundings. Just ask for more sedation, and you wont know a thing until you wake up in your room.

I know its scary, and really unfair, but its got to be done, and you can do it.
Sending you a big hug x
 
P

poorlygirl93

I had one a few months back and I was so scared. But honestly it's worth it. Yes it may be embarrassing and painful but to get the answers you need its nothing! Make sure you stay near a toilet after taking tue the laxatives they are a killer! Be prepared for a sore bum haha. All the best hope you get the answers you need! Xx
 
Dazzaschofield

Dazzaschofield

I mixed with a bit of summer fruit cordial. No ice or no straw...just straight down the neck....had 4 glasses now and it's still vile but getting easier to stomach.

Just mixed the second satchet now.

Just waiting for the nuclear explosion in my bowels to go off now
 
723crossroads

723crossroads

Location
USA
Keep going girl, you're almost there. I found that later when you get hungry, some chicken or beef broth really makes you feel like you ate something. I had it in the evening when I was starving.
 
Dazzaschofield

Dazzaschofield

Struggling now Roc, had two full sachets over the last 2 hours and feel so bloated.

Not been to the toilet yet though so as per the instructions I'm now gonna wait to take a third until I've been to the loo!

I was hoping I'd have started passing by now but I'm secretly happy that I get a slight break from this discussing stuff!
 
Rockyroo19

Rockyroo19

I'm just finishing my last glass of the first sachet, will have a break then have the second. Have you not got to wait till tomorrow to have your 3rd? Xxx
 
Dazzaschofield

Dazzaschofield

No, the print out the doctor gave me shows that I have to take all the prep within 4-6 hours of starting or until my bowel movement run clear!

The effects have now taken hold and the most unholy sight and sounds are happening in my bathroom...oh dear lord!!
 
Rockyroo19

Rockyroo19

I got different instructions, drink 2 sachets tonight and start again at 8am tomorrow :-/ think I prefer your instructions though get it all over and done with! I'm still waiting for something to happen, so far I'm just peeing loads and burping lol xxx
 
Dazzaschofield

Dazzaschofield

Yep that's how mine started...next yor stomach will gurgle...then...well...pardon me for being so descriptive...my brother described it as pi**ing out of your arse! He's not wrong!!
 
Dazzaschofield

Dazzaschofield

I've just started taking the third sachet...it's unbearable at this point...absolutely disgusting!

I'm hoping I start to 'run clear' way before I have to finish this off!

Then again I've been to the loo 5 times in 8 minuets so I presume it's working haha
 
Rockyroo19

Rockyroo19

I've still not been! Having some broth before I start my 2nd sachet lol. Nurse told me to take my time cause I was struggling in the beginning. I just can't stop peeing :-/ xxx
 
723crossroads

723crossroads

Location
USA
Rockyroo19 said:
Nothing is happening! I'm SO bloated :-( xxx
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Don't worry, it will, and once it does, just take a good book with you and keep your bottom well lubricated so you don't get sore. I did the first time. Use some vaseline or something to protect your skin there! I'm quite serious.
 
Dazzaschofield

Dazzaschofield

We'll I'm almost at the end of the third sachet (just half a glass left).

Been to the toilet about 10 times now. 99% clear water coming out now with the occasional small bits of solid (apologies for the very descriptive details!!).
 
K

Kumo

I have a doctor/hospital phobia and was really scared too, but the prep is the worst part. Now every time I smell salt water I feel nauseous (ughh). They didn't knock me out, but injected me with something. I was high as a kite and didn't feel anything.

I'm sure you'll be okay and everything will be fine!!
 
723crossroads

723crossroads

Location
USA
Here in the uS we now use two quart size bottles of gatorade with one bottle of miralax mixed in and four stool softeners first. I bought the lemonade flavor and had absolutely no problem with feeling nauseated or anything. I used the other crap the first two times and never again!
 
Mountaingem

Mountaingem

What helped me was a really fat straw, the kind you get with a milkshake at McDonald's. It might be too late for you to use it now, but it helps. Also a little piece of lemon held in your mouth will help with wanting to gag. *hugs*
 
723crossroads

723crossroads

Location
USA
Hopefully you are now getting rid of it and this will all soon be behind you! Literally! Sorry, had to make a joke there! Let us know later how it goes.:ghug:
 
Dazzaschofield

Dazzaschofield

Aww roc, if it helps the other way isn't very pleasant either...I've been to the toilet every 10 mins since 17:00 and now my bum hole feels like I'm taking razor blades to it everytime I wipe!

And doing all this hasn't stopped the bloating, that's still there!!
 
Honey

Honey

Moderator
Staff member
Hi there, sorry but you do need to drink the solution until clear,and no wee bits. I hope you have got past two jugs of your drink. You are on the way home when you get to the third! I had a good prep on two and three quarters of the Kleen Prep. Look forward to tomorrow afternoon when it is over, and you enjoy a cup of tea!!!!!
Best wishes.:cheers:
 
Dazzaschofield

Dazzaschofield

Well I'm a little scared this morning.

Mainly because although after 3 1/2 sachets of prep last night I was running clear however this morning I've been to the toilet and its s little sludgy...I'm just hoping it doesn't prevent me from having the procedure!
 
Rockyroo19

Rockyroo19

Morning Dazza, how was your night? I only managed 5 hours :-( so tired today! I've drank another half of sachet 3 but really can't drink anymore! I'm the same as you last night I was clear and now I'm sludgy?! :-/ xxx I feel so sick where I'm that hungry :-(
 
Dazzaschofield

Dazzaschofield

Well my night was ok but this morning had sucked so far.

Last night managed to get through all 4 sachets of klean prep and was going to the toilet until 11:00 ish. Slept through the night which was good.

However this morning I feel terrible. I have a major headache which is proberbly due to the low blood sugar and I've just had a nice little bout of vomiting!

Just need to get past these next 5 hours and I'll be fine...hopefully!!
 
Rockyroo19

Rockyroo19

I didn't get to sleep till 3am :-( on my last glass or sachet 3 now then that's it I physically cannot drink anymore I'm too hungry xxx
 
LindaS

LindaS

Good luck today. I have a colonoscopy today, too. I had a really hard time last night with the prep, harder than usual, but I figure the hard part is over now.
 
723crossroads

723crossroads

Location
USA
Dazzaschofield said:
Well I'm a little scared this morning.

Mainly because although after 3 1/2 sachets of prep last night I was running clear however this morning I've been to the toilet and its s little sludgy...I'm just hoping it doesn't prevent me from having the procedure!
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Don't say anything. You are ok enough to have it.
 
LindaS

LindaS

I'm back. The scope showed only a little mild inflammation at the surgery site. He had to biopsy a couple of polyps. I'll get the results by Friday. I hope they are not anything to worry about.
 
Dazzaschofield

Dazzaschofield

Well that's over and done with. The procedure itself was no where near as bad as I expected. There were one or two bite my tongue moments when he went round the corners but apart from that pain free.

The reports shows normal but he did take 10 biopsies... From throughout the bowel and watching it I'm sure there was blood/ulcers in my terminal illium but I'll wait till the biopsies come back.

Everyone says it but the worse part is definitely the prep and the headache that comes from not eating.

Just waiting for my bro to come pick me up and then it's home via McDonald's for a cheeseburger!!
 
Dazzaschofield

Dazzaschofield

I could remember everything. Didn't have any sedation just some painkillers (fenadryl) I think he called it. It wasn't half as bad as I thought.

Happy that he didn't find anything ominous.

A little peeved off that I'm still no closer to finding out what's wrong!
 
Rockyroo19

Rockyroo19

I'm on my way home now, had a few painful moments where I cried and told him to stop so they have me more sedation. Nothing found in my large intestine or colon so booked in for a MRI of my small intestine xxx
 
723crossroads

723crossroads

Location
USA
Rockyroo19 said:
I'm on my way home now, had a few painful moments where I cried and told him to stop so they have me more sedation. Nothing found in my large intestine or colon so booked in for a MRI of my small intestine xxx
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They must not use enough sedation over there. We are out cold and remember nothing!! Feel sorry for you guys!:( They use what is called "Twilight sleep " here. Works great because you wake up pretty well and are more alert.:dance:OK, maybe exagerating a bit!
 
723crossroads

723crossroads

Location
USA
Dazzaschofield said:
I could remember everything. Didn't have any sedation just some painkillers (fenadryl) I think he called it. It wasn't half as bad as I thought.

Happy that he didn't find anything ominous.

A little peeved off that I'm still no closer to finding out what's wrong!
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Phentanol is what the kids today use and they call it heroin. It is synthetic heroin and I had it when I had cortizone injections in my spine. It relaxes you but you still feel the pain. Just don't really care! Sorry they didn't find anything. This happens alot on this forum. Many are undiagnosed. But still suffer so much.:(:sign0085:
 
deb123

deb123

Well done Rockroo, you did it!!! I know its not the best, but you've crossed the bridge now, cross that off your list. I really do think that all this makes us stronger, well I definitely feel as though i gain a little more strength with everything this disease throws at us.

The first one I had done was painful at times, but in Southampton where I get mine done they have new equipment that gauges bends and pumps a little air to help with the turns. My last 2 I have been fully sedated and woke up in recovery area, I guess it depends where in the UK you are.
The only thing about the air technique is that you are full of painful crampy air!!!

Well done you x
 
A

Aphrodite_x

It must depend in the UK where you are, where I am they refuse point blank to put you to sleep. I had two sedations last time and still freaked out because of the pain, which is why I ended up having a sigmoidoscopy instead of a full colonoscopy. They are saying I might have to have another soon but I'm going to refuse unless I get to sleep it. Other people I know who have had this done in different hospitals in the area have been put to sleep :(

At least thats it all done now guys, well done xx
 
Homebound

Homebound

I woke up during my second scope, so this time I demanded better sedation. They gave me propofol, and I slept like a baby. I won't have one without it now. For me this time the prep was the worst of it. But even then I did the gatorade/miralax prep and that was much better then some of the preps I've had in the past.
 
A

Aphrodite_x

And they put the wee tv right in front of your face and say its ok you can watch. Yeah cos I really wanna see that while your shoving tools up my bum hole. No thank you!
 
Rockyroo19

Rockyroo19

The prep was definitely bad but now its the day after the pains and nausea I'm getting I think I would like to drink the prep again lol! I've been fine all day them bam 1am the pain kicked in and nausea :-( I feel ill! Anyone else experienced this the day after? Xxx
 
Ribo

Ribo

Rockyroo19 said:
The prep was definitely bad but now its the day after the pains and nausea I'm getting I think I would like to drink the prep again lol! I've been fine all day them bam 1am the pain kicked in and nausea :-( I feel ill! Anyone else experienced this the day after? Xxx
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I've experienced it the same day. The Gastro sent me to be checked for a perforation. He concluded that the process sort of kicked off a flare (no perf that is) and that combined with air left behind by the procedure was the cause.

I'd be a little cautious and check with the doctor. It's almost definitely nothing but if the pain is extreme, you need to get it checked. A perf is not common, but they have happened.
 
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