I plan to drink another half gallon at 1:00 AM and get to the hospital (a one hour drive) at 7:45 for the procedure. Thank you TONY C. It was easy peasey! I was so scared the night before that I called my doctor panicking and almost cancelled the procedure. The first dose I took the night before began working about 30-45 minutes after taking it. Im having an ECD and Colonoscopy the same day. I would really like to be able to be successful in this test. It was nothing! Pedialyte hydrates me better than water. Then, I had ginger ale ready for the follow up chaser of glass one 16 oz. The bottom line (no pun intended) is this: Doctors act like a colonoscopy is no big deal but they are wrong. I also think the actual colonoscopy is much faster than it used to be with better equipment and better drugs so the whole thing was fast and more comfortable. This stuff also stays with you the next day. New split-dose preps. I was so scared the night before that I called my doctor panicking and almost cancelled the procedure. You will need to mix your Miralax powder with your Gatorade or Powerade. Zilch. Instead I took 2 pills of Ducolax at 3:30 am (6/28) and went to bed. Last year I did the cologuard test at home which was negative. The cleanse I used 9 months ago did not completely clean me out. I would recommend that at some point you lie down and massage your gut to get the fluid to disperse through all the bends and turns and really clean everything out. Read More Read Less, I had a sudden change in my bowel habits and needed to have a colonoscopy. Since I read very mixed reviews of this ranging from light to be illegal to tasted like a magrarita I thought Id add one more it was fine for me. Its never going to be 100 percent pleasant having the runs for a couple of hours, but I was fine. The doctor told me he was concerned, and its been a rough couple of days waiting, but I got my results today. Then at 6pm the horror started for me. I cant imagine drinking the prep again makes me nauseated just thinking of it! But seriously, it is great to be able to read so many experiences in one place now I know what Im going through is not of concern. It was anticlimactic to say the least. I hope all goes well. Im not thirsty and forcing myself to drink is difficult. Definitely use the powder with some kind of Gatorade or Crystal Light. If I can offer some advice it is to ease your diet days in advance. Just do it! Im on disability and cant afford that! of solution in half each time so I could convince myself I could do it. I have an endoscopy/ colonoscopy combo scheduled in a couple weeks and am obsessing about the potential for problems and/or flares. Please see someone for your irrational thoughts of being assaulted with a colonoscope. You would think someone would have made it on strawberry or blueberry flavors. It is inconvenient for one night of your life, but there is no nap like a colonoscopy nap. Zero. They didnt agree with me. The real trouble began with the second dose, which happened at 1:00 am: I got quite nauseous, I lost all control of my bowel, had multiple accidents, was up all night, my husband was up all night helping me, and at one point he had t. o come in the bathroom with rubber gloves and bleach to clean up. Hi Hilda, Thank you so much for taking time to post such an important comment. Thank you for taking time to share and comment. Thank you for any tips about when the action starts with this kind of timing. Nearly nothing solid was expelled, just a rainbow of brown and yellow water. He is still with us but its an ugly fight, I thank God he hasnt quit and still finds the strength each and every day to continue to fight. My appointment is on Monday. Had a wonderful breakfast afterwards. Read the reviews and was completely freaked out. It is very important that you complete the recommended dose of Suprep. No mention of drugs to stop here, My doc now only says stop Iron supplements (including multivitamins) in 3 days before test. The last time I took the prep which was 12 years ago I was so sick I just vomited my guts out for hours. I also drank a lot of fluids the 2 days prior and at easily digestible foods for 3 days prior. I checked in for my appointment at 7am and went under at 8am. I am not going to soft sell this product, it is VERY difficult to swallow and I had to fight with myself to keep it down. Thank you for encouraging people to forge on with their colonoscopies, even when challenges arise along the way! Tomorrow (8/10/2020) I will be having both upper and lower GI checked out. She found that eating a light, lower residue meal the night before prep day and taking two dulcolax tablets that same night at 10PM was a good start of the prep. At 10:00 PM I took Magnesium Citrate which was easy to take and much better tasting. Barbara, RN. I do not know why the magnesium citrate continues to be ordered. Ask what other options you may have. First of all: Good for you for taking the step to have a colonoscopy. This procedure may sound scary but it isnt. Suprep did not. I did vomit with the first dose last night but had several bowel movements after 45 minutes. After my first sip, all my anxiety was gone. But with two Dulcolax prior to that, should I be thinking about taking the day before off as well? liquid and a lemon flavored drink mix for glass two of the next 16 oz drink . Then it was completely clear like water. My colonoscopy and endoscopy was at 8am this morning. SUPREP Bowel Prep Kit - Ask A Patient Avg. I do think the extra water helped. If you are sensitive to taste, have something ready to chase it down. the last one i kept dosing on and off. Fast forward post procedure they told me the took off 8 polyps and one was precancerous. My strategy worked in that the entire prep was very manageable and my hemorrhoidal tissue isnt angry. I do eat lightly 2 days before the exam and I do a clear liquid diet the day before. For example, I had to take Ducolax earlier in the afternoon before drinking the Miralax.So be sure to follow each step of the prep. He has the nausea pills and he did take one. Its Halloween night and just finished my prep. I was up and in the bathroom every hour or two throughout the night. Wishing you ease in your prep and a clean screen! My appointment is tomorrow at 1:30pm and Im already dreaming of and missing food. I was to follow this with 32 oz of water within an hour. I otherwise followed the dietary restrictions. This drink didn't taste nearly as concentrated, and was a lot easier to drink. I was able to down it very quickly at first, and then spread things out once my stomach got full. I googled appendicitis and colonoscopy and found out that the week after a colonoscopy and prep that while very rate, people have a much greater chance of appendicitis, which I actually had, so instead of getting the colonoscopy the next morning, I went to the ER and had my appendix out just before it burst. I dont know that I can knowingly damage a body I work so hard to keep healthy. Doing it at 6pm just to repet it at 3AM is ridiculous as you would never make the trip to the hospital without depends! I didnt get nauseous or throw up. Post colonoscopy report states suboptimal prep, and they want me to do it again in a year. He or she will prescribe another prep that is more likely to be successful. Seems that the cleaning out process can dislodge bacteria or fecal matter that gets trapped in the appendix. . I wonder if I even need it all. You may drink water or other clear liquids up until 2 hours before the time of the test if your doctor says it is okay. My first colonoscopy prep was recommended to me by a very nice lady I met on an IBS friends board on the internet. It was dealt with successfully and I am convinced its better to go to the trouble and find nothing than do nothing and regret it later. You fill up a cup they give you with the powder and then water and mix. Also 10 mins after the first sip I went to the bathroom right away. Its important to get your colonoscopy completed, which you already know because its scheduled and youre getting ready to have it done! I took 4 mirolax at noon then mixed the ducolox (sp?) Im 48 and had my first colonoscopy yesterday. I normally don't write reviews; however, I felt that I needed to share my experience with Suprep Bowel Prep. Did he have any suggestions? In addition to the clear liquids only and other dietary restrictions, my prep instructions are: And to whoever mentioned not having the anesthesia, I am going to ask about that for next time. Mild diarrhoea next morning, but then told by hospital they were cancelling my appointment as the prep hadnt worked. Yes, you will deal with watery diarrhea regardless of which option, but some forms might be easier for you to drink. Hi Clairissa, Thank you so much for your comment. I had to cancel my colonoscopy, the prep was that bad, I normally don't write reviews; however, I felt that I needed to share my experience with Suprep Bowel Prep. Good luck! 6Oz mixed with 10oz water, to make the 16oz mixture. female with a history of chronic constipation and two relatives on my mothers side who died of complications from colon cancer. I called an advice nurse from kaiser and asked her if I had to finish it all. He only lived 7 weeks after getting diagnosed, so he is my motivation to go ahead and do this now. Thank you for the suggestion. I downed first dose at 6 PM and was done three hours later. We agree that the whole procedure causes anxiety, but also, we know that screening saves lives. A few examples are listed below. Required fields are marked *. I followed all instructions. I am 36 and this is my 3rd, yes 3rd prep. I stopped the high fiber foods, nuts, raw veggies, etc 5 days ago. Prep: Sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide, and citric acid (Prepopik). AGAIN with the gallon of liquid prep and my only comment (as I drink the stuff) is YUCK! Monday I had hot chicken broth and nothing else but water. For me, it wasnt so much the taste as it was just feeling too full to drink anymore of anything. It is so great to hear when someone shares ways they successfully navigated prep. Hey Lindsey, one option is to work with the office and see if theres any over-the-counter prep alternatives they can suggest, or any coupons or samples they can offer to help you get the prep you need. Slammed that all down in 2 hours and was able to go to my appointment and check in no problems. I would NOT recommend this and advise strongly against it. I had no family history. I of my daughter s had 80 polyps in her colon at the age of 16. Also, use soft TP and after the first few explosions , pat clean instead of wiping. I dont know why banana, but trust me. You should follow the directions exactly as prescribed by your provider. Got myself all worked up for nothing. Seriously! Can electrical brain stimulation boost attention, memory, and more? And sat on the can they entire time watching a movie on my phone. I was doing ginger ale shots after every swallow of Suprep and it really made it much easier. So if someone in your family was diagnosed at age 46, then it is recommended you be screened at age 36. Mind over matter! The next day wasnt nearly as bad but def was back and forth to the toilet a lot. Does the second dose of Suprep work faster? I am 67 years old I have a family history of cancer, I am deathly afraid of needles, so after my first colonoscopy when I was 55 I ignored all my drs orders to get another. Heres what they said: Eating smaller portions and low-fiber foods a few days before you plan to do colonoscopy prep can help the evening go smoothly. I feel I should have the choice/option. Magazines like Beyond Blue and videos with patient stories can remind you of the reason youre going through colonoscopy prep night and its importance! Then a half hour later, I drank another 16 oz. Thanks for the quick reply I am currently putting down the miralax and may take ya up on the phone number! Continue to feel better today and rest up. It was time for my colonoscopy and I was worried that I had to redo it because I only drank less than half a gallon of the horrible laxative. Then about every 15 min after I had to go again. I followed Kaisers suggestions for the three days before. Please call the office of the doctor who will be administering your colonoscopy to be sure, since we cannot provide medical advice, and their office is best equipped to handle your questions relating to your colonoscopy. About 4 more small runs to the washroom (all yellow and rushes out like pee), some water, Gatorade and beef broth (to compensate for giving up on the Peglyte) and in bed by 10pm a slight bit of heartburn made it difficult to sleep at first but I got there. BONUS! Just a little annoyed. We have enough pain and exhaustion without added complications. We are so sorry to hear about your family history and how many people were diagnosed. A ginger hard candy or lemon slice may be helpful. Once I was finished, it took about 15 minutes to start working. Good luck, Peter! Once it subsided I waited a bit longer to make certain, cleaned up and went to bed. Woke up later just because I was thirsty/dehydrated but no big deal. Bottom line - it's not as bad as you think it's going to be. I am about to go in for my 9th colonoscopy since 2000 having found a small cancerous polyp and had it removed by colon resection back in 2002. So, my advice for people is, relax, your body knows what to do, let it do it and breathe and have a cool cloth and a fan near by. helping of the total 16 oz. Thank you again for sharing your experience. . My other daughter has no stomach and just a little bit of her colon. My own personal first experience is that I had prep that I had to take timed within each other. Refrigerate to chill. Aloha and best wishes. The taste was ok. A little salty but also a little sweet. Also, what happens if youre unable to drink all the prep before your appointment? Hi Rick, thank you so much for your comment. Wow! Sucked on a lime in between. *2pm BM normal (the double BMs might be because I was getting a little nervous about taking the laxatives nerves are my natural laxative) will do to your body, and compare it to cancer gone undetected? Mild bowel movement only despite following doctor's instructions. Yes, this is one of the most helpful posts! PLENVU volume. Needed to pass all the air gas they put in me. My boyfriend is having stomach issues. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Its much better than the alternative. Drink ALL the liquid in the container. Having my first colonoscopy and endoscopy at the same time on Friday! It also had a sweet flavor to itlike bubble gum candy. Having my hopefully last procedure on Friday. between each 8 oz. It lasted 2 hours and I had maybe 6-7 trips to the bathroom. Its easy to get down and the finish time is early enough to get a good nights rest before the colonoscopy. At the 2nd appt, he could only remove one and had to leave the 2nd for later as it was too close to the first. and 32 oz. You can do it! at all. Now Im so worried about it! No colonoscopy prep has ever caused me to stay up all night, lose all control, or have nausea. Throughout the entire prep period: Drink lots of fluids. then Miralix in Gatorade at 6 and 4:30 am..It worked, I was not happy getting up at night to go potty, but I was totally cleaned out by the procedure..I got good new, an all clean, she removed on small polyp and I was completely knocked out. No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician. For someone contemplating a colonoscopy but nervous about it, I can tell you it needs to be done and with a well planned prep it can be pretty easy to get through. So far, the prep and bathroom visits were quite bearable. I did not taste it. Chilled both bottles and water used for mix. The one question I didnt see was how long you continue to have bowel movements after taking prep drinks. Not long after I was being helped into my ride home. I have had two colonoscopies prior to this with a different prep (I believe it was Moviprep), and while the prep wasn't my favorite thing to do, I always described it as "not bad." Due to the carbonation in the Sprite, I could not drink it fast and it tasted terrible! She notes that polyps that lie flat against the colon wall are especially difficult to detect if stool or liquid coat the bowel wall. A friend had made me some chicken broth for my real food for the day. Prior to the procedure, you will do a bowel preparation to clear out the colon. Thank you for letting us know we were helpful. Add cool drinking water to the 16 ounce line on the container and mix. Once the storm began it went on for hours. I thought someone else might be looking for that answer. Prep clean-out day on Saturday and eat nothing Sunday? Youll be fine. !?!?! "Things have changed a lot in the past 10 years," says Dr. Catherine Cheney, a gastroenterologist at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. SUTAB includes 24 tablets that must be taken before the colonoscopy. 64 oz. Best wishes! We arent able to offer medical advice here, but communication with your healthcare team is extremely important. line on cup. My appt is tomorrow morning at 9am. I wasnt even hungry during the prep, until the scope was over. "Suprep did what it was supposed to do effectively and efficiently. As awful as my last experience was, I at least somewhat know shat to expect this time and do at least can mentally prepare. Three procedures btwn Oct and June. The second dose needs to be taken around . Done drinking by 7:30pm. Alyson, We agree whole-heartedly with you: the prep is inconvenient, but it could save your life. Most of first dose gone in about 3 hours with a few residual squirts through, the evening and early morning. Does anyone know if I have permanently messed up my prep by eating the 2 small bites of chocolate with peanut butter? My elimination looked like chicken broth at that point. It was brown. This involved taking 12 pills in the late afternoon with water. I understand why you had a rough time. . Also any hunger you feel goes away once you are bloated and full of the prep and water and spending time in the bathroom. You should follow all the directions as prescribed by your provider. I was given the usual instructions for split-dose bowel prep: 1) Clear liquids only the entire day prior to the procedure; 2) Take the first dose of prep at 5 PM and the second dose of prep 5 hours before the procedure start time; 3) Nothing to eat or drink after the second dose of prep. 6.5 hours later, I awoke and had to dump. Pretty uneventful, they prepped me, took me to where the procedure was to be done, said ok were going to give you the good stuff now, next I knew I was in the recovery room, where they said the found and removed one small polyp. I have an upcoming colonoscopy. She has used various preps EXCEPT those with taking a second dose of prep the morning of the surgery. Hey your also going to loose a few pounds! The suprep is 2 stages one at 5pm and the 2nd at 1:30am for a 7:30am procedure. Of lemonade to mix with the prep liquid. The prep is HORRIBLE and brutal beyond words for anyone with digestive problems like IBS. It is also not that minor a procedure. I thought they hadnt started when I woke up and was blown away when the nurse said were all done.. (I want some of the that drug to take home!!) I mixed with only water but drank and rinsed mouth with gatoraide between gulp one and two. Hope everything went well for you! Mag citrate at 2pm, lots of liquids, then 4 senna tablets that I crushed up and added to Powerade zero; then lots of liquids, at 7 pm I took 4 dulcolax pills that I crushed up and added to protein enhanced water. Both 6-ounce bottles are required for a complete prep. Add cool water to the 16 oz. I just finished my prep for my procedure in the morning. I woke up, and went to Dennys. Great tips thank you. My drink came in a powder form and I mixed it with Gatorade!!!! Colonoscopy was a breeze. I was lucky they only found a couple of benign polyps. It was literally a breeze from prep to finish. Bottom line - it's not as bad as you think it's going to be. To Danielle Burgess the alternative tests you suggest would not replace a visual examination. Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. He told me to tell my sons (41 and 23) that now theyre high risk and to get their first scope at 40! 8 dulcolax, 8.3 oz miralax and 2 6oz suprep. It also fizzled a bit. I put the prep drink in my large Tervis Tumbler with a straw. It's been 4 days since my procedure, I'm eating normally but have to make a bowl movement about every 3 hours! Im curious though, no-one Ive talked to had to go through as many days of liquid diet, or 2 days of Miralax prior to the prep day. The actual flush wasnt really that pressing and after 4 or 5 visits to the library, the process is mostly over. Loved hearing about your smooth, uneventful prep! The most common colonoscopy preparation calls for drinking 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of a polyethylene glycol solution. Our Path to a Cure report is our plan for the future. Question: From reading about all the different ways to prep, it seems like overkill to do both the magnesium citrate AND the Prepopik? If you take washed ginger root, grate an inch or two of it into a pot of water, bring it to a boil, and then strain it through cloth to take all the solids out, it makes a ginger tea you can use it to help relieve nausea. It is not risk-free and since each person is unique, any treatment plan options should be discussed with your medical provider who knows your medical history best. I read all the tips. Prep day, coffee, tea, clear gummi bears at work. Dreading the next time. It sounds most helpful. And the ladys suggestion above about strong ginger or peppermint tea as a chaser is brilliant! Before putting the Miralax powder into the bottle, you will need to pour a small amount of the liquid out to prevent it from overflowing. Im also worried about kidney damage, destroying my intestinal flora, secondary infections from a scope that cannot be properly disinfected, punctures to my colon and being so weak and sick afterwards that it takes weeks to recover. My procedure was fine, I came home and slept like a log, and now I feel like Rip Van Winkle and Im ready for some dinner. Drink it cold and slow. One of the best things I did to make the prep taste better was to drink a Peppermint Tea, just a few sips before drinking the prep. Each persons body is different for some, it works right away, and for others, it takes several hours. I bought crystal light to add, but didnt need to use it. I did a split prep. "), Smart Grocery Shopping When You Have Diabetes, Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Dogs and Cats, Latest Facts on COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters, History Does Repeat: Vaccine Resistance Is Not New, Synthetic Chemical in Many Products Linked to Early Death, New Drug for Early Breast Cancer: First Advance in 20 Years, Love Horror? If youve ever drank Ural for a UTI thats kind of what it tastes like. I am having my first colonoscopy this Friday and while I am deeply dreading it, Ive seen firsthand what this will do to a person. Im having my 2nd colonoscopy in 6 days, I had my first when I was 41 because my grandfather had colon cancer and my dad died at 69 from colon cancer. liquid and a lemon flavored drink mix for glass two of the next 16 oz drink . By morning I was furious. For the one 10 years ago I felt quite ill during the prep. From t-shirts and fanny packs to patient education resources, we have a little bit of everything. I stocked up on low sodium chicken broth, jello, white grape juice, bottled water Gatorade etc The day of the colonoscopy: As on the previous day, clear liquids only. I work in a colonoscopy department and I say this with concern for you. Ive had 4 colonoscopies over the years and this is what works for me in terms of the prep. But his pain is intense. Im 41 / male. Another hint wear a pad when you go to the doctors and also take one to wear back home. On a side note, I had been avoiding the procedure but felt I really need to do it as I dont exercise, eat alot of refined sugar (co-workers call me the candy and muffin man and process meats, average very lil sleep a day, eat all day and big horse portions due to anxiety, consume alot of energy drinks and have type 2 diabetes. If your scheduled arrival time is after 11 a.m., start . Hi Craig: Thank you for your comment. I stocked up on broths, jello, white grape juice, lemon Italian ice and green tea and treated myself to some new books, and I organized my prep. I took some pills (ducolax?) Cant compare to the unflavored and cherry flavored old fashioned Golytely. Just do it. Please, talk to your provider about this. My doc is a colo-rectal surgeon. Im currently prepping for a colonoscopy two days from now. I take the first bottle at 6:00 PM Thursday and the second bottle 4:15 AM the day of my scope (check in time is 9:15 AM). However, over all its not the worst thing Ive ever had to do and I will make it through it and I KNOW I will be glad I did it, just as I was glad the first time. This is my 4th or 5th colonoscopy and I dont remember the prep being this bad. Its a horrible way to die and very preventable, but knowing that still doesnt make this any easier. Hopefully I will get something better to take next time pills would be very good thank you for letting me know what you took and how much better that was,???????? The big polyp removed in hospital was deemed to be precancerous. Hi Becky: Thanks for your comment. Dont wait. I also cut up a fresh lemon and cut it into 4 pieces. Yes, I had used the bathroom a lot with dose one but this was a game changer. The last time I had the 4 liter jug and started vomiting just part way in. Then they told me that they use separate ones. It takes about a half hour for the trip from home to the clinic and I had no surprises along the way. I never once felt a urgent need to go but was proactive when I sensed it starting to build. My friends did not do Suprep and told bad stories too. Good luck! She did not. Read More Read Less, NEVER AGAIN! Bottom line, I was afraid and waited. I divided the mixed solution for both prep bottles. The sulfate salts of sodium, potassium, and magnesium contained in SUPREP Bowel Prep Kit were administered orally (gavage) to rats and dogs up to 28 days up to a maximum daily dose of 5 grams/kg/day (approximately 0.9 and 3 times for rats and dogs, respectively, the recommended human dose of 44 grams/day or 0.89 grams/kg based on the body .
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