Colonoscopy

ShhLovesJkh

Anyone ever had one? The doc told me this morning that she would like for me to get one.

Does it hurt?  I heard the actual procedure was fine, but it was the day before that was the worst.

slhall730

I had one when I was 21.  No pain whatsoever! The day before is the worst part about it for sure.

They gave me IV meds and I was loopy for the procedure for sure!

ShhLovesJkh

Thanks! I was just reading up on it and one comment was to stay close to a bathroom the day before. This sounds like it's going to be interesting.

poz

I have.  The actual procedure was nothing.  I was def out of it on IV's and loopy afterwards.  The day before IS HORRIBLE.  I had to take Fleet- umm- YUCK.  You and your bathroom will be bff.  Just imagine a waterhose for #2.  No joke.  At one point I was so over drinking the the fleet that I had it coming from both ends.  Good luck!

elissaann26

I had some serious gastro issues, so I've had my fair share.  The procedure is a breeze, as long as you'll be knocked out.  Not painful at all.  Aftewards you are just a bit gassy.  DH had one recently and had to start taking the meds at 4pm the day before.  He said that worst part was being hungry. 

elissaann26

poz:

I have.  The actual procedure was nothing.  I was def out of it on IV's and loopy afterwards.  The day before IS HORRIBLE.  I had to take Fleet- umm- YUCK.  You and your bathroom will be bff.  Just imagine a waterhose for #2.  No joke.  At one point I was so over drinking the the fleet that I had it coming from both ends.  Good luck!

I used Fleet for mine, but DH had a new medicine that didn't have any flavor.  He had to mix it in Gatorade and said he couldn't tell it was in there.  His doctor also gave him anti-nausea medicine, which I would request.  He didn't feel sick at all, so I think it really helped!

poontater

Same here... I was knocked out for mine, but the day before OMG it sucked

517butterfly

I have had 1 (and probably will be having another in May) and the prep is def the worst part.  There are usually a couple of options as far as how you want to take the poop meds.  Just make sure you've got some soft TP and a couple magazines   If you have a choice in scheduling the time for the procedure, try to get it done early so you won't starve! 

ShhLovesJkh

Thanks everyone! It looking like May for me too, after DH gets back. He'll have something extra special to look forward too.

JennaNAaron

I had one a few years ago, and like everyone else, the day before sucks.  I took the fleet phosphasoda (sp).  It tastes like snot.  My advice (it's what my mom had me do and she is a nurse)...mine was scheduled at 7am on a Saturday.  They told me to switch to clear liquids Friday at noon.  I switched to clear liquids Thursday at noon and didn't have to have the enema the morning of.  It sucks because you are hungry, but I DID NOT want an enema.  The procedure itself was fine.  I was completely out and I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy at the same time.  I was gassy after...