Colonoscopy Prep: 9 Expert Tips for the Night Before, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window). I become dehydrated very easily, and it makes for difficulty when putting in my IV before the test. The diet is only for one day of your life! I took my last Dulcolax at 9 p.m.. My last bathroom trip was at 10:45 p.m.. How late should I expect to be up tonight? It is super important that no matter how cleaned out you feel, that you complete all of the prep your medical provider has asked. The last time I took the prep which was 12 years ago I was so sick I just vomited my guts out for hours. It made me feel bloated and full for the first 45 minutes or so but once it started coming out, that decreased also. If your irritation continues, some find that a cool, wet washcloth or drawing a bath also helps with irritation. We agree that the whole procedure causes anxiety, but also, we know that screening saves lives. The next morning was easier because I was already pretty much cleaned out, so maybe 5 trips to the bathroom. Again, I was able to accomplish that. The best advice I give family and friends during the prep stage is to apply Desitin or Boudreauxs Butt Paste to the area prior to beginning prep and to reapply several times. Also remember to ask your doctors office what colored drinks you should avoid during prep. No way I can down any more of that mix! What do I do. I of my daughter s had 80 polyps in her colon at the age of 16. It lasted 2 hours and I had maybe 6-7 trips to the bathroom. This is my 7th Colonoscopy and I have a kidney issue so I have to do the 4 liter prep instead of the easy sparkling laxative. helps so much!! I mixed it with Gatorade Blue and had it down within 15 minutes. 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. Seems that the cleaning out process can dislodge bacteria or fecal matter that gets trapped in the appendix. I dont drink any carbonated soft drinks and I absolutely hate the taste of citrus like lemon, lime. We agree that prep isnt an enjoyable experience; however, prep is absolutely necessary for an accurate screening. It also made me very cold. I will request Suprep when I have my next Colonoscopy. On a final note I was gassy for days. Hi Lynn, We appreciate your comment so much! Im on disability and cant afford that! I just had my 3rd colonoscopy, and it was the best experience of all of them. Stomach is gurgling right now and so assuming I will need to go again soon. Taste was like a sweet tart- not my fav but drank some mixture then take a sip of ginger ale, etc over 20 min until gone. May everyone have it as easy as I did. We encourage all people to speak with their medical provider or healthcare team for colonoscopy prep and all medical advice, since every person is unique and what might work for some (stop eating solid foods days in advance, for example) may not work for others. Thank goodness I had it done Pre Covid. No big deal though. The days of downing a gallon of laxative in one dose are gone. Probably not, but one thing is sure: any gastroenterologist that insists on this prep has no credibility with me. no veggies or whole grains). My first colonoscopy ended up having to be done 3 times because the preparations would not cleanse me completely. The night before I took 2 dulcolax at 2 pm and at 4 pm I started my 64 oz of Gavilyte/Colyte. 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). This made my colonoscopy a horrific experience which could have been avoided with better preparation. Pedialyte also now comes in packets, so you can mix it yourself.. I will let her do these tests this one time but when they come back clean she is not to ask again in 10 years. Suggestions? The second half of your prep should be started 4-5 hours before the time of your colonoscopy. I took Movi-Prep the night before, sipping it slowly as instructed, using a straw. Second dose. As per Dr orders, I took 3 Dulcilax at noon. Thank you for your comments and Im sure that most medical personal are kind and caring people. If the doctor removed colon polyps, or any signs of cancer, it may take a few days, up to a few weeks, before biopsy results come in. (We agree with you that the colonoscopy nap is absolutely delicious.). I was able to have a sort of a good night sleep but I woke up at 6am and went right away. Great to hear you had such a positive experience and the tips for how you got ready days before. The laxative started working about 40 minutes after my first dose. Stayed away from whole grains and nuts/fiber. I asked if they used the same one for both ends. Drinking 8 oz of liquid every 15 minutes for one hour is one way to not feel overwhelmed by the 32 oz. Does The Second Dose Of Suprep Work Faster? 2. 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. With my depends on placed a towel on the bed just in case and went to bed. We recommend not drinking anything red, purple, or blue. From then until about 3:0. The doctor has been polyps that are pre-cancerous and because he cant get through the rest we dont know what else is there. My brain didnt track I had to go to the bathroom and 3 times the cleanup wasnt pleasant. The first dose is to be taken the night before the colonoscopy. Please talk with your healthcare team so you can get a complete and successful prep and colonoscopy! Had a wonderful breakfast afterwards. They gave me the option of a no-sedation procedure and after a conversation, I decided to give it a go. 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. Normally, I can't down any liquid in that quantity that quickly much less one that tastes as bad as that. I have to take the second dose in the morning but I don't expect any problems. It really helped me to see other people's experiences before my colonoscopy today with Sutab since it's so new so I thought I'd post mine. Part 1 at 6 PM on the evening before your colonoscopy: Pour ONE 6-ounce bottle of SUPREP liquid into the mixing container. Good for you for having a few days before prep to figure out what will work for you! When will you have a bowel movement after taking Suprep Bowel Prep Kit? We hope you were able to get a good quality prep before your colonoscopy. Makes me feel better about sitting on the toilet for the past hour! They would be best equipped to answer your question as to what to expect. Thanks for all of the tips. I was nervous for the procedure, but that was over in no time. We recommend you speak with your provider for medical advice. That was perfect for me because I really didnt think Id be able to handle the taste of the liquid prep! Thanks again for sharing! Thousands of people die or are injured by this test every year I have read stats as high as one in every thousand people die I made a deal with my doctor. If your fears are based on your last colonoscopy prep, you may be pleasantly surprised by your next one. BUT lets reinforce the importance of colonoscopies and the importance of preps so that the doctors can get as clear and clean a view as possible. This is new to me. I hope it all went well thank you for sharing your experience! Ha! So I took the extra jug home and was going to do it again but I started developing pain, pain that kept me up all night. I would rather do the Miralax and ducalax pills then this. Suprep - what to do if you vomit after the first bottle and still have the 2nd bottle to go? Getting ready for a colonoscopy can occupy an entire day of dietary restrictions, powerful laxatives, and diarrhea. Zilch. I was lucky they only found a couple of benign polyps. Although, it wasnt delicious, it wasnt as horrible as so many have posted on here. Anyway, Im sitting here with my horrible prep jug, getting ready for the 6 month follow up. then running to the bathroom for the next 3 hours. Ive prepped with Golytely (dont know who named it), half lightly with Ducolax and the past 2 times with newer prep called Suprep which is the way to go(pun). Having watched my mother die from colon cancer is the only reason I manage to push through and get this done. If you have it there, ask your doc about using this prep youll get through this crazy easy! Your doctors office should indicate what time to begin taking either pills or the laxative drink. And we disagree that colonoscopies are treated as go to. We know so many people who were not given the option of a colonoscopy because they were too young. By the time they were able to get a colonoscopy, they were diagnosed at a late stage. Use Sprite, Ginger ale, or pulp-free lemonade to mix the solution. No colonoscopy prep has ever caused me to stay up all night, lose all control, or have nausea. Do I have to drink the second bottle of Suprep Bowel Prep Kit? Mix your bowel prep agent with water as instructed in the package label. Start lightening your food intake several days before the date. The ice does help but because it is cold, you may have some cramping a bit, but not to bad though. DAY OF PROCEDURE Take your . It really helped me avoid feeling nauseated. The plus side is, once I was done, I was able to pull on my clothes and get out of there 40 minutes early due to no sedation recovery, and able to get on with the rest of my day immediately. Something to remember for next time. Okay, so let me put a lot of you at ease. But I followed the advice to eat a low fiber diet for a week, stay really hydrated, and eat lightly in the few days before the prep. Woke up at 6am. 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. She had no idea and felt fine! Proton-pump inhibitors: Should I still be taking this medication? Hopefully theyll figure it out. I couldnt drink anything else after midnight before the procedure so I was getting really thirsty and hungry, but made it through. Forgot to mention that about 4-5 days prior, I had removed the no-no foods from my diet like nuts and raw veggies but I did accidentally eat one slice of tomato that had seeds in it about 3 days prior to the procedure. I also drank a lot of fluids the 2 days prior and at easily digestible foods for 3 days prior. I did not experience any nausea although I am a bit jittery from my body having all its nutrients removed. Instead pour it in your glass and mix in Crystal light Lemonade until you like the taste, easy to drink. By large volume, I mean 2-2.5 quarts. I truly appreciate the information and from your experience. As a caregiver married to a stage III rectal cancer survivor, I will plead with you to reconsider having another colonoscopy again. She told me to make enough for 32 oz. Second dose worked a little quicker and system was clear in about 2 hours. Yes, you must drink both doses of Suprep Bowel Prep Kit for a complete bowel prep before colonoscopy. My drink came in a powder form and I mixed it with Gatorade!!!! Today however the result was completely 100% liquid and bright yellow green like Gatorade. I did not experience any nausea although I am a bit jittery from my body having all its nutrients removed. But I have zero trust in the medical profession. The lemonade made it possible to get it all drank without throwing it up. Hopefully my results are ok. For laxatives it does depend on ones body. I stayed close to the potty but there was never a sense of uncontrolled urgency. Still take the second dose at 10pm. Someone asked the other day about experience with no sedation. Im not thirsty and forcing myself to drink is difficult. I was required to stop the 81mg aspirin 5 days ago, the metformin for Type 2 diabetes But was allowed to take my BP med with a small sip of water. Suprep does it's job but has extreme side affects! I powered through when she told me there is a significantly higher risk of colon cancer than having anything go wrong during the prep or procedure. I was a little nervous about the procedure, but I didnt feel or remember anything. And sat on the can they entire time watching a movie on my phone. Mine tasted like grape and was not bad at all. Most people will expect a bowel movement about 1 hour after beginning Suprep Bowel Prep Kit. I don't know how anyone could just down it. We are unable to provide medical advice, so please check in with your doctors office to ask about flavor options and prep options. Also, use soft TP and after the first few explosions , pat clean instead of wiping. The Miralax Prep kept me up all night and into the next morning. So far, the prep and bathroom visits were quite bearable. Second dose was a nightmare. I have an appointment Tuesday, and this site has been helpful in finding out what to expect. Two days before your exam, you'll . I am literally in the middle of prep for the procedure tomorrow morning. and 32 oz. Please take your second dose of Suprep at 10:00pm 1. They removed 3 polyps so awaiting pathology. The thing that helps me not get sore is that I apply a generous amount of butt paste (for babies) before I start to drink the liquid. Yes, you will deal with watery diarrhea regardless of which option, but some forms might be easier for you to drink. The prep is the hardest. It took 70 minutes to start to work. Results and pics reviewed with doctor (1 benign polyp removed), wheeled to my waiting ride, and absolutely no discomfort, nausea, dizziness, gas, bloating, or bleeding. It also fizzled a bit. Its really a breeze and youll be so glad to get it behind you. I am 37 years old and I was sent for my first colonoscopy at age 35 after having some blood in my stool. These items are a significant part of my diet, and eliminating them did not make the prep any easier for me. Adults: Two 6-ounce doses. Im having my first one tomorrow. He has a Dr. but doesnt want to call him. *Please do NOT mix your solution more than 24 hours before you are going to start drinking it. By morning I was furious. I had my first dose at room temperature and I renamed it Hot Cherry Garbage Juice. Do I drink this all at once? In fact, hes hardly gone.at all. Yes. at all. The prep was not bad at all. Next morning: repeat both steps using the second bottle. It took me about 35 minutes to drink all 16 oz's. Then they told me that they use separate ones. I read almost every comment and started preparing about 4 days in advance.
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