Thank you for your comment and honesty. 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. Survive Your Colonoscopy Prep with These Tips - Belle Brita Been looking around and seems it is okay to drink energy drinks as it is clear. I was nervous for the procedure, but that was over in no time. I had nothing like that. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. I was so worked up about this and for nothing. The evening before colonoscopy: dilute one bottle with water to a total volume of 16 ounces (up to the fill line) and drink the entire amount. I was freezing last time too, so I am keeping a heating pad on the ready! Many trips to the bathroom later, I started feeling a little stabilized and then it was time for my second dose. I stopped the high fiber foods, nuts, raw veggies, etc 5 days ago. Probably too late at this point but I cannot speak highly enough for the duclolax/miralax with Gatorade combo. Pathology comes back on the samples today, so maybe there will be some light in this upset stomach issue. Get a mental picture in your mind of a Suprep sign with a BIG RED X through it! I write this now as I was searching for something somewhere to tell me that it wouldnt be the end of the world that I wasnt able to choke that last little bit down. By 5:30 PM the Dulcalax was working in earnest, so I started drinking colyte ( chilled and mixed with two packets of Crystal light) at the rate of 8 oz every 15 minutes. Thank you, Marie, for reaching out to us. I consumed upwards of 175 ounces of clear liquid during that time. Colonoscopy was a breeze. You MUST drink two more 16 oz cups of water over the next hour. Hi Craig: Thank you for your comment. LOL ! You can do it! helping of the total 16 oz. Thank you for adding it! Please tell me Suprep is easier than Miralax/Gatorade Prep! - HealingWell I went ahead with my endoscopy and spoke with the nurse about my failed attempt at prep.. The SuPrep I took last time, not very diligently, did not work. If youre nervous about a colonoscopy, dont be. I mixed it with smart water then drank 32oz of liquids over the next 2 hrs. The procedures at 1pm so I imagine that will be my last drink. Colonoscopy prep is dreadful but the alternative is so much worse! Mercy!! The purging began 2 hours later, and I wasnt in pain at all. At 6:00 pm, Drink ONE 8 (eight) ounce GLASS OF THE MIRALAX/GATORADE SOLUTION MIXTURE every 15 minutes until half of the solution mixture is gone. 7) have best juices and clear ices or poops to reward yourself when fasting. Mix the entire bottle (238 grams) of the Miralax powder with the Gatorade or Powerade. Zero. Thank you, Judy! I do have a great GI Doc. Drink the mixture with a straw. I have my first in 4 days at 12:15. At about 12:30pm, I started drinking 8oz solutions of Miralax with tap water that I had pre-mixed and kept at room temperature in a big pyrex container (64oz from 238grams of Miralax). It was scheduled for Wednesday 6:30am. But hold on!! dont minimize this! Way to go getting your colonoscopy scheduled and completed! Ultimately I was able to successfully complete my colonoscopy on my second try. Keeping hydrated not only clears your colon but also maintains your electrolyte balance. Have you tried drinking through a straw? Thanks to all the previous comments firstthey really helped me prepare. Ive got most of the health issues you described plus a few others, and I have many of the concerns you shared. liquid and a lemon flavored drink mix for glass two of the next 16 oz drink . I would. No way I can down any more of that mix! Its still brown . By morning I was furious. My question is this: The nurse gave me the option to either stay up late and clear or wake up early and clear. Where I laid with a fan blowing on my wet face and managed to fall asleep. I never once felt a urgent need to go but was proactive when I sensed it starting to build. Im to the point of cancelling because Im so scared. Anesthesiology. 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. The Best Diets for Cognitive Fitness, is yours absolutely FREE when you sign up to receive Health Alerts from Harvard Medical School. I wasnt rushing into the bathroom either. 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. (They must not have been making budget and needed to shove through some more expensive tests). I couldnt drink anything else after midnight before the procedure so I was getting really thirsty and hungry, but made it through. June 9 2020Prep was several hours of drinking a gallon of PEG fluids..sweet and salty..no problem getting it down just had to keep at it every 15 minutesI had to run to bathroom several times and barely made it but I knew this to would passI was not hungry at allI had one down of chicken broth all day and lots of waterJust got home from my colonoscopyit was greata simple IV in armquestions about general healthblood pressure checked and heart rhythmI was wheeled into the ROOMmy doctor greeted me warmlyI turned on my side and the anesthesiologist said he was turning on the sleepy medsI was out and woke up rested and given cold apple juiceso niceleft and ate scrambled eggsI am good to go for another 5 yearslast time I had several polyps that had to be removed.I am so thankful this was doneyes it is a pain to drink a gallon of PEG liquid but you can do itwhat is one day of being uncomfortable verses the possibility of COLON CANCERmy grandmother had itnot funI am almost 70 years old now and this is very important to me. Is the second bottle of Suprep mandatory? The instructions said mix with cold water and drink it quickly with a straw, which I did. While the at home preparation is inconvenient: its not the end of the world. Thank goodness I had it done Pre Covid. 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. Stayed away from whole grains and nuts/fiber. Read More Read Less, After reading so many reviews regarding this prep, I made two calls practically begging my doctor to order something else. (This should be 4, 8 oz glasses) If I did not cleanse out so well he would have never seen it. There isnt a point to this story, its just the ramblings of a nervous 42 year old who really doesnt want to go thru this but knows what could be if he doesnt. Thank you TONY C. It was easy peasey! That dose only took :45 minutes to start working and lasted for about :30 minutes. This last appt got delayed bc of the virus. I had my first dose at room temperature and I renamed it Hot Cherry Garbage Juice. I lost a cousin to colon cancer at 36, leaving behind 2 toddlers and seeing that well I decided to go at 51 years old. Aloha and best wishes. . It worked fine for me hell Id do this all over again feels like wrestling camp!!! But I have zero trust in the medical profession. Bottom line - it's not as bad as you think it's going to be. YMMV. The makers of the drug need to figure this stuff out and get it together, My advice: have a lot of Depends at the ready (I had some, but ran out), and demand a different prep. Odd thing was I almost didnt feel like I needed to go but once the 1st small (hard-still) poop went through, my bowels pushed out a couple more times of soft watery poops within a minute. As you can imagine, I dont want to go through this again. Again, I had no issues the 3 prior times, so this just seemed like another change to make a difficult process even harder. But the prep sucks. Drank the rest of prep at 10:30pm. line on the container and mix. If youre wanting to quit early, just remind yourself the prep is the hardest part! Ask what other options you may have. My gastrointestinal dr. has me on a 2 day prep. My strategy worked in that the entire prep was very manageable and my hemorrhoidal tissue isnt angry. Took half of the dosage in the morning because I am a smaller person and things were looking clear, worked great! Im not leaving myself open to being assaulted too. It saved my life. I was looking forward to the great nap but also to finally get answers. Because colorectal cancer risk is increased if you have a family history of polyps AND/OR colorectal cancer, share your results with your family -- especially your children, parents, and siblings. I get needing to be 100% empty but is it necessary to do both?????? The ice does help but because it is cold, you may have some cramping a bit, but not to bad though. However, it made me very cold, and the second dose made me quite nauseous. I am having my colonoscopy Tuesday. Prep: Polyethylene glycol, sodium sulfate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium ascorbate, and ascorbic acid (Moviprep). Can someone answer this question. I would really like to be able to be successful in this test. A nurse advised keeping the prep in the fridge in a large jug.Ipour it glass ,put cling film over it ,make a hole and drink it through a straw!Still not nice but I can drink it! Certain medical conditions. Its all going very well and Im wondering if Im doing it wrong because it seems easy enough? If you have had this problem previously, then discuss with your prescriber whether an anti-nausea tablet would be an option. Male, 50 just got home from my first colonoscopy. "The more time that elapses after you take the prep, the more likely you are to have fluid in your colon," Dr. Cheney explains. Drinking 32 ounces of anything can be daunting. Thank you for your comments. The prep is the hardest. Severe chills and shakes and teeth chatter. How often should I have a colonoscopy with ulcerative colitis? In the meantime, I applied Desitin in the proper place (due to advice from this page). PDF Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation Instructions (SUPREP Bowel movements can happen pretty quickly after taking Suprep. I am scheduled for an upper and lower GI scope on 06/19/20. Your prep will be much easier if you adjust your diet and watch what you eat a few days before you start the prep. I put ice in it but after two glasses, there was no way I could down anymore. Extremely helpful. The last time I had the 4 liter jug and started vomiting just part way in. Any type of solid matter passed very quickly, and soon it was just yellowish water. Post colonoscopy report states suboptimal prep, and they want me to do it again in a year. Mine tasted like grape and was not bad at all. The recommended Split-Dose (two-day) regimen for adults consists of two 6-ounce doses of SUPREP Bowel Prep Kit: the first dose during the evening prior to colonoscopy and the second dose the next day, during the morning of the colonoscopy. Ive had many scopes. I would gladly go without food for several days and only have to take a few pills with plain water in larger amounts than to drink this stuff. 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." Have a history of colon cancer in my family so my PCP suggested I get one asap. I have scheduled my follow up colonoscopy but they cant get me in for a month do I need to worry? Thank you for encouraging people to forge on with their colonoscopies, even when challenges arise along the way! Not a taste Id choose (exactly like the description, it was syrupy and salty). My appointment is on Monday. Dont know why they cant make it easier to drinkI had the last one In Nov I7. Prep: Magnesium citrate (many over-the-counter brands). Im very drug sensitive too and have CFS/ME/FIBRO and Chronic Lyme. Is the second dose of suprep necessary? After removing my whole stomach . I only get 5 minute warnings that cannot be ignored or out come the emergency change of clothes. Energy-boosting coffee alternatives: What to know. She is correct. No solid food, nothing red or blue no dairy. Suprep - what to do if you vomit after the first bottle and still have the 2nd bottle to go? . Make sure to take plenty of fluids throughout the day in addition to the fluids used for your bowel preparation. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Im a 49 y.o. One study found that doctors find more benign tumors (adenomas) in people who prepared with split doses. I have scope scheduled for the 26th. Our Path to a Cure report is our plan for the future. Here's my advice. Fill the container with water to the 16 ounce fill line, and drink the entire amount. It could save your life. A colonoscopy is a procedure where a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube) is inserted into the colon and guided all the way through to the cecum (where the colon begins and the small bowel ends). So far, have not had any discomforts like feeling faint or stomach pain from the prep procedure. Its important to get your colonoscopy completed, which you already know because its scheduled and youre getting ready to have it done! Maybe my memory erased the previous times. Double-ply, soft toilet paper will be important as you prep for your colonoscopy. Did you complete all steps of the prep? I am two days post procedure and I am still passing things easily and eating lightly, and I feel great. Heres what our advocates recommend: Several survivors say decreasing the size of their meals a few days before starting colonoscopy prep also makes it go easier and smoother. I was able to down it very quickly at first, and then spread things out once my stomach got full. I chugged (tasted like salty lemonade)as fast as possible then rinsed my mouth with water. The nurse and doctors DOESNT hurt none of there patients. I felt like I had the flu. I know my insurance company was not happy with the 1.2 mill they put out to keep me alive! This worked well for me. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. My colonoscopy and endoscopy was at 8am this morning. Any advice? Youll be fine. !?!?! *NOTE: Be sure to dilute SUPREP with water before you drink it Step #3 Drink all of the liquid in the container Step #4 Chew 2 Simethicone / Gas-X tablets Step #1 Pour (1) 6-oz. If I felt like it I would go a clead trickle, it didnt even look like I had used the toilet. There was no cramping or sweating like you have with regular diarrhea; my doctor prescribed childrens anti-gas to supplement the water so that might have helped. I was to follow this with 32 oz of water within an hour. I had popsicles and flavored ice cups like Italian Ices.