Just one persons opinion. 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. They gave me a sedative and I was able to watch the procedure on the monitor. These comments are extremely helpful. 6,12,14 Low-volume 2-L PEG preparations such as HalfLytely (which includes bisacodyl) and MoviPrep (which contains ascorbic acid) are also alternatives to full-volume regimens. I finished it in 10 minutes. But my friend had a scheduled colonoscopy scheduled that revealed stage 3 cancer! 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,???????? I was supposed to 3 yrs ago at age 50, but the surgeon canceled and I never rescheduled, then had the at-home kit test 2 yrs ago. For me, the split prep was worse as I prefer to get it all done at once. I didnt pay close attention to the prep instructions and took 4 ducalax tablets at 3pm with Miralax and Gatorade, and then took Miralax and Gatorade at 6pm before I realized I had nothing to take for the 2 am prep. Easiest prep ever. Ive had my colonoscopy, and I am not a fan of the prep either, but Ive seen what my husband has gone through firsthand, so I get it done. They said to come back in 10 years to do it again. Add cool water to the 16 oz. Its ok at room temperature. was scheduled for 11am the next day- the only problem was that my veins were hard to find because I was a little dehydrated from not drinking after midnight. I did a split prep. What really made my event was the discovery and removal of a polyp. 0 a.m. 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. Easy, peasy! Can I mix Suprep with Gatorade instead of water? I have been on a clear liquid diet since 06/01/20 to help alleviate some of my pain. I have to go back in 5 years for another colonoscopy and I have no worries at all about doing it again. I know one thing the clean out is not as bad as what it use to be.. No fruits, vegetables, nuts or seeds 3 days prior. These cookies do not store any personal information. Couldn't drink it without vomiting. What if I cant finish the second bottle of Suprep? It is much easier to drink 8 ounces every 15 minutes over the course of an hour than to drink 32 ounces all at once. A few examples are listed below. I wanted to comment because when the experts say that younger and younger people are getting in colon trouble, believe it; Im 31 y/o and had to have a large polyp removed in February. How long does it take for a cleansing flow begin after drinking fluid prep Been 45 minutes and no movement at all ! They would be best equipped to answer your question as to what to expect. The next morning was easier because I was already pretty much cleaned out, so maybe 5 trips to the bathroom. Wondering about the FMS patient. It taste HORRIBLE, like a salt drink with a nasty taste. Im in Australia and I was given glycoprep-C. Drinking the water did not cause problems because I drank it several hours before the procedure. Generic name is Glycolax. This report explores how your digestive system works and what science knows about this mysterious disorder. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 2011;114 (3):495-511. . Also did learn that I could have asked for the prep where you only drink like 2-12oz bottles of a different prep and then sub in your own drinks in between. first dose of SUPREP . May everyone have it as easy as I did. The second dose this morning at 3:30am was a bit harder to swallow, but a gulp of gatorade between swallows helped the taste. It is inconvenient for one night of your life, but there is no nap like a colonoscopy nap. ugh..I eat a 90% clean diet,organic, no chemicals, certainly no excess sugar. Also remember to ask your doctors office what colored drinks you should avoid during prep. SUPREP Bowel Prep Kit - Ask A Patient Avg. We cannot offer medical advice, so we recommend that you check in with your doctors office to ask this question, and ask them what their experience has been. Thank you for any tips about when the action starts with this kind of timing. They are lifesaving. Recently, I had diarrhea and had blood (from either a hemorrhoid or an anal fissure). Or try to do it all on Sunday and pray? Please let us know what your doctor says, and we are wishing you a successful colonoscopy with clean results. Each persons body is different for some, it works right away, and for others, it takes several hours. Great to hear you had such a positive experience and the tips for how you got ready days before. I just had my first colonoscopy for screening at age 46. Here's my advice. Really? I stayed close to the potty but there was never a sense of uncontrolled urgency. A few examples are listed below. Im very drug sensitive too and have CFS/ME/FIBRO and Chronic Lyme. Were sorry to hear this was an experience for you and we hope tomorrows procedure and experience is much more positive! And it turns out I wouldnt have to. It helped calmed down my hunger. We understand your frustration with the prep, and we are sorry that you have had such a horrible experience with the prep and colonoscopy. Having colonoscopy on Friday. I took my last dose around 730am and hoping Im cleaned out in time for my noon appt. I am doing a spit prep of the intense cherry-flavored-salty-chemical cocktail that I like to call S**tstorm. This is the worst tasting drink I have ever had before a colonoscopy. Ill be cleaning my floors tomorrow. Did he have any suggestions? For some reason, drinking it with a straw helps me.. Its really nothing to fear. 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. You must split it up into two doses of 12 tablets each. NEVER AGAIN! I plan to take the remaining 3 servings of 8oz Miralax solution late in the evening since my appointment is 9:00am but requested to be there by 7:30am. The day of the colonoscopy: As on the previous day, clear liquids only. Best advantage of Suprep is lack of cramping like I've had in the past with Fleet enema prep. Does The Second Dose Of Suprep Work Faster? Prep clean-out day on Saturday and eat nothing Sunday? Im not leaving myself open to being assaulted too. You do not have to purchase the name brand, Generic works just as well. You got this! Practice self-care and be proud of yourself you got screened! I mixed it with Gatorade Blue and had it down within 15 minutes. Screening colonoscopy is key to preventing colon cancer, and preparing for the procedure is easier than ever. First, I want to thank everyone who posted here. I had expected it to taste awful, but it basically tasted like tangy Gatorade that was a bit saltier than usual. 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. The doc who did my colonoscopy remarked that Cologuard "is not there yet. And then read it over again a few days before you are scheduled to begin prep, so you dont have last minute questions. You can have ice pops. Im good for ten years now! My fathers type of cancer is genetic which puts me at greater risk, will they find something? No waking at night except to get rid of all that water I had to drink. I had nothing like that. Hes doing the colon prep. A clean colon is a key requirement for a successful colonoscopy, Dr. Cheney emphasizes. Energy-boosting coffee alternatives: What to know. LOL ! 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). No big deal though. 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). Should be a no brainer! Finally, we agree with you 100%: It can feel stressful preparing for a colonoscopy, but it is definitely less daunting than worrying if you have colon cancer for years to come. 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. Worked on me within a half hour of finishing the first glass. An hour later movement. Hi Matt, We are so happy that you found this blog and comments from people helpful. The next morning, the procedure was repeated with 12 more pills and the intervals of water. Bowel movements started at 6:10 PM and pretty much ended by 7:30 PM. How close can 2nd dose of Suprep be? Good luck and stay positive. I followed all instructions. I was also concerned with drinking 32 oz. I couldnt drink anything else after midnight before the procedure so I was getting really thirsty and hungry, but made it through. Also any hunger you feel goes away once you are bloated and full of the prep and water and spending time in the bathroom. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Be sure to follow the instructions your GI office gives you completely. Pour one (1) 6-ounce bottle of SUPREP liquid into the mixing container. You time them out 2 minutes apart. But Im here to tell you tha. Good luck! I kept asking the doctor if it was cancer, and he told me no, 5 times. WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If your scheduled arrival time is after 11 a.m., start . Had a polyp as big as a grapefruit in my stomach at 27 . Its easy to get down and the finish time is early enough to get a good nights rest before the colonoscopy. I did not find the taste problematic at all. Took half of the dosage in the morning because I am a smaller person and things were looking clear, worked great! Am concerned, because they removed several polyps last time, and one was pre-cancerous and embedded in colon wall. (703) 548-1225, For full functionality of this page it is necessary to. , Anypoo! A few days before starting the prep, I switched to a low residual diet. I was afraid to do it, and waited for my first one, at 63. All night..nothing. I never had a problem my 3 prior times when doing it all at once. tabs in the morning, took an anti-nausea pill at 3pm, started the nuLytely prep solution at 4pm. My own personal first experience is that I had prep that I had to take timed within each other. This time I am doing a lot of self care and looking at this prep as an experience that may save my life, and, on a more trivial note, a great way to jump start weight loss. "Only share your first hand experience" I think you mean to say "Share only your first hand experience. SUPREP is what they had prescribed. He had many, many symptoms but out of fear of the news he never went, not until it was too late. The night before I took 2 dulcolax at 2 pm and at 4 pm I started my 64 oz of Gavilyte/Colyte. Such as the same with this one. 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. Did your small bites ruin the test? I thought someone else might be looking for that answer. No colonoscopy prep has ever caused me to stay up all night, lose all control, or have nausea. Please talk with your healthcare team so you can get a complete and successful prep and colonoscopy! Hydrated with a liter of water before taking suprep. I went to the hospital in April with chest pains and spent 3 days there getting a heart scan and heart cath all because of an incompetent doctor who gave a false positive on a stress test. The submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA. Your doctors office should indicate what time to begin taking either pills or the laxative drink. Very kind and very helpful. But the prep sucks. And no men in the room. Im not nervous about the colonoscopy itself, its just all this prep that has me spinning. . Hope everything turned out OK. I was able to have a sort of a good night sleep but I woke up at 6am and went right away. Then I do the rest of the prep, using large volume saline enemas (NOT the fleet enemas). Hi, I came here looking for tips. The age range of 45 and older applies to people who do not have a family history. I downed first dose at 6 PM and was done three hours later. 4 DULCOLAX tablets. Sunday I ate some peanut butter crackers and later a skinless baked potato. Well I had my first colonoscopy and endoscopy in 2016. 6.5 hours later, I awoke and had to dump. Ive had At least 5-6 colonoscopies . Wait until they have to do it, and they will know what it is all about. (Yeah, its a lot of liquid, but it makes the throne time so much easier.). 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. Thanks for sharing! 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. Should he contenue? 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. It also doesnt help that even the most benign of physician visits has turned into a nightmare of incompetencies that cause so much stress Ive developed sudden hypertension. My appt is tomorrow morning at 9am. 1st dose as expected. Thanks for visiting. Keep in mind, the doctors having colonoscopies have the same prep we do. It makes me feel so much better than using only the sweet options. The drinking part for me is the worse part, Ive drink 3 cups of 16 ozs, and my colon is cleaned out, its running water now, I would recommend not drink pepsi with it. Save your life. Ive got most of the health issues you described plus a few others, and I have many of the concerns you shared. I cant remember the procedure. At its worse (when turning a particularly tight corner) it was like a severe gassy cramp .. that lasted about 10 seconds. No sensation of any kind of having been probed. Your doctors office will tell you what you need to do for a successful prep. Hi Hilda, Thank you so much for taking time to post such an important comment. LOL! My doctor said to use Miramax(238 gm) in gatorade (64 oz). "), 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? Is it OK to take the 2nd dose? There are so many options for getting a colonoscopy successfully completed. 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. Best wishes for clear results, and please stop back and let us know how you did! Once it subsided I waited a bit longer to make certain, cleaned up and went to bed. Its so sad that that was one reason I put off having a colonoscopy. I have an appointment Tuesday, and this site has been helpful in finding out what to expect. Ill have to tell my first son to get it done. Mild diarrhoea next morning, but then told by hospital they were cancelling my appointment as the prep hadnt worked. Congratulate yourself on getting screened. I had a colonoscopy in 2016, they took out 2 polyps and said have the next one in 2026. Otherwise, take your regular medications, including the day of the exam. They said that the treatment worked and I was clear, but the radiation fried my bowel. I still I had to take a drink of water after every drink of the prep. But the Suprep tasted like Gatorade loaded with salt. Unfortunately, I also have many allergies and am sensitive to the PEG type of protocol, so this product was ordered for me. Im having an ECD and Colonoscopy the same day. Getting ready for a colonoscopy can occupy an entire day of dietary restrictions, powerful laxatives, and diarrhea. Else I wouldve checked it a couple months ago), plus three consecutive positive fecal occult tests. All information contained within this site including text, graphics, info graph, videos and any other material is to be used for educational purposes only and should NOT be substituted for professional medical advice. But hes in big pain and he has thrown up. Good luck! Some find drinking it cold and through a straw helpful, and others mix it with a sports drink or powdered drinks mix. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Sarah. Hot chicken broth, jello It was easy, no ill effects. Unfortunately, I also have many allergies and am sensitive to the PEG type of protocol, so this product was ordered for me. We hope you were able to get a good quality prep before your colonoscopy. My husband was diagnosed with stage IIIb colorectal cancer in 2018 at age 47. I vomited ALL of the second dose an hour after I took it. They said it had been there for at least 10 years. Im 37 so not in that age range either but I had some things going on that my GI doctor said if I wanted it done she would find a way for it to be approved. He has done half of the prep and hes not going like he should. I have such a hard time drinking that Miralax concoction. The makers of this drug need to get it together and figure this out--this medication will drive people away from getting the screenings they need. Charge your phone and get a good book to read you will be in the bathroom a lot!. Although thie procedure is NOT Had my 5th colonoscopy this morning and its over and done with. The doctor then gave me 90 pills and liquid diet for 3 days and I turned blue!! Also, what happens if youre unable to drink all the prep before your appointment? 8am procedure: opted for full anesthetic. Don't be spooked by a positive Cologuard test, only 4 % of their positives are actually cancer. 2 days before: just snacking most of the day. Then, I had ginger ale ready for the follow up chaser of glass one 16 oz. I have an auto immune disease that wipes me with these types of procedures. It makes me gag even tho dr gave me phenegren. I started drinking the liquid around 1pm (was instructed to start at 4pm, but I read what others had said here and started early) Ive had nothing but clear liquids since this morning. Maybe enough time hasnt passed. I see lots of people complaining about the taste and I want to remind you of an old childhood trick that works great. Didnt feel any more urges and so within 30 minutes, I decided to take another pill of Ducolax. However, some people will begin to have multiple urgent bowel movements within 30 minutes of drinking . I have been given Sutab, which is 2 bottles of 12 tablets each. Think my mom and I will feel better once this is done to be on the safe side. We hope you got some sleep last night, and we also hope today is a good colonoscopy and good news day for you. I missed the part of the directions saying to refrigerate and begin at 5and started drinking right away. Drink the mixture with a straw. I also used sugar free Gatorade and did the 15 minute intervals. However, my gastro doc wanted moreso she modified the prep for subsequent procedures to taking 2 Dulcolax at 12 noon, drinking 64 oz of Gatorade mixed with the huge 238 mg bottle of Miralax in close intervals until its gone plus two more Dulcolax at 4pm and nothing after midnight. I had it chilling all day. We agree that it is far better to go through the prep and colonoscopy before you have signs and symptoms. Compared with rates of some other two-dose vaccines, that 92% looks even better: Only 20% of those children who needed two doses of the influenza vaccine went back for the second jab, and just 75% . I know the prep is inconvenient, but it can save your life. I didnt realize it had grape flavor in it (which when I mentioned it to my doctor, she assured me that it didnt! Take 4 tablets of bisacodyl (Dulcolax) around 3.00-4.00PM. Well cover the types of IBS, how its diagnosed, and best of all, what you can do to control IBS instead of having it control you. Drink it cold and slow. Second dose 10 hours later. Wow! We are hoping everything goes well. Stay very close to bathroom, no cramping. Some bloating from the air they pump in, but when i got home I spent 15 minutes on my side and passed a lot of gas. Second dose next morning resulted in very clean bowel. It is not uncommon for patients to feel nauseous and even vomit while taking Suprep or other bowel cleansing preparations including Coloprep. Studies have shown that the split-dose approach not only is more tolerable but also does a better job of cleaning the colon. Maybe my memory erased the previous times. 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. My elimination looked like chicken broth at that point. Follow that up with five 8oz cups of water that you drink at your own pace over the next few hours. She had no idea and felt fine! Both 6-ounce bottles are required for a complete prep. The study concludes: "The bowel preps with the best bowel cleansing and tolerability were MiraLAX with Gatorade, MoviPrep, and SUPREP under real-world conditions." I was a bit surprised to find that patient comments and ratings - admittedly unscientific - don't agree with the study. Sadly, we are seeing young people diagnosed too frequently, and we agree with you that colorectal cancer knows no boundaries and age doesnt matter. Several brands make gentle toilet paper with aloe that can alleviate itching and burning something that is common when youre making frequent trips to the toilet. . If your fears are based on your last colonoscopy prep, you may be pleasantly surprised by your next one. 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. I had stools everywhere and wasnt warned. Are there any other flavors I can use with the liquid prep? However, it made me very cold, and the second dose made me quite nauseous. As awful as my last experience was, I at least somewhat know shat to expect this time and do at least can mentally prepare. You can reach Your Patient Advisor with non-medical prep questions at: 800.349.0285 . Use the provided cup to mix with Gatorade , Ginger Ale, or Sprite . Your Satans butt comment is really funny and relatable! Although there are usually 10-12 hours between the 1st and 2nd dose of Suprep, bowel movements can happen pretty quickly after taking the first dose of the drug. I prayed a lot and had a lot of friends and family praying for me to be able to take it. . reCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam. I have a question but first want to say thank you to everyone who posted their encouragement and tips. Also had bone broth for some of my liquid throughout prep. If I do, I know now what to do to get through.Read More Read Less, Worst colonoscopy prep ever. The 2nd time/no go (pun not intended); when I woke up the dr said he had just ordered another gallon and that he would try a 3rd time later in the afternoon. Your doctor may prescribe a different regimen if you have any of the following: Constipation. One hour later, drink 2 cups of water. Read More Read Less. Continue to feel better today and rest up. why wouldnt they tell you to start earlier in the day so you can relax and sleep after the big unwind/out pour is over? The gastroscope didnt leave my throat sore. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Or I should say, I shouldnt have stood up. I will request Suprep when I have my next Colonoscopy. The first was at the doc office where they discovered many polyps. The quantity bothered me more than the taste. But I got it down both times within about 20-25 minutes. Clinical studies have shown the split dose to be better than the night-before preparation because the small intestine continuously dumps a thick, gelatinous goo into the colon. Should hear back in a week but they said I should plan for another one in 3 years. Colonoscopy was a breeze. Thanks. Well, as I was finishing the first 16 oz all hell broke loose. Is there any other way for someone like myself to clear out my : colon? While we understand prep is not easy, we cannot stress enough that it is lifesaving. Youll be glad you did. 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. Prep: Sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate, and magnesium sulfate (Suprep).How to take it: Two 12-ounce doses, each followed by a quart of water. 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. Mind over matter! Thank you! 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. I am scheduled Tomorrow at 8 am. The days of downing a gallon of laxative in one dose are gone. In 2000, at age 57, I had my first colonoscopy. Drink the Suprep cold. This tasted much better, which is not saying much, because it was still bad tasting. Next morning, coffee, Desitin, prep, and about another hour on the toilet. I dont do well with medications even at a low level.
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