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Colonoscopy Prep…

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Moomuffin · 25/06/2023 22:21

Sorry I’m posting here for traffic..

Has anyone had a colonoscopy and not managed the full dose of prep?

Im having a colonoscopy tomorrow morning and have been given 2 lots of moviprep to take 4 hours apart tonight.

I managed about 3/4 of the first dose and about a 1/4 of the second and it’s making me vomit. I just can’t take anymore.. my stools are already pretty much clear but I’m worried about what will happen if I don’t finish it.

Has anyone else been in this position?

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pinkappleorpineapple · 25/06/2023 23:04

@SparklingLime perhaps you could change your name to SparlingBowel 😉

@Moomuffin keep trying to drink a bit more, if using squash make sure it's not blackcurrant as it can cause issues due to the colour of it. Just wouldn't want you to go through all this and need a repeat.
Hope it goes well

worldwidetravel2017 · 25/06/2023 23:03

I threw the first litre up
Kept the 2nd litre down

Prep was graded as excellent..

Prep is worse than the actual procedure

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Moomuffin · 25/06/2023 22:58

Thanks everyone. I managed another glass but nearly vomited it back up, I managed to just about keep it down. I can’t take anymore so I’m going to chance it.

fingers crossed for tomorrow 🤞🏻

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SparklingLime · 25/06/2023 22:55

I vomited quite a lot back up, and was told I had the cleanest bowel they'd seen that day. ✨

Fruitjellies · 25/06/2023 22:49

My partner had one recently and also vomited it up. At the clinic the next day they said this was completely normal with that medication and said if it hadn't cleared them out enough they'd provide another and rebook. Why they give people medication that may cause them to vomit and be ineffective, who knows!

But it sounds like it has worked fine for you

megletthesecond · 25/06/2023 22:47

Bless you. I did manage all my prep but fainted and threw up in the morning. Into hospital in a wheelchair, oh the glamour. Procedure went well though.
You just need to have as much as you can. This time tomorrow it'll be long over.

mumofthree22 · 25/06/2023 22:46

@Moomuffin it's best to have it ice cold - squeeze some lemon or lime into it and have it with a straw at the back of the throat. Also have a glass of Sprite or lime cordial and drink that in between it.

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Moomuffin · 25/06/2023 22:40

Thanks.. when I say clearish, it looks like urine and I can see the bottom of the toilet, which is apparently how it’s meant to be from what I’ve seen on Google.

I tried a straw but it made it worse and I gagged that mouthful over my carpet. That’s the extent of my vomiting so far but I’m worried if I take more I’m going to throw it up everywhere.
I’ve put some squash in it but it’s not really helped much, I’m sipping water in between mouthfuls which is the only thing that’s helping.

Im not generally a wimp when it comes to stuff like this but I think it’s the salty taste that’s causing the problems 😫

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CatchHimDerry · 25/06/2023 22:38

You really must get as much of that shite down as possible, OP

I’m on scope number 3 in 5 months in August, it’s VILE I sympathise!

I didn’t quite finish mine, I left a small amount… was rated “excellent” both times so far

If stools are watery and almost clear etc. you should be fine, but it’s a risk you take I guess. It’s very important that they get a good look etc.

You can do it! Just a tiny bit more…

CheckEngineLight · 25/06/2023 22:33

I’ve seen a report from a patient who hasn’t managed to do the prep. Can’t remember the exact wording but it basically has said they couldn’t see things properly.
How are you taking it? It’s better to chug it back, ice cold, as quick as possible. A straw can help. if you slurp fast it goes to the back of the throat rather than hitting all the taste buds on your tongue. Pretty much clear doesn’t sound enough tbh, & you’ve only had one prep so far instead of two, or less if you are vomiting. I know it’s awful, but try with a straw, it should help.

The British society of gastroenterology says
Inadequate cleansing prolongs procedural time, reduces caecal intubation and often necessitates repeat endoscopy. It is also a risk factor for missed polyps....