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Colonoscopy tomorrow...

7 replies

Sonolanona · 05/07/2026 22:19

And I'm SO HUNGRY!
The cat is beginning to look tempting at this stage, and I'm a vegetarian!!
I know the prep is the worst bit but I'm running to the loo every 10 minutes, my butt is on fine, and after 3 days only being allowed to eat white bread, boiled eggs or rice crispies, followed by medicine that tastes like drain cleaner...

I'm GRUMPY!!

Sympathy needed😅(and preferably the cause for my pain and non functioning guts found..,)

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GotALionInMyPocket · 05/07/2026 22:27

Oh gosh. Good luck op! 🤞☀️

OldPodge · 05/07/2026 22:27

Good luck OP! I’m two weeks off a knee replacement and am shitting myself about it…much like you are after the prep . 😂

Pastimperfection · 05/07/2026 22:30

I had mine last year. As others have said the procedure is less brutal than the prep. I had some polyps removed during mine. I was prescribed high dose Omeprazole and I have been fine for the last year. I never found the procedure painful.

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MyDearCritic · 05/07/2026 22:32

You’re in the worst part of it right now. Once you get to the clinic you can relax knowing that the hard bit is over, and before you know it you’ll be enjoying some tea and toast.

inkgirl · 05/07/2026 22:34

Hope everything will be ok. I have to have a camera down my throat tomorrow due to worsening acid reflux. Be the 3rd time and not looking forward to it on bit. Can't have anything other than sips of water till after the procedure

Jennalong · 05/07/2026 22:41

Vaseline on your bum is your friend or any baby bum cream .

Sereine · 05/07/2026 22:41

Make sure you take the offer of a sedative tomorrow, there's no point in being a martyr.

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