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Colonoscopy prep

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Happylittlekitty · 19/01/2024 15:28

Hello
I’m having a colonoscopy next week, I’ve had a couple in the past so I know about the procedure but just had a few questions if anyone can help please? I noticed this time on my prep sheet that I’m to take my last moviprep on the morning of my appointment, 5am for a morning colonoscopy. In the past I’ve always taken moviprep the day before my appointment and don’t feel comfortable with this, has anyone had this and if you don’t mind me asking how was the morning prep? I have called the hospital to double check and they confirmed that the prep has changed since my last one and to do it as instructed with one the night before and one the morning of, I guess I’m curious as to the change and if anyone has experienced this? Also the prep food has changed, I could have chocolate and white rice last time in the days before but this time it’s in the no list. Obviously I have to do it as they say but I was more comfortable with the old way of both drinks the night before and keen to hear from others. Thank :)

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worldwidetravel2017 · 19/01/2024 17:32

Happylittlekitty · 19/01/2024 17:00

@worldwidetravel2017
haha I did it once and regretted it but I had a milkshake and drank it like I’d been locked in a cage for week!
I’m going to do the diet for a few extra days like you did too, out of interest did you have white rice and chocolate on your ok list? It was on mine last time but not this time, my list is so limited this time but looking online other regions have more varied options, I wonder if it depends on where you live?

White rice was ok

Not choc

Allthecatseverywhereallatonce · 19/01/2024 17:42

Hi I had plenvu, first dose 7pm 2nd dose 6am. I have to say the second dose made me vomit. I started the low fibre diet 5 days before as I couldn't bear the thought of having to have it again.

I did get clear chicken soup which helped with the hunger otherwise I had sprite and squash.
After the first dose I didn't get up once in the night, my scope was 5pm and I was absolutely fine at the hospital and didn't need the toilet at all.
I did find it worked incredibly quickly about 45 minutes after each dose.
Stay hydrated as I ended up with the worst headache.

The procedure was no problem at all. Didn't feel a thing. Good luck

Lowironrightfedup · 21/01/2024 16:29

All done. Not the best Sunday outing but all over. Thank you to all for the advice!

worldwidetravel2017 · 21/01/2024 16:59

Lowironrightfedup · 21/01/2024 16:29

All done. Not the best Sunday outing but all over. Thank you to all for the advice!

Did u have bowel polyps ?

Lowironrightfedup · 21/01/2024 17:00

@worldwidetravel2017 no polyps. They took some biopsies but didn’t see anything grim. Much relief after that!

worldwidetravel2017 · 21/01/2024 17:02

Lowironrightfedup · 21/01/2024 17:00

@worldwidetravel2017 no polyps. They took some biopsies but didn’t see anything grim. Much relief after that!

Your v lucky

Had polyps with both my last 2.
& awaiting the next 1

Lowironrightfedup · 21/01/2024 17:25

@worldwidetravel2017 Good luck with it. Hope it goes ok and you are better soon. x

worldwidetravel2017 · 21/01/2024 17:26

Lowironrightfedup · 21/01/2024 17:25

@worldwidetravel2017 Good luck with it. Hope it goes ok and you are better soon. x

Thanku

Iwillletthemkniw · 21/01/2024 18:07

May I ask where you procure clear chicken soup from please?

Allthecatseverywhereallatonce · 21/01/2024 18:57

@Iwillletthemkniw I got them from Waitrose It's called chicken consemme or you can get the itsu broth in tesco but I have not had them so can't confirm they are clear.

Happylittlekitty · 22/01/2024 18:04

@Lowironrightfedup
so glad it went ok, hope you are feeling better today

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Lowironrightfedup · 26/01/2024 17:54

@Happylittlekitty Sending you positive thoughts for tonight and tomorrow! Hope everything goes ok.

Happylittlekitty · 26/01/2024 17:57

@Lowironrightfedup
thank you so much, that’s very kind. I’ve just taken the first glass. I’ve had an upset stomach all day which hasn’t helped, feeling a bit emotional and shaky.

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Lowironrightfedup · 26/01/2024 18:29

@Happylittlekitty sending you a virtual hug and handhold! Focus on tomorrow evening. x

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