Crohns / ulcerative colitis sufferers

[tang0]

I’m definitely having all that’s available. My wife will be picking me up afterwards.

In terms of the prep. Can you mix it with anything to make the taste any better? Any tips? I don’t suppose trying to neck it would be a good idea lol.

I hope yours both go well!

It’s best to drink the stuff cold, put a big jug of water in fridge day before. Then drink it with a straw, and if the taste is bad you chase it with apple juice.

Didn’t find mine that horrible really, got a bit harder towards the end but it’s fine. I had plenvu passionfruit

 

[McCarthy]

I’ve never really had a problem taking the laxatives. You can mix it with other drinks that your allowed, I personally don’t and just drink it slowly over the time they tell you to.

Sedation is better and I’ve fallen asleep a few times, even if your awake you kind of out of it and it’s over pretty quick

It’s best to drink the stuff cold, put a big jug of water in fridge day before. Then drink it with a straw, and if the taste is bad you chase it with apple juice.

Didn’t find mine that horrible really, got a bit harder towards the end but it’s fine. I had plenvu passionfruit

Thanks for the tips gents. I’m feeling a bit better about it all now. Hopefully I sleep through it.

 

[spp]

Some very brave people in here. I have to have a colonoscopy soon and I’m dreading it. I’ve read some horror stories online that it’s unbearable. A family member couldn’t complete theirs also so it’s always stuck with me.

Anyone just have the gas and air and manage ok?

For your first I’d recommend sedation if offered. I think they gave me fentanyl the first time I had a colonoscopy. I’ve had so many I now just have gas and air now, which is also fine. I think the main difference between sedation and gas and air is that the sedative prevents you making strong memories during the procedure, so you’ll probably forget most of the experience. At least that is how it felt for me. The worst bit for me is the prep. I usually struggle to finish it. I tend to start drinking the first sachet a couple of hours earlier than stated, to give me the time to get through it all. Having another drink to follow it with, like others have suggested, is a good idea. You’ll be fine!

 

[Joeyuk]

Thanks for the tips gents. I’m feeling a bit better about it all now. Hopefully I sleep through it.

It’s really not that bad, the prep is the worst part. Get some wet wipes in as you will regret it after the 10+ trip to the toilet.

My colonoscopy today was a breeze. Had sedation and barely felt any discomfort. Was watching the screen the whole time, nothing serious showed up except some ulcers but they didn’t seem worried.

 

[dirtychinchilla]

It’s really not that bad, the prep is the worst part. Get some wet wipes in as you will regret it after the 10+ trip to the toilet.

My colonoscopy today was a breeze. Had sedation and barely felt any discomfort. Was watching the screen the whole time, nothing serious showed up except some ulcers but they didn’t seem worried.

I'd actually get one of those hand-held bidets. Use water on your bum to get the worst of it off before you wipe.

 

[Zico]

@McCarthy You'll love this, might lighten you up a little before your first .

 

[McCarthy]

@McCarthy You'll love this, might lighten you up a little before your first .

Brilliant these haha!