Preparing for Your Colonoscopy
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- Dr. Alissa Speziale, a gastroenterologist with Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, explains how to prepare for your colonoscopy. Dr. Speziale takes you step-by-step through the preparation process to help ensure you have a successful exam.
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I've been getting a colonoscopy every year for quite some time, so the main tip would be, follow your gastroenterologist's instructions precisely. Also, if the prep says, "do not mix flavoring into the mix"...do not mix flavoring into the mix unless it's the flavoring that comes with it. Every time I drink some prep, I chase it with a sip of water and then tea. If you have a family, they probably should get their business done before you start, and treat it like a long trip. When the prep starts working, you may not have time to wait on someone to get out of the bathroom, also the time between trips to the bathroom gets shorter as your colon empties more. The second dose goes better, I think anyway, and you get a bit of satisfaction as the water gets clearer and clearer. You know your clean when you look in the bowl and it looks like you peed. You'll be really satisfied when your ride takes you to Applebee's for some Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp on your way home. You deserve it. 😁
Thanks, I am going for mine tomorrow so this really helps😊
I was warned not to go out after the procedure due to accidents happening lol
Not only that, but whom ever brings you has to be someone you know. Can't be taxi, city bus, or any other public form of transportation. According to Illinois law.@@gutterspeak
Every year?
Dr. Speziale performed my colonoscopy TODAY. She and her team were thorough, informative, professional and made the procedure a very stress free experience. Thank you.
Hello John,
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear your colonoscopy procedure was a stress free experience. I will be sure to share your kind words with the doctor. Thank you for entrusting us with your health care needs.
In good health,
Mandy
My procedure is tomorrow. I’m even more depressed after listening to this video.
Hope it went ok Heather, I start my prep in the morning, my Dr has me down for colonoscopy & endoscopic test! Think he hates me X dreading the "drink"
My depression and anxiety is worse than I've had in years. I feel panic. I've stopped eating, take Ativan to function at work, drink wine hard and fast, chain smoke,cigarettes, smoke weed every night. If colon cancer doesn't kill me, my mental condition will.
ok, I just had my colonoscopy and my prep was a total non issue. I was prescribed polyethylene glycol 3350, in a 8.3 ounce bottle. This is mixed with 128 ounces of liquid. You have to drink 1/2 of it the day before then the 2md 1/2 on the day of the procedure. I mixed the 1st half with white grape juice and a teaspoon of sugar, and no lie it tasted like white grape juice. There was perhaps a 3% taste of the powder, but that contributed zero effect on the total taste.
The next day I used apple juice and a teaspoon of sugar just to switch it up and that too was great.
I was also prescribed 4 tiny pills to take all at one time when I began my prep which helps with the discharge.
The only thing I did differently time wise, was to start my prep 3 hours earlier so that I could give myself more time to settle down so that I could get some sleep. I also started 3 hours earlier the next day as well. It turned out to be a wise decision because of the continued discharge.
I only drank 3 quarts of this prep, and it was enough. My paper work suggested that by after drinking 3 quarts that most people are cleared out. I also did not consume a lot of food 2 days prior to this prep to help me with this event and that also helped big time.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Why can’t they come up with a pill to take
This is tortureeeee
They do have one
@@robin8537 now they do but apparently 3 years ago they didn’t 😅
There are pills and I took them one time years ago. But there was a risk of severe kidney damage and some doctors wouldn’t prescribe them for that reason. I didn’ suffer any kidney damage but decided never to take them again. I don’t know, but perhaps the pills available today are safer.
Make sure you follow YOUR CLINIC’S instructions EXACTLY. A lot of colonoscopy preps DO NOT ALLOW ANY KIND OF BROTH WHATSOEVER (No chicken, beef or vegetable). The only thing worse than having to prep for a colonoscopy is doing it incorrectly and having to prep twice. DO NOT ASSUME that this prep would be allowed by your provider/clinic because it might not be. Follow YOUR prep instructions EXACTLY.
The worst part of my prep is the salt burns on the way out, lol. Once i learned to add a zinc oxide/diaper rash cream before it starts and reapply after each movement....no salt burns, no pain.
Man this will suck if I have to redo this if i fail the first time
Well, now I'm worried. Nobody sent me the memo about what to cut out of your routine 7 days before my combo endoscopy/colonoscopy. I didn't know to cut out beans, seeds, and my iron supplement so it'll be only 4 days without those items. Still don't have the prep yet either. I don't think this bodes well for me.
Had two. Getting another tomorrow. Like the anesthesia. Not so bad.
If it seems like you're peeing out of your butt, your prep is working.
Campbell's has MSG added as a flavor enhancer, the store brands do not
Best advice I can give anyone taking the prep for a colonoscopy is to use a nappy (diaper) rash cream, it helps stop the burn.
Shes saying if u drink the gallon u need to do half and the other half that morning i have many of these and never had to half it i drink it all at one time and im not changing now i have one tomorrow
Follow the doctor's instructions on prep. Baby wipes and Vaseline helps reduce discomfort getting ready
I’m scared for mine
@timothy villalobos the prep is horrible. In going through it right now. Help!!!
Put the prep into the freezer until it becomes sliushy . It will go down easier and faster .
same procedure. as 15 years ago .
I keep getting one everytime I see my paycheck.
I guess the prep and aftermath of drinking the mix will depend on each individual. If you eat a low carb diet already it shouldn’t be too bad. It wasn’t for my husband 2 years ago. I know it’ll taste nasty but I’m not too worried about it. I’ll keep you posted.
If ya do ALL the Prep as prescribed and correctly how can ya fail a colonoscopy ????
During the prep after drinking the prep medicine , there are steps to take . 1. Have privacy . 2. No interruptions 3. If married with kids , no interruptions and have spouse take care of the kids . 4. Have good lighting and ventilation in bathroom . 5. No TV or movies watching . 6. Bring reading material . 7. Listen to radio or CD player . 8. When finished for over 2-3 hours in bathroom use wipes instead of toilet paper . 9. Get bed rest @ night .
You guys are making this sound awful.. I guess I’m screwed and in for one fucked up ride
I’m getting this and I’m 11 oof
I guess I’ll be living on the toilet.. I should see about adding a cushion on the seat now and maybe installing a tv in the bathroom..ooof is right. Definitely not looking forward to this at all
This is so exaggerated. Lighting and ventilation in the bathroom? No interruptions? Have someone take care of the kids? People, just take the drink as prescribed. Have it with cold water as prescribed. 20 minutes later, your stomach starts to rumble, you go to the bathroom. We’ve all had diarrhea before. Let’s not make a big deal about this. Then you take the prep again 4 hours before the procedure. You’ll be cleaned out. When you only see yellow fluid coming out of your rear, that’s how you know nothing is left. Let’s not make a big deal over this, please!!!!
@@joefischetti2383 Thank you sir 🙏
ok..now I'm sure that my phone is saying on me..this is the 3rd helpful vid ..omg!! lol
Thanks for your advice God bless 🙏
Hello Mimi,
We are glad to hear that the content of our video was of your liking. Stay safe.
Thank you,
Janice.
Informative and easy to follow. Thank you Dr. Alissa Speziale.
The prep medicine that my doctor prescribed for me did not work, and my colonoscopy was canceled. They're going to switch me to different medicines and I'll try again. The problem is that without fiber, my constipation is so severe that no laxative works on me. So I can't just stop eating fiber for days before the colonoscopy. I don't know what to do, frankly.
I have mine never week and the prep is stressing me out
How’d it go?
Hardest part is cramping up and not eating for 20hrs
Crapping sucks
That solution is the worst tasting stuff to drink! I tagged it down the night before but kept throwing it up when I tried that morning. I even added lemonade drink mix to kill the taste, didn't help. Have a back up plan of chocolate or miralax or something.
I drink a 12 pack of Busch Beer the night before...Talk about ,Head for the Mountains ? .This is Head for the Outhouse
What about eating lime and coconut popsicles? Apple juice. Instead clear broth, how about beef broth?
How come my doctor isn’t prescribing meany medications, I’m expected to just buy over the counter “OTC” stuff to clear my system?
Hello Sonny, We do not provide medical advice over social media and recommend that you contact your primary care physician to schedule an appointment to discuss your medication concerns.
Kind regards,
Lesley
Same here. I was told to buy laxative over the counter, and no advice on when to time that.
What about omeprazole
That's for acid reflux..
it does quite the opposite (i know it makes you poop) but it made me vomit is that normal?
Yes, alot of people do.
The liquid medication they gave me I vomited it all up and was so sick
Doris Dady I did too.
Same here
I'm taking over the counter prep. 3 dulcolax capsules and 2 bottles of magnesium citrate...I have mine in 21 hours( first one ever) .I'm going to take my pills in about 2 hours then drink the liquid stuff a few hours later.. I hope it doesn't taste bad.
I have a Question can the patient eat 🍅or tomato 🍅sauce does that count like red liquid? I will appreciate if some one that already had the exam tells me of I can or cannot eat that thanks on advance
Hello,
We are unable to provide medical advice over social media and recommend that you contact your primary physician for specific questions related to preparing for your colonoscopy.
Sincerely,
Mandy
No tomato products.
Im so.hungry. Gotta go get it done tomorrow. I'L be in in the toilet seat all day. 😞
Nope couldn't o it not the prep. And especially the prep. 7 days I don't think so. I have to eat
Can I take my mental meds?
Hi Bobby,
Thank you for your question. We do not provide medical advice via social media, so I would connect with your doctor directly regarding which prescriptions you should take prior to this procedure.
Kindly,
Patty
I just had a colonoscopy and would not do it again. The insurance company called me twice to say that since I was over 60 I should have a colonoscopy and that it was a covered benefit. I had the procedure and a very small polyp was discovered and removed. Then the insurance company refused to pay for the procedure, telling me that it wasn't covered because of the polyp, leaving me with a very large bill that I wasn't prepared to pay. I would have been a long time dead before that little polyp ever caused me any problems. Nearly everyone over 60 is going to have a polyp so I tell everyone I know, don't do it, it is a trick, kind of like asking a girl out on a date, then making her pay.
My friend was just diagnosed with colon cancer and in now going through chemotherapy. I got scared so I decided to do it. I already had one done 10 years ago and so far so good. My husband had polyps removed and his insurance paid for the procedure. Wish me luck.
I'm pretty sure your doctor has to indicate its a routine colonoscopy and not diagnostic. It shouldn't make a difference if they take out a polyp, thats after the fact. Did you originally go to the doctor with an issue or did you seek him out just to have a routine Colonoscopy? The insurance companies are not on our side thats for sure. The doctor, or his office, has to put the correct billing code.
@@Zoduus33 I went for a routine colonoscopy, after the insurance company had promised me that it would be a covered benefit. I wasn't having any problems. I only went because the insurance company encouraged me to do so because of my age. I contacted the doctor after receiving the bill and they refused to make any changes to the code used.
@@edword457 well Ed, I had an unsuccessful colonoscopy and decided not to do it again, 5 years later, age 70, had emergency colon cancer surgery, stage 3. It was the beginning of COVID so I decided against chemo as oncologist advised chemo would only improve chances 11%. Colonoscopy would have been much easier, was in a coma 8 days and in hospital, rehab a month. Bill to Medicare was $478,000. and my supplemental insurance, around $2,000. to me to pay. Thought my story might help someone decide to have the screening. I’m doing well 1 year, 10 mo later.
Horrible advice. 20 year olds have been diagnosed.
Btw. In Europe, they do blood work first. Not so quick with colonoscopy procedure. Too expensive. Big moneymaker for docs and for referrals in USA. Mostly unknown in USA. Bit of joke. Go figure.
Wow..so a blood test will find cancerous polyp tissues? You must a special kind of stupid in your country.
Can you eat apple sauce a day before ?
no
No. No pulp, no chunks.
when i am a adult I will not like this
NOTHING can compare to the dark, hapless void that I've been to via a colonoscopy pre-prep, (Well, maybe an intestinal exocism can. )
I never even knew such a nefarious, butt -wrenching, alternate universe existed. (Potty Poetry currently composed whilst sitting on a toilet for my 4th hour).
You are definitely not alone. I was hoping for an alternative (loop hole in this liquid diet) but I found none. My procedure is tomorrow.....heading to the restroom now, excuse me. 😒
I'm never drinking this prep I'm just gonna go
Your poop wont be out of your body. Doctor can't see polyps..stupid of you