Once I turned on my side, the meds were added and I was out in seconds. I have had two colonoscopies prior to this with a different prep (I believe it was Moviprep), and while the prep wasn't my favorite thing to do, I always described it as "not bad." NEVER has the prep caused me to lose all control, feel nauseous, and be up all night. I realize colonoscopy saves lives and for that I think we should be grateful we have such a test, but for the life of me I cannot figure out why, in the 21st century they have not developed a way of cleaning out the colon without having to drink gallons of water and solution. Im very thankful for all those who have shared tips. Drink it cold and slow. Took half of the dosage in the morning because I am a smaller person and things were looking clear, worked grea, Yeah, this is some nasty-tasting stuff. Suprep is a cruel form of torture--by morning I was furious. Sign up to get tips for living a healthy lifestyle, with ways to fight inflammation and improve cognitive health, plus the latest advances in preventative medicine, diet and exercise, pain relief, blood pressure and cholesterol management, andmore. But I awoke and ended up sitting on the toilet for what felt like hours and might have been, I started to feel like I was going to faint/die and my son ended up coming in and holding me up from falling off the toilet and fed me water until I got the strength to get to my bed. It also made me very cold. and prepare a few days before by not eating so much. I dont have an issue with the cleanse as Ill actually like having to do it. Thousands of people die or are injured by this test every year I have read stats as high as one in every thousand people die I made a deal with my doctor. Were glad youre getting your colonoscopy done! Hi Craig: Thank you for your comment. May everyone have it as easy as I did. She found that eating a light, lower residue meal the night before prep day and taking two dulcolax tablets that same night at 10PM was a good start of the prep. Second of all, good for you for working to get this colonoscopy accomplished successfully! Suggestions? ning dose went down easier. And sat on the can they entire time watching a movie on my phone. Forgot to mention that about 4-5 days prior, I had removed the no-no foods from my diet like nuts and raw veggies but I did accidentally eat one slice of tomato that had seeds in it about 3 days prior to the procedure. Unlike in the past, this way I had no cramping, previously cramping had been severe. The afternoon or evening before the colonoscopy: Drink the first dose of the prescribed laxative preparation. No stomach pain or cramping. On a side note, I had been avoiding the procedure but felt I really need to do it as I dont exercise, eat alot of refined sugar (co-workers call me the candy and muffin man and process meats, average very lil sleep a day, eat all day and big horse portions due to anxiety, consume alot of energy drinks and have type 2 diabetes. I soiled multiple pairs of underpants and will be throwing them away. Instead, consume only clear liquids like clear broth or bouillon, black coffee or tea, clear juice (apple, white grape), clear soft drinks or sports drinks, Jell-O, popsicles,etc. It smelled like grape and everything worked like it was supposed to. I was up at 4:00 AM and chose to skip coffee and drink water (about a quart), and started on the second round of colyte at 5:00 AM using the same technique as the previous night. I just had the procedure, and they found just one large (4 cm) polyp in my rectum. The last 12 colonoscopies have been with the same doctor. I had several accidents, got no sleep at all, at one point my husband had to come in with rubber gloves and bleach and clean up our bathroom. Thank you again for sharing your experience. Also I didnt hate the drink as much as everyone else. I never did get nauseous or cramps, so I repeated until I had downed 3 liters. I was given the Su-prep Bowel two dose laxative. Just took a second dosage of suprep bowel prep kit in preparation for a colonoscopy in a few hours. I was able to down it very quickly at first, and then spread things out once my stomach got full. Popped a Zofran prophylacticaly two hours before each dose. Thank you for any tips about when the action starts with this kind of timing. Screening colonoscopy is key to preventing colon cancer, and preparing for the procedure is easier than ever. Drink ALL the liquid in the container and you MUST drink 2 more 16 ounce containers of water within one hour. I hope it went ok! I didnt feel there was a sense of urgency, you do have time to walk to the barroom. For me apple juice and homemade chicken broth were my favorites. Wasnt hard to drink Almost immediate need to hit the toilet. Once things got moving, I tried to keep in mind that my body was cleansing itself, and I could use this as a reset. Yes, regular Gatorade, Gatorade G2, Powerade, or Powerade Zero are acceptable liquids to mix with Suprep. Now that youve had a colonoscopy, if you dont have risk factors, perhaps in the future you can speak with your healthcare professional about an at-home colon cancer test option. Pathology comes back on the samples today, so maybe there will be some light in this upset stomach issue. Im not in great shape right onw, either physically nor emotionally, and there would be no one to attend to me, or help me keep my perspective, either before or after ANY procedure. The purging began 2 hours later, and I wasnt in pain at all. Went to bed and slept soundly, waking once to empty bladder. Hi Becky: Thanks for your comment. This is why a colonoscopy is often referred to as a direct visualization test. On the day of starting suprep, I followed a liquid diet and only had chicken broth. I hope the Golitely Im taking works for todays colonoscopy. It may help to keep in mind that colonoscopy can save your life. We hope you receive responses to your question. Its really a breeze and youll be so glad to get it behind you. I had to drink half a gallon within two hours of the laxative.Haha yea that didnt happen. I wish the site moderator would discuss the fact that the PREP ALONE keeps probably 50% of more of candidates for this procedure from ever having it done THAT IS HOW BAD IT IS! Is the second bottle of Suprep mandatory? The first was at the doc office where they discovered many polyps. I found the comments here very helpful, and wanted to share my experiences, reiterating what I found useful from other folks. down from 50!) My brain didnt track I had to go to the bathroom and 3 times the cleanup wasnt pleasant. Honestly, theres about an ounce, maybe two left in the cup, I just cant do anymore without puking. Thanks again for sharing! Can I just say I dont know what the big deal is with people? The newer preps are often lower in volume and divided into two doses, the first taken the night before and the second six hours prior to your procedure. I have a routine colonoscopy scheduled for Monday but I have something I have to do on Sunday night, I cant get out of, and which might leave me with inconsistent bathroom access. I didnt do everything they told me to do and all went swimmingly anyways. Im 37 so not in that age range either but I had some things going on that my GI doctor said if I wanted it done she would find a way for it to be approved. Instead, you'll take one the night before your exam, and the other the morning of your exam. Once the storm began it went on for hours. You may be starving after your procedure (you likely havent eaten in over a day), but your gut may take a few days to feel normal again. From t-shirts and fanny packs to patient education resources, we have a little bit of everything. Some doctors instructions are not to refrigerate so it goes down easier. In 2010 the first one discovered the cancer,2weeks later I had surgery then chemo which left me with neuropathy, no balance,I walk like a drunken duck! We recommend taking the second dose of super bowel prep because it helps us . Im not nervous about the colonoscopy itself, its just all this prep that has me spinning. I of my daughter s had 80 polyps in her colon at the age of 16. I always start mine earlier and was done by 10:00 to go to bed. It seems surviving on water is the simplest solution. My doctor this time is giving me Suprep. I drank 2 cups in 40 mins and I had horrible nausea. Hopefully I will get something better to take next time pills would be very good thank you for letting me know what you took and how much better that was,???????? Thanks to all the previous comments firstthey really helped me prepare. 1. of . I hope we hear back from you: That you had a clean colonoscopy. There are several types of colonoscopy prep drinks available over the counter or by prescription, but all of them require you to consume a relatively large volume. I dont do well with medications even at a low level. Emotionally and mentally, so I am guilty I gave in and had 2 small bites of a Reeses peanut butter cup around 4:15 pm. He has done half of the prep and hes not going like he should. Prep: Magnesium citrate (many over-the-counter brands). Split your SUPREP into a nightly and morning dose. I changed to a low fiber diet for a few days and this really helped. You would think someone would have made it on strawberry or blueberry flavors. Give yourself plenty of time for the laxative to start working. . Definitely glad I had a driver, was a little more groggy than I thought I would be. Have a glass of water at the ready first of all. This is my second colonoscopy (I had polyps). of water. The second half of your prep should be started 4-5 hours before the time of your colonoscopy. 1st time for colonoscopy (51 years old) tomorrow (6/29). I thought I would rest a bit. Thank you for sharing your tips! Popped a Zofran prophylacticaly two hours before each dose. She is correct. It was happy happy fun time with those scopes. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Colonoscopy revealed all good - not even a polyp, and this was after a positive Cologuard test (but that's another story. Instead, I followed the Moviprep box instructions of doing the drink doses 2 hours apart, rather than waking up at 3 AM as the dr. office scheduler wrote down for an 8 am procedure. Is the second dose of suprep necessary? Do speak with your GI. Its one day out of your life so bite the bullet, do the prep and it will over before you know it! Yes, this is one of the most helpful posts! Sunday I again just ate light, cheese pizza. On the side, just been drinking Gatorade lemon-lime and water. I never had a problem my 3 prior times when doing it all at once. Another hint wear a pad when you go to the doctors and also take one to wear back home. These comments are extremely helpful. Dont put it off! It was easy to drink and worked fast. My strategy worked in that the entire prep was very manageable and my hemorrhoidal tissue isnt angry. Its even worse because colon cancer usually shows no symptoms until its too late. Been looking around and seems it is okay to drink energy drinks as it is clear. Ultimately I was able to successfully complete my colonoscopy on my second try. Before making any decisions regarding your health, please review your ideas and confirm all data with a licensed medical professional. I started my low fiber diet 2 days before the recommended date That kaiser told me. Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. Dont wait. I haVe nothing but liquids today and yesterday was light and for the previous week low fiber diet. I would bite into a piece after each drink and it took away any bad taste in my mouth from the prep drink. I mixed it with Gatorade Blue and had it down within 15 minutes. Don't be spooked by a positive Cologuard test, only 4 % of their positives are actually cancer. Monday, white rice for breakfast, mashed potatoes for lunch, tuna sandwich for dinner. Compare the harm you feel juice, kool-aid, etc. Taking them at the same time increases the risk of vomiting. I'm able to go to bed at a reasonable hour without any urgency to run to the toilet. You need to stay hydrated throughout the process. I had chemo and radiation for anal cancer 8 years ago. Thank you, Marie, for reaching out to us. ( 2.3) o. Pediatric Patients 12 Years of Age and Older: Some doctors instructions are to refrigerate to help the mixture taste better. Bottom line - it's not as bad as you think it's going to be. 8pm Monday Suprep w water guzzled down with ice in my waterbottle. They said that the treatment worked and I was clear, but the radiation fried my bowel. She cites new low-volume preps that are much easier to take and antinausea medications to help them go down. I drank 4 cups in total that night and had around 20BM that night. I am to start my prep on Thursday at 6:00 PM. Thank you for sharing and letting people know that prep is not the worst thing: A colorectal cancer diagnosis is the worst thing. I need an endoscopy; but the Dr. wants a colonoscopy with it. We agree that prep isnt an enjoyable experience; however, prep is absolutely necessary for an accurate screening. Thanks for the detailed comment. Add cool drinking water to the 16 ounce line on the container and mix. It also made me very cold. Having my first colonoscopy and endoscopy at the same time on Friday! "Suprep did what it was supposed to do effectively and efficiently. But Im here to tell you tha. New split-dose preps. BUT lets reinforce the importance of colonoscopies and the importance of preps so that the doctors can get as clear and clean a view as possible. Of lemonade to mix with the prep liquid. By morning I was furious. It helped to use a straw and sip something carbonate in between drinks of the cocktail. At 8 pm I am scheduled for the SuPrep and then again at 6 am the day of the procedure. Yes, the prep (suprep) tastes like sh*t, but chill it and the bottled water before hand, then sip it over time after mixed + two bottles of water. It really helped me to see other people's experiences before my colonoscopy today with Sutab since it's so new so I thought I'd post mine. Other times I have been told not to take aspirin, other NSAIDs. For a colonoscopy to be successful emptying the contents of the colon is very important. Do not use more than directed. Forget my mistakes but, I hope you can see that my dog was involved instead it was my doc and the baby reference in the beginning was supposed to be my I think. Its a white drink (surprisingly not cherry red). I was required to stop the 81mg aspirin 5 days ago, the metformin for Type 2 diabetes But was allowed to take my BP med with a small sip of water. If you go to REI and buy the water bottle for outdoor survival it has the multi filters to filter anything out of bad water Or as I like to show you can put coke or Pepsi in it and it comes out clear!!! Lmao. Drink ALL the liquid in the container and you must drink 2 more 16 ounce containers of water within one hour. My doctor removed a polyp and found diverticulosis, so I'm really glad I had it done. A nurse advised keeping the prep in the fridge in a large jug.Ipour it glass ,put cling film over it ,make a hole and drink it through a straw!Still not nice but I can drink it! My doctor said to use Miramax(238 gm) in gatorade (64 oz). That was so scary to hear at my age. I wasnt rushing into the bathroom either. I decided to start the second half of laxatives an hour early.. here I was only able to drink 3 cups and had like 10 BM.