Colonoscopy ... give me good vibes

[micropolitan guy]

T-minus 32 hours and counting.
3pm buttscope scheduled for tomorrow. Gulping of the drain-o starts this afternoon.

So, how did it go?

 

[hondo]

I’ve gotten very good sedation for my two. Went home and slept all day.

 

[TigerVols]

So, how did it go?

Surprisingly easy. 17 trips to the toilet (yes, I tracked them) but Preparation H wipes did wonders to prevent PCL’s aforementioned problems.
2’polyps, sent off for inspection, but otherwise all good. Have to go back in 5 years cause my pops was diagnosed with colon cancer shortly before he died.
You younguns should take note: apparently if you have a close relative who had colon cancer you should have a colonoscopy after you turn 40.
This thread helped me tremendously.

 

[micropolitan guy]

Surprisingly easy. 17 trips to the toilet (yes, I tracked them) but Preparation H wipes did wonders to prevent PCL’s aforementioned problems.
2’polyps, sent off for inspection, but otherwise all good. Have to go back in 5 years cause my pops was diagnosed with colon cancer shortly before he died.
You younguns should take note: apparently if you have a close relative who had colon cancer you should have a colonoscopy after you turn 40.
This thread helped me tremendously.

Hey, we've all got your back ... side.

 

[MileHigh]

Surprisingly easy. 17 trips to the toilet (yes, I tracked them) but Preparation H wipes did wonders to prevent PCL’s aforementioned problems.
2’polyps, sent off for inspection, but otherwise all good. Have to go back in 5 years cause my pops was diagnosed with colon cancer shortly before he died.
You younguns should take note: apparently if you have a close relative who had colon cancer you should have a colonoscopy after you turn 40.
This thread helped me tremendously.

Yes. My mom had it at 49 and the recommendation to us kids was to go at an age 10 years before that so my first one was at 39.

 

[UNCGrad]

Get my first one tomorrow at 1, so mired now in what I hope is nearing the end of stage one of the prep. Trips are, uh, less frequent for the time being.

Did well with Gatorade, jello and broth throughout the day of fasting. Seems most everyone I've read in this thread this evening, I guess, has had the same worries and fright that I'm feeling right now, but I'll just have to tackle whatever's next, if there is something next. Glad I'm going to have an answer and that I'm doing this.

Had a wonderful trip to NYC over the weekend to see the senior college student, who bought her cap and gown last week as she and her class prepped for their second-to-last college show. Back in May for their showcase and graduation.

Life goes too ******* fast.

(Up early in the morning to finish. Is the second round of the prep similar in reaction as the first?)

 

[Deskgrunt50]

So this is the thread I’ve been told about. Sorry to hijacker the other one. But appreciate all the advice.

Best of luck @UNCGrad. I’ll look forward to your report. My first one is coming up soon.

 

[BYH 2: Electric Boogaloo]

Get my first one tomorrow at 1, so mired now in what I hope is nearing the end of stage one of the prep. Trips are, uh, less frequent for the time being.

Did well with Gatorade, jello and broth throughout the day of fasting. Seems most everyone I've read in this thread this evening, I guess, has had the same worries and fright that I'm feeling right now, but I'll just have to tackle whatever's next, if there is something next. Glad I'm going to have an answer and that I'm doing this.

Had a wonderful trip to NYC over the weekend to see the senior college student, who bought her cap and gown last week as she and her class prepped for their second-to-last college show. Back in May for their showcase and graduation.

Life goes too ******* fast.

(Up early in the morning to finish. Is the second round of the prep similar in reaction as the first?)

The effects of the prep will, err, kick in later. My preps have never required anything after midnight, which I've liked b/c by midnight I'm more than happy to be done drinking 64 ounces of lemon lime Gatorade mixed with the prep. Also, don't be stunned if 1 turns into 2 or later and make sure your ride to and (especially) from is aware the window may get pushed back...that was my case last time. I was OK with it b/c I was being seen by one of the best doctors in my area and I was told she was running a little behind. Still, after more than 24 hours of fasting and ****ting, I was ready for it to be done. Good luck!

 

[BurnsWhenIPee]

For me, the first round was all about the violent fury.

The second round felt like it was getting the remaining remnants cleaned out from the nooks and crannies. Less violent and very much a cleansing feeling.

But I know your experience may vary.

 

[dixiehack]

Wait, you just sent that daughter to college a half-hour ago.

 

[UNCGrad]

Wait, you just sent that daughter to college a half-hour ago.

Tell me about it.

 

[BYH 2: Electric Boogaloo]

From the good timing department comes this video posted today by Penn Holderness (he and his wife became famous during the pandemic for their parody songs...then they went and won The Amazing Race). He had a colonoscopy this week and they put together a video of him downing and enduring the prep (no bathroom footage, thankfully) before his wife drove him to the hospital. Stick around for how he's captured as he wakes up.

 

[Slacker]

For me, I've never had one.
And if bad results at this age, oh what the hell ...

So I'm very glad cancer doesn't run in my family, if that's a thing.

 

[dixiehack]

Colonoscopy and the prep beforehand makes for a pretty sucky couple of days. I’m assuming cancer hurts way the hell worse than that. Go do the damn thing.

 

[UNCGrad]

Home after a cheeseburger and fries. Everything went smoothly. One polyp and the recommendation is I likely don't need to go back for 7 or maybe 10 years.

A calm doc, great nurses and a great nap.

Tough two days, but this peace of mind is a godsend. Very grateful.

 

[BYH 2: Electric Boogaloo]

Home after a cheeseburger and fries. Everything went smoothly. One polyp and the recommendation is I likely don't need to go back for 7 or maybe 10 years.

A calm doc, great nurses and a great nap.

Tough two days, but this piece of mind is a godsend. Very grateful.

Best news of the day! Happy you got it done and you are good to go for a long time. Getting the 7-10 all clear is as good as it gets here. Enjoy all the food you want tonight and the naps that'll follow!

 

[MileHigh]

Great to hear.

 

[qtlaw]

Home after a cheeseburger and fries. Everything went smoothly. One polyp and the recommendation is I likely don't need to go back for 7 or maybe 10 years.

A calm doc, great nurses and a great nap.

Tough two days, but this piece of mind is a godsend. Very grateful.

I am late to the party; I had my second one a couple of months ago. Boy, the prep has greatly improved from 8 yrs ago. Back then, I had to down I think 2 gallons of water + solution in 24 hours. Let me tell you that was no fun (neither was the flushing out of said solution/water). This time, I'd say the liquid was about 25% of what was before.

However, after the prep? Body felt like it just got detailed from the inside out, a wonderful feeling.

And after the procedure? There is no substitute for the peace of mind. Knowledge is undefeated; much better to know than not know. Get it done everyone.

 

[Deskgrunt50]

I’ve got the pills for my prep. That at least eliminates the bad taste. And from what I’ve heard, they achieve the same necessary result.

 

[BYH 2: Electric Boogaloo]

Yes they certainly do!