Colonoscopy what can you drink

We are unable to switch you to this area of care. Choose a category. Clear-liquid diet for colonoscopy preparation. Continue drinking clear liquids and following your bowel prep instructions.

Q: Can I chew gum during the prep? A: Yes, however it must be stopped the day before yoru procedure. You may use sugar or sugar substitutes in your drinks during your clear liquid diet. Avoid all dairy products including milk, cream and powdered creamer.

Q: Can I drink alcoholic beverages during the prep? A: Alcoholic beverages can cause dehydration, so we strongly suggest you do not drink alcoholic beverages during your bowel prep.

Q: Can I brush my teeth the morning of my procedure? Q: Can I take my antianxiety medications the morning of my procedure? You may take your antianxiety medications with a small sip of water. Q: Can I have soup during my clear liquid diet? A: You can only have broth.

You may not have noodles, meat or vegetables. Q: Can I have a colonoscopy if I am having my menstrual period? Q: Will the procedure hurt?

A: You will be given sedation during the procedure to help you stay comfortable. A: The hulls from popcorn can stay in the colon for days. During your procedure the hulls can appear to be growths in the colon. Popcorn hulls can also clog the scope. Q: When can I eat after my procedure? A: Generally, you can eat immediately after your procedure avoiding greasy or spicy foods.

Occasionally, there is mild nausea from the sedative medications. You may not have a full appetite until the following day. Once you've been referred you'll get a letter, in the post or by email, telling you when your colonoscopy will be. Some hospitals will phone you to book you in, but you should also get a letter — call the hospital if you do not get one.

If you're pregnant, or taking any medicines, let the hospital know as soon as you get your letter. I truly appreciate the information and from your experience. Very kind and very helpful. I see lots of people complaining about the taste and I want to remind you of an old childhood trick that works great.

Have a glass of water at the ready first of all. Then grab the prep drink in one hand, take a deep breath, hold your nose with the other hand and then chug the drink. When finished with the prep, drink the water or whatever allowed drink you want until you clear the taste from your mouth. Not a big deal. Hope this helps.

Colonoscopy tomorrow afternoon. I took my last Dulcolax at 9 p. My last bathroom trip was at p. How late should I expect to be up tonight?

First time never having candy on Halloween! Ha ha My first colonoscopy is tomorrow morning at 8am. I was very nervous about the prep because my hemorrhoidal tissue is easily irritated and often I deal with external hemorrhoids, including thrombosed ones. So I decided to start my liquid diet three days early in hopes of there not being much in my colon to deal with during the prep.

My prep happened between 2pm and midnight. Mag citrate at 2pm, lots of liquids, then 4 senna tablets that I crushed up and added to Powerade zero; then lots of liquids, at 7 pm I took 4 dulcolax pills that I crushed up and added to protein enhanced water. Also had bone broth for some of my liquid throughout prep. I consumed upwards of ounces of clear liquid during that time. I slathered on Desitin diaper rash barrier cream to shield tender skin from moisture and it helped tremendously.

Also did a couple of warm water sitz baths to keep area clean. Just a little annoyed. I hope this info is helpful to someone.

Hi Lisa, So glad to hear that your strategy worked and the prep was manageable! Did you get to enjoy some Halloween candy after your colonoscopy?

My gastrointestinal dr. I got thru the first day okay but today is the second and I am really struggling! I have taken my linzess and 1 hour later a Senokot, hopefully to correct my guilty mistake. At 8 pm I am scheduled for the SuPrep and then again at 6 am the day of the procedure. Does anyone know if I have permanently messed up my prep by eating the 2 small bites of chocolate with peanut butter?

My doc has me take 3 Dulcalax pills 2 evenings before test. Clear liquids all day the day before test and 1 10 oz bottle of Citrate of Magnesium. Easiest prep ever. Have a colostomy bag after rectal cancer. My doc is a colo-rectal surgeon. I understand why you had a rough time. Hope everything turned out OK. So what was the end result? Did your small bites ruin the test? Colonoscopy prep is dreadful… but the alternative is so much worse!

Now my mom has to get screened every two years to check for a possible growth, and I know I will have to in the future as well. Not really the gummy bears, but definitely lighter food and probiotics to help your gut bacteria grow.

Well I had my first colonoscopy and endoscopy in I was just 20 years old. Man that prep was the nastiest thing I had ever tasted. Once I got done pooping my brains out. It was happy happy fun time with those scopes. I asked if they used the same one for both ends.

I thought it was a valid question to ask. Then they told me that they use separate ones. I sighed in relief. Fast forward post procedure they told me the took off 8 polyps and one was precancerous. That was so scary to hear at my age.

Now I have to get it done every 3 years. On a final note I was gassy for days. I am having my test today at noon. The last time I took the prep which was 12 years ago I was so sick I just vomited my guts out for hours. I had to cancel the test. The doctor then gave me 90 pills and liquid diet for 3 days and I turned blue!! This time with Moviprep I am ok. I took my last dose around am and hoping Im cleaned out in time for my noon appt. I know one thing the clean out is not as bad as what it use to be..

Wish me luck on my way to emergency room now. 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,????????

Then, the clear liquid diet begins. Question: From reading about all the different ways to prep, it seems like overkill to do both the magnesium citrate AND the Prepopik? Is it not counter-intuitive to take Magnesium Citrate tonight and then eat in the morning before starting my fast? What do I do. The colonoscopy is scheduled for 8 am. Just do it. I miss my dad who passed from CA of the colon. The best half hour of sleep ever. I stocked up on low sodium chicken broth, jello, white grape juice, bottled water Gatorade etc The suprep is 2 stages one at 5pm and the 2nd at am for a am procedure.

I chilled the prep in the refrig added the required 16 oz water along with a packet of Crystal Lite and drank it through a straw followed by 2x 16oz bottles of water within an hour. It was much more palatable. I was allowed the clear fluids and jello between the 2 preps but none after the 2nd dose. 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.

I do have a great GI Doc. Hey your also going to loose a few pounds! Had a wonderful breakfast afterwards. You owe it to yourself and your family. On way to emergency room.???????? I am having my colonoscopy Tuesday. I wonder if my doctor can give me another option. I was shocked at the cost. Wondering about the FMS patient.

Did you suffer a flare or any other Fibromyalgia problems after your test? We have enough pain and exhaustion without added complications. Gentle hugs. Thanks for that, really appreciate the information! Makes me feel better about sitting on the toilet for the past hour!

How long does it take for a cleansing flow begin after drinking fluid prep Been 45 minutes and no movement at all! Hi Jody I hope it went ok! I could have written what you wrote. The worst part of the colonoscopy is this detestable drink.

You would think someone would have made it on strawberry or blueberry flavors. The actual procedure itself, is ez breezy. You do not feel a thing. Best wishes! Drink clear magnesium citrate all are once. Not terrible. Can drink water afterwards. Then prepare for a nice long potty break. I have my first in 4 days at I was supposed to 3 yrs ago at age 50, but the surgeon canceled and I never rescheduled, then had the at-home kit test 2 yrs ago.

My biggest concern is the anaesthesia. I fear heart or blood pressure issues while under anaesthesia. I had a breast reduction 3 yrs ago and did ok with it but I still fear it.

Just wondering how it all went for you last year, Jody. Any advice? The cleanse I used 9 months ago did not completely clean me out. I am having a repeat tomorrow. I am on clear liquids today and tomorrow, start prep tomorrow at 4pm, then finish the prep at 10pm with procedure at 7am. The doctor told me to use magnesium citrate tonight though. I have the 10 oz bottle.

Do I drink this all at once? Can I drink gatorade after? The diet is only for one day of your life! Should be a no brainer! Have a history of colon cancer in my family so my PCP suggested I get one asap.

Endured significant anxiety in the days leading up to the procedure. Needless to say it was completely painless. Got myself all worked up for nothing. As far as the prep goes, my doctor prescribed Prepopik. It was an orange flavored powder that you mix with 5oz of cold water. Follow that up with five 8oz cups of water that you drink at your own pace over the next few hours. It taste nasty.

Stop with that. They treat you with respect. Thank you for the insight. This has put my mind at ease. My mom is prepping for colonoscopy tomorrow. She drank half the laxative ending around 6pm. So far she is only voiding water not diarrhea. Does that sound normal? Everything I read says prepare for massive diarrhea voiding. Thank you. Thank you for the suggestion. It sounds most helpful. My husband went for an emergency appendectomy which was supposed to be an outpatient procedure, and ended up staying 9 days in the hospital because they had to remove about 4 inches of his colon.

It was cancer. I have an appointment Tuesday, and this site has been helpful in finding out what to expect. Years ago, my cousin had one and was traumatized so much that I chickened out.

First time for everything, I guess. I work in a colonoscopy department and I say this with concern for you. Please see someone for your irrational thoughts of being assaulted with a colonoscope. You are right about people dying from the anesthetic and unknown health conditions…but the team of Drs and nurses do not assault people!

But they can also become somewhat desensitized to procedures such as colonoscopy that they routinely perform. Comes with the territory and allows them to perform their work efficiently. If the procedure is done with their full consent, without undue pressure and with them having a clear understanding of the benefits, side effects and potential risks, the patient will be less likely to perceive the process as an assault.

Try taking a handful of antibiotic before a twice yearly dental exam. A precaution I must take because of my having had hip replacement a couple of years ago. The SuPrep I took last time, not very diligently, did not work. I have a bidet, and believe me, this has made this Pre-process amazingly comfortable. I just realized on the day before I woiuld need to avoid any solid foods and to stick with a clear liquid diet. Polyp growth on almost every one of them.

Great process for preventing colon cancer. The process is no big deal. But the prep sucks. I have such a hard time drinking that Miralax concoction. Nausea, bloating, I end up with a few dry heaves. But eventually, the action kicks in, and I wear out the floor enroute to the library. When the inspection is complete, the nurse brings some crackers and coffee.

In 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! 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! Thanks for the tips! At age 54, I am getting my first coloscopy this week. I have a family history of cancer, but those who suffered from it also suffered from stomach problems forever before they were screened and diagnosed. One thing I noticed is that everyone I know who has had a colonoscopy tells horror stories about the prep and sometimes the procedure.

Jane, I am actually having a hard time sleeping I am so upset about this. I am not a weak, fragile female. My husband is confused as to why I am so traumatized by the thought of doing this test because he knows how strong I am. But I have zero trust in the medical profession. I went to the hospital in April with chest pains and spent 3 days there getting a heart scan and heart cath all because of an incompetent doctor who gave a false positive on a stress test.

They must not have been making budget and needed to shove through some more expensive tests. Doctors act like a colonoscopy is no big deal but they are wrong. Anytime you introduce foreign objects into your body you risk infection and injury. 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.

I will let her do these tests this one time but when they come back clean she is not to ask again in 10 years. And no men in the room. Bad enough I have to be unclothed and unconscious. To Danielle Burgess — the alternative tests you suggest would not replace a visual examination.

I have a colonoscopy scheduled for Jan 11 and I am scared and angry about it. I HATE giving up control of my body to a doctor. They tell me the colonoscopy is a great cancer screening tool and then present me with a list of cancer causing pseudo foods to poison myself with two days prior.

She suggested gatoraide which is just another version of koolaid. Why are they so beholden to big pharma that cares nothing for health and sees only profit in keeping us sick?

I also agree that it is absurd to advise ingesting toxic substances as part of this procedure. Guess that means no colonoscopy for me. It is also not that minor a procedure. I am midst of trying to get the movie prep down. It makes me gag even tho dr gave me phenegren. But BM have already started and I am behind on drinking the prep.

I wonder if I even need it all. I ate very light for 2 days before. I just had my colonoscopy and it was seamless…. I ate lightly 2 days going into the prep, lowered my calories..

I did a leading dose of bisacodyl at pm, the day before the procedure. It worked, I was not happy getting up at night to go potty, but I was totally cleaned out by the procedure.. I got good new, an all clean, she removed on small polyp and I was completely knocked out. I want some of the that drug to take home!! I am so relieved, colon cancer runs in my family and with a mother and sister having it, I want to be sure nothing bad is lurking in my body.

My doctor said to use Miramax gm in gatorade 64 oz. So much better than that nasty prep I had years ago. I am 25 and having my first colonoscopy. Thanks so much for the tips! Here is what helped me with the gallon of drink. DO NOT put flavoring in mix. Instead pour it in your glass and mix in Crystal light Lemonade until you like the taste, easy to drink.

Between drinks, suck on a banana popsicle. These were tips given to my by the nurse in the office from what she has collected for patients—trust me, makes a big difference. Thank you so much for all your tips. Am having my second colonoscopy this pm.