Colonoscopy - Ugh!!!
Raynne413
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Ok, so I am having a colonoscopy and endoscopy in a few weeks. Considering I am 33, I was really hoping to not have to worry about this for, oh, another 20-30 years. *sigh* Coming from an eating disordered background, the idea of going almost two days with nothing to eat is already causing me issues.
For those of you that have gone through this, was there ANYTHING you discovered you could eat during that time? My Dr's list essentially just said I could have any beverages that weren't purple or red, and I have to drink an entire bottle of Maalox, a quart of Gatorade mixed with Metamucil (or something like that), and no dairy. And starting three days before, no nuts, seeds, fruits, or raw veggies.
Any advice??
For those of you that have gone through this, was there ANYTHING you discovered you could eat during that time? My Dr's list essentially just said I could have any beverages that weren't purple or red, and I have to drink an entire bottle of Maalox, a quart of Gatorade mixed with Metamucil (or something like that), and no dairy. And starting three days before, no nuts, seeds, fruits, or raw veggies.
Any advice??
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WOW- My doctor said nothing after 6 the previous day before ----Mon at 6 pm Wednesday morning they went drilling...lol..0
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I had to follow a low (REALLY low) fiber diet for 3 days before the procedure and then the whole liquids only thing the night before. I pretty much stuck with grilled chicken and applesauce for lunches. Drank chicken broth, ate jello and ice pops...stuff like that. Sorry, it's been 2 or 3 years since I had my last one.
And now, for the REAL advice. I don't know about the endoscopy but the colonoscopy is a piece of cake. Seriously, it was like a well needed nap for me.
The worst part is the night before when you're in the bathroom most of the time. So make sure your phone and laptop and tablet are all charged up. Or you have a nice, engaging book to read.
I didn't need it but other advice online said vaseline for the roughness from all the rubbing.
If you google something like pre-colonoscopy diet, you'll get links with what you can eat and until when.
Oooooo also, I had to drink this powder mixed into a gallon of water instead of maalox. I just added a touch of orange crush powdered mix to each glass and it didn't taste all that bad. 0 -
Weird!....Well, there's always healthy fats...at least for a few calories....0
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Michael190lbs wrote: »WOW- My doctor said nothing after 6 the previous day before ----Mon at 6 pm Wednesday morning they went drilling...lol..
Lucky you!!!I had to follow a low (REALLY low) fiber diet for 3 days before the procedure and then the whole liquids only thing the night before. I pretty much stuck with grilled chicken and applesauce for lunches. Drank chicken broth, ate jello and ice pops...stuff like that. Sorry, it's been 2 or 3 years since I had my last one.
Thanks! Guess I better stock up on Jello and Popsicles. Great time of year for that!
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Ok, so I am having a colonoscopy and endoscopy in a few weeks. Considering I am 33, I was really hoping to not have to worry about this for, oh, another 20-30 years. *sigh* Coming from an eating disordered background, the idea of going almost two days with nothing to eat is already causing me issues.
For those of you that have gone through this, was there ANYTHING you discovered you could eat during that time? My Dr's list essentially just said I could have any beverages that weren't purple or red, and I have to drink an entire bottle of Maalox, a quart of Gatorade mixed with Metamucil (or something like that), and no dairy. And starting three days before, no nuts, seeds, fruits, or raw veggies.
Any advice??
My father had this done, he was able to have broth. He had beef broth and chicken broth alike. But sadly it was liquid only until after the procedure took place.
When its over have a big lunch! 0 -
Mine was 48 hours of clear liquids. Broth was a God send.
Then the jug of go-lightly. I added crystal light lemonade powder to it, to help choke it down.0 -
I just went through my logs for the few days prior to the procedure and, you know, what? I ate normally for the 2 days before I had to go all liquid on the night before. I just kept my fiber down to like 10 grams.
I also sucked on some hard candy on the day before along with the jello and ice pops.0 -
I just went through my logs for the few days prior to the procedure and, you know, what? I ate normally for the 2 days before I had to go all liquid on the night before. I just kept my fiber down to like 10 grams.
I also sucked on some hard candy on the day before along with the jello and ice pops.
Thanks! I guess essentially I'll go back to keto for the days before I have to quit eating all together. Well, except I can't have cheese.
Guess I need to add broth to my shopping list!
Thank again everybody!0 -
I just went through my logs for the few days prior to the procedure and, you know, what? I ate normally for the 2 days before I had to go all liquid on the night before. I just kept my fiber down to like 10 grams.
I also sucked on some hard candy on the day before along with the jello and ice pops.
Thanks! I guess essentially I'll go back to keto for the days before I have to quit eating all together. Well, except I can't have cheese.
Guess I need to add broth to my shopping list!
Thank again everybody!
Definitely follow what YOUR doctor says. Some folks need 24 hours, some folks need 48 hours of liquid only. Follow your doctors orders for you.0 -
Different doctors will recommend different protocols. Follow whatever directions your doctor gave. And remember that it's for a (relatively) short time period. You can do it!
The procedures are a breeze. Nothing to worry about at all. You essentially get to take a really good nap and when you wake up it's all done and over with and you don't remember a thing. And then you get to go eat a really good meal. 0 -
Different doctors will recommend different protocols. Follow whatever directions your doctor gave. And remember that it's for a (relatively) short time period. You can do it!
The procedures are a breeze. Nothing to worry about at all. You essentially get to take a really good nap and when you wake up it's all done and over with and you don't remember a thing.
Until they show you the pictures!
But, yeah, follow the doctor's orders which absolutely sounds like low fiber (they want that so...um...it's easier to clean yourself out before they have to get all up in there) those first few days.
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Ok, so I am having a colonoscopy and endoscopy in a few weeks. Considering I am 33, I was really hoping to not have to worry about this for, oh, another 20-30 years. *sigh* Coming from an eating disordered background, the idea of going almost two days with nothing to eat is already causing me issues.
For those of you that have gone through this, was there ANYTHING you discovered you could eat during that time? My Dr's list essentially just said I could have any beverages that weren't purple or red, and I have to drink an entire bottle of Maalox, a quart of Gatorade mixed with Metamucil (or something like that), and no dairy. And starting three days before, no nuts, seeds, fruits, or raw veggies.
Any advice??
My mom is going through this now she is scared too, but they said no food for a day not two days. Im surprised seeing as your so young i'm surprised you need one at all hope its nothing serious. I believe the doctor said that it is ok to eat jello, pudding and ice cream, but double check with your Dr. First0 -
soldiergrl_101 wrote: »Ok, so I am having a colonoscopy and endoscopy in a few weeks. Considering I am 33, I was really hoping to not have to worry about this for, oh, another 20-30 years. *sigh* Coming from an eating disordered background, the idea of going almost two days with nothing to eat is already causing me issues.
For those of you that have gone through this, was there ANYTHING you discovered you could eat during that time? My Dr's list essentially just said I could have any beverages that weren't purple or red, and I have to drink an entire bottle of Maalox, a quart of Gatorade mixed with Metamucil (or something like that), and no dairy. And starting three days before, no nuts, seeds, fruits, or raw veggies.
Any advice??
My mom is going through this now she is scared too, but they said no food for a day not two days. Im surprised seeing as your so young i'm surprised you need one at all hope its nothing serious. I believe the doctor said that it is ok to eat jello, pudding and ice cream, but double check with your Dr. First
I've stopped absorbing iron and finally, after two iron infusions in a year, found a doctor that cares about why instead of just telling me that "some" people just don't absorb iron. So not necessarily life threatening as long as I get the iron infusions every time my levels drop, but I constantly feel like cr@p.
Thanks I'm going to make a list of suggestions, and then call the dr and ask which of them I can have.0 -
soldiergrl_101 wrote: »Ok, so I am having a colonoscopy and endoscopy in a few weeks. Considering I am 33, I was really hoping to not have to worry about this for, oh, another 20-30 years. *sigh* Coming from an eating disordered background, the idea of going almost two days with nothing to eat is already causing me issues.
For those of you that have gone through this, was there ANYTHING you discovered you could eat during that time? My Dr's list essentially just said I could have any beverages that weren't purple or red, and I have to drink an entire bottle of Maalox, a quart of Gatorade mixed with Metamucil (or something like that), and no dairy. And starting three days before, no nuts, seeds, fruits, or raw veggies.
Any advice??
My mom is going through this now she is scared too, but they said no food for a day not two days. Im surprised seeing as your so young i'm surprised you need one at all hope its nothing serious. I believe the doctor said that it is ok to eat jello, pudding and ice cream, but double check with your Dr. First
I've stopped absorbing iron and finally, after two iron infusions in a year, found a doctor that cares about why instead of just telling me that "some" people just don't absorb iron. So not necessarily life threatening as long as I get the iron infusions every time my levels drop, but I constantly feel like cr@p.
Thanks I'm going to make a list of suggestions, and then call the dr and ask which of them I can have.
Ahhh that makes sense. They think my mom may have an ulcer. Im pretty sure i lack iron, im always freezing even when I lived in Iraq and Vegas with 130 degree heat lol0 -
soldiergrl_101 wrote: »soldiergrl_101 wrote: »Ok, so I am having a colonoscopy and endoscopy in a few weeks. Considering I am 33, I was really hoping to not have to worry about this for, oh, another 20-30 years. *sigh* Coming from an eating disordered background, the idea of going almost two days with nothing to eat is already causing me issues.
For those of you that have gone through this, was there ANYTHING you discovered you could eat during that time? My Dr's list essentially just said I could have any beverages that weren't purple or red, and I have to drink an entire bottle of Maalox, a quart of Gatorade mixed with Metamucil (or something like that), and no dairy. And starting three days before, no nuts, seeds, fruits, or raw veggies.
Any advice??
My mom is going through this now she is scared too, but they said no food for a day not two days. Im surprised seeing as your so young i'm surprised you need one at all hope its nothing serious. I believe the doctor said that it is ok to eat jello, pudding and ice cream, but double check with your Dr. First
I've stopped absorbing iron and finally, after two iron infusions in a year, found a doctor that cares about why instead of just telling me that "some" people just don't absorb iron. So not necessarily life threatening as long as I get the iron infusions every time my levels drop, but I constantly feel like cr@p.
Thanks I'm going to make a list of suggestions, and then call the dr and ask which of them I can have.
Ahhh that makes sense. They think my mom may have an ulcer. Im pretty sure i lack iron, im always freezing even when I lived in Iraq and Vegas with 130 degree heat lol
Yes, Winter is my enemy! LOL0 -
Different doctors will recommend different protocols. Follow whatever directions your doctor gave. And remember that it's for a (relatively) short time period. You can do it!
The procedures are a breeze. Nothing to worry about at all. You essentially get to take a really good nap and when you wake up it's all done and over with and you don't remember a thing. And then you get to go eat a really good meal.
This. Had both done. They really were a breeze. I was not absorbing iron for a period of time also.0 -
My husband is a survivor of colon cancer (he had it at the age of 35!) and he has to go for a colonoscopy every 2-3 years. He just has tea and chicken broth. My mom is diabetic and so is allowed to have things like Ensure, so her blood sugar doesn't get too low, but she also has to go longer without actual food (like 3 days!).0
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I had both tests done, seperately though. with the endoscopy it was clear liquids for the day before the test with nothing purple or red.. could have things like gatorade, jello, broth, popsicles coffee or tea without cream in it... with my colonoscopy I was not allowed to have anything with fiber for the week before, then 3 days before I was started on a clear liquid diet same liquid as the endoscopy diet suggested and then 12 hours before test I was nothing to eat or drink. I had to drink a big gallon jug of a special mix plus was on a laxative.
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I am having the same thing done on Monday with similar pre-procedure instructions. This is probably TMI but my friend suggested I have a lot of reading material in my bathroom so I don't get bored since I'll will be "hanging out" there a lot this weekend. 0
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My husband goes every five years, started at age 30. His mom is a colon cancer survivor and his dad has had precancerous polyps removed. Both got tested and it is a genetic trait therefore their children must be monitored. He is usually allowed to drink broths, all liquids with dull colors, and jello. Sucking on clear colored candies was also allowed. Be aware that they tell you to bring a driver because the drugs make you dopey. What we did not expect was the fact that he could act so normal after the procedure(aside from a bit high and giggly he could have normal conversations and acted like himself) but...he has no memory of the 18hours after we left the hospital. He could type in his credit card pin at McDonald's for food but has no recollection of eating or even how he got from vehicle to house. Just woke up the next morn and started asking me questions. I told him next time I will take him shopping. "But honey, you said that four pairs of shoes was perfectly alright!" Lol0
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I had this done when I was living in a remote community. We had to book a hotel room overnight to clean myself out before the procedure. I brought a cooler full of allowed liquid foods. Apply the Vaseline pro-actively to prevent burning. Believe me, once the purgative is downed, you won't be going anywhere.
I had Jell-O, clear chicken broth, other drinks. The rest is a blur. And yes, the test was a breeze. Around here they administer the "forgetfulness" (date rape) pill so technically, I wasn't even under. But I have no memory of the event.0 -
I had a colonoscopy done.....awake and undrugged.....not a problem just a tad uncomfortable0
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youngmomtaz wrote: »My husband goes every five years, started at age 30. His mom is a colon cancer survivor and his dad has had precancerous polyps removed. Both got tested and it is a genetic trait therefore their children must be monitored. He is usually allowed to drink broths, all liquids with dull colors, and jello. Sucking on clear colored candies was also allowed. Be aware that they tell you to bring a driver because the drugs make you dopey. What we did not expect was the fact that he could act so normal after the procedure(aside from a bit high and giggly he could have normal conversations and acted like himself) but...he has no memory of the 18hours after we left the hospital. He could type in his credit card pin at McDonald's for food but has no recollection of eating or even how he got from vehicle to house. Just woke up the next morn and started asking me questions. I told him next time I will take him shopping. "But honey, you said that four pairs of shoes was perfectly alright!" Lol
LOL I'll make sure I don't tell my driver that! It's probably good that I'm going now anyway because my Mumm also had pre-cancerous polyps removed last year. 0 -
pootle1972 wrote: »I had a colonoscopy done.....awake and undrugged.....not a problem just a tad uncomfortable
Ow! I will consider myself lucky!!!0 -
I had both procedures at the same time. Right before I went under I reminded the doc not to use the same instrument for both ends.
I was allowed jello, broth, and ICE CREAM the day before.0 -
Ice cream? That's unusual since it is not a clear liquid and it is dairy. The prep is hell but the actual test is easy. I have Crohn's so I am very familiar with colonoscopies and actually it saved my life. I was very close to perforating when I was diagnosed with Crohn's through a colonoscopy.0
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soldiergrl_101 wrote: »Ok, so I am having a colonoscopy and endoscopy in a few weeks. Considering I am 33, I was really hoping to not have to worry about this for, oh, another 20-30 years. *sigh* Coming from an eating disordered background, the idea of going almost two days with nothing to eat is already causing me issues.
For those of you that have gone through this, was there ANYTHING you discovered you could eat during that time? My Dr's list essentially just said I could have any beverages that weren't purple or red, and I have to drink an entire bottle of Maalox, a quart of Gatorade mixed with Metamucil (or something like that), and no dairy. And starting three days before, no nuts, seeds, fruits, or raw veggies.
Any advice??
My mom is going through this now she is scared too, but they said no food for a day not two days. Im surprised seeing as your so young i'm surprised you need one at all hope its nothing serious. I believe the doctor said that it is ok to eat jello, pudding and ice cream, but double check with your Dr. First
I've stopped absorbing iron and finally, after two iron infusions in a year, found a doctor that cares about why instead of just telling me that "some" people just don't absorb iron. So not necessarily life threatening as long as I get the iron infusions every time my levels drop, but I constantly feel like cr@p.
Thanks I'm going to make a list of suggestions, and then call the dr and ask which of them I can have.
I have severe anaemia from Crohn's bleeding in my intestines and malabsorption when flaring. I had 8 iron infusions and 5 blood transfusions and my iron was still 0 and very low hemoglobin until my drugs pulled me out of the flare0 -
singingflutelady wrote: »soldiergrl_101 wrote: »Ok, so I am having a colonoscopy and endoscopy in a few weeks. Considering I am 33, I was really hoping to not have to worry about this for, oh, another 20-30 years. *sigh* Coming from an eating disordered background, the idea of going almost two days with nothing to eat is already causing me issues.
For those of you that have gone through this, was there ANYTHING you discovered you could eat during that time? My Dr's list essentially just said I could have any beverages that weren't purple or red, and I have to drink an entire bottle of Maalox, a quart of Gatorade mixed with Metamucil (or something like that), and no dairy. And starting three days before, no nuts, seeds, fruits, or raw veggies.
Any advice??
My mom is going through this now she is scared too, but they said no food for a day not two days. Im surprised seeing as your so young i'm surprised you need one at all hope its nothing serious. I believe the doctor said that it is ok to eat jello, pudding and ice cream, but double check with your Dr. First
I've stopped absorbing iron and finally, after two iron infusions in a year, found a doctor that cares about why instead of just telling me that "some" people just don't absorb iron. So not necessarily life threatening as long as I get the iron infusions every time my levels drop, but I constantly feel like cr@p.
Thanks I'm going to make a list of suggestions, and then call the dr and ask which of them I can have.
I have severe anaemia from Crohn's bleeding in my intestines and malabsorption when flaring. I had 8 iron infusions and 5 blood transfusions and my iron was still 0 and very low hemoglobin until my drugs pulled me out of the flare
Did you have any symptoms other than the iron? I have no real gastro issues, just being exhausted and losing iron. I worry about Chrohn's because my father has it. And both he and my grandmother have diverticulitis.0 -
Yes, bloody diarrhea 20+ times a day, exhaustion, rash and very sudden weight loss 20 lbs in 2 weeks when I was only bmi 20 to begin with). I had tachycardia and was weak but that was from the anaemia0
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My husband, who is a big guy and high risk (diabetic, overweight, and family history of polyps, cancer) had one last year. He just brought laptop and cell phone in the bathroom, along with a couple of books. He weathered the procedure in good form. However, I'm 50+ and am supposed to have one myself, the routine one you have to have after age 50, and almost scheduled one this summer, but had some friends tell me some scary stuff -- one had a perforated bowel that needed surgery after the colonoscopy caused some damage. One woman was "out cold" for 8 hours after the anesthesia supposedly wore off so the medical professionals were quite concerned, and one other person lost his wife -- she died immediately following from sudden drop in blood pressure (she wasn't elderly or unhealthy, just around my age). All of these women were 45-55 and small size, like me. I'm starting to wonder what my risk of these side effects are versus actually getting colon cancer; I don't have a family history of colon cancer, and my mom, who is 86 and in perfect health, never had a colonoscopy. After hearing these horror stories, I'm actually on the fence about having one unless I show some medical indications. I've heard that there is another test that is noninvasive that can provide the same information. However, I know for Crohn's and diverticulusois and related conditions, the colonoscopy is the only way to detect if there's a problem; fortunately, that's not an issue for me.0
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