Erg...fasting for colonoscopy

[daisax]

Does no one use the pills for prep anymore? I'm having it done in a few weeks and was offered my choice. 5yrs ago I had my first one n took the pills.

I think some gastroenterologists don't like the pills because they don't always break down completely and leave debris in the colon that they have to investigate as possible growths.

With the liquid they get a much cleaner view.

I'm another one who never had "rawness" issues. Or spent that much time cleaning out, either. I mean, I went frequently, but it was never so emergent that I felt like I had to park myself in the bathroom just in case. I'd just watch tv for 10 mins, go to the bathroom, watch tv another 10 mins, go to the bathroom...

That liquid is pretty powerful stuff!

 

[librarygal]

I had my first colonoscopy about a week ago and used the pills. The prep was not that bad and I did not spend that long on the toilet. When you go you go! Don't plan on a big steak dinner right afterwards because you will probably have bad gas pains.

 

[Kteacher]

I've had my colonoscopy rescheduled twice due to dr. deciding to go on vacation. Wouldn't be so bad but with diverticulitis I need to stay on top of what could be going on.
Glad to hear your results are normal