Ive had lots of other procedures in my life, this is BY FAR the very worst. Dont worry about the prep or the procedure. The prep experience reminded me of a very appropriate statement by Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List Never trust a fart! On the other hand- my boyfriend had put his off for ten years and they found out he had advanced colon cancer so- please dont put off your colonoscopy, especially if cancer runs in your family! Ive gone to the bathroom four times and each time has been a let down. The next morning was easier because I was already pretty much cleaned out, so maybe 5 trips to the bathroom. I am to start my prep on Thursday at 6:00 PM. I dont know that I can knowingly damage a body I work so hard to keep healthy. Its a dual dose solution that you drink the night before and the morning of your colonoscopy (timing of the dose depends if your scheduled for morning of afternoon). 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. Can drink water afterwards. She told me to make enough for 32 oz. Thank you for taking time to share and comment. Since you are concerned and cannot take the day before prep off and the day of the colonoscopy off, ask your doctor if it would be OK to take two Dulcolax the day of the prep. The afternoon or evening before the colonoscopy: Drink the first dose of the prescribed laxative preparation. I am a 61 year old male and had my first colonoscopy yesterday. When asked about my reactions to medications I mentioned that I generally dont like painkillers opiates like codeine make me a bit nauseous. Needless to say it was completely painless. Once you get it down, the prep starts working pretty quickly. Select one or more newsletters to continue. Again, around 45 min later the bathroom usage went up. 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. The laxative started working about 40 minutes after my first dose. I woke up, and went to Dennys. It was already lemon flavoured but I was told I could mix it with lemon cordial. You must split it up into two doses of 12 tablets each. Other times I have been told not to take aspirin, other NSAIDs. Is it normal that so far, this evening, the bm is not clear? This is my second colonoscopy (I had polyps). Water water EVERYWHERE and not a drop didnt stink. ", Positive experience with first time use of suprep for my 3rd colonoscopy, I am almost 61 with genetic history of CCancer in family. Its now 6:30 pm, I am more than half way through the prep liquid and still no movement people please pray for me!!! Wasnt hard to drink Almost immediate need to hit the toilet. While we understand prep is not easy, we cannot stress enough that it is lifesaving. Its ok at room temperature. The real trouble began with the second dose, which happened at 1:00 am: I got quite nauseous, I lost all control of my bowel, had multiple accidents, was up all night, my husband was up all night helping me, and at one point he had t. o come in the bathroom with rubber gloves and bleach to clean up. Your doctor may prescribe a different regimen if you have any of the following: Constipation. Comes with the territory and allows them to perform their work efficiently. Thinking of you and wishing you the best. The doctor then gave me 90 pills and liquid diet for 3 days and I turned blue!! 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. Proton-pump inhibitors: Should I still be taking this medication? I had to wait a few months to let the ER anesthesia wear off which is a real thing too. Drink ALL the liquid in the container. The makers of the drug need to figure this stuff out and get it together, My advice: have a lot of Depends at the ready (I had some, but ran out), and demand a different prep. But my friend had a scheduled colonoscopy scheduled that revealed stage 3 cancer! Hubby took me to breakfast, got home and took a nice nap. And it turns out I wouldnt have to. I have a question. 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. I loved the prep! This time I am doing a lot of self care and looking at this prep as an experience that may save my life, and, on a more trivial note, a great way to jump start weight loss. helps so much!! Not sure I can do this one. A previous failed prep. I ate very light for 2 days before. It began working in about an hour. But I got it down both times within about 20-25 minutes. I may just be an exception, but the whole experience was very acceptable, and Im a wuss when it comes to doctors. Well cover the types of IBS, how its diagnosed, and best of all, what you can do to control IBS instead of having it control you. Give yourself plenty of time for the laxative to start working. I don't know how anyone could just down it. I mixed mine with cold ginger ale. Should it have already been clear? . While the at home preparation is inconvenient: its not the end of the world. First dose went well. This prep, it is the most disgusting tasting substance I have ever tried . Although there are usually 10-12 hours between the 1st and 2nd dose of Suprep, bowel movements can happen pretty quickly after taking the first dose of the drug. Colonoscopy revealed all good - not even a polyp, and this was after a positive Cologuard test (but that's another story. On toilet by 5:30 on and off until 9:30. All was clear in my scope, two benign polyps removed, and no Crohns or other obvious things point to my stomach issues. Springfield, MO 65806 We appreciate your authenticity and that you shared your experience KNOWING that colonoscopy prep is not a joy, but something that absolutely needs to be done. I had prepped by smearing my nether regions liberally with Desitin to protect my sensitive bits from the moisture. This is why a colonoscopy is often referred to as a direct visualization test. Maybe it has to also do with me pooping about once a day already anyhow. Hi Jenny, Thank you so much for your gratitude! If you start to feel nauseous take a break of around half an hour in between sips. More like brown liquid vomit. The second dose this morning at 3:30am was a bit harder to swallow, but a gulp of gatorade between swallows helped the taste. (48 in the evening and 48 in the morning). By morning I was furious. I stayed close to the potty but there was never a sense of uncontrolled urgency. Stop with that. I vomited ALL of the second dose an hour after I took it. I feel like an expert on the prep. Also any hunger you feel goes away once you are bloated and full of the prep and water and spending time in the bathroom. Dont expect one iota of sympathy from doctors, because honestly: THEY DO NOT CARE. So far, have not had any discomforts like feeling faint or stomach pain from the prep procedure. Prep is essentially a laxative, which means you'll spend a lot of time on the toilet. first dose of SUPREP . Yes, regular Gatorade, Gatorade G2, Powerade, or Powerade Zero are acceptable liquids to mix with Suprep. This causes watery bowel movements. The plus side is, once I was done, I was able to pull on my clothes and get out of there 40 minutes early due to no sedation recovery, and able to get on with the rest of my day immediately. You need to wait those 20 min. Not really helping and now Im just not sure there is really a reason to drink a gallon of go lightly, when I have had no solid for two weeks straight and pure diarrhea for almost three months. It is not safe for those with renal issues and can mess up your electrolytes. Even after a thorough cleansing, your stomach and pancreas are still making fluids, which flow into the colon. If you begin drinking the colonoscopy prep in the evening, start a few hours earlier to prevent running to the toilet all night. Ask your GI for options. I want to be put under so I dont have to witness my doctor and his colleagues monochromatic scrubs taking on a new explosion of color. I kept asking the doctor if it was cancer, and he told me no, 5 times. I felt some nausea taking the doses, the second was at 1:30am so that was more trying. Is the second dose of suprep necessary? Drink the Suprep cold. No colonoscopy prep has ever caused me to stay up all night, lose all control, or have nausea. And then not really much. I have my scope scheduled for this Friday (06/24). Then it was completely clear like water. My appointment started at 5:30 the next morning. They gave me the option of a no-sedation procedure and after a conversation, I decided to give it a go. All information contained within this site including text, graphics, info graph, videos and any other material is to be used for educational purposes only and should NOT be substituted for professional medical advice. Love reading this and have the same concerns! My prescription is 89.00 and do not want to pay this! tabs in the morning, took an anti-nausea pill at 3pm, started the nuLytely prep solution at 4pm. Started morning with black coffee and mixed 2nd half of prep at 7:30 for an arrival at Gastro clinic 12:30 pm. I am also on a 5 year schedule due to family history with colon cancer, so its not like there will be 10 years in between if they missed something really small. Instead pour it in your glass and mix in Crystal light Lemonade until you like the taste, easy to drink. This is my 3rd colonoscopy, you dont feel anything. This last appt got delayed bc of the virus. I am on my 3rd procedure. I am not a weak, fragile female. bottle of SUPREP liquid in to the mixing container Step #6 Drink your second dose of SuPrep mixed with 16-oz. YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING: My biggest concern is the anaesthesia. I pushed back as I was worried about having an accident on the way in, and was told to do 5 pm and midnight. On the day of starting suprep, I followed a liquid diet and only had chicken broth. Ive got most of the health issues you described plus a few others, and I have many of the concerns you shared. Rather than getting on and off the toilet I had set things up so I could just stay there for a few hours. The colonoscopy is scheduled for 8 am. The next morning was easier because I was already pretty much cleaned out, so maybe 5 trips to the bathroom. Started prep at 5. Just wondering how it all went for you last year, Jody. Also did learn that I could have asked for the prep where you only drink like 2-12oz bottles of a different prep and then sub in your own drinks in between. then running to the bathroom for the next 3 hours. Available for Android and iOS devices. Second of all, good for you for working to get this colonoscopy accomplished successfully! Getting ready for a colonoscopy can occupy an entire day of dietary restrictions, powerful laxatives, and diarrhea. (Yeah, its a lot of liquid, but it makes the throne time so much easier.). Thank you for taking time to comment. Seriously Diarrhea Yes, but not out of the ordinary. I was able to have a sort of a good night sleep but I woke up at 6am and went right away. I become dehydrated very easily, and it makes for difficulty when putting in my IV before the test. I also cut up a fresh lemon and cut it into 4 pieces. On a final note I was gassy for days. Had it been left much longer, it would have turned cancerous. But Im here to tell you tha. Use the provided cup to mix with Gatorade , Ginger Ale, or Sprite . Super thirsty but they said no liquid no nothing after the prep on colonoscopy day. As a service to our readers, Harvard Health Publishing provides access to our library of archived content. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure a successful prep. Keeping hydrated not only clears your colon but also maintains your electrolyte balance. Overall for those looking for some guidance, just throw back the prep (hopefully Suprep!) I ate very little yesterday and took 1 Overnight Ducolax. At 5pm the day before my event, during the clear liquid diet day I took dose 1 of the Plenvu. My doc is a colo-rectal surgeon. Also if you get cold like I did use a heating pad for my stomach. It may be tempting to stop drinking all of the colonoscopy prep if your stools are running clear, but its important to complete all of the steps.Its not uncommon for the laxative to work right away and within the first few trips! Although thie procedure is NOT Zero. For me, this prep was so much better than the Gatorade and Miralax Prep. Started my prep at 4:30pm. A few days before starting the prep, I switched to a low residual diet. Within the first 2 hours and 3 cups I had already had 7BM and they were already clear. My husband also got almost no sleep due to helping me. This worked well for me. Anyone who needs to go and doesnt or is afraid to or avoiding because of a few hours of prep drink I encourage you to tough it out and do it. These were tips given to my by the nurse in the office from what she has collected for patientstrust me, makes a big difference. Its still a horrible (for me), but necessary procedure that I go through as much for my wife and kids as I do for myself. Most of first dose gone in about 3 hours with a few residual squirts through the evening and early morning. Woke up at 6am. I am sure whatever you learn will be so helpful to others as well! I am going to take the pill at 3:00 pm and start drinking the jug at 6:00. This made my colonoscopy a horrific experience which could have been avoided with better preparation. No pain, no cramping, no near misses, nothing other than just realizing you need to go. The prep was not bad at all. Most of first dose gone in about 3 hours with a few residual squirts through, the evening and early morning. I had a gastric bypass many years ago and my poor tummy isnt feeling too good right now I also had one polyp years ago so know how important it is. I am having my first colonoscopy this Friday and while I am deeply dreading it, Ive seen firsthand what this will do to a person. Thank you! When will you have a bowel movement after taking Suprep Bowel Prep Kit? This procedure is now the go-to for anything remotely wrong with your insides, AND for everyone over 45 (!!! Monday, white rice for breakfast, mashed potatoes for lunch, tuna sandwich for dinner. I never once felt a urgent need to go but was proactive when I sensed it starting to build. Suprep does it's job but has extreme side affects! I HATE needles with a passion. Having a clean colon allows your provider to see the inside of your colon more clearly during a colonoscopy. 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!!! NOT recommend this and advise strongly against it. Double check your doctors instructions for when to begin your prep and bump it up a few hours earlier, if possible. As per Dr orders, I took 3 Dulcilax at noon. Baby chronic pain patient and take pain medication that, of course, gives me opiate induced constipation. 1 day before: Clear fluids: plain tea, apple juice, water, chicken broth *BM normal started getting a headache by noon so I took 400mg ibuprofen and electrolyte tablet in water, headache gone in 30 mins The doc who did my colonoscopy remarked that Cologuard "is not there yet. If you have trouble getting the prep down, antinausea medications may help. It also made me very cold. He definitely believes in the 2 part process, so mucous doesnt build up in the colon the night before. I had a lot of cramping and nausea as well. It takes about a half hour for the trip from home to the clinic and I had no surprises along the way. I get needing to be 100% empty but is it necessary to do both?????? I typically take 2 of these enemas in the early evening. I find that if a take some of the prep then suck on a Lemon right after dont get the seeds .It helps me so much ! AI avoided headache and drinking all that nasty prep beverage! Continuous diarrhea every 15 . So tired and hungry lol. About 4 more small runs to the washroom (all yellow and rushes out like pee), some water, Gatorade and beef broth (to compensate for giving up on the Peglyte) and in bed by 10pm a slight bit of heartburn made it difficult to sleep at first but I got there. 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. Studies have shown that split-dose regimens are easier to tolerate, and they clean the colon better which helps your provider do a thorough evaluation. Drink ALL the liquid in the container and you MUST drink 2 more 16 ounce containers of water . It is dreadful. Please note the date of last review or update on all articles. It wasnt unbearable and I didnt mess with a straw. Your prep will be much easier if you adjust your diet and watch what you eat a few days before you start the prep. It had been 6 or 7 years since he had a colonoscopy and he was in a nursing facility for rehab for losing a foot due to diabetes. Ive prepped with Golytely (dont know who named it), half lightly with Ducolax and the past 2 times with newer prep called Suprep which is the way to go(pun). We arent able to offer medical advice here, but communication with your healthcare team is extremely important. If I felt like it I would go a clead trickle, it didnt even look like I had used the toilet. If you start to feel nauseous, take a break of around half an hour in between sips. He has a Dr. but doesnt want to call him. There are multiple forms of colonoscopy prep, most of which work reasonably well. or submit a question online. Done drinking by 7:30pm. Taste was like a sweet tart- not my fav but drank some mixture then take a sip of ginger ale, etc over 20 min until gone. Its the only way I can make sense out of her premature death. These items are all sold over the counter. Then about every 15 min after I had to go again. Suprep did not. Wishing you ease in your prep and a clean screen! Easiest prep ever. It is also not that minor a procedure. Nausea, bloating, I end up with a few dry heaves. I downed first dose at 6 PM and was done three hours later. SUPREP BOWEL PREP . Im currently prepping for a colonoscopy two days from now. Im good for ten years now! IBS cannot be cured, but the good news is it can be managed to minimize the effect on your overall health and quality of life. Any type of solid matter passed very quickly, and soon it was just yellowish water. Our Path to a Cure report is our plan for the future. Certain medical conditions. I was so worked up about this and for nothing. Around 45 min later I had to use the restroom. Second dose worked a little quicker and system was clear in about 2 hours. liquid and a lemon flavored drink mix for glass two of the next 16 oz drink . I started prep at 6PM evening before my procedure and was in bed and sleeping by 9:30 or so. I found it worked within 30 minutes but then again, I have IBSD so I live with diarrhoea every day so Im used to it. I chugged (tasted like salty lemonade)as fast as possible then rinsed my mouth with water. Should be near the beginning of this thread. AND if you have the misfortune to have a relative who had colon cancer you can look forward to doing this every 2-5 years. Actually tasted really good, even with the Miralax in it. Just seems the dr. office assistants should be more thoughtful to tell all of easier ways to do this expensive, gross tasting drink. It made me feel bloated and full for the first 45 minutes or so but once it started coming out, that decreased also. Not really the gummy bears, but definitely lighter food and probiotics to help your gut bacteria grow. You are right about people dying from the anesthetic and unknown health conditionsbut the team of Drs and nurses do not assault people! * I mixed it with smart water then drank 32oz of liquids over the next 2 hrs. Dont wait! "If the prep isn't adequate, the patient should come back after using a different prep," she explains. The instructions say to start at 6pm (should end the first solution by 7:30pm). Couldn't drink it without vomiting. I dont have stomach issues so I think I will be in the clear. Where I laid with a fan blowing on my wet face and managed to fall asleep. No fruits, vegetables, nuts or seeds 3 days prior. Male, 50 just got home from my first colonoscopy. I slept through the night without any interruptions. They wanted to reschedule but I passed on it. Please check back in with us. (They must not have been making budget and needed to shove through some more expensive tests). . All in all, the prep was tiring but the colonoscopy and endoscopy has to be done. Used apple juice as a chaser with each sip. 0 a.m. Please you to reach out directly to your gastroenterologists office to ask your question. We hope you receive clear results. Im pretty scared, especially for my husband of 52 years and myself. I have found these tricks for successful preps. I soiled multiple pairs of underpants and will be throwing them away. But I followed the advice to eat a low fiber diet for a week, stay really hydrated, and eat lightly in the few days before the prep. The next day wasnt nearly as bad but def was back and forth to the toilet a lot. For the flush out day, as instructed I took four Ducolax at 10:AM; the Miralax mixed with Gatorade, at a rate of 8 ounces every 15 minutes until the 64 ounces was consumed. The actual flush wasnt really that pressing and after 4 or 5 visits to the library, the process is mostly over. Don't be spooked by a positive Cologuard test, only 4 % of their positives are actually cancer. It is not uncommon for patients to feel nauseous and even vomit while taking Suprep or other bowel cleansing preparations including Coloprep. My 50 year old husband just finished 3 rounds of chemo for the stage 3 cancer that was found on his routine colonoscopy. It helped to use a straw and sip something carbonate in between drinks of the cocktail. You also want to have other fluid based substances ready too, since it helps to stay hydrated. Think Ill be okay? Here's my advice. Do I drink this all at once? Official answer. Its 6:30, so Im almost done with my 3rd round of 16 oz. 2 days before: just snacking most of the day. It was like drinking water that someone put some salt in it. 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. I work in a colonoscopy department and I say this with concern for you. 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. I just sat on the toilet shivering and unable to get up do to the lack of control. Hydrated with a liter of water before taking suprep. I know my insurance company was not happy with the 1.2 mill they put out to keep me alive! Yesterday and early today I had only soft non fiber foods such as pasta and white bread, mashed potatoes w/no skins (those are the best part, but I left them out) I also ate less, very small servings I figured less in would mean less out! Its important that the water reaches the far end of the large intestine and that requires a large volume. Im to the point of cancelling because Im so scared. The exact instructions depend on the bowel prep used and the time of your colonoscopy. However, over all its not the worst thing Ive ever had to do and I will make it through it and I KNOW I will be glad I did it, just as I was glad the first time. It doesn't have to be this way. Best wishes for clear results, and please stop back and let us know how you did! Most people will experience a bowel movement about 1 hour after beginning Suprep. I had nothing like that. She said that to drink as much as I could. The first prep dose I took I added Gatoraid , Glacier Cherry which is white in color. Read More Read Less, I threw up the first dose of Suprep - it was that awful. 3pm took 4 Bisocodyl tablets followed by 1 Litre of watered down Gatorade and then beef broth Not a taste Id choose (exactly like the description, it was syrupy and salty). Good luck! PLUS, the latest news on medical advances and breakthroughs from Harvard Medical School experts. Almost passed out. group recommends splitting the dose of colonoscopy bowel preps. The prep for me was pretty awful Three days before the procedure I went to the low fiber diet with my last meal at 5pm that night. For example, I had to take Ducolax earlier in the afternoon before drinking the Miralax.So be sure to follow each step of the prep. I have to take the second dose in the morning but I don't expect any problems. I called an advice nurse from kaiser and asked her if I had to finish it all. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Pretty standard stuff, these are the instructions I . Read More Read Less, After reading so many reviews regarding this prep, I made two calls practically begging my doctor to order something else. Favorites include: Make sure the skin is completely dry before applying oils. Id rather have TEN root canals than a colonoscopy prep. The day before was a clear liquid diet only. I will request Suprep when I have my next Colonoscopy. Ive been told to drink a 10oz bottle of clear magnesium citrate tonight (Wednesday) but that I can eat a light breakfast tomorrow morning (Thursday) before 9am. 134 Park Central Square #210 Normally, I can't down any liquid in that quantity that quickly much less one that tastes as bad as that. Please let us know what your doctor says, and we are wishing you a successful colonoscopy with clean results. of solution in half each time so I could convince myself I could do it. It was much more palatable. We cannot give healthcare advice. Don't be spooked by a positive Cologuard test, only 4 % of their positives are actually cancer. But getting it done is so important. Read some, watched a movie, finished my prep, and occasionally had a squirt of water. I had the split dose, made it through the first dose of they told me it tasted like mango but it really tasted like satans butt dose and never produced any cleaning. Thank you for sharing your tips! of water. Definitely use the powder with some kind of Gatorade or Crystal Light. Good luck! We recommend taking the second dose of super bowel prep because it helps us . Use a straw to swallow it. At its worse (when turning a particularly tight corner) it was like a severe gassy cramp .. that lasted about 10 seconds. Years ago, my cousin had one and was traumatized so much that I chickened out. All night..nothing. I have also read studies that say miralax is more effective than suprep, but I have no experience and it was only one study. I am two days post procedure and I am still passing things easily and eating lightly, and I feel great. I have a colonoscopy scheduled for Jan 11 and I am scared and angry about it. Informally, I have asked my colleagues, and together weve determined that you do not have to put your prep drink in the fridge. This tasted much better, which is not saying much, because it was still bad tasting. Host an Event. solution dose for prep 1 (and then the next day's attempt for prep 2. ) It also made me very cold. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. Definitely glad I had a driver, was a little more groggy than I thought I would be. I only consumed home made organic chicken noodle soup the day before and organic chicken and rice the day before that. While the experience is not pleasant, I found it quite tolerable. Preps may differ from doctor to doctor. I am not going to soft sell this product, it is VERY difficult to swallow and I had to fight with myself to keep it down. 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. Still take the second dose at 10pm. It also had a sweet flavor to itlike bubble gum candy. The only thing that seems different about me is I also like citric acid candy, like the old Fizzers. I did vomit with the first dose last night but had several bowel movements after 45 minutes. I drank 2 cups in 40 mins and I had horrible nausea. It began working in about an hour. We had no family history before that. I stocked up on broths, jello, white grape juice, lemon Italian ice and green tea and treated myself to some new books, and I organized my prep. I soiled multiple pairs of underpants and will be throwing them away. . I am 36 and this is my 3rd, yes 3rd prep. As suggested above definitely get some Vaseline or other type of cream for your backdoor lol. Today I started drinking the Miralax/lemonade mix at 2pm and at 4 was vomiting Everything up I had just consumed! Read the reviews and was completely freaked out. The other people on this site sharing their experiences helped me through this. The rest I had to have done at hospital. It is now 9:30PM and Im on the internet searching for info to make sure I did not do something wrong. First time never having candy on Halloween! I would rather do the Miralax and ducalax pills then this. I took the pills, so taste was not an issue. I had trouble getting the last 8 ounces down- but I just saved it and drank it a few hours later. If your irritation continues, some find that a cool, wet washcloth or drawing a bath also helps with irritation. There has GOT to be a better way. Is the second dose of suprep necessary? Your email address will not be published.