Posted on 03/31/2013 4:06:06 PM PDT by US Navy Vet
I just had my first glass of GoLytly! YUMM YUMM!
Drink a large red Slurpee. The Doc. will think he’s killed you.
I hope you ain't talkin' to me....
If you have any A&D ointment, the use of it on your butt will keep it from getting raw. Just put a little on a tissue and apply it each time after you clean yourself up...
If he puts both hands on your shoulders you are in trouble.
Drink the prescribed amount of water (or a bit more). #1 cause of problems is that you’re about to dehydrate significantly, and you need to flush and replenish your water.
Oh, and don’t stray far from the facilities. As in: Not more than about 20 feet.
Have a large stash of Tucks pads nearby.
Good luck on the colonoscopy. I had one nearly ten years ago and the doc said he didn't see anything to be concerned about and I didn't need to have one again for ten more years. Guess I'll be due soon. It's no biggie once you go through it.
When they are sedating you, tell them you want the version where you don’t remember.
Had one a couple of years ago.
For some reason I was convinced I probably had cancer or some other horrible disease.
It turned out the only bad part was swallowing and disposing of all that golightly.
The Dr. said everything was fine. It was such a relief that it was more than worth it.
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The preparation is the worst, the actual procedure is a piece of cake..they give you some knock out juice and you get the best sleep of your life
I have had two. I chose not to be medicated each time and, except for a little uncomfortable bloating, deciding not to be medicated was an excellent idea. When discharged I had no medication to wear off.
My wife’s first was medicated. When she saw how well I did without medication she chose not to be medicated either.
The prep IS gross, but tomorrow they’ll give you an awesome drug to get you through the procedure. :)
My hubby went through it....twice. Not fun but necessary.
Hope you come home with a good report card.
Good luck.
Bring a book.
When you think you are done, you ain't.
Shower.
Tuck a towel under your tush when you go to bed tonight.
If if you wake up and the Doc is sitting in the corner smoking...
I suggest while drinking that crap =) take a pillow and a blanket you will be sleeping sitting up on the toilet. I remember my mother had to drink that stuff and wow. So yes stay near a restroom and don’t leave home unless you have to or grab a pair of Depends.
the worst part of the ordeal is the prep....the rest is “night night” and you’re done...praying for a good report.
Don’t worry. You fall asleep and wake up a minute later and your driver takes your home.
Sack out on your couch and sleep the rest of the day.
Make sure you have Preparation H on hand.
No kidding.
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