I threw up at my colonoscopy. Not to mention the preparation for it. I was having to eat that lousy food and drink that slimy beverage which made me rush to the bathroom to defecate every ten seconds.
I was knocked out, just had a nice nap.
The prep for my colonoscopy was FAR WORSE than the actual colonoscopy itself.
I am 61. My father had issues that I am genetically disposed to exhibit as well. So I have had three of these already, with the prospect of another five or six. (The technology is improving.)
Suck it up folks and get the colonoscopy. You owe it to yourself and to your families. It’s unpleasant but in ways that many things in life are. The actuality is not nearly as bad as what people imagine.
I’ve had several. I was never awake during one. That would be weird.
A colonoscopy should be childs play compared to hemorrhoid surgery.
I had the Back Door SliceOmatic done in my early 50’s.
Talk about life changing!
I did find out that there is not one thing that we as humans do that doesn’t involve the anus to some degree.
Try coughing, sneezing, even moving at all without involving the anal sphincter.
Can’t be done.
During my convalescence I steadfastly swore that I would never again eat solid food so I wouldn’t have to have that first painful bowel movement.
That is how painful hemorrhoid surgery is.
For those smart Alecs out there, yes I did return to a normal diet. YOU try the surgery and try your jokes on yourself. :-)
I told the doctor, “This is the easiest part of the whole process,” after they had wheeled me into the procedure room and yep, turn on your side, oxygen canula in the nosey, all comfy. “Now, knock me out, I’m soooo ready for a nice nap.”
Due to a family history of colon cancer I have the steel eel up the bum every five years. The prep is the worst, though my current doctor uses two small bottles of magnesium citrate rather than the gallon of that nasty stuff. You can sip lemon lime soda to ease the nasty taste. A soft diet for a couple of days then a liquid diet for two days before your cleanse helps a lot. Due to a kink in my colon that sometimes can’t be navigated I have also had a barium enema. Definitely check your dignity at the door if you are unfortunate enough to have this done. I lost my mother to colon cancer ...she never wanted a colonoscopy. Just get it done if you are over 50 or your doctor recommends having it done.
Haven’t had one yet but I should.
A few years ago a woman here sued a doctor and I was on the jury.
She had the pills and suffered kidney damage.
Some tips if anyone has to or wants to take the pills over the nasty drinks.
Drink the amount of water as directed.
If prone to dehydration - drink more water.
Read and understand the Black Box Warning.
Ask questions of the doctor or pharmacy if needed.
We found for the doctor 10-2.
Some years back I had one courtesy of the VA. As others have said, the preperation was the worse.
Because of the timing, the “fasting for 48 hours” turned into almost three days. After a while, I didn’t feel THAT hungry.
In the room I was told to lie on my side. They stuck a needle into a vein on the top of my hand. I asked the doc if he wanted me to count down from 10. He said, “Go ahead.”. “10 . . .” OUT LIKE A LIGHT.
I woke up in a room crowded with a bunch of other guys. The orderly said “Welcome to the fart room.” where all the injected air leaked out. The damned place sounded like a merry-go-round calliope was at work.
On the way home we stopped at a casino buffet as I intended to make up for three days fasting. After the first bite, I almost broke out laughing at that piece of food sounded/felt like a bowling ball going down a long flight of stairs.
They showed me some pics and the old gut looked like it had been carpet-bombed. Big time diverticulitis, ergo: no nuts, popcorn, regular corn, etc.
Thank God steak wasn’t included.
“You ever serve time, doc??”
I’ve had 3 of them due to family history. The best is when they knock you out. First time I was just on happy juice - I woke up during the procedure - decided it was a bad idea and went back to sleep. Got knocked out the other 2. Yeah, the prep is nasty, I always guzzle it down as fast as I can then park it on the commode the rest of the evening.