RE: “You should really consult with your GI specialist. There are good articles on medical tests on WebMd and other websites.
Now, I believe, simple laxarives like Dulcolax, and Gatorade mixed with a powder are used, and are quite tolerable.
The test is done under a very short acting anaesthetic, and you are fully awake half an hour after you start.
Please don’t be afraid. It is a really nothing test, just a little inconvenient. IT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!”
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Thanks, but maybe I was not clear — I HAD a colonoscopy in ‘03, had no polyps, and was told to come back for another in 10 years. That would be 2013. I don’t mind doing that but was interested in how the prep has changed over time. I loved the anesthetic I got — “Versed.” Wish I had that at home!
The test itself was a big nothing to me — the prep was annoying but other than gagging on the phosphosoda, it was fine.
I’m glad to hear yur test was negative. Mine was too.
When you have to go back for a repeat, no more phospho, just Gatorade & Dulcolax. They may very well have new prep methods by then. They are always evolving and improving, making for better patient comfort.