I wish I could start a national campaign to get physicians to give up the yucky stuff and order the Miralax prep. So much easier on the patients, and just as effective. I don't know why so many persist in doing it the old way. In any case, good luck, Susan.

It is only one day and it may save your life. Tomorrow you can eat after the test.

The prep is definitely worst than the procedure.
Kittywhiskers

Read the information at this link. It will explain why many doctors will not prescribe Miralax. Studies have shown that it can cause kidney damage even when taken with the prescribed amount of liquid. It can also cause other problems as well. It comes with a "Black Box" warning for a reason.

Here is a link that might be useful: Miralax

It's not just miralax that the black box warning applies to.

I feel your pain, I have one scheduled next month. I'm supposed to take MoviPrep.

Woody's sister is a nurse and she recommended light meals the day before the fast, then on the fast day, start the icky junk around noon or 2 PM, so you'll be sure to get a good night's sleep before your procedure. That's what I'm going to do, because I like to go to bed around 10 and I don't think I'd be able to do that if I drink the prep at 5 and 9.

Good luck! I hope your results are wonderful.

After drinking that yucking stuff the first time, I told my doc I will only use the Miralax method in the future. I had to get another one 6 months later and it was a breeze...SOOOO much easy to get down.

Good luck with your procedure.

Hubby just had a biopsy on his prostate last week. He had to do the enema the morning of. As far as the colonoscopy he said that the fear leading up to it was much worse than the procedure. It actually wasn't as bad at all as he had thought. They took 13 snips of his prostate and the doc said it would sound like a staple gun and he might feel a pinch or two.

Oh, Susan... if I can do it, you can too. Pull up your big girl panties... and get going. :)

Moni

Moni, my panties have been pulled up, and down, a lot! Lol

Be sure to update us!

Actually all preps taken in the excessive amount that is required for a colonoscopy have the same warning, you are not taking it in the normal amount. Any of them can cause the same problems. The issue is making sure enough water is taken in with the prep. This is why some insist on the gallon of yuck, they are certain you are getting that water. I personally refuse to do that prep and since I have had to have so many colonoscopies I request the pills and I know that I must drink all the water with them. They do give me the warning of course they have to but they know after going through so many I understand what I must do.

I also think that the old yucky stuff needs to be retired for the much easier prep methods.

Yes I definitely agree that the colonoscopy is a must do. I would not be here today, I am very appreciative and always supportive.