Today will be the worst day. It will be over before you know it. Good luck to you. I have had this done several times. Many people in my family too. We all felt the same as you. We didn't have the rain problems though.
Mary

I've gone through it a number of times. Thanks to the newer clean-out products that are used today, I think the preparation experience is considerably easier and not nearly as uncomfortable as it used to be. Having to essentially fast is more unpleasant for me than the few hours of actual preparation.

The last time, I woke up just as the doc was starting. I enjoyed watching the video monitor and talking with him as he performed the exploration. It reminded me of some of the scenes from the old sci-fi movie Fantastic Voyage. Except, the nurse didn't look anything like Raquel Welch.

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Sorry, I left out.......Good Luck!

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I am a three year survivor of colon cancer which was found via colonoscopy. I had a previous one four years before which showed nothing (it could have been missed) so I'll put up with some bathroom time with as little complaining as possible. Good luck with the procedure and enjoy your nap! Satine

Good Luck! It's a really important thing to do. I noticed on my calendar that I am due for mine in December...I have it done every 5 years, without fail. That's the only time I enjoy Jello!

Best of Luck, Raven...I second your message as I lost my best friend, beautiful inside & out to the big C...She was only 54 and I miss her every day...

Thanks! I drank my first batch, oh joy.
I too have had many many scopes done since I was 38. Had to follow the protocol. But definitely worth the effort.
This is the longest I have gone since having one so I am a little anxious.
I made chicken noodle soup for dinner tonight so I can have the strained broth and husband can enjoy the rest.

Raven, I will be thinking good thoughts as you go through this. I need to get my appointment this year, too. It's also time for that life-saving mammogram appointment.

I am due to have mine in September. I have heard the prep isn't as bad as it was in 2005.

Good luck to you, Raven. You'll be able to feast tomorrow! All my good wishes for you.

I had one done when I was 27, so almost 5 years ago now. I was nervous but it was really easy. Luckily mine didn't show anything but I'm no longer scared to have them in the future. I actually want another one but I know I tend to be a hypochondriac so I'm trying to wait it out. Good luck!

I just had my third recently and was sure I couldn't get all the liquid in (I didn't.) I can't even drink that much water at once--wish there were an easier way. Afterward, I was crampy and had a small appetite which lasted for for almost a week. Wish I'd lost a little weight from that, but I made it up later, darn it.

You've been through the worst (almost,) Raven so the rest is a piece 'o cake, as you know.

Here's hoping that the polyps are miniscule :-)

Just had mine in October, they removed a few polyps, but all were negative. No repeat for three years. The prep was so easy this time, when you look back and remember that nasty stuff that was required back then. Good thoughts to you.

Had one done several months ago. There is a lower volume version of the prep (and they preferred I use it) but I wasn't going to pay the $125 difference in price for it (out of pocket) so I drank the gallon+ and went that route. (Take it as a pun if you like.) They claimed the cost of the preferred one was about $70 total. Wrong. Whatever. I did my inverted volcano and survived.

The worst part of the prep for me was boredom. And keeping track of the time. I just set a timer and had the computer there for something to distract me. Lemon drops killed the taste. I learned a lot from it so it'll be easier the next time. Not that it was a big deal this time. Supposed to have another in 3 years max.

I was awake during most and I think all of it. I didn't want to watch it but once I caught a look at the screen i did get interested. Maybe it was the drugs. It was like a video game going after monsters or something. Some weren't cooperative. Yee haw.

My only one, done 2 years ago -- and I thought the chicken broth I was allowed to have was the most wonderful food ever created! LOL!

But the restful sleep with the stuff they use to put you under? O.M.G. Pure bliss!

Hope everything "goes" smoothly and that you have a wonderful breakfast/lunch to get back to normal!

I hope it all went well and the results come back as negative.

I couldn't decide if I should wait or not, but the below just makes sense!

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From Columbia University Department of Surgery

"Colorectal cancer is so uncommon. Why do we have to go looking for it?

Reality: Almost all colorectal cancers begin as a small polyp. If a polyp is found during colonoscopy, it will be removed and this prevents the polyp from every turning into cancer. But if you donâÂÂt have your colonoscopy in the first place, then you are throwing away the chance to detect polyps when they are easily treated.

You may wonder, if colorectal cancer is the most preventable cancer, then why is it the third leading cancer-related cause of death in our country? The simple answer: not enough people are having colonoscopies. According to Dr. Feingold, 'Almost all patients who get colorectal cancer do so because they have failed to get screenings. Almost all the colorectal cancers would be prevented if people had their recommended screenings.'

Alas, itâÂÂs not a sexy topic, but we hope this has given you a little nudge in the right direction."

Here is a link that might be useful: Five reasons not to get a colonoscopy (really reasons to go)

Home again home again! All went well and I am very happy to say he only had to remove one medium sized polyp. Hopefully the pathology will be good news too.
My throat is killing me, I had to go with no water for a while and the Sjogrens Syndrome caused me to be extremely dry plus the oxygen mask. I hope it clears up quickly, I can barely swallow.
I was just happy to be home and ready for a good nap.

Thanks!

Hooray, it's good to hear it's over and done with. When will you hear the results? Hopefully, soon and all is well.

That's horrible about the dry mouth....has to be miserable.

Shirley