I have a question. Practice self-care and be proud of yourself you got screened! This plan is not just for Fight CRC, but for everyone who is willing to champion this cause. They removed 3 polyps so awaiting pathology. It takes about a half hour for the trip from home to the clinic and I had no surprises along the way. I am 36 and this is my 3rd, yes 3rd prep. Hes doing the colon prep. I started drinking the liquid around 1pm (was instructed to start at 4pm, but I read what others had said here and started early) Ive had nothing but clear liquids since this morning. Been out for about four years and is generally reviewed up against Plenvu and Moviprep. On the side, just been drinking Gatorade lemon-lime and water. This worked well for me. SUPREP is what they had prescribed. I am not a weak, fragile female. He said the polyp likely started before I was 50, and that its a good thing I came in when I did. Cut out fiber. t I could taste grape flavor!) My appointment started at 5:30 the next morning. Elastic-waisted pants will be a lifesaver once the laxative begins working you wont have time to mess with buttons! It saved my life. I hadnt even known about that before I went in. 134 Park Central Square #210 If I did not cleanse out so well he would have never seen it. I am looking forward to have all this behind me. Good luck. Were sorry to hear this was an experience for you and we hope tomorrows procedure and experience is much more positive! This was the most helpful of all the posts. Three days before the laxative prep day, I modified my diet, with smaller portions and only low fiber food. The solution must be completely finished four hours prior to arrival at the facility. Can someone answer this question. I see lots of people complaining about the taste and I want to remind you of an old childhood trick that works great. Just know that we are here for you and sending you strength and our love. Odd thing was I almost didnt feel like I needed to go but once the 1st small (hard-still) poop went through, my bowels pushed out a couple more times of soft watery poops within a minute. Im also worried about kidney damage, destroying my intestinal flora, secondary infections from a scope that cannot be properly disinfected, punctures to my colon and being so weak and sick afterwards that it takes weeks to recover. When will you have a bowel movement after taking Suprep Bowel Prep Kit? Drank the next 64 oz by 7:30. Just in and out over a few hours and then it was done. LOL! I just finished my prep for my procedure in the morning. She has used various preps EXCEPT those with taking a second dose of prep the morning of the surgery. For the last one I actually did a double prep and still was unsuccessful. He definitely believes in the 2 part process, so mucous doesnt build up in the colon the night before. 2011;114 (3):495-511. The makers of this drug need to get it together and figure this out--this medication will drive people away from getting the screenings they need. Its a two step process. 8pm Monday Suprep w water guzzled down with ice in my waterbottle. Springfield, MO 65806 I did experience slight dizziness which passed quickly and extreme chills. They wanted to reschedule but I passed on it. But I got i. t down both times within about 20-25 minutes. This would have meant Id have gotten no sleep, so did 5 pm and finished dose two by 10 pm. If youve ever drank Ural for a UTI thats kind of what it tastes like. Hope this helps someone. I hope I never really need it again. Years ago, my cousin had one and was traumatized so much that I chickened out. Learn How Genetics Make Some Fans of Fear, Dr. Whyte's Book: Take Control of Your Cancer Risk, How Breast Cancer Changed My Life and Me, Health News and Information, Delivered to Your Inbox. No fruits, vegetables, nuts or seeds 3 days prior. Sick as a dog, up all night. Can drink water afterwards. I mixed it with Gatorade Blue and had it down within 15 minutes. You must clean out your colon so the doctor can get a good look at the inside! Follow these instructions the day prior to and the morning of your exam. I dont have stomach issues so I think I will be in the clear. Spit it out of course. For the fellow who had strong pain during the prep, dont ignore it. Prescribed OsmoPrep. Hey your also going to loose a few pounds! Thank you so very much for sharing. You also want to have other fluid based substances ready too, since it helps to stay hydrated. I drank them as soon as I could and certainly well before that 1 hour mark. I powered through when she told me there is a significantly higher risk of colon cancer than having anything go wrong during the prep or procedure. Yes. I am not a wimp, but have had a touchy stomach my entire life. this is the same procedure I used. Ive had many scopes. I did vomit with the first dose last night but had several bowel movements after 45 minutes. Again, I had no issues the 3 prior times, so this just seemed like another change to make a difficult process even harder. The prep is HORRIBLE and brutal beyond words for anyone with digestive problems like IBS. I started googling because the pain went to my lower right quadrant. He had many, many symptoms but out of fear of the news he never went, not until it was too late. I am writing this review for people out there like me who have medical anxiety. Hi Jenny, Thank you so much for your gratitude! I just keep having flashbacks of the 6 week hospital stay and 9 operations I went through the end of last year! I changed my mind when a slightly older sibling was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer about 6 months ago. You should follow the directions exactly as prescribed by your provider. My sister was diagnosed when she was 36 with Colon Cancer and died 8 years later. Just seems the dr. office assistants should be more thoughtful to tell all of easier ways to do this expensive, gross tasting drink. Why arent doctors taught proper nutrition in school? I still I had to take a drink of water after every drink of the prep. No way I can down any more of that mix! SUPREP Bowel Prep Kit (sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate and magnesium sulfate) Oral Solution is an osmotic laxative indicated for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.. CONTRAINDICATIONS. Repeating the same directions as dose 1, take another 12 Sutab tablets by mouth 5 to 8 hours before your colonoscopy. If you start to feel nauseous take a break of around half an hour in between sips. 6Oz mixed with 10oz water, to make the 16oz mixture. Hey Lindsey, one option is to work with the office and see if theres any over-the-counter prep alternatives they can suggest, or any coupons or samples they can offer to help you get the prep you need. of water DO NOT follow instructions on the SuPrep box. The day before the colonoscopy: Don't eat solid foods. It was happy happy fun time with those scopes. Its strange but not really uncomfortable. I have also read studies that say miralax is more effective than suprep, but I have no experience and it was only one study. But the prep sucks. If you start to feel nauseous, take a break of around half an hour in between sips. I started pooping 45 minutes after I started drinking the prep solution. Probably not, but one thing is sure: any gastroenterologist that insists on this prep has no credibility with me. I decided to start the second half of laxatives an hour early.. here I was only able to drink 3 cups and had like 10 BM. You are allowed clear liquids until 2 hours before your event. Drank it exactly as instructed, mixed with cool water and sipped from a straw. Dont worry about the prep or the procedure. Easiest prep ever. I will not be sleeping until my procedure. After the nurse administered medication to my IV things got fuzzy.I dont remember pain, severe discomfort or much of anything until waking up in recovery. At 8 pm I am scheduled for the SuPrep and then again at 6 am the day of the procedure. My husband had been diagnosed with stage IIIb rectal cancer the year before so trust me I understood the importance of following through with a colonoscopy. I powered through when she told me there is a significantly higher risk of colon cancer than having anything go wrong during the prep or procedure. I hope all goes well. Our Clinical Trial Finder is a one-stop place to find and learn more about high-impact research studies for CRC patients. My mom had polyps removed before the insurance recommended age. I just finished last week with the prep. I really appreciate the piece of mind, and want to encourage folks that it will be fine. You need to wait those 20 min. My appt. I am having a repeat tomorrow. The first prep dose I took I added Gatoraid , Glacier Cherry which is white in color. When it was time to start the fun part of the preparation, I took two Dulcolax at the prescribed time and waited. Have a history of colon cancer in my family so my PCP suggested I get one asap. I know everyone cannot do that but it helps me. Im just reminding myself that its 2 days of my life and that itll be over for another 2 years (I need to get every 2 years due to family history and polyps) as hard as it is, I think having cancer treatments would suck more. NEVER AGAIN! Doing it at 6pm just to repet it at 3AM is ridiculous as you would never make the trip to the hospital without depends! We are sending positive thoughts your way! You can have chicken broth. Monday I had hot chicken broth and nothing else but water. I was given the Su-prep Bowel two dose laxative. The day of the procedure, I took the second half of the Suprep Bowel Prep Kit but this time I just added water. I ended up having one polyp removed that Im waiting to hear back on, so Im glad I didnt chicken out. I have an hours ride to the Endoscopy center, and am worried about finishing a prep in the morning without incident. Im going in for my first colonoscopy in 2 days and Ive been very anxious. Another hint wear a pad when you go to the doctors and also take one to wear back home. Its now 6:30 pm, I am more than half way through the prep liquid and still no movement people please pray for me!!! I would rather do the Miralax and ducalax pills then this. It wasnt as bad as some of the horror stories Ive heard. Here's my advice. 2023 by The President and Fellows of Harvard College, Do not sell my personal information | Privacy Policy. Nearly nothing solid was expelled, just a rainbow of brown and yellow water. of water. Suprep does it's job but has extreme side affects! Compared with rates of some other two-dose vaccines, that 92% looks even better: Only 20% of those children who needed two doses of the influenza vaccine went back for the second jab, and just 75% . Thank you. I plan to drink another half gallon at 1:00 AM and get to the hospital (a one hour drive) at 7:45 for the procedure. (And a critical must-have if you dont use moist wipes.) Don't drink it all at one time! I have my scope scheduled for this Friday (06/24). I haVe nothing but liquids today and yesterday was light and for the previous week low fiber diet. No one wants a colonoscopy, and it feels like sort of a relief to be told youre too young for cancer or its internal hemorrhoids. Colorectal cancer strikes at any age, and like you mentioned, so many people diagnosed do not have a family history of it. Each time I finished my (split) prep with the Peglyte, I would finish off with a mug or two of ginger tea. I just realized on the day before I woiuld need to avoid any solid foods and to stick with a clear liquid diet. Had it been left much longer, it would have turned cancerous. Couldn't drink it without vomiting. Im not thirsty and forcing myself to drink is difficult. Stomach is gurgling right now and so assuming I will need to go again soon. It is also not that minor a procedure. Hi Lois, Thanks for your comment. But they can also become somewhat desensitized to procedures (such as colonoscopy) that they routinely perform. Suprep is not that bad at all! I had it chilling all day. Yes, this is one of the most helpful posts! I did not experience any nausea although I am a bit jittery from my body having all its nutrients removed. I started prep at 6PM evening before my procedure and was in bed and sleeping by 9:30 or so. Now that youve had a colonoscopy, if you dont have risk factors, perhaps in the future you can speak with your healthcare professional about an at-home colon cancer test option. I got thru the first day okay but today is the second and I am really struggling! Last time I was so hungry, so this time I am trying to have a snack every few hours and also drink both regular and sparking water (I read somewhere the bubbles help stave off hunger.). Im pretty scared, especially for my husband of 52 years and myself. I dont have an issue with the cleanse as Ill actually like having to do it. Seriously! It took me about 35 minutes to drink all 16 oz's. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. For someone contemplating a colonoscopy but nervous about it, I can tell you it needs to be done and with a well planned prep it can be pretty easy to get through. Cant compare to the unflavored and cherry flavored old fashioned Golytely. Have a colostomy bag after rectal cancer. No sensation of any kind of having been probed. My advice just get it over with. I just had my colonoscopy and it was seamless.I ate lightly 2 days going into the prep, lowered my calories.. *2pm BM normal (the double BMs might be because I was getting a little nervous about taking the laxatives nerves are my natural laxative) Popped a Zofran prophylacticaly two hours before each dose. There are so many donts I cant make sense of any of it. First I should say that I have colonoscopies every two years and have for almost 30 years because of ulcerative colitis. When finished with the prep, drink the water or whatever allowed drink you want until you clear the taste from your mouth. . My question is, should he contenues the prep and just deal with the agonizing pain? Here are some tips that worked for me but they might not work for everyone. They no liquid intake after midnight for a 9:00 AM arrival time. Then hardly anything at all. This time with Moviprep I am ok. Suprep is a cruel form of torture--by morning I was furious. IBS cannot be cured, but the good news is it can be managed to minimize the effect on your overall health and quality of life. Pedialyte hydrates me better than water. I also cut up a fresh lemon and cut it into 4 pieces. line on the container and mix. I did not taste it. I wish all others the very best and thank you for letting me share my silly fears here and please know for those of you who have never had it done, the procedure is easy and fast, the worst is the prep and if I can do it, you can too! Do not drink anything red or purple. After two hours I vomited it all up. reCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam. Of lemonade to mix with the prep liquid. Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. Drink it cold and slow. No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician. Positive experience with first time use of suprep for my 3rd colonoscopy, I am almost 61 with genetic history of CCancer in family. I was suppose to take my Suprep at 5:00pm then 10:00pm. First of all: Good for you for taking the step to have a colonoscopy. I typically take 2 of these enemas in the early evening. So if someone in your family was diagnosed at age 46, then it is recommended you be screened at age 36. I had nothing like that. It was shocking but not painful, and so loose and watery there was no need to wipe my butt raw or use butt paste etc. Instead of water I mixed it with orange Gatorade and left in the fridge for a long time. Don't be spooked by a positive Cologuard test, only 4 % of their positives are actually cancer. Suck on a lemon, or hard candy, or eat sorbet after each sip. After seeing accounts of the horrid taste, I was pleasantly surprised. Bad enough I have to be unclothed and unconscious. The day before was a clear liquid diet only. SUPREP BOWEL PREP . It taste HORRIBLE, like a salt drink with a nasty taste. Thank you for the tips and the comradery! This time I'm almost certain i threw up blood. Hot chicken broth, jello It was easy, no ill effects. So far, the prep and bathroom visits were quite bearable. Before putting the Miralax powder into the bottle, you will need to pour a small amount of the liquid out to prevent it from overflowing. Heres to a happy, clean colon. By 4pm, I was actually feeling full. was scheduled for 11am the next day- the only problem was that my veins were hard to find because I was a little dehydrated from not drinking after midnight. You can reach Your Patient Advisor with non-medical prep questions at: 800.349.0285 . Now me and my two daughters have to get our colon checked often. They gave me a sedative and I was able to watch the procedure on the monitor. We encourage all people to speak with their medical provider or healthcare team for colonoscopy prep and all medical advice, since every person is unique and what might work for some (stop eating solid foods days in advance, for example) may not work for others. (48 in the evening and 48 in the morning). Thank you, Marie, for reaching out to us. I HATE giving up control of my body to a doctor. line on cup. Not a taste Id choose (exactly like the description, it was syrupy and salty). I will say, though, it served its purpose. Hi Craig: Thank you for your comment. I thought it was a valid question to ask. Thank you for taking time to comment. Thank you. My mom is prepping for colonoscopy tomorrow. I HATE needles with a passion. "The more time that elapses after you take the prep, the more likely you are to have fluid in your colon," Dr. Cheney explains. Hi Dianna: We are unable offer medical advice on getting a colonic vs. traditional methods of bowel prep or the use of peppermint oil, and we encourage you and others to speak with your medical provider about whether either is an option. Ha! Split-Dose (two-day) regimen consists of two doses of SUPREP Bowel Prep Kit: first dose during the evening prior to colonoscopy and second dose the next day, during the morning of colonoscopy. Any suggestions or thoughts? However, it made me very cold, and the second dose made me quite nauseous. And sat on the can they entire time watching a movie on my phone.
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