What is a colonoscopy and how do I prepare for it?

[@johngaines3777]

The worst part of the procedure is the preparation, as you have to drink ALL of this horrible tasting laxative the evening before, and are up and down all night going to the toilet. You cannot eat or drink anything except water after that, so try to get the earliest appointment you can, because you will be starving. You will be given a sedative, and will not remember the procedure at all. You will need someone with you to drive home, and stay there during your procedure. (Must be an adult). After eating, you will just want to "crash and burn" for a few hours. That's about it.

[@eileenryan4788]

John Gaines I went through the same thing you took the words right out of my mouth keep healthy

[@radhiyanature1075]

What kind of taste is the liquid?

[@empetre]

Agree, prep was the worst part. Even though I was fully concious without any sedatives or painkillers. No pain at all, just discomfort.

[@Tsumefan2]

well now they came up with a new way to take the prep in one small pill actually 12 pills in each bottle so that's 24 pills in total drink with 4 glasses of water

[@Tsumefan2]

really bitter and it smells @@radhiyanature1075

[@andy-ty5ph]

Excellent video thank you! I think the anticipation of the procedure is probably the worst part

[@ssr8555]

Ignoring the fact I had to be in the bathroom for hours on straight... One of the worst things about the preperation was the fact that I was cold ALL THE TIME due to my body being so empty... I could be under 3 blankets and still shaking like a leaf. The actual procedure wasn’t so bad. I was awake the whole time. It didn’t hurt that much, mostly just slight pressure when they applied air in, and it was actually kind of fun to watch what the insides of my body looked like from the screen. When they took samples it only felt like a small pinch, though it was a little scary to see the slight bleeding since it looked bigger on the screen than it actually was. My doctors were really nice too and were constantly asking if I was hurting anywhere and we even joked around a bit before the procedure started. It’s been 2 years since I had colonoscopy but it’s still one of my favourite memories from a hospital

[@Jennifer-pb7zq]

Thank you for posting this. I wish we knew more about this before my mom's Colon Cancer Diagnosis.

[@azteca6695]

Had my first colonoscopy on 6/12/19. They removed a polyp. I ended up getting a headache the day of the test. And after words. O was dehydrated. Next time, I'll drink Pedialyte after the test.

[@Theiceshorts]

Hello i asked you a question

[@vy88]

Reading this while sitting on the throne the day before procedure. This is a 2 day process when undergoing this procedure. FML

[@PTLOH]

:50 "These polyps may be normal (also called "benign")"... Polyps are not "normal". A benign polyp simply means that the polyp is not cancerous, but it is still considered abnormal, and consitutes a positive colonoscopy.

[@kevinn6708]

First colonoscopy tomorrow morning, I dread this cleaning already

[@angelagillett1033]

So I have started my prep today. On the miralax and dulclax, started at three pm. It's now eight thirty pm , nothing happens. According to direction miralaxy 12 hours before it works, the gineric dulcolax 6+ hours to work. Again nothing happened

[@nagibfarjani4861]

I have my Colonoscopy tomorrow afternoon. Just completed my first dose of PLENVU Solution. A horrible drink, but the after taste isn’t bad! 🤞

[@michealyoung2576]

Started my prep 48 Minutes ago and not looking forward to lots of Toilet Visits 😕.😅

[@toko34]

How was it? Mines tomorrow.

[@nwaforjoy5129]

Am happy I view this video it is very educative

[@efremgebreselassie7399]

when you have a colonoscopy does it hurt and how long does it last?

[@Junjo11]

Thanks for the info. I am preparing for a colonoscopy

[@Truthhurtz4u]

how was it?

[@charleanebailey-lake6513]

charleane no milk

[@efremgebreselassie7399]

Also how old do you have to be to get one

[@craigusselman546]

Almost finished the Colyte getting it tomorrow -poopy and hungry white grape juice is not a meal lol.

[@honeybunny5325]

I need one but have severe panic and anxiety disorder can I be put to sleep.

[@claudiascott6484]

Yes, they should sedate you. Sometimes they anesthetist doesn't sedate enough so you may feel a bit of pressure.

[@gerardwharton9737]

Last time I prepped it was for a colon graph and I had a massive pile from straining ,dreading the same and then having one of these! Can I get put under please

[@christopheraliva3374]

Thanks for the video 😀👍

[@justabrake]

No one says if your allowed tomato sauce plain sauce for spaghetti

[@youtubeloverforever1761]

it’s red so no.

[@charleanebailey-lake6513]

charleane milk no sick.? 💩💩💩👉👈🚽💩💩💀🤮🤮

[@dianelamb9465]

Thank you for help !

[@NailsDogg]

Can I ask for clomiphene to get haemorrhouid

[@groovymusic6776]

Mine is on Aug 25th... I am scared... I Don't want to do it... I know I have to... I hope they knock my ass out.....

[@watt_wuz_here8016]

Stay hydrated! The better hydrated you are goin into the process the better you will feel after! After you take your first dose of the laxative don’t trust a fart!

[@priscillawilson9703]

I pray you'll be just fine. You don't usually have any memory of going through it, just getting prepped in the hospital & all the before stuff.

[@cfvrq]

Don’t be scared, I’ve done 3 exams within the past 3 years and will be doing a 4th one this coming Wednesday. They will be sedating you so you’ll be feeling nothing at all. Having only a clear liquid diet the day before and drinking the bowel cleansing solution were the only inconveniences. The benefits of having this exam far outweigh the preparation. You’ll be fine and best of luck!🙂

[@NFLYoungBoy223]

2 more days

[@NFLYoungBoy223]

I have to lose 6 pounds to join the Marines and the Staff Sargent gave me a laxative

[@robertcowan176]

ThankYou

[@charleanebailey-lake6513]

charleane no milk sick

[@fjjchj9074]

Damn, sign me up

[@Amatullahooo]

The bowel prep medication tastes like sea water yall😭🤮

[@claudiascott6484]

Sure does.

[@noelle7440]

i had my colonoscopy today and had to do the prep yesterday at 5pm then had to wake up at 3am to take the other half. worst. thing. of. my. life .

[@JohnSmith-qg9sv]

Kind Of Confusing......

[@charleanebailey-lake6513]

charleane no milk sick

[@amazingVlogs240]

I will prepare for colonoscopy next month.i m bit worried..any body have experience before

[@portadoradesugloria5639]

z singh M I I’m having mines today I’m in my early 30’s. What I did was not eat anything solid a couple of hours before the prep. Well I sneaked a piece of bread. I drank the prep from 4-5 pm and I woke up today at 1am could not sleep so I dranked the other litter that was left. The bowel movement should be yellow clear and you should be able to see the bottom of your toilet bowel. Well hope everything goes well today. And same to you. God bless.

[@lolabailey8298]

I did a colonoscopy last. Month, after putting off doing so for more than then years. It was a cinch. The.prepration is more bothersome ,than the prosedure. If you need to have it done. Go ahead .set ur mind at rest. Take it from me.there is noting to it.

[@ssgmail3239]

Sorry mr Singh! I was advised one yesterday as I observed blood in stool.Doctor advised me colonoscopy and did not explain anything before the procedure.Din't even bother to provide any prior diet or medication.So what followed in the operation theatre was a shock to me and while 2 young nurses and a old.lady held me by some force the doctor tried inserting a tool in my rectum.It did feel very embarrassing as well as lil painful when the pipe went beyond anus and rectum region and started touching my intenstines so I panicked and ordered the doctor to stop it immediately and better give me some medicines first for some days before it could be analysed that the illness continues If it is a general fissure or wound.Let it be healed. So he blamed me for behaving like a baby and aborted the procedure and gave me ultrasonic abdomen and kidneys and liver and spleen and all checkups which have come a s normal.I have taken 2 times medicine from him and my blood symptom have vanished as per now.The medication is of 5 days and then we will decide whether the colonoscopy that could save my life if it is indeed some cancerous growth or non cancerous growth.Then I would prefer going to a doctor who gives me some sedative ,prepares me by giving a diet plan and medicines to flush out the colon system ln a nut shell,if I am ready to get the process done,,he should also be taking me into confidence and do it exactly as the book says while ensuring that the pain and discomfort is at minimal.Who would want to lie down naked with his ass exposed to 2 unmarried girls half your age. Please choose your hospital and doctor carefully.In my case ,I am sure the doctor and hospital least cared about hygiene and hospitality.I found a broken glass injection bottle just near the theatre table,all the sheets were blood stained,the equipment's were rusty and the decision to conduct colonoscopy was not mutual.I never knew what was going to be done would be so embarrassing .I was kept in dark. The good thing is having come through this video which shows how it can be done properly without any discomfort. please confirm the process matches the same the moment you need a colonoscopy. Good wishes to you and me !! Wanna add a thing that the doctor had just carried out a colonoscopy on a 70 year old sardar ji and he was almost ok with it .I was told that this is how I should have taken it. But all are not born same. Perhaps my anatomy is different

[@lauraeager373]

Yes, I had two. I’m 29 but had them due to abdominal pain and a family history of colon cancer. The prep is MUCH worse than the actual procedure.

[@robertfonda]

this maybe a little late but I did it today and did not feel thing I took a nap during the procedure no pain at all very relaxed .

[@Mattea68]

Never gonna get one

[@Tsumefan2]

too bad you are probably gonna need one in the near future or if you have ulcerative colitis you would need to take them regularly but luckily i read about a pill version of the prep

[@Mattea68]

I will NEVER EVER get one!!!!!!!

[@lauraz2896]

Darren Crispin Why are men such chickens? It’s really not that bad.

[@eileenryan4788]

Darren it's really not that bad it's worth it would you rather have colon cancer I don't think you would so go for the colonoscopy you're not even you don't even know the doctors you know up there cuz they give you the medicine to knock you out or to make you drowsy so what's a few days without food or going to the bathroom alot I think you can do it keep healthy and go for the colonoscopy my friend shape your life I said save your life

[@TonicofSonic]

Step 1: drink 3 to 5 cups of dark coffee in the morning. Step 2: eat chipotle for an early dinner. Step 3: wake up the next morning and blast off 💩