Newbie! Just started colonoscopy prep..
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Newbie! Just started colonoscopy prep..
| Thu, 07-20-2006 - 11:29am |
Hi. I am new to this board, although I lurk on other IVillage boards. I am having my first colonoscopy tomorrow because I'm mildly anemic and had some stomach issues over the winter (although they stopped back in March). But being anemic combined with my brother having colitis, the GI doc wants to do an upper and lower endoscopy.
Anyway, I just started drinking the Nulytely prep. They told me I could sip it all day long so I didn't have to chug it, but I'm still really nervous about how its going to make me feel once it kicks in. It tastes bad, but it's not as strong tasting as I thought it would be. Anyway, any reassuring words from anyone who has gone through this prep would really help ease my nerves!!! Thanks!
Edited 7/20/2006 11:31 am ET by mad_madeleine

Sorry I didn't respond sooner, but bad storms kept me offline most of the day.
I have not done this prep and test yet, but my DH has. I looked up what you are taking and it appears to be similar to other prep solutions, possibly having a more palatable taste. How is it for you? I assume that it is 'doing its job' by now...how are you feeling?
Did you start eating lighter foods a few days before, or not? What foods and liquids are you allowed to have today and into tomorrow?
Please keep us updated and let us know how you are feeling after the test. You will probably be groggy and sleep most of the day, but I hope to hear from you sometime afterwards, OK?
What time is your test scheduled for?
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