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[michigander]

I've had plenty of colonoscopies over the years with a variety of different preps, all of which were equally awful until the most recent one which was just 6 months ago.  This time I was told to take 2 Dulcolax with a glass of water at 10:00 a.m. on the day before the procedure, then to mix a 238 gram bottle of Miralax with 64 ounces of Crystal Lite (I chose the lemon flavor) at 1:00 p.m. and drink an 8 ounce glass every 15 to 20 minutes until it was gone and to take 2 more Dulcolax with the last glass.  The liquid mixture tasted just fine, though it seemed like it would take forever to drink it all, and it cleaned me out perfectly.  It was nothing like the revolting metallic taste of all of the other preps I'd taken over the years.  I was so pleased with this prep that I've saved the written instructions so that I can ask my doc if I can prep the same way the next time.

[cc_alan]

I also don't remember anything after my colonoscopy.  My husband claims I said and did some weird things but I think he is making it up. 

Perhaps not. At least in my case.

After my last one, we were driving home and after I said something I felt was fairly witty, I looked over at my wife and saw the strangest look on her face. It was a mixture of "I love you" and "For the love of everything that's good in this world, STFU before I push you out of this moving car".

"Uhh... I bet I said that before. Multiple times, maybe?"

"Yes!!!!!!!"

"OK. I'll try and take a nap until we get home."

And last, but not least, if you can have something else ready at the time, follow the crap with something that tastes better IMMEDIATELY and has a chance to wipe out the taste of the crap. I've found Dr. Pepper doesn't work, but beef bouillon does pretty well. Use what works for you.

Oh, what to write... what to write... heh heh, heh heh...

Alan

[gennimom]

Alan, if you've ever tasted that stuff with one of the flavorings, you know exactly what I'm talking about. That is the worst part of a colonoscopy. If someone ever comes up with a better taste, I'd be very happy! I've had a little too much experience in this department.

[infopri]

Alan, if you've ever tasted that stuff with one of the flavorings, you know exactly what I'm talking about. That is the worst part of a colonoscopy. If someone ever comes up with a better taste, I'd be very happy! I've had a little too much experience in this department.

Gennimom, I was lucky the last time (2009).  I got to take a slew of gigantic (but tasteless) pills and didn't have to drink anything but lots (!) of water!  And they worked just as well as that godawful liquid prep.  Unfortunately, since then, the pills have been taken off the market.  They can cause some sort of organ damage, apparently.  What a pity.

[cc_alan]

Alan, if you've ever tasted that stuff with one of the flavorings, you know exactly what I'm talking about. That is the worst part of a colonoscopy. If someone ever comes up with a better taste, I'd be very happy! I've had a little too much experience in this department.

Gennimom, I was lucky the last time (2009).  I got to take a slew of gigantic (but tasteless) pills and didn't have to drink anything but lots (!) of water!  And they worked just as well as that godawful liquid prep.  Unfortunately, since then, the pills have been taken off the market.  They can cause some sort of organ damage, apparently.  What a pity.

Oh, that's why I wasn't offered the pills the second time. Huh.

I need to have another one during the first part of next year so I'll be reminded of the taste. For some reason, I don't remember having the same reaction to the taste as you, GM, and others reported.

Perhaps it was so bad that I forgot about it??

I not only have family history, but a couple of years ago they found some polyps which means I get a quicker return visit. The prep (which is the worst part, hanging around the bathroom all night afraid to rip a fart) and sleeping the extra hours after the exam in exchange for early detection.

BRING IT ON! BRING ON THE JELLO AND BROTH! My colon and I eagerly await you...

Alan

[gennimom]

The sad thing was, I was warned that the flavorings were worse than the stuff by itself the first time I had to take the stuff. I didn't listen. Now, I drink it sans flavorings with a chaser of beef bouillon.

You can keep the jello, Alan! I haven't been able to tolerate the goo since I was a kid!

And too bad about the pills. Durn it.

[tenured_feminist]

When I had mine, my doc recommended the Dulcolax-Miralax protocol described upthread. It worked really well -- the clearing out wasn't all that bad, and I downed the Miralax with a gallon of white grape juice. I couldn't taste the Miralax; the grape juice just had a slightly thick texture.

I didn't have as much memory loss as some have reported, but there was some, to be sure. I remember going in for the procedure, and I remember sitting in the recovery area all dressed, but I have no real recollection of getting dressed. I also remember watching a bit of the procedure on the view screen and thinking, "geez, I wish I had more attention span and focus."

Good luck, Alan! Vodka is a clear liquid too. Just sayin'.

[cc_alan]

Good luck, Alan! Vodka is a clear liquid too. Just sayin'.

GM and TF are invited over for jello shooters! GM, you can just take the vodka mixed with beef bouillon.

Everything went well?

Alan

[tenured_feminist]

Thanks for asking, Alan. It was a bit disquieting. I hadn't been having any problems and it was routine, a little early based on the age guidelines because of family history. But the doc found a big polyp and removed it, and as a result, I'll be raising my jello shots again in six months. (Fortunately the biopsy came out OK.)

[cc_alan]

Thanks for asking, Alan. It was a bit disquieting. I hadn't been having any problems and it was routine, a little early based on the age guidelines because of family history. But the doc found a big polyp and removed it, and as a result, I'll be raising my jello shots again in six months. (Fortunately the biopsy came out OK.)

That's great!

And I raise my empty shot glass to you and hope for no polyps next time.

Alan