Colonoscopy

[ianf0ster]

9 is a lot - thanks for the forewarning of the possible manhandling. Was the prep you were given sugar free (lime flavour I think) or just the usual ones?

Mine were just the usual ones. I didn't even know there was a sugar free version. However as has already been said - it won't be inside you for long

 

[Mrs T 123]

Mine were just the usual ones. I didn't even know there was a sugar free version. However as has already been said - it won't be inside you for long

Thanks for that Ian - I had asked for sugar free but they have just sent other stuff, so I will just take it - so it didn't increase your blood sugar levels?

 

[Pipp]

I didn’t check the sugar or other ingredients in the bowel prep sachet contents, @Mrs T 123 . The change of diet in the preceding days, and the amount of water I had been drinking left me with slightly lower than usual fasting BG levels.

 

[Antje77]

Thanks for that Ian - I had asked for sugar free but they have just sent other stuff, so I will just take it - so it didn't increase your blood sugar levels?

Sugar hits very fast (treats a hypo within 10 minutes for instance) so I would expect you'd see an effect, especially if you use a sensor.
I wouldn't worry about it though, a single higher spike shouldn't be a problem, and I really can't imagine the prep causing new carb cravings...

No advice as I've never had a colonoscopy, but I do want to wish you good luck!

 

[grantg]

enema was given to me recently for it. years ago was picolax. prefered the enema. was allowed to sip clear fluids.. biggest issue was travelling to get there for early am if your given enema to take, bring a change of clothing with you. ensure when laying down (plastic bag or something + towels) squeeze bottle to try keep still for a minimal of 5 minutes preferably 10 mins) ie hold the loo for as long as possible. keep very close to loo until go (prob several times in a short space of time) caused stomach cramps for a wee bit, didnt have that effect with the picolax prior (just lots of poo spraying) good luck

 

[Mrs T 123]

enema was given to me recently for it. years ago was picolax. prefered the enema. was allowed to sip clear fluids.. biggest issue was travelling to get there for early am if your given enema to take, bring a change of clothing with you. ensure when laying down (plastic bag or something + towels) squeeze bottle to try keep still for a minimal of 5 minutes preferably 10 mins) ie hold the loo for as long as possible. keep very close to loo until go (prob several times in a short space of time) caused stomach cramps for a wee bit, didnt have that effect with the picolax prior (just lots of poo spraying) good luck

Thanks for the advice - I am still dreading it!

 

[Mrs T 123]

4 times I had this done for piles, the diet was everything had to be white so no staining or colouring of the bowel was there other than the pain from the hemerobiids I would not have known the camera was in. I did watch the process and it reminded me of a bowl of pasta. As above the Movicol/Citromag is described perfect and yes do not go out do not leave the area close to bathroom I am trying not to be rude with the description just do not think you have wind

Did they do anything for piles or just leave them alone?

 

[Mark Rawlinson]

Did they do anything for piles or just leave them alone?

I had banding (sorry foe details here) the fire rubber bands (sort of) around them and it stops them
thing is after 6 or 8 months they come back hence 4 operations