Prepping for my colonoscopy

Prep time and since I am kind of not mobile right now even though it is a beautiful almost summer day, I couldn't think of a more appropriate place to post.

I was contemplating the fact that it is extremely ironic that we all first have to fight this disease - which can be enormously frustrating and some of the treatments and tests are  ....well....not fun..  Not really very fair is it?

I just want to say thanks to everyone who spends time encouraging and helping people on this board.  People without this disease don't get it and it is very reassurring that there is someone out there that does....not for a pity party but for a boost.

I had to go to Korea recently for business...very long flight, but it went ok...then on the second day...ya crohn's decided to rear its ugly head with cramps diahrea, naseau, dehydryation ( you get the picture)....made me pretty thankful to get home and I did manage to avoid the hospital.....

So now I am dealing with the emotions of feeling very limited....like if I wanted to travel, could I...I have never felt like this before...so if anyone has some nice encouraging words for me I would appreciate it...I am not ready to take this lying down.

Hi formedstooler!

I wish you all the luck with your prep and colonoscopy.  I just went through this myself Monday & Tuesday.  Not fun, and glad it's over with!!  Just out of curiosity, do you use the 4 litre prep (NuLytely)?  Years ago I tried the smaller volume stuff (Magnesium Citrate??), but I thought it would kill me.  I know the larger volume preps are easier on the system.

Sorry to hear about the problems you experienced while traveling recently.  In responding to your comment and concerns about traveling in the future, first off, I can certainly understand your being leery about it.  I am the worry wart of all worry warts (or I should say USED to be), and I've learned to take only ONE day or ONE problem at a time.  Believe it or not, I think having Crohn's has actually helped in that regard!!

I wouldn't discount the idea of traveling again in the future---that would be sad.  In planning for your next trip, maybe you'll have more information about what sets off your flares so that hopefully you can avoid some of those things or lessen their impact.  Or better yet, maybe you'll be fortunate enough to be in remission!  Who knows?!  Probably the best input I can give right now, is to just keep in mind that since flares can happen anywhere at anytime, why not take the chance and possibly have some fun (traveling) while in the process! 

Hope this helps, and hope all goes well for you tomorrow!  Keep us posted, OK?