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Posted 3/31/2011 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
I was scheduled for a colonoscopy on Tuesday, so Monday I started drinking GaviLyte-N at 4 in the evening. So I didn't eat anything Monday. I took 4 Dulcolax at noon. So, by the time I finished the first glass of liquid, I had a headache from HELL! I am serious. It was terrible. I drank all the liquid. At 1:30 in the morning I still hadn't been to use the bathroom but I could tell I was gonna throw up and boy did I. All night. So I didn't get to go for my colonoscopy. The Dr's nurse said she would reschedule me and the Dr. would send me some pills to take to keep me from getting sick. It has been 2 days now and I am just now feeling like moving around...that is how sick that stuff made me...I really don't think I can drink that stuff again. I have Crohns Disease so I have had a colonoscopy before but it was something different. It has been a few years ago but it didn't make me sick at all... I was wondering if anyone else couldn't drink this stuff and what other kind of prep could I ask the Dr. about?
thank you for your time,
God bless each of you..
Barbara
Posted 3/31/2011 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
Barbara,
I really sorry to here that you have to do your prep all over again. I know from experience that preps can be brutal.
I'm 18 and so far I've had two colonoscopies. Both times I used a bottle of Miralax mixed with a flavored drinks (not red) such Gatorade. It still wasn't pleasant and for me its mind over matter (I get myself too work up from the taste)
But my mother has UC and she said this prep is NOTHING compared to other preps out there.
Hope this helps.
And all is well soon.
Best Wishes,
Kim
Posted 3/31/2011 3:14 AM (GMT 0)
 

Kim,

 Thank you, I just might give that a try...UGH...daggone it...LOL.

Have a great day, hope you are feeling well,

Barbara

 

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