I had to take a different prep (no pills, just liquid)....

...I think it was called Suprep...but it kicked in almost IMMEDIATELY for me. I mean, within in 15-20 minutes, I was glued to the toilet. I think it required 2-3 doses, and after each dose, I pretty much didn't leave the bathroom for 1-2 hours. I believe I started my prep around 6:00 PM and was in the bathroom almost constantly until at least 11:00 PM or midnight.

I've only had one colonoscopy (had it done last year at 35 as a precaution because I have Celiac disease) and like you, I had no idea what to expect. A co-worker of mine summed it up very succinctly (graphically, but succintly): he said to expect to have violent diarrhea like you've never experienced before, and likened it to spitting out water as hard as you can through a drinking straw. I found that to be incredibly accurate. Enjoy!

P.S. - in all seriousness, the prep was by far the worst part. The procedure was a breeze. Once they administer the anaesthesia, you will be out within 5 seconds and the next thing you know, it will be time to get dressed and go back home. Good luck....you'll be fine.

In response to this post by WestyHokie

Posted: 07/15/2018 at 5:22PM

So doing colonoscopy prep for first time: A gross question -- WestyHokie 07/15/2018 5:09PM

I wondered if I was going to stop in time for the procedure ** -- TomTurkey 07/15/2018 9:07PM

Colonoscopy's have stoppage time? ** -- `lag 07/16/2018 07:40AM

The pregame celebration ** -- TomTurkey 07/16/2018 07:58AM

That is my concern ** -- WestyHokie 07/15/2018 9:09PM

I've had 2 and okay so far ** -- TomTurkey 07/15/2018 10:35PM

...reverse Krakatoa ** -- chumley 07/15/2018 8:57PM

Opt out and do enamas ** -- DaveVT 07/15/2018 8:24PM

Eat green (not red) Jello. Always gives them a laugh.** -- 48zip 07/15/2018 7:38PM

Apply Vaseline liberally as a preemptive move... -- hokeeron1 07/15/2018 6:56PM

Nothing gross, it's for a very good purpose. I have done it twice and...... -- scoop76cs 07/15/2018 6:55PM

Volcanic eruptions ** -- Newt 07/15/2018 6:35PM

I've gone through it 3 times. after the first time i learned to eat light -- squarerootofone 07/15/2018 5:35PM

Don't forget -- thankbud 07/15/2018 5:32PM

I had to take a different prep (no pills, just liquid).... -- MP4VT2004 07/15/2018 5:22PM

You must have been full of it. ** -- 48zip 07/15/2018 6:53PM

I see....the pot is colon the kettle black. ** -- MP4VT2004 07/15/2018 7:13PM

+ #2 ** -- 48zip 07/15/2018 7:16PM

After drinking the mixture you'll have about 45 minutes of freedom ... -- vt90 07/15/2018 5:20PM

Second the good nap! ** -- scoop76cs 07/15/2018 6:56PM

Lol. Yep. No Fart Rule in effect, unless you are sitting on the throne. ** -- Hokieesith 07/15/2018 5:21PM

Its going to go on for at least a few hours. -- Hokieesith 07/15/2018 5:17PM

Gatorade and sonething called EX2 go lax ** -- WestyHokie 07/15/2018 5:52PM

I had to take a different prep (no pills, just liquid)....

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