Help! colonoscopy prep advise please

[Annie0904]

I have my colonoscopy tomorrow and have taken my fist litre of prep. Completed it at 6:15. I have been to the loo but just a few normal stools. I expected it to be running out by now? I feel really nauseous and bloated and panicking now that it has got stuck somewhere!

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I think it's starting to work now!

[pulisa]

Oh don't worry....There's no way that the prep won't clear you out thoroughly!

I do wish you all the very best for tomorrow, Annie. The waiting will soon be over now.

[Annie0904]

Thank you Pulisa. It is certainly clearing me out now and I feel nauseous and can't stop shivering. I feel so scared now :(

[pulisa]

It's probably a combination of high anxiety and the prep clearing you out. Also you won't have eaten much today.

I was like this when I had mine done. It's quite normal. Tonight won't be pleasant but it's a means to an end and you do need to clear yourself out as much as possible so that the doctor can get the best possible views of your colon.

The more you pass the better. Just keep close to the loo xx

[BikerMatt]

Good luck for tomorrow Annie

I bet you went up like a harrier jump jet when it kicked in!

[pulisa]

You can't argue with that depth charge prep!

[Annie0904]

I feel so Ill :( I will be glad when it is all over.

[pulisa]

Good luck, Annie! It'll all be over really soon now xx

[Elen]

Wishing you all the luck today Annie.

[Annie0904]

Thank you everyone I have to be at the hospital for 12:15. Really nervous and feeling weak and dizzy with no food. I just can't wait to get the needle in my arm to sedate me!