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I survived the prep. It wasn't too hard and unpleasant. I used Pico-Salax which is two small doses (150 ml each). It didn't taste bad. The only thing gross about it was the artificial sweetener. There were barely any cramps, just lots of rumbling and visits to the loo. Once the BMs started I got really thirsty so drinking the required fluid amount wasn't a problem. I made an electrolyte solution which helped a lot. At one point I felt so weak from hunger and fluid loss. Drinking it revived me. I was supposed to take Dulcolax but didn't bother since constipation isn't an issue for me. I ate a bland and low residue diet for three days to make the prep easier. The diaper cream helped but didn't prevent irritation and bleeding.
The procedure wasn't very comfortable even though I was sedated. I had to be given more because I was in discomfort. The gas that was used to inflate my colon hurt. I remember the feeling and wailing out in pain four times. At one point I could feel the scope inside me.
One colonoscopy is enough for me. I have no desire to ever do this test again.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to see what was on the TV screen because the anesthesiologist made me take my glasses off. I'm disappointed.
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Dx: Didgee Disorder
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