Colonoscopy

**ISUCyclones2015** · 06-22-2012, 03:27 AM

Originally Posted by ianoconnor

Good luck, 2015. Let us know how it goes. I'll be praying for you.

I will! And thank you!

Originally Posted by Cy4Lifer

Hmmm, grape, you say...sounds much better than the lemony crap I had the last time! Hang in there, it'll all be over soon. You are doing the right thing. Keep drinking plenty of clear fluids. Chicken broth and clear powerade were my choices last time.

I just drank the stuff again this morning because its a 2-day thing and this morning it tasted like crap and I wanted to throw up. I don't know if it is because I haven't eaten since 7pm wednesday or because its 4 in the morning here or because it actually tastes like that.

**CycloneJL** · 06-22-2012, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by ISUCyclones2015

30min in... it felt like everything I ate the last 10 years was leaving my body.I should also mention that I am not doing the chalky stuff, I'm using a newer thing that only requires 32oz of liquid and tastes like grape

That sounds like the stuff I used last fall. It was called Suprep and you only drink like 16 ounces of the stuff each time, then follow up with a bunch of plain water. It tasted horrible and was difficult to chug down but had to have been better than drinking gallons of the stuff.

I'm 35 and had been having several issues which is why I had it done. I had to have an upper GI scope first (a few weeks earlier). Don't remember anything about that procedure. My doctor uses less sedation for the colonoscopy than the upper. I remember towards the end asking for my glasses back so I could watch the screen. It was kind of fascinating.

**ISUCyclones2015** · 06-22-2012, 08:39 AM

Sooo I just came back. It was quick and easy, I stayed up the whole time and watched and it was actually incredibly interesting

Bad news is that they found stuff that requires surgery

**NobodyBeatsCy** · 06-22-2012, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by ISUCyclones2015

Sooo I just came back. It was quick and easy, I stayed up the whole time and watched and it was actually incredibly interesting

Bad news is that they found stuff that requires surgery

Don't sweat it - I had surgery on May 30 for the same thing. It's not fun, I won't lie to you, but it's worth it when you consider what you've avoided.

I'll be thinking good thoughts for you!

**ISUCyclones2015** · 06-22-2012, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by NobodyBeatsCy

Don't sweat it - I had surgery on May 30 for the same thing. It's not fun, I won't lie to you, but it's worth it when you consider what you've avoided.

I'll be thinking good thoughts for you!

Yea, I'm mainly just afraid I can't get back to Iowa State in time depending on the surgery I am doing and its recovery time in relation to when I can get scheduled for it.

**NobodyBeatsCy** · 06-22-2012, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by ISUCyclones2015

Yea, I'm mainly just afraid I can't get back to Iowa State in time depending on the surgery I am doing and its recovery time in relation to when I can get scheduled for it.

All that stuff can wait - this is number one on the list. So take it easy, tackle this task and the rest will fall into place - I promise!!

**NobodyBeatsCy** · 06-22-2012, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by CycloneJL

That sounds like the stuff I used last fall. It was called Suprep and you only drink like 16 ounces of the stuff each time, then follow up with a bunch of plain water. It tasted horrible and was difficult to chug down but had to have been better than drinking gallons of the stuff.

I'm 35 and had been having several issues which is why I had it done. I had to have an upper GI scope first (a few weeks earlier). Don't remember anything about that procedure. My doctor uses less sedation for the colonoscopy than the upper. I remember towards the end asking for my glasses back so I could watch the screen. It was kind of fascinating.

I've had to purge 3 times now and the Suprep (aside from costing me $70) is the absolute worst tasting stuff I've ever had.

**ThurgoodMarshal** · 06-22-2012, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by ISUCyclones2015

Got back from the doctor and I am getting a colonoscopy soon and I'm gonna assume a good chunk of you guys here have had one. Yea its weird to do it at 19 but it needs to get done with my family history and I am having the same experience that my father had when he found out he had colon cancer.

Anyway... what can I expect? My father said his was vastly different because they found a tumor in the first turn, so it was cut short and it wasn't that bad...

You can follow my bowel movements starting here: http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/forum/2915244-post58.html (Colonoscopy)

Started drinking the stuff around 5pm (CDT) Thursday Night

Don't sweat it, I had to have one when I was only 16. The procedure itself really isn't too bad but the day before sucks. You have to pump yourself full of laxatives and aren't allowed to eat for 24-hours prior. Definitely not a fun time but there are plenty of worse things out there.

**aeroclone** · 06-22-2012, 09:55 AM

I would suggest one of the mods update the thread title to ******The Super, Mega, Huge Colonoscopy Thread***** It seems we have enough action here to keep this bad boy rolling along for a while.

**Cyclones_R_GR8** · 06-22-2012, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by ISUCyclones2015

Sooo I just came back. It was quick and easy, I stayed up the whole time and watched and it was actually incredibly interesting

Bad news is that they found stuff that requires surgery

When I had mine they found 3 polyps but removed them as part of the screening. Sorry you have to go back for surgery. Hopefully that goes well for you.

And I don't remember a thing from mine. Except waking up feeling a little cheap. The $20 someone left by the bed didn't help either.

**Rabbuk** · 06-22-2012, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by ISUCyclones2015

Yea, I'm mainly just afraid I can't get back to Iowa State in time depending on the surgery I am doing and its recovery time in relation to when I can get scheduled for it.

Good health is the key to a happy life. Iowa state and your friends will be around whenever you get your business sorted out. Good news they caught whatever it is before it snowballed.

**Cycsk** · 06-22-2012, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by ISUCyclones2015

Sooo I just came back. It was quick and easy, I stayed up the whole time and watched and it was actually incredibly interesting

Bad news is that they found stuff that requires surgery

2015, sorry to hear about your needing surgery, but glad that you are going to be able to get right on it.

They put me under for mine. Wish I had asked about the option to watch. Glad to report that it was "all clear" with me.

Thanks for starting this thread. It was helpful (and entertaining). 2015, you are always welcome at our tailgate. If you venture from the Student Lot, we tailgate right next to Hilton.

**Cyclonepride** · 06-22-2012, 06:24 PM

Better to know and take care of things before they become an issue.

**j4state** · 06-23-2012, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by ISUCyclones2015

Sooo I just came back. It was quick and easy, I stayed up the whole time and watched and it was actually incredibly interesting

Bad news is that they found stuff that requires surgery

Thanks, 2015, for pioneering this thread. I go in the week after next. Best wishes with your future treatment.

Question regarding the sedation aspect. They said something about not being able to drive for a day or so after the procedure. Procedure is early in the a.m. and I have class that evening. Can I plan on attending class that night or are you pretty much out of it 'til the next day? TIA

**CycloneErik** · 06-23-2012, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by ISUCyclones2015

Yea, I'm mainly just afraid I can't get back to Iowa State in time depending on the surgery I am doing and its recovery time in relation to when I can get scheduled for it.

They can work this out with you. I wouldn't worry about that.
Just get this thing done.