Colonoscopy

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  1. Pasta88

    Pasta88 MDL Expert

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    #1 Pasta88, Feb 27, 2020
    I was wondering if a person has a colonoscopy if they should shave a clear bowel movement or should it a brownish color the day before or they day of having it?

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  2. boyonthebus

    boyonthebus MDL Expert

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    #2 boyonthebus, Feb 27, 2020
    Chances are you will have a prescription for polyethylene glycol from your doctor. Take it as he directs. It is not necessary your bowel movement be absolutely clear. The purpose is to clean you out so there is nothing in the way when the colonoscopy is performed. Make sure you send the doctor some flowers with a note "I hope it was as good for you as it was for me!" I know someone who actually did that! LOL
     
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  3. urie

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    #3 urie, Feb 27, 2020
    I think ideally it should be clear but that is not always the case I had one a few weeks back the procedure was not to bad , had mild anesthetic but the drinking of the fluid to clean out bowel is vile, ended up they removed three polops still a waiting results on them and found out I also have diverticular disease. But still looking on the bright side last cancer ct scan was clear :rolleyes:
     
  4. zen45

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    #4 zen45, Mar 14, 2020
    I drank that crappy drink spent some time on the crapper went to the doctors they knocked me out woke up all done they removed a few polops that was it, no pain all clean nothing bad don't have to do it again for about 5 years I think.
     
  5. Joe C

    Joe C MDL Guru

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    #5 Joe C, Mar 14, 2020
    The more polyps they find each time... the more often they want to clean you out. I am told to get one every 3 yrs now.
     
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  6. 3sidedcube

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    #6 3sidedcube, Mar 15, 2020
    Interesting topic of the week!
    Well seen as I am about to have the procedure myself over the next few day's due to a canal hernia. I'll let you know. but as far as I can tell you should be running clear for the procedure. If you follow the instruction's to the letter.
    that will be the case.
    It don't have to be crystal clear.
     
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  7. case-sensitive

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    #7 case-sensitive, Mar 15, 2020
    Had one a few weeks ago ........ took the laxative and sat on the bog for 4 hours waiting :) ...... it finaly happened about 10 hours later ...... didnt have any anasthetic or tranquiliser and watched it live on TV :) ........ Didnt hurt and wasnt uncomfortable ...... except when he rammed it into my solar plexus area :) ...... I was quite impressed ...... how many people have seen up their own bum ? ...... Got a couple of fotos for me family foto album ...... maybe i have them printed and send them as christmas cards next year ......