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Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:41 am
by Ron50
It was one of the better ones I've had. They used moviprep. Only had to drink 2 litres of the prep and another two litres of water. My colon was totally clear this time . No sign of any polyps , no diverticulitis and no colitis. Next scope in three years. I'm out to twenty one and a half years ex stage 3c but the scopes still make me feel a little anxious. Ron.

Re: Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:47 am
by AmyG
Moviprep!! That the name of the stuff they gave me. I thought it tasted horrendous but it got the job done.

Glad everything was clear for you, I know that's a huge relief.

Re: Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 10:08 am
by bitchslapped
Congratulations Ron. Sounds like you have a healthy colon. Healthier than mine & I'm not a cancer patient...yet. My 5-year scope coming up the last week of next month. This time around I'm prescribed Suprep. Oh Joy, from what I read.

BS

Re: Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 10:32 am
by Maggie Nell
Great result, Ron.
Brass monkey weather down here, trust you're keeping warmer!

Re: Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 1:19 pm
by CRguy
Cheers and Harmony Ron

Thanks for sharing the good news and wishing you continued success !!!
You are our iron man, for sure

Best wishes
CRguy

Re: Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 8:23 pm
by weisssoccermom
My 5 year scope is coming up in August and I'm already anxious about it.....and, of course, the prep.
They Rx'd me Preopik which hubs had a few years back BUT.....I am doing the Gatorade/Miralax/Dulcolax prep.
I figure that if places like Mass General, Cleveland Clinic, and MSKCC (to name just a few) use this prep (on the internet....all the directions), I'm just going to use it.
Funny....my friend was due for her scope last month and her doc Rx'd her the ever so horrid GoLytley (who ever thought of that ridiculous name???). I told her about the Gatorade/Miralax/Dulcolax prep but she was too scared to try it. She knew, from past experience, that she vomited with the GoLytely so she talked to her doc about an alternative. Guess what they told her to do??? The Miralax/Dulcolax protocol. If these docs know it is a viable solution....then for crying out loud....give that option to the patient.

Me, I'd rather spend the what....$15 on supplies for a more tolerable prep. I couldn't care less that my insurance covers the Rx'd prep at $0 cost to me. Results are the same!

Ron....should have put this at the top of my post....CONGRATULATIONS! You truly are an inspiration to all of us! :)

Re: Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:49 pm
by Beckster
weisssoccermom wrote:My 5 year scope is coming up in August and I'm already anxious about it.....and, of course, the prep.
They Rx'd me Preopik which hubs had a few years back BUT.....I am doing the Gatorade/Miralax/Dulcolax prep.


This is the prep that I do. Will be having my 3rd scope in the fall. I take 2 Dulcolax 2 nights before scope, and Miralax mixed with Crystal Light lemonade instead of Gatorade. I had the option of Gatorade, but went with the Crystal light. I make the miralax/crystal light mixture 2 days before scope in a pitcher and put it in the refigerator. Drinking it cold makes it easier to do down. I have had no problem with this....

Re: Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 12:17 am
by Punky44
Congrats!

Re: Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 9:16 am
by DarknessEmbraced
Congratulations, that's wonderful news! :D

Re: Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:39 pm
by juliej
Ron50 wrote:My colon was totally clear this time . No sign of any polyps , no diverticulitis and no colitis.

Excellent news, Ron!!! It's always a relief to get the "all clear". Hope you went out to celebrate!

weisssoccermom wrote:My 5 year scope is coming up in August and I'm already anxious about it.....and, of course, the prep.
They Rx'd me Preopik which hubs had a few years back BUT.....I am doing the Gatorade/Miralax/Dulcolax prep.
I figure that if places like Mass General, Cleveland Clinic, and MSKCC (to name just a few) use this prep (on the internet....all the directions), I'm just going to use it.
Funny....my friend was due for her scope last month and her doc Rx'd her the ever so horrid GoLytley (who ever thought of that ridiculous name???). I told her about the Gatorade/Miralax/Dulcolax prep but she was too scared to try it. She knew, from past experience, that she vomited with the GoLytely so she talked to her doc about an alternative. Guess what they told her to do??? The Miralax/Dulcolax protocol. If these docs know it is a viable solution....then for crying out loud....give that option to the patient.

I'm with you on this, Jaynee! Gatorade/Miralax/Dulcolax is inexpensive and does the job without worrying about any new expensive preps and their side-effects.
And, you're right, what marketing idiot named "GoLytely"?!!! :D :D :D

Juliej

Re: Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 5:09 pm
by wwroam
Good news Ron.
My last prep was Plenvu, one of the newer preps.

Re: Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 7:24 pm
by barbara jayne
Great news Ron :) it’s always good to hear how you are doing.
Long may it continue.
We get Picolax over here in the UK ......it works. :shock: :mrgreen:

Re: Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:27 am
by Eleda
wwroam wrote:Good news Ron.
My last prep was Plenvu, one of the newer preps.

I'm due my first ( technically) colonoscopy on Aug 12th since my surgery 1.5 years ago and have asked my surgeons secretary to ask him to prescribe be plenu also instead of the usual moviprep :twisted:

ADELE X

Re: Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:30 am
by Eleda
I'm 1.5 years out Ron so hopefully will follow in ur footsteps
Congrats ,,, long may it last

ADELE X

Re: Just had my latest colonoscopy

Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 6:14 pm
by macpudd
Eleda wrote:I'm 1.5 years out Ron so hopefully will follow in ur footsteps
Congrats ,,, long may it last

ADELE X

Good news Ron that a long time and very reassuring. Adele have sent some pms but i dont think they may have actully gone dont know what i am doing now.