Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any temptation to cheat the diet guidelines disappeared immediately when a friend told me their husband's colon was deemed unclear enough to go through with the colonoscopy. To have to repeat all of that prep + fleet enema (with hours sitting on toilet all night) + anesthesia all over again is something I only want to do as few times as possible.

+1

These questions are all stupid. You are an adult. You have no self control for one single day. Skip the drops of milk. Get the colonoscopy done. Then,you can drink as much coffee with milk as you want.

Why risk doing the prep all over again for a few drops of milk. Are you stupid!

Follow the prep directions. These are the same prep instructions with every GI doctor. It gets you ready for a clear scan. Just do it!

So I’m the op of this thread. Survivors the 3 days of bland food and no food. I was very, very hangry on the no food day though. The actual prep was much better than I thought it would be. I took the 12 pills at 4 pm and 4 am. After about 8 of them each time I did get nauseous. The nurse did tell me that sometimes the prep only clears one side of your colon and they can’t tell until they go in. I am so happy not to have to do it again for 5 years.

Is there any topic that won't bring out Our Lady of This Is Why Americans Are Obese?

Anonymous wrote:I ate so much smooth PB on saltines I grew to love them and they’re now my favorite go to snack!

they've been my go-to snack since I was 6, lol

My doc gave no instructions for vegetarians. Turkey, chicken broth, etc but nothing for me. Can I just cook my veggies? Liquids only day prior -- I get it. My procedure is 9am.

There are so many different prep methods. You just need to follow the instructions from your own doctor.

I am def putting a few drops of milk into my coffee!

My brother just had his 4th C. (age 50, 51, 56, 61) He said he doesn't even drink all of the clean-out liquid on the day of anymore. -- but yes on the night prior.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What clear liquids are allowed? I always see people mention jello and chicken broth but I'm a vegetarian. Is it really then just a day of juice and water?

You could do a vegetable broth you that doesn’t contain tomatoes.

The O Safeway brand veggie does not contain tomatoes. The Trader Joes brand does.

I am also a vegetarian who is prepping. Taking careful notes. I am going to chug a lot of Gatorade for 3 days to stay hydrated as I get tired and dizzy easily without my normal protein and raw veggies.

Can I have sauteed tofu? The instructions my doc's office gave me were minimal.

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Is pho ok?

I remember being given a list of what I could eat up until I had to quit eating completely. I remember I was allowed egg whites and white rice.

There's research out there that actually says they can loosen up the restrictions a lot, but doctors prefer to not even go there because they see people stretching the limits of anything they tell them, so best to advise a firm boundary.

Eat proteins and vegetables. No nuts or seeds or anything with dye. Try not to things that are high in fiber. Drink so much that you are going to the bathroom almost every hour.
Don't do strenuous exercise. No power walks. A simple walk is fine. It's fine. It's just fasting for 24 hours. It's not a big deal. It's like you push a reset button. After that, just maintain a good balance set of meals.

This is why Americans are obese. They have no self control. No drops of milk. Wait 1 day. You can do it. Stop stuffing your face. Exercise some self control. You are an adult. Follow instructions. Don’t go rogue. Be a good human. This is for you. The doctor could really care less about colon cancer in you. They will do what they can to treat you. But it’s your life. Do you value it or not?

Anonymous wrote:Any temptation to cheat the diet guidelines disappeared immediately when a friend told me their husband's colon was deemed unclear enough to go through with the colonoscopy. To have to repeat all of that prep + fleet enema (with hours sitting on toilet all night) + anesthesia all over again is something I only want to do as few times as possible.

+1

These questions are all stupid. You are an adult. You have no self control for one single day. Skip the drops of milk. Get the colonoscopy done. Then,you can drink as much coffee with milk as you want.

Why risk doing the prep all over again for a few drops of milk. Are you stupid!

Follow the prep directions. These are the same prep instructions with every GI doctor. It gets you ready for a clear scan. Just do it!

Any temptation to cheat the diet guidelines disappeared immediately when a friend told me their husband's colon was deemed unclear enough to go through with the colonoscopy. To have to repeat all of that prep + fleet enema (with hours sitting on toilet all night) + anesthesia all over again is something I only want to do as few times as possible.

Anonymous wrote:Can I cheat with a couple drops of milk in my coffee?

I always wonder this, too!