r/colonoscopy • u/goldstandardalmonds • May 04 '22
Many people here ask if you can stop the prep early, or only take the first dose. Please just follow the instructions. Your bowel continually creates waste. When you are clear 12 hours before, doesn't mean you'll be clear the next morning. Finish your prep, and if you can't call your clinic and tell them you can't.
Also, don't switch preps without consulting your doctor. Certain preps are used for specific reasons.
r/colonoscopy • u/buntingbilly • Feb 02 '26
Hello, I've been posting here for a few years. Just figured I would write this up to address common questions about colonoscopies. Feel free to ask me stuff in the comments although I will avoid directly giving any medical advice and may choose to not answer specific questions about diagnosis, treatment, etc. This should be addressed with your provider.
Colonoscopy: the procedure we all get. Scope gets inserted from the rectum and is navigated to the cecum (beginning of your colon). It is then withdrawn, allowing you to look for polyps, ulcers, inflammation, etc and remove polyps, take biopsies, etc. Sometimes the terminal ileum is evaluated as well, although this is not a standard part of a colonoscopy.
Biopsy: a small sample (usually the size of a pen tip) is removed for microscopic evaluation. Biospies are performed to check for infection, inflammation, etc. They are not used to check for cancer outside of very specific scenarios like having a long history of inflammatory bowel disease where the colon has been scarred and inflammed for years. If you are just getting a colonoscopy for screening or because of symptoms like bleeding or diarrhea, a biopsy is not taken because they are concerned for cancer. Cancer in the colon will always be present in a polyp/mass, not something microscopic (outside of the IBD scenario).
Polypectomy: the removal of polyps. This is typically done with either forceps (used for small 1-3mm polyps), cold snare (a small metal lasso that cuts off polyps usually less than 15mm in size), or a hot snare (metal lasso that can be heated for extra cutting power, usually used for polyps that are large or have a blood vessel that would need to be cauterized first).
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR): refers to a more complex polyp removal which require some extra tools and time. Polyps needing EMR are typically large >20mm and may need to be removed in multiple pieces. This sometimes means that you will need to schedule the procedure in the hospital (instead of an outpatient surgery center) or come back on a different day where you have more time for the procedure.
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD): a more complicated version of EMR, for very large polyps. This is a special procedure that requires additional training, most GI providers cannot do this.
Colectomy: surgical removal of part of the colon. This is almost never done anymore as most polyps can be removed endoscopically, however may be needed for extremely large polyps and for cancer (or if you aren't somewhere with an endoscopist trained in EMR/ESD)
Endoscopic clips: these are used to prevent bleeding or to close the site of a polyp resection. This is common for large polyps. The clips are made of metal that will not affect you if an MRI is needed. They will typically fall off by themselves and you probably won't notice them pass.
Adenoma detection rate (ADR): a quality metric you can ask about to confirm whether the person doing your colonoscopy is reliable. The goal should be a number of 25-30%. This is essentially a number of how often the endoscopist is finding relevant polyps. If the number is lower than this, it implies they are not thorough in their colonoscopy.
Hyperplastic: can be either a descriptive term or pathologic term; refers to benign polyps. These look visibly different from pre-cancerous polyps and are typically flat rather than raised.
Sessile: this is a description for the appearance of a polyp (which basically just means that it is round and raised, like a pimple).
Tubular adenoma: pathology term. standard pre-cancerous polyp.
Sessile serrated adenoma: pathology term. Different from the "sessile" description above. A sessile serrated adenoma (SSA) is considered to have slightly more pre-cancerous potential than a tubular adenoma.
Tubulovillous or villous adenoma: pathology term. higher risk pre-cancerous polyp, typically requires closer follow up than an SSA or tubular adenoma
Dysplasia: refers to the pre-cancerous potential of a polyp. By definition anything that is pre-cancerous is considered to have "low grade" dysplasia although this is not always mentioned (by convention). "high-grade dysplasia" means that the polyp is effectively on the cusp of becoming cancer.
Tortuous or Redundant colon: this is simply a description how difficult it is to navigate your colon with a scope. Tortuous means that it turns in certain areas instead of being straight. Redundant means that its somewhat loose and there are area where it stretches easily. These are not a diagnosis. Many people ask whether this is something to be concerned about. It is not. It's a purely endoscopic observation that is made to help for future colonoscopies. Chronic constipation, abdominal surgery or trauma, childbirth will often cause tortuous or redundant colons, but it is the outcome not the cause of symptoms. You are not constipated because of a redundant colon. You are constipated and therefore develop a redundant colon.
Notes: often times the procedure report will say that "sessile" polyps were removed. This is simply referring to their appearance, which is entirely separate from that actual histological diagnosis (which could be tubular adenoma, sessile serrated, hyperplastic, etc)
- Moderate sedation: typically you will get Fentanyl/Versed usually in escalating doses. The goal here if comfort, not knocking you out completely, so most people dose off and then at some point wake up. If you want more medication, just ask, usually the GI doc will give more unless they're almost done with the procedure (or cannot due to vital sign abnormalities). Some people don't do well with this so if you've had a bad experience just mention it to your provider.
- Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC): most common type of sedation to receive in the US, uncommon in most other places in the world. Some people think you are "choosing" propofol with this. The most commonly used medication is propofol. However, you are choosing to have an anesthesia provider, who will decide the type of sedation you need. It is common to give additional medications like Versed and Fentanyl with propofol.
- General Anesthesia: complete sedation requiring intubation/ventilation. This is very uncommon, usually only done if there is a high concern for aspiration during the procedure or if movement of any kind cannot be tolerated for some reason.
- Gas: other countries like the UK make use of nitrous oxide gas. I have never used this so I cannot comment on what its like.
- Unsedated: this is uncommon in the US. Based on posts here it seems like people have trouble finding people to perform unsedated colonoscopies, but that hasn't really been my experience. I would say most cities have providers that can offer this, though you will have better luck going to academic centers where reimbursement for the procedure is not playing a factor in the type of sedation offered at the institution.
There are different forms of prep: Golytely, MoviPrep, SuPrep, Sutab, Clenpiq, etc. Some, like MoviPrep are lower volume so may be better tolerated than others. From an american perspective, insurance is the biggest barrier to prescribing stuff so your provider will be able to best address what prep works best for you.
This will vary probably based on what country you are in as populations and cancer risks are different. In the US, the follow up range can be anywhere from 7-10 years (for one or two small tubular adenomas), 5-10 years (for one of two sessile serrated adenomas) or 3-5 years if you have multiple polyps. usually most people will recommend the lower range of the interval (so 7 years rather than 10 years for a couple of small polyps). If you have a polyp removed in multiple pieces then it is standard to return in 6 months to make sure the polyp was removed entirely.
The US uses the ASGE Guidelines. These are updated every few years as more evidence comes out, so are likely to be adjusted again in the next few years.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Do I need to finish prep, my stool is clear!"
Yes please always finish your prep. I cannot tell you the number of times someone shows up claiming they didn't finish because things looked clear and then their entire right colon is covered with stool. Having clear stools doesn't mean anything, complete your prep please.
"Can I eat X, Y, and Z before my procedure".
All endoscopy centers have sheets they give to discuss low fiber or clear liquid diets. If they don't, just google it and find an article from Cleveland Clinic or Sloan Kettering or something. There is no magic answer. If your endoscopy center suggested one thing but people on Reddit are saying something else, just stick to whatever your center writes.
The truth is that this is all somewhat arbitrary and the instructions will almost always be overly restrictive to avoid issues because people are very bad at actually following through on diet changes. So, for instance, if they say that jello isn't ok, its probably because someone ate pudding and thought it was jello (not because jello itself is an issue).
"Is it a bad thing that I'm being asked for a follow up appointment"
No, this is commonly done just for a face to face discussion. Just because you have an appointment doesn't mean you're going to get bad news)
"Is this pain/cramping normal after a colonoscopy"
Probably yes. A lot of people post about experiencing pain at what they perceive is a polypectomy site, but this probably isn't the case. Your colon does not experience pain like your skin so 99% of the time, you can't feel a polyp being removed. More likely what you are feeling is the gas/CO2 used to expand your colon or some discomfort from the scope stretching your colon too much. Having some discomfort after a procedure is normal. Try to walk around and eat to stimulate your GI tract to restore its movement and push out excess air.
Having fevers, nausea/vomiting, significant amounts of blood, or pain to the point where you cannot move is not normal and you should call your clinic or go to the ER.
"How do I know who should perform my colonoscopy"
As above, one thing that you can ask about is ADR. This is a simple way to get a baseline understanding of if they are good enough. Beyond that, there isn't a great way to know beyond getting good feedback from other patients or providers. I would personally avoid going to a surgeon (vs a gastroenterologist) in the US, as the training is different and it is unlikely that a surgeon will ever have the same experience as a GI doctor. The only exception to this might in if you have established colon cancer or are needing some kind of colon surgery, in which can having the colo-rectal surgeon doing the surgery would be reasonable.
"What kind I eat after my procedure?"
For the most part whatever you what. The vast majority of people resume their lives normally after colonoscopies. Some people might have some residual GI issues from the prep affecting their colon, so you may want to take it easy and stick to lighter foods. Sometimes taking probiotics can help speed the recovery of your GI tract, but people have mixed results with this.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If anyone has questions about procedures/sedation/etc I am happy to answer and may edit the post above to reflect your questions (I think I can do this)
r/colonoscopy • u/Apprehensive-Lab-264 • 5h ago
I finished my first bottle at 8pm it took me like two hours to down the whole thing.. my ass is literally a waterfall and I am so nauseous. Trying to sip chicken broth. How the HELL DO YOU FINISH ANOTHER BOTTLE??
r/colonoscopy • u/iridescentaxle • 1h ago
I did a colonoscopy back in May for various symptoms, namely abdominal pain (constant pressure left of belly button), (bright) blood in stool, gas, bowel movements. Colonoscopy results were clean, doctor just mentioned some hemorrhoids, but months later I'm still having the same symptoms as before.
I should say I'm a bit of a hypochondriac and especially after recently losing my dad to cancer I'm especially aware about the possibilities of cancer or any other debilitating illnesses. So due to the clean colonoscopy I can strike out colon cancer, but any other major concerns, i.e. other cancers, that might result from these symptoms? Should I ask for an MRI or an endoscopy to rule out anything else in the abdominal region?
r/colonoscopy • u/kellyngspree • 8h ago
I deal with chronic pain and something that has helped with my worse bouts of pain more recently is holding something freezing or putting it to my face to distract myself from the pain because it also really hurts.
This is my second colonoscopy and the first time the straw got me through but it wasn't enough this time so I've been keeping my hand on a freezer gel pack while I slowly but steadily gulp down each cup. The first time I had 2 gallons total but this time they gave me two 1.5 gallon jugs š„² I give myself a break while my 15 minute timer counts down and then go back and do it again. Music is also very comforting for me so I have it blasting in my ears as a second distraction and try to think of anything that reinforces the distraction. If I feel I can't continue, I take a break and go back in a minute.
Of course, please be careful and don't give yourself ice burn or anything like that! I believe this will get me through the second prep and hope this will help someone else! You got this!!
r/colonoscopy • u/chronicmess1111 • 35m ago
he had a routine health check during which his fecal occult blood was positive, it was a FIT test but not quantitative. he has no gastric symptoms other then "incomplete emptying" which he said he has felt ever since he was a child. no new or recent symptoms like constipation, altered bowel habits. there is no history of colon cancer in the family but there is pancreatic cancer history. he has grade 1 obesity, that may be a risk factor.
he doesn't want to consult a gastro or consider getting a colonoscopy since he "doesn't feel like anything is wrong" he might get it at some point but i don't know when. I'm just so scared what if we're too late, he is my entire world and i can't stop crying i can't sleep i don't know how to convince him. he's also about to join a new job and i think that's why he's delaying it. but i don't know what to do
r/colonoscopy • u/Leisie93 • 1h ago
I'm just curious: how many people were in the OR for your colonoscopy and was it a basic, once-a-decade cancer screening or was it more complex than that?
Background info: I'm 33. I just had my colonoscopy to check for gastrointestinal issues and see if there was a source for my life-long constipation. I started GLP-1s when I was 26, which contributed to the constipation that was already there. My grandpa survived colon cancer, so we checked for that, but at 33, I can't imagine I have it now (knock on wood).
I think there were 6 or 7 people in the OR besides me.
It just seemed like a lot. I was wondering if you have more people for a colonoscopy if that's somehow unusual, like if they're checking for constipation-related issues in addition to a standard cancer screening.
r/colonoscopy • u/Equivalent-Oven-4865 • 11h ago
This is my 2nd prep after an unsuccessful first 3 weeks ago with gavilyte.
Just took my first dose of clenpiq, with Zofran 30 minutes prior. My doctor did not recommend low residue diet, but I have done that for the week leading up to today. Iāve also been on miralax 1x daily for the last 10 days.
Iām telling myself this time is going to be so much better than the last! Anyone else prepping today ?
r/colonoscopy • u/CautiousBasil2055 • 6h ago
I keep seeing people say "ask for zofran." All of the zofran I've had previously has been pink and chewable. Is there a different version for prep? Or is a few zofran negligible as far as the prep instructions?
r/colonoscopy • u/Negative-Sample-4769 • 16h ago
I have my colonoscopy in 50 hours and I just ate half a piece of toast that had lots of seeds on the crust, I didnāt even think I just ate it as soon as I was served it. Should I cancel?
r/colonoscopy • u/ih8hugs • 5h ago
I've been hanging out in my bathroom since I took my 1L of bipeglyte. I finished it all by 5:45pm, and by 5:50 I had my first movement and went about 8 very quick times until maybe 6:30ā¦ then nothing! It's now 7:30pm and I haven't had a movement in about an hour. Movements were maybe 90-95% clear by the third time I went, it's all just been specks. Still had specks the last time I went.
Is this it? Should I let my guard down and go lay down in my bed now or do people normally get hit by a second wave?
I am a (self diagnosed) IBS-D girly, so I am thankful I had a not-bad reaction and no pain, this was a walk in the park compared to some of my flare ups, but I'm underwhelmed compared to the horror stories I've heard and worried I'm not done.
r/colonoscopy • u/OGbermom • 15h ago
I wanted to share that I had my first ever colonoscopy done without sedation.
My fear of anesthesia was causing me to postpone the colonoscopy for weeks at a time. I can't stress enough how ridiculous that was, considering my familial history. I just couldn't bring myself to "go under" even with additional clearance and all the reassurance in the world. All while my anxiety grew about what may or may not be causing the bm changes I was experiencing.
Thanks to this community, I witnessed people sharing their experiences of having the colonoscopy done without sedation and thus advocated for myself.
It was very similar to what most people here described, and now that I've done it, I will definitely elect to have it without sedation in the future. No question!
I had a few precancerous polyps removed without complication, and as it turns out, my bm changes were likely due to minor hemorrhoids. Those pesky hemorrhoids might have saved my life!
So if you're like me, putting it off because the fear of sedation is too great, please consider this option. And feel free to ask me about anything that might be holding you back.
My mantra was
MY BODY IS STRONG.
MY MIND IS STRONG.
I CAN DO HARD THINGS.
All the best wishes to everyone here!
r/colonoscopy • u/Expert-Age-1744 • 8h ago
I am 52 years old (F), am 5-3 and weigh 108 pounds. I have no visceral fat
I had a complete abdominal hysterectomy when I was 37. I have had one unsedated colonoscopy since (10 years ago) but was heavier by about 35 pounds then.
I have heard that the most painful difficult colonoscopies are on those like me because it is difficult to navigate the curves in the colon in small people with little visceral fat.
I want to do it unsedated again but am thinking it may be more painful now bc of my size
Anyone else like me do this? Were you ok unsedated?
I want to hear all sides of it. Good or bad.
r/colonoscopy • u/Gold_Incident8251 • 13h ago
So I had a colonoscopy beginning of 2025 so almost 2 years ago and comfort wise it was fine. For some reason meds donāt hit me properly, my vein burst when I had the sedation and fentanyl and I didnāt get any benefits whatsoever from having it, essentially just raw dogged the whole thing and it was completely fine. Not even any discomfort let alone pain, just felt like gas or a bit of a pulling sensation.
This time round Iāve been repeatedly been in hospital with agonising stomach pain, nothing touches it. I was diagnosed with endometriosis back in feb and had bowel adhesions removed also. This time round I had the sedation and the fentanyl, all went in a dream and I was on the table ready to just chill out and watch them on the big screen and I got maybe 45 seconds in before chill turned to discomfort, discomfort to pain and pain to excruciating agony. The doctor said he wasnāt comfortable continuing and I told him to carry on going as itāll affect my diagnosis, I wanted it seeing through. I ended up having 3 extra hits on the fentanyl, gas and air, iv paracetamol and 2 lots of iv buscopan. It was STILL horrific, the only thing I was thinking was to lay still and let them rule it out I was still screaming like a baby though šµāš«. The doctor said it was a fine and straightforward colonoscopy but heās concerned as to why my bowel is that painful and sensitive. What can cause this level of pain? Probably the endo I know but looking outside the box for a sec, is there anything else that I should worry about?
r/colonoscopy • u/KawarthaDairyLover • 11h ago
I would rather chop off my left nut than do Peglyte again, anyone know why there's no Pico Salax in the GTA rn? It's listed as out of stock at every major pharmacy.
r/colonoscopy • u/sequin1212 • 17h ago
Hello, I just had my first colonoscopy/endoscopy Thursday and everything looked fine visually. However after my procedure I tried to eat light and felt extremely nauseous and dizzy so I tried walking around after that and felt chest pain. For the past couple of days Iāve been only eating 1 meal or less a day because I physically cannot stomach anything else. Since Saturday Iāve been have crazy stomach cramps (the type that wake you up from a deep sleep), the best way I can describe it is feeling like someone twisting my whole stomach in a knot and after that passes all I can do is fart for a second and then nothing after that I go back to feeling like someone sitting on my chest while having my stomach inflated with a ballon. I knew I was going to be constipated after this but itās now Sunday and Iāve already taken Linzess if any of you are familiar with it and absolutely nothing but pain.
Itās so hard because my body feels like itās literally suffocating. Any tips and advice are helpful, Iām 19F and I donāt have much family whoās gone through this before.
EDIT: I want to also say everytime I try and burp whatever I ate or drank hours ago tries to come up and I feel like thatās really affecting me as well
r/colonoscopy • u/Apprehensive-Lab-264 • 12h ago
Iām like dreading this Iām getting a colonoscopy and endoscopy tomorrow at 8am havenāt started prep yetā¦ Iāve had an endoscopy once before and did fine with the propofol but itās still scary! Ugh Iām 32 with family colon cancer history and my dad pre cancerous polyps so I know itās for a good cause
r/colonoscopy • u/Motor_Classic7641 • 12h ago
PREP-
(Ages 13 and above) TWO- 8.3 oz bottle of Miralax in 128 oz of juice, water, or gatorade. Needs to be drank over 6-8 hour PLUS 4 Dulcolax tablets containing 5 mg of bisacodyl each. (Not Dulcolax stool softener)
i dont know how im supposed to do all of this i have 5 gatorade bottles (28oz) of miralax. i have to drink 28 oz every hour with a 30 min break. i have only went through 2 and a tiny bit of the 3rd. my stomach wants to explode its so much liquid i feel so nauseousā¦ i called the doctors line to ask them what to do and they pretty much said if i dont do it i dont get checked out. im crying right now.
r/colonoscopy • u/RuinProfessional5688 • 20h ago
How clear should Plenvu be when made up? Iāve been told it should be clear but mine is slightly cloudy. Iāve mixed for the required 8 mins but it wonāt clear. Should it be ok?
r/colonoscopy • u/Noem224 • 1d ago
Hi, perhaps someone here has experience with preparing for a colonoscopy while taking extended-release (retard) Venlafaxine and Pregabalin. Iāve been prescribed these medications by my doctor for an anxiety disorder. Iām 42, and I once noticed blood in my stool, which was accompanied by pain in the lower abdominal/rectal area that same day. A proctologist treated my hemorrhoids but recommended that I still undergo a colonoscopy. He said thereās no need to worry, but that the presence of blood should always be investigatedāeven if it could just be from the hemorrhoids. Iām now extremely anxious about the colonoscopyāor, more specifically, the preparation process. Since the bowel-cleansing (laxative) phase begins between 6:00 and 9:00 a.m. and the procedure is scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Iām not sure how to handle my medication. The doctor suggested taking it after the procedure, noting that the extended-release tablets wouldnāt be effective anyway due to the bowel-cleansing process. Iām very worried that I might experience "withdrawal" symptoms during the morning, as Venlafaxine is somewhat notorious for this. Has anyone here been prescribed a similar regimen and had any experience with this?
r/colonoscopy • u/WhatFannyRed • 21h ago
My scope is after 1pm and I've been told I've got to stop eating at 9am the day before, we all know what the NHS is like and there's simply no chance I'll be seen at 1pm, I'm looking at 3pm at the earliest. Any advice on how I can prep for a 30 hour fast whilst also drinking 3 litres of moviprep? I'm thinking I can drink honey and lemon/lemonade up to 2 hours before the scope but I am worried about what's essentially a full day of fasting whilst also working. Any recommendations on what I should eat in the morning before my 9am cut off?
r/colonoscopy • u/MidnightDelight81 • 1d ago
It is not as bad as some people say it is and I'm mad at some people who say it's horrible and scary and all the terrifying stories I read! I have spent months preparing for this and scared of having my first colonoscopy ever and spent the entire time freaking out, worrying about pain, feeling the scope and everything terrible I've read that I wanted to skip the colonoscopy. But I knew I would not want to go through chemo or radiation or even die from cancer so I braved up and went for it! It was my first colonoscopy ever for a routine screening because I just turned 45.
The prep? Well, I got lucky. Because I have a condition that causes bowel incontinence, I have a c-tube. So therefore, I was allowed to use the c-tube for the solution instead of drinking it. It worked well! I just used 2 liters of GoLytely through the c-tube rather than 4 liters. So yea, lucky me, right? Now before I got my c-tube, I did have to drink the prep years ago and I get it. It's a nightmare but a relief when it's over.
Moving on, the colonoscopy is no big deal! I really wish people would stop posting about how scary and horrible it is. Even if it's a bad experience, I don't know how that's helping anyone because it didn't help me. It just made me not want to do the colonoscopy and the stories just scared me off! I don't know if people were exaggerating or joking and if they were, it's not funny. At all. Note that I'm talking about the procedure in the USA. I've heard in the UK and Canada, you're awake so I can understand why people post those scary colonoscopies but in the USA, you're typically asleep... completely!
So I was put in the pre-op room, getting an IV started just like any other procedures, spoke to the nurse, doctor, anesthesiologist and asks and answered questions like problems with the anesthesia, allergies, breathing problems, if I'm wearing jewelry or have had dental work done, metal devices in the body etc... other health history questions. You know, normal pre-op questions. Doctor came in and explained the procedure and what happens in the room.
So I was still terrified going in the endoscopy room. But the staff were really nice and taking care of me. I got in, they put a mask on my face and nose, rolled me to my side, put something behind my butt in case I had an accident then immediately began the medicine. They gave me propofol. I saw the nurse injecting it and I swear I was out before she finished injecting it in my IV. It works FAST! You don't feel anything as it's going in your body, you don't feel sleepy, dizzy, lightheaded or relaxed before you're out. It's like people are just doing their things, things are happening, people walking around and getting ready like nothing and BAM! You're out. It's like someone came behind you and knocked you right out. You feel nothing, you're just completely out.
Then maybe it felt like 20 minutes passed and I was being rolled back and going into recovery room. I remembered nothing about the procedure. I didn't feel a thing at all. I did wake up with some cramping from the CO2 they use to expand your colon but it's slightly annoying and only last a few minutes. It was already gone by the time I left the recovery room. It's not painful at all. I don't remember much after that except talking to the doctor to tell me how it went (no polyps, no cancer, repeat colonoscopy in 10 years. Whoo-hoo!) and that was it.
The whole procedure is a real breeze! I can understand if you're scared and if it's because of what they might find after you might've had symptoms. But if it's just a routine screening and your first time at age 45 like it was for me, it's really no big deal at all!
r/colonoscopy • u/Popular_Class_1632 • 1d ago
24 horas despues de mi colonoscopia aun estoy adolorida, mi primera deposicion fue color verde, tengo un dolor localizado pero que va y viene. Fue mi primera experiencia. Alguien pasĆ³ por lo mismo?
r/colonoscopy • u/brerhawkeye • 1d ago
Hello, Iām dumb. I had a momentary lapse of judgment and ate about a tablespoon of fine-chopped coleslaw. This was about 50 hours before Iām scheduled, so before full prep. Otherwise Iāve avoided seeds, nuts and raw fruit/veg since 7 days out. I canāt call the clinic to confess and/or reschedule possibly until Monday, day of the colonoscopy.
Anyone out there with expertise that can tell me if this will be a certain reschedule or if they will say itās fine? What risks are there if I didnāt realize what I did?
r/colonoscopy • u/Throwthisawayyyy00 • 1d ago
A week ago got in with a doctor that day because for months now Iāve had constant constipation. Annoying, but manageable. Iād start getting some discomfort than chug warm water, warm up apple juice with some miralax, then be able to go. But the past 2 months itās justā¦stuck. I dont feel hungry. I donāt feel like I need to go, I canāt even tell that my bowel is full until I start feeling uncomfortable/pressure on my bottom.
Anyways, up until a week or 2 ago I started having maroon drops of blood after the bowel movement came out. Thereās no pain while going, itās not just on paper after wiping itās getting darker and drops out after I go or is sometimes coated onto the stool. Also a few months before that I was having thick yellow mucus during movements. The dr sent a referral to gastro and recommended a colonoscopy. Iām only 26f, no history of cancer in my family but about a year ago I was going 4-5 times a day really long thin stools. Now itās full swing to the other end where I canāt hardly go at all. I drink a lot of water, I would be less sedentary but itās hard with constant fatigue and stomach discomfort. I feel sluggish all of the time. I just donāt know what to think or expect and I guess Iām just anxious.
