

My prep did not kick-in for about 1 ½ hrs. Big help here is to keep moving, do not lie down or sit down there will be plenty of time for that later. I had the “pleasant sparkling” lemon lime flavor and I thought I was going to burp it up. Do not drink it in one gulp (don’t think you could), but you can use a straw and the liquid will be automatically aimed to the back of your throat where there are fewer taste buds. The best way to drink this is chilled or over ice. I started my prep at 3pm with the laxative pills and continued with my first bottle of magnesium citrate at 7pm. (I’m going to be a standup comedian when I grow up.) Do not leave the house for the rest of the day or night.

Clear broth such as chicken broth, beef broth, vegetable broth (these really help you keep up your energy).“The Day Before” the following clear liquids are allowed (starting in the morning I had something every hour): DO NOT DRINK ANYTHING RED OR PURPLE!!! Buy a flavored version of magnesium citrate, preferably lemon-lime, and the rest of your prep kit.Stock up on clear fluids for “the day” and wet wipes.Up you fiber intake (vegetables and fruits).Drink at least 8 – 10 glasses(8oz) of water a day.It’s important to have enough water in your system to avoid dehydration and it will help everything come out better later on (again, really?).įollow your doctors directions to the letter you do not want to re-do the do-do. DRINK ALL THE FLUIDS THE DOCTOR TELLS YOU. Many of us do not drink the amount of fluids we need every day for a healthy body, so when it comes time for a colonoscopy the fluid intake is intimidating. bottles of magnesium citrate and lots of fluids. Together we decided I would be completely knocked out and my entire bowel cleansing prep would include a couple of laxative pills to get things moving (really?), two 10 oz. doc) and her nurse, and scheduled the procedure. Now, I have talked with my gastroenterologist (G.I. If you read Part I: The Super Colon Lady Gets a Colonoscopy you know that, like many people, I had been dragging my feet about getting screened for colorectal cancer. The Prevent Cancer Super Colon ® exhibit helps bring colorectal cancer awareness, and a message of early detection, to communities all across America. Strange as it might seem, it is a good moniker to have if you travel with a 20 ft.
