I go in for my first colonoscopy this month. I am feeling a little nervous so I have been binge watching videos on the subject. I am so glad I found yours. You put me more at ease :)
Paula-I hope this video helped you and that everything worked out for the best. My hope is that the flavor of the prep was the worst for you-and that the rest was cake. ~*Cheers to you!*~
I never had a colonoscopy but also had SUPREP Bowel Prep for the preparation in July. I was totally surprised how easy it was after hearing all the horror stories of how awful any of the preparation is. I used cold water with a straw and didn't breathe in. Finished it in about 5 minutes!!! Afterwards I took a mint for the aftertaste. Drank the water as indicated and waited. I believe I was done "going" about 2 hours from the beginning. The only thing that I encountered was getting extremely cold so prepare yourself with a blanket in the bathroom!!!. Same thing in the morning and it was all over!!! Thank goodness the colonoscopy is now over and I don't have to have another one in 5-10 years. Good luck and don't forget to bring in a blanket!!!! And....don't be afraid!
I am getting my first colonoscopy tomorrow morning, this video helped ease my worry, thank you. I also am using Suprep, my first download was within 1 hour 15 mins after finishing my first dose and it’s 3 hours later and it’s slowed down but not stopped. For me it didn’t taste that bad, I mixed it with white grape juice. Thank you for posting this ❤️
@@AndyPlaytime While the Suprep was not bad I deviated from grape juice at the beginning and decided to use ginger ale (I like the taste of ginger ale)... big mistake. With that stated, the anxiety to go through the prep and then the actual colonoscopy procedure was quite stressful; however, it was reassuring as absolutely nothing was found. So thank you for your posting of this video.
This was awesome, thank you so much. My procedure is tomorrow and I just finished my first round of suprep and didn't know when it was kick in. It kicked in while watching this video. Thrice. I feel like I'm well on my way for the good understanding of what to expect thanks to this video. Kudos!
They have now changed the flavor. It is no longer salty. Here is my review. I had my fourth colonoscopy this morning. In the past three preparations that I did, I was able to tolerate the drink with very little problem. I have heard people complain back in the day that the taste was horrible, but I had not experienced that until last night with Suprep. In the past, I have always next the prep with Orange Zero. However, that actually made things worse, which I could not believe was even possible. The sweetness of this product is unbearable! At first I thought maybe I shouldn’t mix it with the Orange Zero (because it is sort of sweet), but when I got to the second dosage of Suprep, I tried mixing it with water. Mixing it with water made absolutely zero difference. I even tried mixing just 1/4 of a cup of the Suprep with an entire cup of water, and it was still so sweet I was gagging trying to get that down. I am guessing that I drank about 1 gallon of water trying to get the second dose down, and that didn’t include the 32 ounces of water I had to drink after that. And, just to clarify, when I talk about sweet, I am not talking about like when you put too much sugar in your coffee. This was so cloyingly sweet, and with a really weird grape flavor, it was more like if you took a grape soft drink and mixed in a pound of sugar. I just don’t know how anyone could ever tolerate that much sweetness along with that really weird grape flavor. I spoke with my Gastro intestinal doctor before the procedure and told him that I never want to use this product again. He said that he has heard people complain in the past that the product tasted salty ... and I would’ve taken salty any day over this horrible stuff! At least with a salty product, I could’ve sucked on a lemon to help with the saltiness. There was absolutely nothing I could do to get rid of the grape sweetness, even with diluting it 100 times more than I should have, and chasing it with Ginger ale and diet Coke. I looked high and low for a way to reach the manufacturer, but could find no way to contact them on the Internet. So, that is the reason that I am posting my review of this product here. I will do everything within my power to never have to use this product again!
I add a packet of Crystal Light Lemonade and water to it and that helps somewhat, although it's still nasty, but not so nasty that I couldn't do it. Drinking it through a straw helps, too. I also had Nestle's lemon-flavored Splash that I would swish in my mouth after each sip of the prep. I've had two colonoscopies and used Suprep each time. I think it's far preferable to drinking a gallon of something else. She took a big chance by having a big meal for lunch. I was told clear liquids all day, and although I was hungry, I stuck to that because it's only one day.
I had my colonoscopy 3 weeks ago. I also watched a lot of suprep videos and bought apple and pear juice thinking it would be unbearable but once I sipped it I immediately realized that it was nothing like I’d been hearing. It basically tasted like an off brand grape drink. I know each person is different but I can not believe that it took anyone more than 10 seconds to drink it. It taste like grape juice. Never even used the apple and pear juice.
My sister passed with Colon cancer and I've taken at least 6 colonoscopies. My first time I took the test I could not get that salty mess down w/o cramping and I was not good to go for my procedure. Every time after that I mixed one small container of MiroLax with a gallon of clear juice (lemonade, white grape or apple juice, clear vitamin water or yellow Gatorade and downed that. The only thing you taste is the juice. That's all I do. Now, you have to follow the eating procedures leading up to the procedure. I take a laxative earlier in the day drink only clear juices, light colored Jello, clear colored pop cycles and a hard candy like lemonheads. After I guzzle the first prep I don't take another one. I might do a bowel cleanser the morning of but that's it and I've never had another problem.
Hello JoJo-I’m so sorry about your sister. ~*sending a hug*~ Colon cancer runs in my family too. Due to that and the fact they found pre-cancerous polys on my first colonoscopy, I have to go every three years. I’m glad you found a solution that works and that you’re taking measures to protect your health. Thank you for sharing your experience because it might help others who may be going through a similar issue.
Currently using this product for my colonoscopy prep an I mixed mine with water then chugged both bottles of required water. I think the salt taste your getting is from the ginger ale. It's very much medicine grape and the aftertaste is very strong and in my opinion the worse part. Mine kicked in within 20-30 mins. My doctor was very direct and strict in telling me not to eat for 24hr while taking the prep. Just jello (not red or purple), chicken broth and clear fluids. No solids whatsoever. Thankfully I was able to nab some of my kids baby wipes. Cancer is very strong in my family but currently my big sister is currently passing from stage 4 CRC cancer and was diagnosed in her 30s so here I am at 25 getting mine done an will have to get one every 5 yrs If they find nothing.
Thanks for being very upfront with us and happy you went and they removed your polyps. My grandfather died of colon cancer young and I started age 40 and just turned 65. Some polyps were removed in the past and it’s been 5 years since having one as pandemic etc and I didn’t want to go. My colonoscopy is 1:45 today and did the suprep absolute horror beyond sipping refrigerating still very nauseous and chest has intermittent pain, I have not had any food since Sunday night 1-2 bagel with cream cheese. No fruits veggies seeds beans nuts for 4 days and all I eat for most part are salads and beans. Yesterday was liquid all day and I won’t be able to eat anything until after 3 pm so 42 hours without any food ugh. I will NEVER do the SUPREP again !!! It takes an hour to work for me and I’m totally chilled freezing cold within a couple minutes of drinking it. It’s important for all to get colonoscopy and there are horse pills you can take but need to swallow 15. Anyway at the end of the day what’s important is to get through this to have the procedure and wishing good health to all ❤ thanks again for the video
Thank you for your kind comment. I’m glad the video helped you. It’s why I made it. You’re lucky to be in the 10-year club. I have to go every 3 years. Cheers to you for sticking to the recommended schedule and taking good care of yourself. Best of luck with a smooth and easy procedure.
@@kerrykirkham I wanted to follow up with you because your instructions helped me prepare for Suprep Thursday night (2 nights ago). I'll try to be brief in the hopes that this may help anyone going through this. I took the ColoGuard test at home 2 months ago. It came back positive. For anyone who doesn't know, Cologuard is an at home test for colon cancer. I scheduled an immediate colonoscopy and it still took almost 2 months. For 2 months I had to live with the mental anguish of those positive results. I showed no signs and did my best to remain positive and hopeful and prayed a lot. I'm beyond happy to say that my colonoscopy was good. The doctor removed 2 very small polyps which he said looked fine. They still send them off to analyze. I had slight diverticulosis which I had 10 years ago. My colon looks quite good he said. I cannot in good conscience recommend anyone to take the Cologuard. Just go get a colonoscopy and save yourself possible mental torture of a positive result. I highly recommend your video to anyone using Suprep to prepare. I knew exactly what to expect and I got a kick out of your term "downloading". LOL. The one tip I might add is to cut a lemon in half and after each drinking episode of Suprep, smear the half lemon on your tongue. This immediately removes the after taste of the medicine. Personally, I will not wait 10 years again. I will do mine every 5 years from now on no matter if I have to pay out of pocket. 10 years is too long. 3 years for you would be very comforting and keep you very safe I imagine. Thanks again. I wish you and your viewers a long life.
You're welcome! Thank you for your kind comment and best of luck with your upcoming procedure. Once it's all behind you (pardon the pun) you'll wonder why were you so worried to begin with. Easy-peasy. ~*Cheers to you, Wendy!*~
You mentioned hemorrhoids. Didn't the surgeon remove them during the procedure? Also, does the "downloading" stop before you travel to the procedure or do you have to wear some "protection"?
Hello there and thank you for checking in! I was a little stressed about it at first too, which is why I wanted to do this video. Best of luck to you with your procedure! ~*Cheers to you!*~
Hello from Alabama. Thank you for your video. I had an EGD and Colonoscopy today. Our experience was identical. Just wanted to say thank you for sharing. Take care.
Chill everything including the product in the refrigerator for several hours then be sure to have a straw Ginger ale and lemon slices several of them then pour the product in the measuring cup and fill the cup with cold water but leave an inch at the top and fill that inch up to the 16 ounce line with Ginger ale before you start drinking coat your mouth with lemon then start sucking away and when you have to take a breath quickly suck on a lemon it should only take you two or three minutes to get this down and you will not taste the salt and hardly notice the cough medicine taste then to get the 32 ounces of water down in the next hour add some ginger real this work for me
Kerry, thank you for posting this. Very good information. Glad that everything was OK. I actually had a colonoscopy (my seventh one) this past Saturday. On Friday I did the prep. I also used Suprep.
Hello Wayne! Thank you for your comment. Ah yes, SUPREP--there's nothing quite like it. Ugh--but it's the most necessary worst beverage you'll ever drink. Seven colonoscopies? There should be a special club for that. I'll eventually be a member. I'm glad everything went smoothly and that you're taking good care of your health. ~*Cheers*~ :-D
i had my first colonoscopy 10/12/22 the prep was in a gallon jug from the pharmacy. the prep wasn't bad, but wouldn't order it at a restaurant. Like you said, my cat seemed worried when i was running to the bathroom a lot. have to get another colonoscopy in five years.
I love your humor! Yes, definitely wouldn't order at a restaurant. The five year club isn't too bad. Here's wishing you wellness and a hat tip to you for taking good care of yourself. G-d Bless kitties everywhere for all the love they give us.
I found your video while searching for Suprep. I have my colonoscopy Monday morning (today is Friday). I'm glad I caught your video before going to the store for my 'necessities' tomorrow. Yours was my favorite (if one can have a 'favorite') colonoscopy prep video.
Hello Renee! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. I hope my video helped allay any fear or apprehensions you may have. I was certainly nervous. I embraced the process as part of achieving overall wellness-which is always a noble goal. It turned out my polyps all had pre-cancer potential. So it was a good thing I listened to my doctors. I hope your colonoscopy goes smoothly and turns out uneventful. You’ll find that drinking the prep *really* is the worst part of the process, which I didn’t believe until I experienced it for myself. Cheers and bottoms up! (Pardon the pun, I couldn’t resist.)
Thank you so much, Kerry, This video will help me soooooo much tomorrow .. off to get Sweppes and wipes now I may use a straw to get it down Thanks agin ..you made a great video, Dear xo
I hope everything went smoothly for you and I’m glad you’re taking your health seriously. Wishing you luck that you’ll be part of the 10-year club rather than the 3-year club like me. ~*Cheers to you Toyal*~🍀✨
I've had 4 colonoscopies and i haven't been able to get cleaned out enough for the doctors to see anything, so they did a colonography and that wasn't very successful either
I hope they offer another alternative. If they do and it works, please check back because your advice could help someone who is having a similar issue. ~*Sending good vibes for wellness and a solution for you*~🍀✨
Thanks so much for posting this, girl! Very informative. I'm actually getting surgery soon, too. I am wondering if you could explain more about what it was like to get put to sleep? This is the part that freaks me out!! Like, what does it feel like? How do they do it? What does it feel like when they put the stuff in, like do you get sleepy or is more like wide awake to instantly out? Could you have fought it and stayed awake if you would have tried or was it impossible? Lol. Basically whatever you remember about that part would be helpful. Thanks so much!
Hey there! I hope my advice doesn’t come too late. Sorry for the delay! My anesthesiologist was absolutely gorgeous, strong and confident looking. As she hooked me up to the IV drip I commented (in a non-predatory/complementary way) that she looked like a movie star from a TV medical drama. The last thing I remember was her smiling as I looked up at her. I was out super fast. They often ask you to count to 10. I don’t think I made it to 4. I woke up in the recovery room feeling completely refreshed and relieved. There were no memories of anything between the time I was knocked out to the time I was moved to recovery. Pretty amazing. I hope you experience the same and that this helps calm your fears. Good luck to you!🍀✨
Queendee3428 -Much gratitude Your Majesty. That is absolutely the best compliment I could ever hope for. It takes a perspicacious person to know one! ~*Cheers & Carpe Uvam!*!
Great great video! I just turned 50 ... was terrified they’d find a giant mass - to my relief, one polyp. It so not bad ... I’d go every year if they said so 😊👍 And just chug the SuPrep - it’s not that bad really, it’s just not (but that’s just me). Had a few light beers to chase it, and even slept great 👍
Chad-Thank you! Your comment and experience helps others who are about to be in our shoes. You’re tougher than me with the light beers. I love it! I’m glad you’re healthy and everything worked out for the best. ~*Three cheers for continued good health!*~
Outstanding! Am going to have my first one at age 70. Have a history or colon cancer on both sides of my family. The gastroenterologist was surprised and concerned. He said I should have had one at age 50 (now age 45). He really has me worried and wondered if I should even bother give how awful the preparation is? I really don't like the idea of being knocked out, either. I've heard that doctors do all sorts of inappropriate things while patients are knocked out...
Thank you for letting me know, Heather. I made this video exactly for that reason - I was very nervous about it too and found out that I really had nothing to worry about. It's one of those things where our imaginations are worse than the reality of the situation. Three cheers for conquering fear and taking good care of yourself! ~*Here's wishing you wellness and a smooth, easy procedure.*~🍀💕✨
More like a bucket dump than an explosion. Ha! And yes, it is gross to drink--no doubt by design to prevent abuse. Best of luck to you with your procedure. ~*Wishing you wellness and smooth moves!*~ Take care.
I'm in Scotland and just had a colonscope without sedation....they use moviprep it's horrible ...I had an orange jelly and I think this interfered with the prep and my bowels were not running clear ..I was told as I had a pm scope I could take the prep 9am then 5p. Aprox..I think I'll do it on the 2 days as you did in future . Also the doctor didn't get a clear view of my colon..I had a couple of oxo cubes ..could this have been the reason?
@@keysersoze3987 Thanks for your message I'm in New Zealand, and I'm 34 years old I'm going to be having one in the next 12 hours when I used to go to the loo I had some bleeding, etc, so I have a sigmoidoscopy to start with then they could some small ploys on my colon I had to go have a colonoscopy, and they found more polyps, so I'm having them removed in 12 hours time everyone out there if you have a sore tummy and bleeding when going to the loo don't dust it off go to doctors and tell them you want a colonoscope it could well save your life
MiraLax and Gatorade with a dulcolax laxative is the best tasting prep. You could also ask for the SuTab pill prep (prescription needed) but no way can I swallow 12 large tablets in 20 minutes with just water so that’s not an option for me.
Ninety minutes would have driven me crazy but better late than never, we can assume. Cheating would be terrible because the doctor will find out in the end. Half-assing it (pardon the pun) would be such a huge waste of time and money. I personally have a knucklehead friend who did this and they had to pay for both the prep and procedure twice. Patients should plan to shoot for A++, five-star, super-clean bowels. That way the doctor can see everything clearly, which mattered in my case with three polyps.
Great video! I'm going in for my first colonoscopy this Fri at 10am. I've been so nervous because I've heard of the awful taste. I heard you used to have to drink a lot more water, so they say this prep is an improvement. Anyway, really liked your video and found it very informative and laughed a lot! I don't feel so nervous now. Thanks for making it!
Jennifer-Thank you! I wish you the best of luck. After you get past the prep process, the rest should be a breeze. One thing I didn’t mention in the video was chilling down the prep liquid. That can help mute the taste a little. I hope your procedure is a non-event and that you’re a member of the 10-year follow-up club. ~*Cheers & Bottoms up!*~ :-D
Thank you for your kindhearted comment. I sincerely hope your procedure went smoothly and that the results made you a 10-year follow-up club member. Cheers to you, Jennifer!
Lack of instruction and confusing various instructions have led me here. My structuring says every 15 mins to drink and I just watch another video says drink half and drink the other half in the morning of the procedure, Plus I got these gas simethicone (4) pills I don’t know when to take and not sure if they are part of the prep or an option if you feel bloated and how often you can take them. I think bc it says to after meals and bedtime, it’s something I take before my procedure, but when? The instructions are vague and on the pill container says follow drs. instructions. So since my procedure is tomorrow, I don’t expect to find out and gonna use my consecutive common sense. But they need to make it more clear and those making videos should make some suggestions, but follow the basics on what’s required
Hello there and thank you for bringing up this topic. Like depression, bulimia doesn't get the cautionary media attention that it deserves. Like depression, bulimia is a serious medical condition that could lead to death if left untreated. It's no joke and is much deeper than a simple behavioral issue. If anyone struggling with bulimia is watching this video with the mind to "self-medicate"--in my heart of hearts, I hope viewers will think twice and please, please, please seek medical attention. With proper medical attention, there is a way out. Please muster the courage to take that first life-altering step in the right direction. My heart goes out to all who suffer from bulimia. ~*big huge virtual hug*~
Taste gross. I used a straw 3 gulps then a swig of cold water. Then again Better plain ... then you gotta drink 2 16oz bottles of water in an hour that was tough. It works pretty fast your gonna run to the bathroom be prepared 😅😂😅 seriously RUN 🏃♀️ ITS like a concentrated laxative 😅😅😅
I go in for my first colonoscopy this month. I am feeling a little nervous so I have been binge watching videos on the subject. I am so glad I found yours. You put me more at ease :)
Paula-I hope this video helped you and that everything worked out for the best. My hope is that the flavor of the prep was the worst for you-and that the rest was cake. ~*Cheers to you!*~
Everything turned out just fine. Thanks for the sweet reply :)
I never had a colonoscopy but also had SUPREP Bowel Prep for the preparation in July. I was totally surprised how easy it was after hearing all the horror stories of how awful any of the preparation is. I used cold water with a straw and didn't breathe in. Finished it in about 5 minutes!!! Afterwards I took a mint for the aftertaste. Drank the water as indicated and waited. I believe I was done "going" about 2 hours from the beginning. The only thing that I encountered was getting extremely cold so prepare yourself with a blanket in the bathroom!!!. Same thing in the morning and it was all over!!! Thank goodness the colonoscopy is now over and I don't have to have another one in 5-10 years. Good luck and don't forget to bring in a blanket!!!! And....don't be afraid!
I am getting my first colonoscopy tomorrow morning, this video helped ease my worry, thank you. I also am using Suprep, my first download was within 1 hour 15 mins after finishing my first dose and it’s 3 hours later and it’s slowed down but not stopped. For me it didn’t taste that bad, I mixed it with white grape juice. Thank you for posting this ❤️
Hi. How was your experience
@@AndyPlaytime While the Suprep was not bad I deviated from grape juice at the beginning and decided to use ginger ale (I like the taste of ginger ale)... big mistake. With that stated, the anxiety to go through the prep and then the actual colonoscopy procedure was quite stressful; however, it was reassuring as absolutely nothing was found. So thank you for your posting of this video.
This was awesome, thank you so much. My procedure is tomorrow and I just finished my first round of suprep and didn't know when it was kick in. It kicked in while watching this video. Thrice. I feel like I'm well on my way for the good understanding of what to expect thanks to this video. Kudos!
Best video for a colonoscopy! Appreciate you taking us through your journey. Cheers!!!
Thank you for your kind comment!❤️
Glad it worked out well. There is now a Sutab prep, 12 pills. I struggle with pills, so suprep again for me next week. Glad you made it through!
Thank you for putting all of us at ease with sharing your journey.
LOL.... Why am I watching this? I have to take the drink in a few hours. Doink!
They have now changed the flavor. It is no longer salty. Here is my review. I had my fourth colonoscopy this morning. In the past three preparations that I did, I was able to tolerate the drink with very little problem. I have heard people complain back in the day that the taste was horrible, but I had not experienced that until last night with Suprep.
In the past, I have always next the prep with Orange Zero. However, that actually made things worse, which I could not believe was even possible. The sweetness of this product is unbearable! At first I thought maybe I shouldn’t mix it with the Orange Zero (because it is sort of sweet), but when I got to the second dosage of Suprep, I tried mixing it with water.
Mixing it with water made absolutely zero difference. I even tried mixing just 1/4 of a cup of the Suprep with an entire cup of water, and it was still so sweet I was gagging trying to get that down. I am guessing that I drank about 1 gallon of water trying to get the second dose down, and that didn’t include the 32 ounces of water I had to drink after that.
And, just to clarify, when I talk about sweet, I am not talking about like when you put too much sugar in your coffee. This was so cloyingly sweet, and with a really weird grape flavor, it was more like if you took a grape soft drink and mixed in a pound of sugar. I just don’t know how anyone could ever tolerate that much sweetness along with that really weird grape flavor.
I spoke with my Gastro intestinal doctor before the procedure and told him that I never want to use this product again. He said that he has heard people complain in the past that the product tasted salty ... and I would’ve taken salty any day over this horrible stuff! At least with a salty product, I could’ve sucked on a lemon to help with the saltiness. There was absolutely nothing I could do to get rid of the grape sweetness, even with diluting it 100 times more than I should have, and chasing it with Ginger ale and diet Coke.
I looked high and low for a way to reach the manufacturer, but could find no way to contact them on the Internet. So, that is the reason that I am posting my review of this product here. I will do everything within my power to never have to use this product again!
I add a packet of Crystal Light Lemonade and water to it and that helps somewhat, although it's still nasty, but not so nasty that I couldn't do it. Drinking it through a straw helps, too. I also had Nestle's lemon-flavored Splash that I would swish in my mouth after each sip of the prep. I've had two colonoscopies and used Suprep each time. I think it's far preferable to drinking a gallon of something else. She took a big chance by having a big meal for lunch. I was told clear liquids all day, and although I was hungry, I stuck to that because it's only one day.
I had my colonoscopy 3 weeks ago. I also watched a lot of suprep videos and bought apple and pear juice thinking it would be unbearable but once I sipped it I immediately realized that it was nothing like I’d been hearing. It basically tasted like an off brand grape drink. I know each person is different but I can not believe that it took anyone more than 10 seconds to drink it. It taste like grape juice. Never even used the apple and pear juice.
I heard they changed it
this makes me feel less anxious. Thank you
My sister passed with Colon cancer and I've taken at least 6 colonoscopies. My first time I took the test I could not get that salty mess down w/o cramping and I was not good to go for my procedure. Every time after that I mixed one small container of MiroLax with a gallon of clear juice (lemonade, white grape or apple juice, clear vitamin water or yellow Gatorade and downed that. The only thing you taste is the juice. That's all I do. Now, you have to follow the eating procedures leading up to the procedure. I take a laxative earlier in the day drink only clear juices, light colored Jello, clear colored pop cycles and a hard candy like lemonheads. After I guzzle the first prep I don't take another one. I might do a bowel cleanser the morning of but that's it and I've never had another problem.
Hello JoJo-I’m so sorry about your sister. ~*sending a hug*~ Colon cancer runs in my family too. Due to that and the fact they found pre-cancerous polys on my first colonoscopy, I have to go every three years. I’m glad you found a solution that works and that you’re taking measures to protect your health. Thank you for sharing your experience because it might help others who may be going through a similar issue.
SUPREP works! However, it took FIVE hours both times for me. Further, the taste with ginger ale is pretty good.
Currently using this product for my colonoscopy prep an I mixed mine with water then chugged both bottles of required water. I think the salt taste your getting is from the ginger ale. It's very much medicine grape and the aftertaste is very strong and in my opinion the worse part. Mine kicked in within 20-30 mins. My doctor was very direct and strict in telling me not to eat for 24hr while taking the prep. Just jello (not red or purple), chicken broth and clear fluids. No solids whatsoever. Thankfully I was able to nab some of my kids baby wipes. Cancer is very strong in my family but currently my big sister is currently passing from stage 4 CRC cancer and was diagnosed in her 30s so here I am at 25 getting mine done an will have to get one every 5 yrs If they find nothing.
Mine is this Thursday. I'm prepping on Wednesday. I'm really dreading it
Goodness!! I got scared when you sneezed!!…🤭Thank you so very much for your honesty. Hope everything went well for you.🙂💐
Thanks for being very upfront with us and happy you went and they removed your polyps. My grandfather died of colon cancer young and I started age 40 and just turned 65. Some polyps were removed in the past and it’s been 5 years since having one as pandemic etc and I didn’t want to go. My colonoscopy is 1:45 today and did the suprep absolute horror beyond sipping refrigerating still very nauseous and chest has intermittent pain, I have not had any food since Sunday night 1-2 bagel with cream cheese. No fruits veggies seeds beans nuts for 4 days and all I eat for most part are salads and beans. Yesterday was liquid all day and I won’t be able to eat anything until after 3 pm so 42 hours without any food ugh. I will NEVER do the SUPREP again !!! It takes an hour to work for me and I’m totally chilled freezing cold within a couple minutes of drinking it. It’s important for all to get colonoscopy and there are horse pills you can take but need to swallow 15. Anyway at the end of the day what’s important is to get through this to have the procedure and wishing good health to all ❤ thanks again for the video
1.did you have any sides effects from suprep bowel prep?
2.was you able to work the next day?
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Thank you for being open with this video. I needed to hear these details.
nappy rash cream applied before you go to the loo helps protects your bottom
Thank you for such an honest review. Had one 10 years ago and getting ready to go back for 10 year follow up. This will help me prepare.
Thank you for your kind comment. I’m glad the video helped you. It’s why I made it. You’re lucky to be in the 10-year club. I have to go every 3 years. Cheers to you for sticking to the recommended schedule and taking good care of yourself. Best of luck with a smooth and easy procedure.
@@kerrykirkham I wanted to follow up with you because your instructions helped me prepare for Suprep Thursday night (2 nights ago). I'll try to be brief in the hopes that this may help anyone going through this. I took the ColoGuard test at home 2 months ago. It came back positive. For anyone who doesn't know, Cologuard is an at home test for colon cancer. I scheduled an immediate colonoscopy and it still took almost 2 months. For 2 months I had to live with the mental anguish of those positive results. I showed no signs and did my best to remain positive and hopeful and prayed a lot. I'm beyond happy to say that my colonoscopy was good. The doctor removed 2 very small polyps which he said looked fine. They still send them off to analyze. I had slight diverticulosis which I had 10 years ago. My colon looks quite good he said. I cannot in good conscience recommend anyone to take the Cologuard. Just go get a colonoscopy and save yourself possible mental torture of a positive result. I highly recommend your video to anyone using Suprep to prepare. I knew exactly what to expect and I got a kick out of your term "downloading". LOL. The one tip I might add is to cut a lemon in half and after each drinking episode of Suprep, smear the half lemon on your tongue. This immediately removes the after taste of the medicine. Personally, I will not wait 10 years again. I will do mine every 5 years from now on no matter if I have to pay out of pocket. 10 years is too long. 3 years for you would be very comforting and keep you very safe I imagine. Thanks again. I wish you and your viewers a long life.
thank you so much for making this video! you helped alleviate most of all my anxiety about the prep.
You're welcome! Thank you for your kind comment and best of luck with your upcoming procedure. Once it's all behind you (pardon the pun) you'll wonder why were you so worried to begin with. Easy-peasy. ~*Cheers to you, Wendy!*~
Awesome video!!! Love your “play by play.” You had me cracking up!! Thanks for the tips. I go in for my 1st next week.
Hey neighbor, Benician here! I get to go in on 11/23, yep, right before Thanksgiving. Thanks for posting this, good advice...
You mentioned hemorrhoids. Didn't the surgeon remove them during the procedure?
Also, does the "downloading" stop before you travel to the procedure or do you have to wear some "protection"?
Thanks for doing this, helpful to see!
Loved this video it was refreshing and real, l actually watched it while doing my prep and she made me feel so much better
I just found your channel I’m prepping tonight. I hope you got away from that Salty grape medicine and started taking the SuTab pills.
Great video! I have my colonoscopy next week and this video put me at ease about the procedure.
Hello there and thank you for checking in! I was a little stressed about it at first too, which is why I wanted to do this video. Best of luck to you with your procedure! ~*Cheers to you!*~
Having my procedure today, I’ll be glad when it’s over.
I hope you're doing the happy dance now and all went well. Thank you for checking in!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience.❤
Hello from Alabama. Thank you for your video. I had an EGD and Colonoscopy today. Our experience was identical. Just wanted to say thank you for sharing. Take care.
Chill everything including the product in the refrigerator for several hours then be sure to have a straw Ginger ale and lemon slices several of them then pour the product in the measuring cup and fill the cup with cold water but leave an inch at the top and fill that inch up to the 16 ounce line with Ginger ale before you start drinking coat your mouth with lemon then start sucking away and when you have to take a breath quickly suck on a lemon it should only take you two or three minutes to get this down and you will not taste the salt and hardly notice the cough medicine taste then to get the 32 ounces of water down in the next hour add some ginger real this work for me
Kerry, thank you for posting this. Very good information. Glad that everything was OK. I actually had a colonoscopy (my seventh one) this past Saturday. On Friday I did the prep. I also used Suprep.
Hello Wayne! Thank you for your comment. Ah yes, SUPREP--there's nothing quite like it. Ugh--but it's the most necessary worst beverage you'll ever drink. Seven colonoscopies? There should be a special club for that. I'll eventually be a member. I'm glad everything went smoothly and that you're taking good care of your health. ~*Cheers*~ :-D
i had my first colonoscopy 10/12/22 the prep was in a gallon jug from the pharmacy. the prep wasn't bad, but wouldn't order it at a restaurant. Like you said, my cat seemed worried when i was running to the bathroom a lot. have to get another colonoscopy in five years.
I love your humor! Yes, definitely wouldn't order at a restaurant. The five year club isn't too bad. Here's wishing you wellness and a hat tip to you for taking good care of yourself. G-d Bless kitties everywhere for all the love they give us.
Informative and funny too. A very nice video. Thanks!
Great idea re the clear wine! From one bad girl to another! I will be sipping away tonight. Cheers!
Cheers and best of luck to you, Darling!🍾🥂🦊🍀🍀🍀Thank you for watching.
I found your video while searching for Suprep. I have my colonoscopy Monday morning (today is Friday). I'm glad I caught your video before going to the store for my 'necessities' tomorrow. Yours was my favorite (if one can have a 'favorite') colonoscopy prep video.
Hello Renee! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.
I hope my video helped allay any fear or apprehensions you may have. I was certainly nervous. I embraced the process as part of achieving overall wellness-which is always a noble goal.
It turned out my polyps all had pre-cancer potential. So it was a good thing I listened to my doctors.
I hope your colonoscopy goes smoothly and turns out uneventful. You’ll find that drinking the prep *really* is the worst part of the process, which I didn’t believe until I experienced it for myself.
Cheers and bottoms up! (Pardon the pun, I couldn’t resist.)
Thank you so much, Kerry,
This video will help me soooooo much tomorrow .. off to get Sweppes and wipes now
I may use a straw to get it down
Thanks agin ..you made a great video, Dear xo
Awesome video! Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
I am preparing my colonoscopy for tomorrow and I have drinking plenty of water since 6:30 am I began the prep 6 pm... This is my very first one.
I hope everything went smoothly for you and I’m glad you’re taking your health seriously. Wishing you luck that you’ll be part of the 10-year club rather than the 3-year club like me. ~*Cheers to you Toyal*~🍀✨
Dang this only took 30minutes to start working for me, I was done in like 2.5 hours total.
Thanks for all the details of what to expect 👍
I've had 4 colonoscopies and i haven't been able to get cleaned out enough for the doctors to see anything, so they did a colonography and that wasn't very successful either
I hope they offer another alternative. If they do and it works, please check back because your advice could help someone who is having a similar issue. ~*Sending good vibes for wellness and a solution for you*~🍀✨
I'm getting mine in 2 days , I guess I'm not the only nervous one
Thanks so much for posting this, girl! Very informative. I'm actually getting surgery soon, too. I am wondering if you could explain more about what it was like to get put to sleep? This is the part that freaks me out!! Like, what does it feel like? How do they do it? What does it feel like when they put the stuff in, like do you get sleepy or is more like wide awake to instantly out? Could you have fought it and stayed awake if you would have tried or was it impossible? Lol. Basically whatever you remember about that part would be helpful. Thanks so much!
Hey there! I hope my advice doesn’t come too late. Sorry for the delay! My anesthesiologist was absolutely gorgeous, strong and confident looking. As she hooked me up to the IV drip I commented (in a non-predatory/complementary way) that she looked like a movie star from a TV medical drama. The last thing I remember was her smiling as I looked up at her. I was out super fast. They often ask you to count to 10. I don’t think I made it to 4. I woke up in the recovery room feeling completely refreshed and relieved. There were no memories of anything between the time I was knocked out to the time I was moved to recovery. Pretty amazing. I hope you experience the same and that this helps calm your fears. Good luck to you!🍀✨
I love your mental perspicacity!
Queendee3428 -Much gratitude Your Majesty. That is absolutely the best compliment I could ever hope for. It takes a perspicacious person to know one! ~*Cheers & Carpe Uvam!*!
Kerry Kirkham you are so full of wisdom. I am just here learning. 😊 thank you!
Great great video! I just turned 50 ... was terrified they’d find a giant mass - to my relief, one polyp. It so not bad ... I’d go every year if they said so 😊👍
And just chug the SuPrep - it’s not that bad really, it’s just not (but that’s just me). Had a few light beers to chase it, and even slept great 👍
Chad-Thank you! Your comment and experience helps others who are about to be in our shoes. You’re tougher than me with the light beers. I love it! I’m glad you’re healthy and everything worked out for the best. ~*Three cheers for continued good health!*~
Going for mine 12-9-20. Great Video! If you stand or sit to much almost always cause hemorrhoids.
Outstanding! Am going to have my first one at age 70. Have a history or colon cancer on both sides of my family. The gastroenterologist was surprised and concerned. He said I should have had one at age 50 (now age 45). He really has me worried and wondered if I should even bother give how awful the preparation is? I really don't like the idea of being knocked out, either. I've heard that doctors do all sorts of inappropriate things while patients are knocked out...
Thank you! This helped me! I am a nervous wreck. Its next thursday.
Thank you for letting me know, Heather. I made this video exactly for that reason - I was very nervous about it too and found out that I really had nothing to worry about. It's one of those things where our imaginations are worse than the reality of the situation. Three cheers for conquering fear and taking good care of yourself! ~*Here's wishing you wellness and a smooth, easy procedure.*~🍀💕✨
@@kerrykirkham Thank you so much!
I’m between doses. Isn’t it putrid? But it is a gentler cleanse than earlier products. No big explosive bouts.
More like a bucket dump than an explosion. Ha! And yes, it is gross to drink--no doubt by design to prevent abuse. Best of luck to you with your procedure. ~*Wishing you wellness and smooth moves!*~ Take care.
Great video
It isn't that bad! You are making this up to help your video.
I'm in Scotland and just had a colonscope without sedation....they use moviprep it's horrible ...I had an orange jelly and I think this interfered with the prep and my bowels were not running clear ..I was told as I had a pm scope I could take the prep 9am then 5p. Aprox..I think I'll do it on the 2 days as you did in future . Also the doctor didn't get a clear view of my colon..I had a couple of oxo cubes ..could this have been the reason?
Great video, I'm having my done tomorrow, thanks Kerry
Are you having a colonoscope
@@chrisjones-tp6cl hi Chris, I’m having a colonoscopy today 3/24. Black men should start testing at 45 and Caucasians should start at 50!
@@keysersoze3987 Thanks for your message I'm in New Zealand, and I'm 34 years old I'm going to be having one in the next 12 hours when I used to go to the loo I had some bleeding, etc, so I have a sigmoidoscopy to start with then they could some small ploys on my colon I had to go have a colonoscopy, and they found more polyps, so I'm having them removed in 12 hours time everyone out there if you have a sore tummy and bleeding when going to the loo don't dust it off go to doctors and tell them you want a colonoscope it could well save
your life
@@chrisjones-tp6cl Good luck, Chris
I start my 1st prep tomorrow my procedure is at 9:30 Monday 😩 TY for Your Video!!
bless you for doing this video
Cool video! I watched during my own prep. #We’reInThisTogether 😁
"My bunghole feels like it was scrubbed with rock salt." You have to be from New England.
I LIKE cough syrup! 😂
I used Sprite. Was not a good experience. Go to the bathroom immediately!!!
Thanks for the video!
Thank you for this!
Thank you for your informative video. I have my colonoscopy in 5 days
Thank you for watching. ~*Wishing you a smooth & easy procedure*~ I hope you’ll find it’s much easier than what we imagine.
Glad I sean your video to prep me my appt is tomorrow I start Prepkit in mins. Thx👍🏻
I hope everything turned out well!
You don't want to eat ANYTHING!
you are really lucky you didn't throw up
I was, indeed! My doctor didn't say anything about not eating.
Yeah it’s disgusting 🤮 people say it’s not bad. It was torture for me.
I took this a few weeks bad. It was terrible. Never again. Pills or something else. Made me sick to my stomach.
MiraLax and Gatorade with a dulcolax laxative is the best tasting prep. You could also ask for the SuTab pill prep (prescription needed) but no way can I swallow 12 large tablets in 20 minutes with just water so that’s not an option for me.
Helps if the liquid is very cold! Use a straw, don’t chug it. You will puke 🤢
Lynda Kersnick-Wolfe Using a straw is an excellent suggestion! Thank you for sharing.
It CAN in worst case scenario, take that long Typically it takes about 90 minutes, if you haven't cheated
Ninety minutes would have driven me crazy but better late than never, we can assume. Cheating would be terrible because the doctor will find out in the end. Half-assing it (pardon the pun) would be such a huge waste of time and money. I personally have a knucklehead friend who did this and they had to pay for both the prep and procedure twice. Patients should plan to shoot for A++, five-star, super-clean bowels. That way the doctor can see everything clearly, which mattered in my case with three polyps.
Great video! I'm going in for my first colonoscopy this Fri at 10am. I've been so nervous because I've heard of the awful taste. I heard you used to have to drink a lot more water, so they say this prep is an improvement. Anyway, really liked your video and found it very informative and laughed a lot! I don't feel so nervous now. Thanks for making it!
Jennifer-Thank you! I wish you the best of luck. After you get past the prep process, the rest should be a breeze. One thing I didn’t mention in the video was chilling down the prep liquid. That can help mute the taste a little. I hope your procedure is a non-event and that you’re a member of the 10-year follow-up club. ~*Cheers & Bottoms up!*~ :-D
Thank you for your kindhearted comment. I sincerely hope your procedure went smoothly and that the results made you a 10-year follow-up club member. Cheers to you, Jennifer!
Takes around 90 minutes before you actually stated to poop
Went in 20 min and for 5 hrs where I felt could sleep - everyone is diff
Ginger ale made Suprep tolerable. Still bad.
Um, I thought you are supposed to be on a clear diet the day before the procedure?
Lack of instruction and confusing various instructions have led me here. My structuring says every 15 mins to drink and I just watch another video says drink half and drink the other half in the morning of the procedure,
Plus I got these gas simethicone (4) pills I don’t know when to take and not sure if they are part of the prep or an option if you feel bloated and how often you can take them. I think bc it says to after meals and bedtime, it’s something I take before my procedure, but when? The instructions are vague and on the pill container says follow drs. instructions.
So since my procedure is tomorrow, I don’t expect to find out and gonna use my consecutive common sense. But they need to make it more clear and those making videos should make some suggestions, but follow the basics on what’s required
I have yet to meet a bulimic that cares in the least about the taste.
It's the price that deters them
Hello there and thank you for bringing up this topic. Like depression, bulimia doesn't get the cautionary media attention that it deserves. Like depression, bulimia is a serious medical condition that could lead to death if left untreated. It's no joke and is much deeper than a simple behavioral issue. If anyone struggling with bulimia is watching this video with the mind to "self-medicate"--in my heart of hearts, I hope viewers will think twice and please, please, please seek medical attention. With proper medical attention, there is a way out. Please muster the courage to take that first life-altering step in the right direction. My heart goes out to all who suffer from bulimia. ~*big huge virtual hug*~
I dont want ro drink that stuff again i will clean out another way. Terrible tasting mess you are right.
Try using a straw less of that in your mouth and hold your nose or do not smell the stuff.
That stuff sent me into atrial fibrillation. If you have arrhythmia problems talk to your cardiologist first.
THANK YOU for sharing your experience Sean! How awful! Kind viewers, PLEASE TAKE NOTE!
Which prep is safest for you?
I have Afib they gave me Suprep but I’m terrified to drive it because I tend to go into Afib when I lose potassium I wonder what I should do
I think I’ll plug my nose and chug it!!!
Taste gross. I used a straw 3 gulps then a swig of cold water. Then again
Better plain ... then you gotta drink 2 16oz bottles of water in an hour that was tough. It works pretty fast your gonna run to the bathroom be prepared 😅😂😅 seriously RUN 🏃♀️
ITS like a concentrated laxative 😅😅😅
Wine lol no ma am funny lol
😂😂😓
I vomitted with suprep