I had a rare GIST carcinoma 20 years ago. I started with quarterly then bi-annual then yearly for the last 15 years endoscopy and colonoscopy.
All this to say that I’ve gone through the gamut of prep solutions.
The best ever for me was in the very beginning, the 3oz bottles of Fleet, over and done with fast but that got banned 🙁
Since then there haven’t been any good ones until a couple of years ago. CLENPIQ is game changer. It’s just 2 small bottles that don’t taste terrible.
I did the Osmoprep tablets, all 24 of the horse pills and it was probably the worst prep ever!
Here’s some tips for you that I have learned along the way.
Firstly, 3-5 days before you start the prep eat a “low residue” diet, white bread, white rice, broth, apple sauce, well cooked boiled vegetables and chicken or fish.
The idea is to cut fiber down to a minimum, this way, when you start the prep it’s much easier to eliminate and get a clean prep.
Drink lots of bone broth, the collagen in it is good for your gut Heath and supports it while you do the prep. A little known fact, you can eat gummy bear candy during the prep as long as they aren’t red or purple. This is a lifesaver if you need “mouth feel” to be satisfied while eating.
If you can’t drink black coffee but need the caffeine switch to light colored (usually citrus) energy drinks.
And lastly, most important for me at least as I’m emitaphobic, when prescribed the prep ask for a prescription for Zofran anti emetic. If you should feel sick from the prep it eliminates throwing up.
I hope these tips help.
Colonoscopies aren’t pleasant but they are a necessary evil and save countless lives every year.
Encourage everyone you care for to get theirs starting at 45. No excuses since it’s one of the few FREE screening tests we have.