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Failed prep for colonoscopy: What can I do?

Digestive Health | Last Active: May 16 10:35am | Replies (156)

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I failed my colonoscopy prep and ended up in the ER with violent shaking. I think I was in shock from all the fluid. They told me to drink (over two days) TWO gallons of the Golytely and I think I was drowing from all the fluids. They stressed in the instructions to stay well hydrated with fruit juices while taking the 2 gallons of prep. Terrible experience. I am now waiting on results of a Colorguard.

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What an awful experience. I hope that if you ever have to go through a colonoscopy again it's easier for you.

Oh my! What an experience.
You know, with all the advances in medicine, one would expect an easy (on the patient) procedure for colonoscopy prep.