On the verge of cancelling!

Thanks for the encouragement...I need all I can get and really do appreciate it.

Thanks for the encouragement. Problem is, I have a real fear of vomiting , so even once would put me over the top and make me quit. I'm ashamed of myself for being so near cancelling. :-( but haven't talked myself into having it yet.

Sorry! I missed this, I have had this phobia since childhood and through force of will haven't vomited since I was 19!!! There is a drug obtainable only from your doctor and only for emergencies that takes the feeling off in about 8 minutes called metoclopramide which is dispensed here under the name Maxolon (or something like). I use it very sparingly but it can be a life-saver when that ghastly feeling comes on. But I had never had that feeling with the prep except when I bolted back gallons of water lol and I felt sick just for a few seconds. I think the citrate is easier to tolerate than some of the preparations to be honest.

It's a cat scan,but from what I hear, they inject gas into you first. Wondering how uncomfortable that part is.

It used to be very gassy but I think they use carbon dioxide nowadays which can be absorbed by the gut. The first time I had gas inserted it was just air I think and I felt like the Michelin man and suggested they stick a pin in me so I could fly home. I gas can be a bit uncomfortable (like bloating) but it's usually more of a nuisance for a day or two than anything else. If they immobilise your gut for a few seconds with an injection that can feel weird but I didn't find it painful. Thinking back, I remember the gas stuff but it isn't a terrible memory and more good for a joke afterwards. I know relaxing is a ridiculous thing to suggest, but everything including the dentist is easier if you are not clenching which draws in and tightens all the body's entrances. So if you can consciously try to relax a bit during it all, it usually feels easier. I try and press out gently as if I am on the loo cos that opens everything up. The really bad memories I have are worrying about it - rather than the "it" itself and I hope it goes really well for you with a good result too. You're not alone!

Thanks.....I sure wish I could fast forward. Tomorrow at this time it will be over already! I'm soo worried about getting sick to my stomach. It's by far my worse fear...

I have the same phobia and didn't have this problem, but take the drinking slowly.

Well, I went thru with it and am so happy to report that everything turned out just fine! The prep was no where near as bad as I'd expected. Drank it down fairly quickly with a straw. Have to say that the worse part was having to drink so much water! But I did it and never felt a bit nauseated. Only thing that surprised me was the fact that my insides didn't feel normal again for 2-3 days after the procedure. Thanks to all who helped. My fear was far worse than the actual deal. If I can do it, anyone can do it. I was terrified and came really close to cancelling!

Well done! I think you have described it perfectly. It does feel a bit odd for a few days after but it is all filling up again, I suppose, and it doubtless wonders what you have been playing at with osmotic laxatives and tubes going the wrong way...I genuinely did not think you would have any problem with nausea because I can feel nauseated very easily myself but did not find it with this process. I think the worst is that you feel a bit distended from drinking so much liquid. Keep a record of what you wrote because if you have another one all the old fears return and it's useful to have a written record of how you actually felt back then. Good luck with everything and well done for having the courage to do it. That alone makes you feel better!