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I haven't opened my bowels yet

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sabrina94923
sabrina94923

Hi

I have colonoscopy tomorrow am.  Had a bowl of chips at 1230, tablets at 1400, awful drink at 1410 and repeated awful drink at 1800, I couldn't finish it. There is about 20mls left I thought best to leave it rather than try and drink it and throw it all up.

I haven't opened my bowels yet, just wondering if this anyone else has experienced this?  Some gurgling and wind but thats it.

Going to try some clear soup in a mo hopefully that may help

Thanks

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  • derek76
    derek76 sabrina94923

    Posted

    Keep drinking plenty as you don't want to get dehyrdated BUT don't worry it can take a while for the gusher to come and when it does...........

     

  • sabrina94923
    sabrina94923

    Posted

    Thanks so much.  I feel a bit nauseous but will try and force fluids down. Just boiling some chicken soup minus noodles so hopefully that will do the trick.

     

  • Tom_Peters
    Tom_Peters sabrina94923

    Posted

    You'll be fine. It will work. Eat drink per the instructions and don't worry.  Sometimes it takes ages.
    • sabrina94923
      sabrina94923 Tom_Peters

      Posted

      Thanks for your kind words.  Only fluids now for me.  But the 2 cups of soup has helped settle my stomach - never thought i'd say this fingers crossed smile
    • Tom_Peters
      Tom_Peters sabrina94923

      Posted

      Honestly, it WILL work!  Relax. It'll be alright on the night...errrm...day smile
    • sabrina94923
      sabrina94923 Tom_Peters

      Posted

      Thanks.  Me and the toilet are going to be bezzies throughout the night then smile
  • ian24184
    ian24184 sabrina94923

    Posted

    Hi sorry your got this problem, I would advise to finish it all off. When I had the drink it took an hour to work. Soup is a good idea though. If no movement then just tell them at the hospital.

    However I had a morning apponmtnet and had to fast from 9am the day before.Good luck

    • sabrina94923
      sabrina94923 ian24184

      Posted

      Thanks for your kind words. I might be able to now as I have had some soup.  I'll take the rest of the liqud and have a soup chaser.. Rock and Roll eh smile

       

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