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I'm getting an EGD scope, colonoscopy & IUD swap today and the colonoscopy prep is killing me. I'm so nauseous and I've maxed my antiemetics. I can't force myself to drink the prep anymore cause it made me throw up AND shit myself simultaneously. For the amount of colonoscopies that are performed, you'd think they'd make a way to do the prep that isn't hellish
The Prep
According to my instructions, I'm supposed to take a whole 10oz bottle of magnesium Citrate at noon.
Turns out all the stuff I'm supposed to drink has artificial sweeteners in it. Yo, Doc; all you had to do was make me drink ordinary beverages with artificial sweeteners in it; that stuff cleans me out with brutal efficiency.
This preparation was the lemon lime flavored version. Tasted like a Sprite that had gone flat and been reduced by quite a bit. Very intense citrus flavor, oddly thicker than I was expecting. (Not syrupy, it just felt "dense".)
In an hour, I'm supposed to mix up and start drinking the gatorade/miralax potion of Shit Myself.
Started colonoscopy prep like 1hr and a half ago and it's actually pretty chill so far????? No cramps??????? Im surprised
Pro tip: if you have to take Magnesium Citrate, get the lemon kind and mix it with apple juice! (Or anything actually)
You may throw up if you rawdog it, so be careful, mix it up, and go slow.
My husband felt pity for me on this day before my colonoscopy and looked up snow cone places that have dye-less flavors. Finally a flavor today that isn't lemon or chicken broth.
Monday, 10/9/23. Prepping.
Prep Time
One of a few paintings I’ve done on my experiences with colon cancer. Prep time is always fun. Hands, still hard.
8″ x 8″ Acrylic on Canvas, 2017
For those stuck on a clear liquid diet due to gastroparesis, bowel or surgery prep, or some other medical reason here are some fun ways to spice up cartoned broth!
- chicken broth with lemon juice, garlic powder and ginger powder
- beef broth with garlic powder and rice vinegar
- unsalted bone broth with soy sauce and garlic and onion powder
-chicken broth with curry paste and maple syrup
I also like to blend up herbs with broth and then strain them out in the end. These combos are good:
- any broth with fish sauce, lime juice, cilantro, basil, and green onion
-chicken broth with lime juice and parsley
If you like spice, hot sauce is always a good addition to all of these!
