Getting ready also for My colonoscopy Tuesday 23rd.
How do you get ready just psych yourself up? I am sure something is like this in my future if my wife has her say just want to know.
It's recommended for men 50+ to have one done every 5 years. Unless there is a reason to check sooner. Then there's the prep, no solid food for 24 hours beforehand, just clear liquids, jello and popsicles are ok, EXCEPT, nothing that has red dye in it. Then there's the stuff you have to drink to clear out your colon. The procedure itself is pretty easy. They give you an IV med to relax and sleep. Then you wake up on the way out to the recovery room and they give you a big meal before you leave. Oh and your wife will have to drive you home. They won't let you drive for several hours after in case the narcotics don't completely clear your system that quickly.
The preparation was the worst part because I'm a compulsive snacker!
