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Worried about prep before colonoscopy

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Hi everyone! I'm a 31 Yr old female, I've been having problems now since 2018. The GPS kept saying ibs.. so a couple months back I decided to see a different gp, he gave me the fit test, which came back slightly elevated at 13.think the limit should be 10.

So have been referred for a colonoscopy,  my referral got cancelled by the hospital as I freaked out  got re referred and now I can't get the department to answer their phone too book an appointment! 

 

I think my biggest question here is about the Prep!

My biggest worry is I'll have an accident on the way to the hospital, its a 45 minute drive ‍:neutral: can someone please put me at ease here! 

I also think I'm going to have to opt for no sedation as I have 2 young children with additional needs who will need me after the colonoscopy. 

Any help would be appreciated.

Many thanks x :happy:

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    Hi there is another sort of prep you can ask for, you can do at home or just before your appointment if you arrange it before time. Its a small plastic bottle with a long nozzle which you insert and squeeze. Within a minute you feel you want to go in three your going and i mean going. I did mine at home and had an hours journey and waiting to go in and everything fine. I found bit of discomfort but very little pain. Gas is pumped in to enlarge the way for the camera. 

    Hope things go well for you and good results. 

    Billy 

    Ps reason i had bottle was i have stomach problems and drinking alot and its back up. 

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    Hi there is another sort of prep you can ask for, you can do at home or just before your appointment if you arrange it before time. Its a small plastic bottle with a long nozzle which you insert and squeeze. Within a minute you feel you want to go in three your going and i mean going. I did mine at home and had an hours journey and waiting to go in and everything fine. I found bit of discomfort but very little pain. Gas is pumped in to enlarge the way for the camera. 

    Hope things go well for you and good results. 

    Billy 

    Ps reason i had bottle was i have stomach problems and drinking alot and its back up. 

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