Prep is the worst part of the whole thing and, for me at least, drinking the prep is the worst part of the worst bit! After previous experiences, for my most recent colonoscopy, I requested Picolax - taste still dreadful but volume of liquid required is less! 

Colonoscopy carried out on Wednesday and procedure itself bearable albeit uncomfortable at times. I had sedation as I don't have the skill to do gas and air. Verbal results and written report provides there and then - as was case when cancer diagnosed 4 years ago.

I wish you well. It's not a fun procedure but it is a necessary one.

Helen

Thanks for sharing your experience.  I am dreading the prep I feel nauseous at the thought. Laxatives don't suit me I know I will be on the loo all day ♀️

I started mine at 5pm and by 11pm it was all fine ..

Sympathising. I had a colonoscopy and it wasn't the best experience in the world but neither was it the worst. Make sure you have someone to take you home. The laxatives are really unpleasant. I was surprised that I was allowed to drink instant coffee before it but I'm guessing they meant properly freeze dried coffee and not the stuff with coffee grounds in it as I wasn't completely empty even though I thought I'd followed the preparation instructions to the letter. Only thing I can imagine caused it was the posh instant or I just have a sluggish digestive system. Got everything crossed that it's not anything particularly sinister and what it is is discovered and easily treated x

Sympathising. I had a colonoscopy and it wasn't the best experience in the world but neither was it the worst. Make sure you have someone to take you home. The laxatives are really unpleasant. I was surprised that I was allowed to drink instant coffee before it but I'm guessing they meant properly freeze dried coffee and not the stuff with coffee grounds in it as I wasn't completely empty even though I thought I'd followed the preparation instructions to the letter. Only thing I can imagine caused it was the posh instant or I just have a sluggish digestive system. Got everything crossed that it's not anything particularly sinister and what it is is discovered and easily treated x