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Info on taking Plenvu and colonoscopy please

SueCC
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Hi everyone, I’m having a colonoscopy on Sunday under the 2ww, fit test was 20 and calprotectin was 126. From what I can gather I think my bloods was ok. I’m wondering if anyone can give me any hints on taking the plenvu, I’ve read it’s awful, I have a mug with a straw to take it. How long after the last dose does your bowel clear out, we have an hour and quarter  car journey to the hospital and don’t want to be cut short. I’m not sure if I’ll have sedation but thinking I may, what’s it like with just gas and air please, do they still tell you the results on the day if you’ve been sedated also any tips on making the colonoscopy any better.

I had bladder cancer 14 years ago so I have had cystoscopes but think this will be worse. Thank you all for any help you can give me, oh by the way I’m a young 79 xxx Thanks Sue x

  • Hello SueCC

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently had some health concerns, which mean you'll be undergoing a colonoscopy on Monday next week. It's understandable that you're feeling a little worried ahead of your appointment. 

    Hopefully some of the members who have been through this procedure will post to share their experiences with you but in the meantime, you can find posts on the forum by searching for the term "plenvu" in the search box at the top of the page. I will also say that it's important to remember that everyone's experiences are different so try not to be too anxious. 

    If you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses for some advice and support ahead of your appointment, you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. They will be happy to listen and offer any information they can. 

    I hope things go well for you on Monday. Let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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    Hi Sue I've had 2 Colonoscopies one was earlier this year ,firstly if you've heard people say the Plenvu is terrible that would be an understatement ,I vomited the second lot back up, it was that bad, I used a straw at first but I just wanted rid of it quicker so I just drank it fast ,obviously too fast so this was the worst part about having the Colonoscopy because for me that wasn't bad at all ,I had sedation both times and all I had was a bit of cramping and it seemed like it was over in no time ,both times I have found out on the day my results which on both occasions were fine ,my Colonoscopy was early on the morning so I'd stopped going to the toilet before I went to bed on the night and there was no more after that .

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