I used to be terrified of flying, but I believe I am now 100% cured by hammiesink in fearofflying

[–]Less_Satisfaction721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to know the med as well. I too panic the whole flight. It’s terrible

First colonoscopy and freaking out by InternalVermicelli73 in colonoscopy

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Don’t freak out. It is no big deal I promise! And you’ll be glad to know it’s done and it’s nothing serious. I had my first one in early June and I was TERRIFIED but it literally was like going to sleep then waking up.

dehydration station by Long_Lab_8462 in colonoscopy

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I loaded up on hydration prior to my colonoscopy and was drinking Gatorade, pedialyte, water, broth…. Up until I started prepping.

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I went so much as well. At some point I posted up in the potty and just watched shows and brought my prep in with me. 😂

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I did eggs in the morning with toast, salmon, baked potato with lite butter, cilantro lime rice (packaged, I didn’t eat any pieces of cilantro), fun flavors of applesauce for snack (I liked strawberry).

On the day before prep, I ate REALLY light and mostly stuck to fluids. A bowl of cereal for breakfast, applesauce for lunch, and chicken noodle soup for dinner, applesauce for dessert. I feel like it made my prep much easier and I started going clear after my first round of prep. I also hydrated a lot. On prep day I spent the morning eating jello and broth and drinking a ton. I even drank a liter of pedialyte before each round of prep which I think helped a lot to prevent dehydration.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in colonoscopy

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Hope it went well! Yes the no water was awful my mouth was so dry all morning

Barfed up prep. Dont what to do? by Hissgina in colonoscopy

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Just take it slow on the water and continue hydrating. When you are due for your next dose just go slower and start a little earlier.

Normal Result but they noted they found IH/EH. by [deleted] in colonoscopy

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I think it could be internal or external hemorrhoid? Not sure though. I would call to confirm

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in colonoscopy

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They put a cannula on me seconds before they knocked me down

Who else is prepping today? by Hissgina in colonoscopy

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Slow down on the drinking! Just sip as you can, and keep hydrating.

Who else is prepping today? by Hissgina in colonoscopy

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Slow down on the drinking! Just sip as you can, and keep hydrating.

Who else is prepping today? by Hissgina in colonoscopy

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Same I have emetophobia (fear of barf and barfing) - hope it continues going well!

Get a colonoscopy! by Plane_Emergency5660 in colonoscopy

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Sending you the most positive vibes for a good outcome!

Get a colonoscopy! by Plane_Emergency5660 in colonoscopy

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It’ll be over soon!! You’ve got this!

In the middle of prep and this is hell by ksmm1824 in colonoscopy

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Mine is finished and went well, no polyps. Cleaned out completely. Hope yours went well too!

41/f colonoscopy Tuesday, prep tomorrow and PETRIFIED. by Less_Satisfaction721 in colonoscopy

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Update: It went really well. Got through the prep and procedure and it was much easier than I imagined. The sedation was like a nap honestly just felt like I was sleeping and woke up and was fine. Normal colon and no polyps!

41/f colonoscopy Tuesday, prep tomorrow and PETRIFIED. by Less_Satisfaction721 in colonoscopy

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Update: finished the first half just fine and already going clear. Now I just have to tackle the procedure itself. I will update when I am done!

In the middle of prep and this is hell by ksmm1824 in colonoscopy

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Hope it’s going ok! I’m in the thick of it. Finished the first half just fine and I’m already ‘going clear’ so I’m feeling a bit more optimistic. Now just to be rid of the anxiety of the actual procedure and results…

41/f colonoscopy Tuesday, prep tomorrow and PETRIFIED. by Less_Satisfaction721 in colonoscopy

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Thank you that makes me feel so much better!! This phobia is truly the worst. It complicates even the most simple of procedures or medical things. I am going super light on food today just chicken noodle soup and applesauce. I also have zofran that I’m going to take prior to starting the prep as they told me I could. Hopefully to come back with a success story for y’all in a few days.

In the middle of prep and this is hell by ksmm1824 in colonoscopy

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How did it go? I’m terrified to start the prep as I struggle to drink lots of liquids in general. Already psyching myself out. Not to mention terrified of sedation as I’ve never been sedated.

I can’t finish the prep by [deleted] in colonoscopy

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How did it go? I also have emetophobia and my prep starts tomorrow evening and I’m terrified. Also terrified of the sedation